Friendly Sandown will entice you
Enjoy the art galleries and other features of Sandown. This welcoming city is known for its beaches, island views and golfing. Are you looking for specific amenities for your getaway? Many of our holiday rentals feature full kitchens and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Sandown
Are you looking for things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Sandown a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sandown Pier (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Isle of Wight Zoo (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre (4.4 mi / 7 km)
- Clarence Pier (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- The Needles Landmark Attraction (18.1 mi / 29.1 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Sandown
Travellers enjoy Sandown for its island views and seaside. Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Sandown is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- New Forest National Park (25 mi / 40.3 km)
- Sandown Beach (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Shanklin Beach (2 mi / 3.2 km)
- Shanklin Chine (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Ventnor Beach (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Ryde Beach (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Sandown
If warm-weather activities are high on your list, July, August, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 16°C.
How to get to and around Sandown
The nearest airport is in Southampton (SOU), located 22.4 mi (36 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 30.9 mi (49.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Sandown Station, Lake Station and Sandown Brading Station are the main stations in the city.