Despite being two station buildings merged into one Shanklin station

is grade II listed. The main building was built in 1864 for the Isle of Wight Railway complete with a tower and turret. The red brick extension was added in 1881 but is in a totally different style. Passenger patronage has been steadily falling over the last few years, with the same applying to all the stations on The Island Line. Having spent a day travelling on the line, unfortunately, it is all too clear to understand why this is happening.