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Isle of Wight Weekend Break: Make the Most of 48 Hours
Plan an Isle of Wight weekend break in 48 hours: arrive and unwind, then walk the Shanklin coast. Stay at The Fig Tree with breakfast and parking included.
22 May 2026
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Stories, guides and plans from our corner of Shanklin.
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Best Things to Do in Shanklin | Isle of Wight Guide
The best things to do in Shanklin: coastal walks, the thatched Old Village, the beach and relaxed food. Stay at The Fig Tree, a short walk from it all.
20 May 2026
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Storm Watching Isle of Wight: Where to Go from Shanklin
Storm watching on the Isle of Wight is best from the south coast. Find the safest vantage points near Shanklin and a warm place to stay when it blows.
2 March 2026
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Best Coastal Walks Near Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The best coastal walks near Shanklin run from the Shanklin to Ventnor path to St Catherine's Point and Compton Bay. Stay at The Fig Tree and book direct.
1 March 2026
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Five Walks Near Shanklin You'll Fall in Love With
The best walks near Shanklin: the cliff path to Sandown, Shanklin Chine, Luccombe to Bonchurch, Steephill Cove and the old railway line to Wroxall.
24 October 2025
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Why Shanklin, Isle of Wight, Belongs on Your Travel List
Shanklin on the Isle of Wight has a thatched Old Village, a sandy beach, coastal walks and easy day trips. See why it deserves a place on your travel list.
24 October 2025
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Top Winter Breaks on the Isle of Wight | The Fig Tree
Plan a winter break on the Isle of Wight from Shanklin: quiet beaches, Old Village walks and a boutique hotel with breakfast included. Book direct.
22 October 2025
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UK Winter Break Ideas: Isle of Wight in Feb and March
Looking for UK winter break ideas? Here are walks, castles, gardens, pubs and family days on the Isle of Wight in February and March, near Shanklin.
5 February 2025