Your holiday can be as busy
or as quiet as you like …

Shanklin town is within walking distance from the Forest Lodges and is full of all the shops and stores you should need.

The very picturesque 'olde worlde' village of Shanklin is located on the edge of town, with its thatched roofs and excellent choice of pubs, tearooms and restaurants.

Other attractions near the Forest Lodges include:
Blackgang Chine - over 40 acres of spectacular cliff top gardens and rides, offering a magical mix of fantasy, legend and heritage
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary – where over 200 donkeys and other animals have been rescued and given a permanent home to enjoy the remainder of their lives.
The needles and park pleasure - offering a breathtaking view of the Needles Rock and Lighthouse and the world famous coloured sand cliffs. Watch the fascinating art of glass blowing at Alum Bay Glass.
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway – experience a journey into the past, travelling through beautiful countryside in carriages built in a bygone age pulled by locomotives powered by steam.
Waltzing Waters – enjoy the world's most elaborate water, light and music production.
Dinosaur Farm Museum – where in 1992 the island's largest and most spectacular dinosaur was excavated which had lain undisturbed for 120 million years under the farm.
Cowes – made famous by the huge ‘Cowes Week’ sailing regatta.