Sandown

Sandown is a town on the Isle of Wight that attracts many tourists with its scenic bay and sandy beaches. It shares these natural features with its neighbouring town, Shanklin. Sandown also offers a variety of shops and cafes along its high street, where visitors can find souvenirs and refreshments. For those who are interested in wildlife and history, Sandown has some unique attractions. The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is located in an old fort and houses exotic animals such as tigers. Next to it is Dinosaur Isle, a museum that displays fossils and skeletons of prehistoric creatures. The nearby cliffs of Yaverland are rich in fossil deposits that can be explored by fossil hunters. Sandown is a town that has something for everyone.

Attractions:

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Dinosaur Isle, Sandown Pier & Sandham Gardens

Transport:

Sandown has good connections with the rest of the island with Southern Vectis Buses:

Route 2: Shanklin, Godshill, Newport and Brading & Ryde

Route 3: Shanklin, Ventnor, Godshill, Newport and Brading & Ryde

Route 8: Arreton, Robin Hill, Newport & Bembridge, St Helen's, Seaview & Ryde

Island Coaster: Shanklin, Ventnor, Blackgang & Yarmouth

Downs Breezer: Bembridge, Ryde, IOW Steam Railway & Robin Hill

Island Line Trains provide connections with Ryde & Shanklin

Carnival:

Children's Carnival: TBC

Main Carnival: TBC

Sandown Bay Regatta: TBC

Illuminated Carnival: TBC