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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sandown

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

Updated January 17, 2018

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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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Isle of Wight, England

Culver Battery

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

Shanklin, England

Shanklin Chine

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

Wroxall, England

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

Ryde, England

Donald McGill Seaside Postcard Museum

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.
4 miles from Sandown
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Ryde, England

1930s London Underground Trains at Ryde

The Isle of Wight’s “Island Line” serviced by former London Underground trains from the 1930s.
5 miles from Sandown
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