Sandown, Isle of Wight
Sandown is a seaside resort and civil parish on the south-east shore of the Isle of Wight, with the retreat of Shanklin to the south and the settlement of Lake in between. Sandown Hotels offer a variety of accommodations, making it easy for visitors to enjoy all that this charming town has to offer.
The town’s mid-year jamboree has been engaging guests since 1889. The present coordinators put on a series of events, including the popular Children’s Carnival and Illuminated Carnival, as well as New Year’s Day Celebrations featuring entertainment and fireworks.
Nearby are Sandown Levels, located in the floodplain of the River Yar, which is one of the few freshwater wetlands on the Isle of Wight. Here, Alverstone Mead Local Nature Reserve is renowned for birdwatching, while Sandown Meadows Nature Reserve, acquired by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust in 2012, is a great spot for spotting kingfishers and water voles. Further inland, Borthwood Copse offers wonderful woodland walks, with bluebells aplenty in the spring.
