Shanklin boasts a long, safe sandy beach which lies at the foot of the spectacular cliffs on which most of the town is situated. The two are connected by a cliff lift. The traditional seaside part of town blends into the picturesque thatched cottages of Shanklin Old Town at the head of the impressive Shanklin Chine. The delightful nature trail through the Chine is not to be missed and includes a surprising relic of the Second World War - a section of PLUTO, the Pipeline Under The Ocean, which was used to pump fuel under the sea to France for the Normandy landings. Although a quieter and more intimate resort than Sandown it nevertheless has its own theatre, lively pubs and entertainments.
Prices from
£339 per person
Supplements may apply
Tour code: S5SOHM
Tour: Shanklin Festive & Christmas at Osborne House
Resort: Shanklin Festive Tours
Days: 5
Date Travelling: 17 November 2025
Travelling by: Coach
Hotel: The Shanklin Hotel
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Situated in Shanklin Town, the Shanklin Hotel is one of the best known hotels on the island, with superb views across the resort from its restaurant and many bedrooms. Shanklin Old Village, with its picture perfect array of thatched roof buildings is a few minutes’ walk away and the beach is accessible via the nearby cliff lift. Facilities include a splendid bar and indoor swimming pool. In the hotel’s spectacular Starlight restaurant, you will find a dancefloor and entertainment to enjoy on most evenings. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is a lift that serves most floors. The hotel has a large car park.
Joining your Alfa holiday
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Local Pick-up Points
We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.
We have 6 interchanges across the UK:
Your Interchange will be - Midlands Tours – Tamworth Interchange (M42, Junction 10)
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Park and Tour
For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.
Reliable Coaches
Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.
For booking enquiries, please call us on:
01257 248000
Our opening hours are:
8.30am – 6.30pm / Monday – Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm / Saturday
10.00am – 4.00pm / Sunday & Bank Holidays
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