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in the county of Isle of Wight

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About Sandown

It could be said that the Isle of Wight is a landscape in miniature for although small, it lacks for nothing, indeed this was the paradise where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built Osborne, a delightful country house which they used as a retreat away from the symbols of Majesty.

Sandown, on the island's eastern side, is a popular holiday resort with a superb sandy beach (the longest on the island) which is backed by a bustling town. The beach is hemmed in at both sides by huge russet cliffs topped with springy turf here you can walk in peace enjoying bracing air and spectacular seascape views.

Historically, this was the one town on the island that Henry VIII recognised as being vulnerable to invaders, so he built a fortress here. Nothing is left of this now, it is a later fortress built in 1900 which is home to the Island's zoo. Other attractions include a leisure complex, a pier with a fun fair, miniature golf, and a museum where you can explore fossils and learn of the Dinosaurs who inhabited the landscape millions of years ago.

Night owls will appreciate Sandown's night life, there is a range of entertaining clubs, bars and restaurants. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy good opportunities for water-sports, including fishing and boating, and a little way from the town lies an excellent 18 hole golf course. There are plenty of shops and a market is held each Monday throughout the summer season.

Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town. Numbered amongst these are Henry Longfellow, Charles Darwin, Lewis Carroll, Keats and George Elliott, to name but a few.

If Island life is for you - then Sandown with its attractive golden sands is the place to be.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Sandown

	Belvedere Hotel 46 High Street, Esplanade, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) The Belvedere Hotel is a family-run hotel situated just a few metres from the safe, sandy beach of Sandown Bay. The majority of our bedrooms come with balconies and spectacular sea views. You may ... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
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	Oaklands@Yarbridge Yarbridge (Nr.Brading), Sandown, Isle of Wight, England (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) This long established Isle of Wight hotel offers an informal relaxed atmosphere, heated swimming pool, licensed bar, internet access, a car park, en suite rooms and air conditioning. Children under 9 ... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Ashleigh House Hotel 81 Sandown Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, England (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SW) Awaiting you is a warm welcome from Richard and Tessa. We endeavour to provide all you need for a carefree holiday. There is full central heating in all rooms. A pay phone is available, and the prem... More info and book online.. Price from £61.00

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Nearby travel help

Sandown Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Lake Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Rudmore Roundabout	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)
M27 Junction 12 (Portsbridge Roundabout)	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction N)
Southampton Airport	(22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction NW)
Bournemouth Airport	(31.0 miles, 49.9 km, direction W)
Sandown to London	(73.7 miles, 118.6 km, direction NE)