The Sanctuary
Shanklin, Southern England
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Sandown: Good bathing water 0.1 mi · Environment Agency
The Sanctuary in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight sleeps eight, making it a great option for larger families or groups wanting space along with easy transport links, thanks to a nearby bus stop, train station and EV charging point. Sandown station is just half a mile away.
There's plenty to keep everyone entertained close by, with Dinosaur Isle and The National Poo Museum both under a mile off, and The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary a short walk away too for an afternoon with the animals. Sandown beach is just 0.1 miles from the door, with good water quality, perfect for a quick dip or a sandy stroll whenever the mood takes you.
There's plenty to keep everyone entertained close by, with Dinosaur Isle and The National Poo Museum both under a mile off, and The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary a short walk away too for an afternoon with the animals. Sandown beach is just 0.1 miles from the door, with good water quality, perfect for a quick dip or a sandy stroll whenever the mood takes you.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Events from
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Portsmouth Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and Legacy
HMS M33, Portsmouth · 10.2 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
The Big Indie Fest | Portsmouth
The Gaiety Southsea, Southsea · 9.1 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Portsmouth Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and Legacy
HMS M33, Portsmouth · 10.2 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 20:00
Temple - AFTERDARK
The Loft, Southsea · 9.6 mi
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.6 mi
The National Poo Museum
The National Poo Museum offers a quirky, all-new exhibition experience exhibiting species faeces and...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 0.6 mi
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Isle of Wight Zoo, is a rescue centre in Sandown where...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.6 mi
Wight Aviation Museum
Wight Aviation Museum in Newchurch, Isle of Wight, celebrates over 100 years of the island's aviatio...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.6 mi
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Station building in Brading, Isle of Wight, England, UK
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.8 mi
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
The Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum, in the ancient town of Brading on the Isle of Wight, houses a coll...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 3 mi
Amazon World
Amazon World Zoo Park is a zoo and wildlife attraction near Arreton on the Isle of Wight, home to ar...
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Places to visit
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National Trust · 3.1 mi
Bembridge Windmill
Castle & Heritage · 7.4 mi
Carisbrooke Castle
National Trust · 7.7 mi
Chillerton Down
Castle & Heritage · 8.2 mi
Spitbank Fort
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