Sandown Attractions

The largest seaside resort on the island is formed by the amalgamation of Sandown and Shanklin (combined pop. 20,500). Popular modern Sandown is especially recommended for children because of its gently sloping beach. The town has a golf course and a small zoo in the Victorian Fort Yaverland.
The Sandown Carnival takes place in July and the Regatta in August.

Read More Shanklin, England

(Near Sandown)

Shanklin is an artist's haunt, located in the valley of Shanklin Chine. The Old Town is one of the main tourist attractions, with old traditional cottages and gardens.

Isle of Wight Zoo

The Isle of Wight Zoo is a popular family attraction on the island. The zoo features tigers and other big cats as well as exotic snakes, birds, monkeys and spiders. It is possible to hold and pat many of the animals.

Address

Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland PO36 8QB
England

http://www.isleofwightzoo.com

Hours

February 19 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

April 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

October 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

November 1 to November 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00
Close						16:00	16:00

Cost

Family	23.75
Adult	5.95
Child 16 & under	4.95
Senior	4.95
Group of 10 or more	4.50
Child 4 & under	FREE

All values are in local currency

Parking

Free

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service

Transit

Train: Dotto Train from Sandown runs to the zoo.

Museum of Geology

The Museum of Isle of Wight Geology in the High Street of Sandown contains an excellent collection of rocks and fossils.