Shanklin Chine — Attraction in Isle of Wight

Visited last year with my family, including my two grandma's. Both my grandma's were in wheelchairs, and are 84 and 92. One has 2 bandaged legs and can't walk due to ulcers.

There is NO way they can walk up the Chine, which we knew as we have been many times before, my grandma even came when she was a child. There are rough grounds which the wheelchairs can't cover, and hundreds of steps.

This was perfectly fine, they just wanted to sit and have a cup of tea and a slice of cake and wait for us to walk around the chine.

However, due to "insurance reasons", both of my grandmas were charged the full price just for being pushed in their wheelchairs to the cafe about 20m past the entrance..

We were really disappointed in this. They still patronised the business by buying tea and cake, which we told the ticket staff. But they were very rude and sharp with us when we asked why they should pay full price if they can't physically walk, can't experience the chine at all, and just wanted to sit in the cafe.

They said they might get up out of their chairs and get around the chine for free. Which quite frankly was ridiculous to suggest. You'd know by looking they would never be able to get down even the first set of steps.

They have added Dinosaur models and big eggs nestled into the sides of the chine. The sides of the Chine are collapsing so I'm not sure why putting massive eggs up there is a good idea.. perhaps why the insurance is needed?

It was looking very shabby compared to how it used to, barricades and old sheds laying about. Perhaps they are trying to copy the success of other Dinosaur themed places of the island to bring in new visitors, but the funds could have been better used elsewhere. I hope they are able to update it.

It was such a shame because we loved the Chine, and have been coming for many many years. But staff attitude and unreasonableness has unfortunately meant we won't be...

Very beautiful naturist place. The staff were all very friendly, answering all of our questions and giving information about the area. We were told the walk to the waterfall was 15 mins, but it took us seven. The waterfall had a smaller flow than expected, and climbing the steps to the top was easy going with a place to stop part of the way up.

When we got to the top, the only place to go was through the exit or back down. The good thing was the tickets were good for seven days revisit. So we exited. We took a few pictures and discovered we were just near the restaurant we had visited days before that served me food with a bug crawling through it.

We also noticed the waterfall was being polluted with green tainted water, coming from the direction of that restaurant (the crab and something??? That's the impression it left on me.) Anyway, the green water looked like antifreeze. We reported it to the staff member at the top gate and he thought it was coming from the restaurant also. He took pictures to report it, saying the waterfall gets tested regularly, as it flows into the ocean between the Isle of Wight and France.

Other than that, it was a very well maintained park. Loved the dinosaur statues and large eggs. Kids will love it. Parents and other adults will get something out of the museum and antiques you can purchase.

I came away with a 1937 coronation photo book of King George Vl and Queen Elizabeth. With it was the outer covering it was posted in with its original stamp in perfect condition.

There was so much... picture of queen Victoria and her children... a cloth map of the area beautifully preserved... Toby jugs and so much more. There is also a tea room to purchase some food and drink from. Come with some form of payment. You will...

Sadly not worth the price for a mere 5-10 minute walk in each direction. £12.95 each?! (Plus extra for parking) For what?! I agree with others that I felt ripped off and I don't see how they can justify the price because it's not a 'day out' or interactive, although there is a guide and a wildlife spotting sheet provided.

I can't deny that the Chine is pretty, it's just also small. It looked quite big on the map until we arrived at the end with a surprised "Is that it?".

However, my youngest kid was quite impressed (I had expected him to be underwhelmed), so that was good, although his favourite thing was the squirrel plushie in the gift shop so...

The illuminations, once dark, are like visiting a different attraction, for a 10 minute walk in the other direction.

Very similar to Robin Hill's former Illuminated Woods but with less to see and do. And these lights are only in the evening, so you will only see them if you visit late.

The staff were friendly and helpful, so I can't fault that. It's just twice as expensive as it should be, for what it is.

Don't bother visiting if you have mobility issues or a pushchair because the uneven steps, slopes and slippery gravel make it inaccessible for many.

Indeed, the paths and stairs are very narrow so it must be a nightmare at busy times trying to squeeze past people going in the opposite direction or just blocking the path. For that reason it could do with a one way system... Or a chair lift back up. Like at...