While many might believe they’ve got everything you need in London, from culture and cuisine, to stunning settings and architecture, sometimes it’s nice to escape the bustling capital and discover somewhere new – even just for a day. With all the various methods of travel to reach other nations or locations around Britain, it can be challenging to choose exactly where to go for a day out. But now one Londoner called Dani has championed one picturesque town in the UK that looks as though it’s come straight from a fairytale.
Dani frequently visits Instagram, where she’s recognised under the username ‘dani.inlondon’ to her 13,100 followers, to reveal her favourite hidden treasures she’s discovered while travelling around Britain. And one of her latest travel destinations appeared as though it originated straight from a storybook.
“Fairytale cottages, an all-year Christmas shop, and a place that feels straight out of Beauty and the Beast… this is Shanklin,” Dani wrote at the beginning of the caption of the video post about the town on the Isle of Wight. In the video, Dani can be seen meandering through the quaint, winding streets of the community, with old, yet vibrant cottages with thatched roofs making up most of the high street, including the Christmas shop she mentioned.
There are also numerous routes to explore, with some leading down to the sea, while others take you to cafes and restaurants where you can savour a meal while admiring the stunning landscape. “You’ve got the beach just down the road, the famous Shanklin Chine to explore, and so many little spots to stop for coffee or cream tea along the way,” Dani explained.
She added: “If you’re looking for the perfect spring getaway that feels a bit different, this is definitely one to add to your list.” And Dani wasn’t the only one who thought this, as the comment section of the video soon filled with user sharing their amazement to learn about the town.
“What a cute place,” one person wrote. Another commented: “Aww this place is so gorgeous, absolutely beautiful.”
A third person added: “Ohh such a cute place, looks amazing.”
How to get to Shanklin
If you’re wanting to visit the fairytale-looking town, you have several options to get there. You can either drive down to Portsmouth Harbour, where you’ll take a 20 minute ferry to the Isle of Wight. As you arrive at Ryde Pier Head, simply continue the 20 minute drive down to Shanklin.
If you don’t want to drive, you can also take a train directly to Portsmouth Harbour. This will make it easy for you to get to the ferry, which will be included in the train fare if you book your journey directly to Shanklin.
Upon reaching Ryde, simply make your way to the railway station for the final stage of your journey, which is a 22 minute train ride to Shanklin.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
