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.

    2024 opening times
    25 March – 24 May - 1000-1800
    25 May – 19 July – 0900-2100
    20 July – 1 Sept 0900-2200
    2 September – 29 September 0900-2100
    30 September – 1 November 1000-1800

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