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Cliff lift shuts for three days ahead of revamp

Isle of Wight Council Grey column running down cliff with glass walkway connecting to a path and road with buildings alongside.Isle of Wight Council
The lift takes about 30 seconds to travel the 45m (148ft) from the beach to the cliff top

A cliff lift to an Isle of Wight beach has closed for three days so work to replace its entrance canopy can start.

Shanklin Cliff Lift needs to shut be fitted with scaffolding, ahead of the work on its beach level entrance.

However, during the canopy revamp, expected to take five to six weeks, the lift will remain in use.

While the lift is out of action between 23 and 25 April access to the beach and town is via a steep pathway or bus service.

Google Brown canopy in front of pale grey column rising up a cliff with a walkway from the lift to the cliff top.Google
The lift is set to shut for three days while scaffolding goes up ahead of work to revamp its entrance

Isle of Wight Council said the works had been carefully timed to take place outside of Easter and the peak summer season.

The current lift, built in 1958, has two cars and takes about 30 seconds to travel 45m (148ft) vertically from the Esplanade to the cliff top.

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