Sandown, Isle of Wight
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One of the most popular beaches on the Island because of the long sandy stretches perfect for sunbathing, playing and watersports. The traditional promenade provides many cafes, pubs and restaurants and summer visitors will be treated with an illuminated carnival which takes place every year in August.
The pier holds much entertainment from dodgems and ten-pin bowling to the lost world crazy golf and magic island adventure play area. Walkers and Cyclists will be spoilt for choice with trails and paths to cliff-top views and nearby Shanklin.
Sandown has a Pier
Accommodation in Sandown
Sandown's Featured Attractions
Dinosaur Isle has many displays using lighting, artwork, sound, smells and animatronic technology to create an exciting experience. As well as the displays, life sized fleshed re-constructions and an animatronic dinosaur, there is a working laboratory on view.
The Sanctuary is best known for its work with exotic cats and is home to many species including tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, servals, jungle cats & leopard cats. You'll also see lemurs in a recreation of their natural habitat.
