It's even been the source of inspiration for the likes of Keats and Jane Austen. SHANKLIN CHINE
Opening Times for 2026:
10am – 10pm from 26th March to 31st August - with last entry 9.30pm.
10am – 9pm from 1st September to 1st November - with 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, t
here is no access out of Shanklin Chine via the Top Entrance. The exit is via the Bottom Entrance as known as Esplanade/ Accessibility/Family Entrance. Visitors purchasing tickets for Shanklin Chine, will automatically receive 7 days of free re-entry. That’s totally unlimited returns within the 7 days following your first day’s visit! Please note that the Chine may, on occasions when the weather is bad, have to close, sometimes at extremely short notice. FOR PRICES 2026: https://shanklinchine.co.uk/visiting/opening-times-prices/
Please note the entire Shanklin Chine site is CARD PAYMENT only. For those who may need an ESSENTIAL COMPANION please see the information here:
https://shanklinchine.co.uk/policies/essential-carer-policy
along with our statements about ACCESSIBILITY: https://shanklinchine.co.uk/visiting/accessibility-and-facilities/ AND https://shanklinchine.co.uk/accessibility-statement
The above statements should also be checked by those with MOBILITY ISSUES and INFANTS UNDER 4 Years of age. For information about our LOCATION: https://shanklinchine.co.uk/visiting/location-contact/
Please note: Dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the Chine, as long as you clear up after them if required. EVENTS 2026:
As well as our Illuminations which are on EVERY evening from DUSK until we close, we have a large programme of various Events happening in 2026. For details see our website here: https://shanklinchine.co.uk/events
FOR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS: You can check our website here:
https://shanklinchine.co.uk/
OR Email us on: [email protected]. You can also download our 2026 Leaflet which may have further information you need here:
https://shanklinchine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Shanklin-Chine-Leaflet-2026.pdf
If you've enjoyed a visit to the Chine before and would like to vote for us, you can do so by following the link below:
https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-guide/isle-of-wight-awards/vote-best-large-attractionexperience
Thanks!
