Things to Do in Shanklin on a Rainy Day

Holidays are a great way to relax and unwind and'Victory '45 - 60th Anniversary Special' which also
break away from the everyday routine that is allfeatures a celebration to Nelson and his
to easy to be a part of. With more and moreconnections to the Isle of Wight. Also be sure to
people opting to stay in the UK we can guaranteecheck out the Pluto room which displays many old
a few things, like the fact that we will be familiarphotographs and pictures that depict Shanklin
with the food, the local customs and you areduring the war and highlights the importance of
guaranteed to know the local language. However,the Isle of Wight's role.
there is one thing that you can not be so sureThis attraction is ideal for historians and those
of...the weather. If anything, you can pretty muchlooking to expand their knowledge about the Isle
assume that its going to rain, but then what?of Wight.
What can you do in the rain on a British holiday?Why not try the Shanklin Theatre as a place to
If like many people you are of to the Isle ofhave a rest and take in a show? The theatre was
Wight what sort of activities can you expect toopened in 1879 and formally known as the
undertake when it's not ideal weather to ventureInstitute. 1884 saw new rooms added to the
outside or even raining?building which was the reading room and
For many people the first port of call is that ofamusement room.
the Shanklin Chine Heritage Centre. This wonderfulThe theatre has shown great performances that
attractions looks at the Isle of Wight as it standsinclude The Mousetrap, Blood Brothers, Phantom
now and how it was in the past. Offering a hostof the Opera and Les Miserables. Whatever show
of pictures that document the past along withyou decide to see you can guarantee a good
storyboards and artifacts that are associated withtime, with great music, astonishing performances
the Isle of Wight you will marvel at the range ofand a show that will leave you wanting for more.
thing available. Other great exhibitions include