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Sandown

Sandown is a place name used in several countries, most commonly in the United Kingdom and former British territories. It designates towns as well as particular venues and districts, and it often arises in discussions of coastal resorts, racecourses, or suburban areas.

In England, Sandown refers to a seaside town on the Isle of Wight, located on the island’s

Sandown Park is a major horse racing venue located in Esher, Surrey, England. Frequently referred to simply

In North America, Sandown is the name of a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States.

There is also a suburb named Sandown in Victoria, Australia, which lies within the Melbourne metropolitan area.

eastern
coast.
It
is
known
for
its
long
sandy
beach,
esplanade,
and
promenade,
and
it
serves
as
a
tourist
destination
with
various
shops
and
leisure
facilities.
The
town
is
served
by
Sandown
railway
station
and
has
attractions
such
as
the
Dinosaur
Isle
museum,
which
highlights
local
paleontological
finds.
as
Sandown,
the
racecourse
hosts
flat
and
jumps
racing
and
has
been
a
fixture
of
the
sport
since
the
19th
century,
contributing
to
the
area's
identity
as
a
center
of
racing
culture.
The
community
is
characterized
by
rural
surroundings
and
small-town
facilities,
with
a
local
economy
and
services
typical
of
New
England
towns.
The
name
is
used
in
local
address
lists
and
maps,
reflecting
the
common
practice
of
borrowing
English
place
names
for
new
settlements.