Isle of Wight Council

Shanklin Lift



    Also known as: Cliff Lift, Esplanade Lift, Lift


    Service Description: The Lift is situated mid-way along the Esplanade and provides an alternative means of negotiating the 45m change in level from the Esplanade to the cliff path; the new lift cars take around 30 seconds to travel from the Esplanade to the cliff top.

    2025 opening
    29 March - 23 May = 1000-1800
    24 May - 30 July = 0900-2100
    31 July – 31 Aug = 0900-2200
    01 Sept – 30 Sept = 0900-2100
    01 Oct – 02 Nov = 1000- 1800

    While the cliff steps are closed there is a temporary price of £1.00 return per person


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