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Sandown, Hampshire

Sandown is a seaside resort town on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Sandown esplanade boasts some fine Victorian and Edwardian hotels. Sandown Pier hosts a large amusement centre. The Wildheart Sanctuary (formerly Sandown Zoo) focuses on big cats and Madagascan animals. Sandown is within the council area of Isle of Wight.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Isle of Wight
Lat, Long: 50.655984,-1.150212
Grid Reference: SZ 6016 8437
Civil Parish: Sandown CP
Council Area: Isle of Wight CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA

GBPN ID: 39240
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sandown,_Hampshire_39240

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