The Needles Landmark Attraction - Victoria's Island Trail

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The Needles Landmark Attraction
ALUM BAY
Isle of Wight
PO39 0JD

Tel: 01983 752401

The Needles

Guide Prices

Please click the 'Visit Website' button for prices.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • Full liquor licence
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant
  • Take away food
  • Vegetarians catered for
  • Vending Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Children's Meals
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Highchair(s) available

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Beach / Coast within walking distance
  • Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Gift shop
  • Groups welcome
  • Licensed for alcohol
  • Open all year round
  • Open on bank holidays
  • Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Leisure Facilities

  • 9 hole golf course

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Own car park (Fee Applies) - Fee - £5

Payment Methods

  • Delta
  • Maestro
  • MasterCard
  • Solo
  • Visa

Provider Preferences

  • No Smoking Attraction - Smoking permitted outside
  • Some no smoking areas

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Information Point

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke, B3401, B3399 to Freshwater, follow signposts.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, town centre, Pyle Street, B3323 to Carisbrooke, B3401, B3399 to Freshwater, follow signposts.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 towards Totland, follow signposts.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to 7 Alum Bay
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 to Newport and change to No. 7 to Alum Bay
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Alum Bay.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1521
    • Very Good
      1373
    • Average
      1011
    • Poor
      532
    • Terrible
      432

    Recent Reviews:

    • SpigotTap
      The Needles Review | July 2025
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 17th July 2025
      When we got there, we slowly started heading down the stairs and were excited to reach the main attraction. Boat trips cost £9.00 for an adult (15 and over), whereas a child's ticket is £6.00 (3 and... Read full review
    • Pamgraham1
      Leicester
      Good viewing platform
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 20th July 2025
      The car park is on a slope so be careful on the walk down to the shops and viewing point. Good view of the needles from the platform and also from the end of the main car park. Its mainly shops and... Read full review
    • LittleMissDizzy2017
      Northampton, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Expensive and commercialised but an IoW classic!
      3 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th July 2025
      Very commercialised! Everything seems overpriced here now- last time we came the sweet shop demo and glass blowing demo were free - these are now £3 each! The chair lift is also very expensive at £10... Read full review

    Opening Times

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