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.

    2022 opening times
    1st April- May 27th – 10am-6pm
    28th May – 22nd July – 9am-9pm
    23rd July – 2nd September – 9am-10pm
    3rd September- 30th September -9am-9pm
    1st October- 31st October – 10am-6pm