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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sandown, England

Updated May 8, 2023

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Dinosaur Isle

Sandown, England

Dinosaur Isle

This purpose-built dinosaur museum is shaped like a pterodactyl and holds fossils that were found in its very village.

Sandown, England

National Poo Museum

This British museum hopes to take the taboo out of poo.

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Culver Battery

The now-quiet remains of coastal artillery defenses that were used in both World Wars.

2 miles from Sandown

Shanklin Chine in 1910

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Shanklin Chine

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

2 miles from Sandown

Appuldurcombe House

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Appuldurcombe House

This shell of a historic manor house on the Isle of Wight is said to be the most haunted site on the island.

4 miles from Sandown

Seaside postcard. (Donald McGill Postcard Museum)

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Donald McGill Seaside Postcard Museum

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

4 miles from Sandown

Ventnor Winter Gardens

Isle of Wight, England

Ventnor Winter Gardens

In the 1930s, people used to take boats from the mainland to see this Art Deco venue.

5 miles from Sandown

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