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The Isle of Wight
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Sandown
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In the mid
19th century Sandown's potential as a seaside resort was recognized and
it soon became popular with many well known visitors including Lewis Carroll,
Charles Darwin, John Keats and Henry Longfellow. Many of the large hotels
along the esplanade reflect this popularity, still retaining their fine
Victorian and Edwardian facades with terraces, balconies and ornamental
wrought ironwork. It is one of the typical tourist villages on the Island
with its regular Monday market, arcades, the pier with attractions and
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lovely sandy
beaches, all overlooked by Culver Down. Along the seafront to the north
of the town, you will find a Dinosaur Museum, Brown's pitch 'n' putt golf
course, bowling greens and crazy golf course. Also, this part of Sandown
is home to the Isle of Wight Tiger & Big Cat Sanctuary, where they
specialise in breeding and care of some of the planet's most severely
threatened creatures. This is located in Granite Fort, which was in operation
during the war to protect the Island's coastline.
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Sandown Bay has six miles of sandy beaches and is just two minutes level walk from the hotel. There is plenty on offer for the young and not-so-young alike.Just around the corner there are buses, shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, whilst nearby there are amusement arcades, pitch 'n' putt, various water activities, and the Island's only pier, boasting adventure golf, ten pin bowling, children's play area and all the fun of the fair. |
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While holidays
in Sandown are naturally mostly focused on the beach and sea, the area
is also a haven for ramblers, as it is surrounded by glorious countryside
with countless places to explore with the Bernay Hotel as your base.
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