Shanklin, Isle of Wight Shanklin is a seaside resort and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay, and is close to Lake and Sandown. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main […]
For some, it brings back fond memories of a childhood seaside vacation. For others, it’s a one-time fling during their adolescent summer. For the most part, it’s a passionate relationship that lasts a lifetime… So, let’s get this ball rolling! A spectacular coastline wraps around Cornwall for about 300 miles, located in the far west […]
So you are in South Devon, here is a bucket list of things to do, some I have done, some I want to do… Take the steam train from Paignton to Kingswear – this is a must for fans of steam trains or just trains in particular, price is reasonable starting at £19.95 for an […]
So this is one that must be on your list if your visiting South Devon, near Salcombe, is Hope Cove. Consisting of two villages, Inner Hope and Outer Hope. Inner Hope is where you will find the old lifeboat station and slipway that provides boat access to the beach. Outer Hope, which provides access to […]
We visited Plymouth as part of our 2021 holiday to Devon. Staying in Paignton we took the train to Plymouth on Monday 25th October 2021, it was just about a 1 hour journey and lovely to sit back and see the passing countryside and seaside towns. After a walk from the railway station to the […]
South Devon is a wonderful park of the South Coast to visit, whether you are interested in walking, biking, crabbing, swimming or just chilling out, there are the moors to the North and stunning beaches, coastal paths and estuaries to the south. Many of the towns and villages still show their bygone charm, with the […]
Freshwater – Isle of Wight is situated at the western tip of the Island also known as the back of the Wight. It consists of Freshwater Village and Freshwater Bay. Freshwater village offers a good selection of small independent shops, cafes and the West Wight Sports Centre and Indoor Swimming Pool. The magnificent high chalk […]
Dartmouth, Devon A beautiful historic town that is situated on the west bank of the stunning River Dart. In an area of outstanding natural beauty, this ancient market town is steeped in history and is the ideal destination for day visits, short breaks, holidays at any time of the year. There are some great activities and attractions for all […]
Isle of Wight With 2020 a write off, lets look forward to 2021 and the booking of our holidays for that staycation… So to start my blog what a better place to start with than the beautiful Isle of Wight, a place I’ve called home since 2002, but has been deep in my heart since […]
Camping & Caravanning on the Isle of Wight Ninham Country Holidays A family run camping & caravanning and motorhome site offering an idyllic location from which to explore the island. Conveniently located 5-10 minutes drive from the sandy beaches of Shanklin, Lake & Sandown and within easy reach of the other seaside towns. Direct access […]