The Shingles

How to get to The Shingles

Car
There are three mainland ports where a ferry can be caught to the Isle of Wight. (click for directions and maps from ports).

Ferry Crossings
From Company Contact Details
Portsmouth Wightlink www.wightlink.co.uk - Tel. 0871 376 1000
Lymington Wightlink www.wightlink.co.uk - Tel. 0871 376 1000
Southampton Redfunnel www.redfunnel.co.uk - Tel. 0844 844 9988

Hovercraft

There is a foot passenger hovercraft service between Portsmouth and Ryde. At Ryde you can catch the train to Sandown or Lake.

The hovercraft is operated by Hovertravel www.hovertravel.co.uk - Tel: 01983 717700

Train

Trains can be booked direct to Sandown including the ferry. Trains connects with the "FastCat" ferry service at Portsmouth harbour. The ferry crossing to and Ryde pier head is approx 20 mins. Sandown station is 20 mins for Ryde and the house is a 15 min walk. Taxis are often available from Sandown.

For details please contact us at either
Email: theshingles@hotmail.com
Telephone: 01543 432436
Write: The Drey, Chapel Lane, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9JT