Blackgang
Chine is a Theme Park set within Victorian
gardens and overlooksthe spectacular cliffs of Isle of Wight’s ‘Heritage
Coast’
Disappearing Village an exhibition based on a BBC TV series, this attraction tells
the story of the Island’s coast and illustrates the dramatic
cliff falls and erosion that Blackgang has suffered over hundreds
of years, together with the impressive 87’ skeleton
of the whale which has been on display since 1844.
Open
End of March
to end of October
Daily
10am to 5pm (closing time
varies depending on time the of year).
Prices
Includes
all the attractions as well as unlimited free returns within
next 7 days. Disappearing
Village on itself is about half this price. Free entry for under
4s. There are cheaper off peak days.
Contact
Blackgang Chine,
Nr Chale, Isle of Wight PO38 2HN Tel:01983 73033 Email Website Streetmap
More pictures
The whale skeleton
on display in the 1930s
Travel
Red
Funnelferry from Southampton to
East/West Cowes. Wightlinkferry
from Lymington to Yarmouth. Wightlinkferry
from Portsmouth to Ryde. Hovertravelhovercraft
from Southsea to Ryde Southern
Vectisbuses on the Isle of Wight StreetmapBlackgand
location
on the Isle of Wight
Parking
Parking on site
Refreshments
The Ship-Ashore
is a large tea-room with further seating outside
and stunning views down the south west coast of the Island.
Offering morning coffee, patisserie, light lunches and afternoon
teas.
Pirates Pantry is a 150 seat cafe and there are snack
outlets as well around the park.
Accessibility
The
chine has tarmac paths all the way round and though hilly in
places it can be accessed by most disabled persons. There
are 3 unisex disabled toilets at various parts of the park.
The disabled persons discount is on the basis that there are
a number of upstairs areas not accessible and the Coaster is
not suitable for persons with poor control of their motor muscles.
The
chine has tarmac paths all the way round and though hilly in
places it can be accessed by most disabled persons.
