Carved by Mother Nature over thousands of years
Shanklin Chine, the Island’s oldest visitor attraction that’s been drawing visitors for over 200 years with its natural beauty and wonder
NOTICE TO VISITORS
We just wanted to let our visitors know that Island Roads have closed the road that allows direct access to Shanklin Chine via our top entrance/Old Village entrance.
Alternative route from Old Village is along Church Road, Priory Road, Popham Road to Rylstone Gardens. Please see the diversion route map for guidance.
You can also access us via the bottom entrance/Shanklin Esplanade.
We can only apologise for this and are working to get this rectified.
Shanklin Chine Opens:
26th March to 31st August: 10am – 10pm (last entry 9:30pm).
1st September to 1st November: 10am – 9pm (last entry 8:30pm).
Please Note: Last exit from The Top Entrance, known as the Old Village Entrance, is 15 minutes before the Chine closes. After this time, there is no access out of Shanklin Chine via the Top Entrance. The exit is via the Bottom Entrance, known as Esplanade/Accessibility/Family Entrance.
We may close on days when the weather is bad for health and safety reasons. This will be communicated on our Facebook page. For the latest updates, please call the Booking Office on 01983 866432.
Tickets to Shanklin Chine include 7 days free unlimited returns starting from the day of purchase.
Dogs are allowed to enter the Chine and must be kept on leads.
Shanklin Chine is closed until 26th March 2026
Tickets to Shanklin Chine include 7 days free unlimited returns starting from the day of purchase.
Dogs are allowed to enter the Chine and must be kept on leads.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for our 2026 opening dates
Fisherman's Cottage Reopens for 2026!
26th March – End of Season (Daily): 10am – Late
For more information or to book a reservation, please contact the Booking Office on 01983 866432 or bookings@shanklinchine.co.uk.
Open Weather Permitting
Should a weather warning be given, we recommend you contact the booking office on 01983 866432 to check that we are open.
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Please note that we are a cashless site.
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Explore the extraordinary
When visiting us you’ll be amazed by the main waterfall, tumbling down the cliff edge from 45 feet and our second, which is equally as stunning, falling from 29 feet.
Unlimited FREE returns to Shanklin Chine within 7 days
When purchasing a ticket for the chine you will receive 7 days free re-entry during the day or evening illuminations.
JOHN KEATS, 1819
“The wondrous Chine here is a very great lion; I wish I had as many guineas as there have been spyglasses in it.”
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