The coastal resort of Shanklin is located at the south east corner of the Island at the southern most tip of Sandown Bay. The town is well served by the railway, which connects to the high speed ferry terminal at the top of Ryde Pier, allowing easy access to the mainland and London. There are also regular communications to the Islands principal towns via the buses, the depot for which is situated by Somerfield Supermarket in Landguard Road.

Shanklin has long been a location for family holidays, with a safe sandy beach and clear waters. The bay is sheltered from the prevailing wind by Dunnose Point, which is a stunning backdrop, with the tall cliffs of Luccombe and St. Boniface Downs beyond. Looking out to The English Channel across The Bay, views extend around to the White Cliffs of Culver and Bembridge Downs. By the beach there is pitch and putt, children’s amusements and car parking. A lift provides easy access to the cliff tops, where the views are even more spectacular, so the less energetic or disabled people, don’t have to climb the steps. The seafront is a real attraction for visitors to the town, with a wealth of eating establishments, 3 pubs and a small road train which provides a regular service through the summer months to the town centre and Old Village.

Shanklin is most famed for its good weather and the pretty Old Village, which is located on the south side of the town, towards Ventnor and Bonchurch. The village is extremely pretty and most tourists head to the area for the thatched cottages, quaint shops and old fashioned tea rooms, which not only offer cream teas, but sea food specialities and attractive surroundings. In the heart of The Old Village are several pubs which are attractive and provide good food and a great venue for a lively evening. Just past the entrance to The Crab Inn is the start of Shanklin Chine, a deep gorge carved out by a stream, which is a restful and picturesque place to spend the morning or afternoon. In the evening the waterfalls and woodland are illuminated, giving the gardens a totally different aspect and atmosphere, a must if you are visiting Shanklin.

Directions

Directions from the station
Go out of the station and turn left down Atherley Road, then left again down Wilton Park Road. The Kenbury is about 150 yards on the right hand side on the junction with Clarence Road. The entrance is on Clarence Road.

Directions by road from Cowes/Newport

From East Cowes, take the A3021 then the A3054 to Newport. From Newport, take the A3056 towards Sandown. Follow this road until you reach a T junction with the A3055. Turn right towards Shanklin. After entering Shanklin, continue until the road goes slightly uphill (Arthur\'s Hill). Go over the top of the hill and take the first right down Clarence Road. The Kenbury is at the end of Clarence Road on the left hand side.

Directions by road from Ryde/Sandown

After entering Shankin from Ryde/Sandown on the A3055, continue until the road goes slightly uphill (Arthur\'s Hill). Go over the top of the hill and take the first right down Clarence Road. The Kenbury is at the end of Clarence Road on the left hand side.

Directions by road from Ventnor

Approaching from Ventnor on the A3055, go through the Old Village. Go over the traffic light which is signposted to the Esplanade to the right (Hope Road). Clarence Road is the second turning on the left as you start to head uphill. Turn left into Clarence Road. The Kenbury is at the end of the road on the left hand side.