The Needles Landmark Attraction - Victoria's Island Trail
The Needles Landmark Attraction
ALUM BAY
Isle of Wight
PO39 0JD
Guide Prices
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Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- 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

- Excellent1518
- Very Good1368
- Average1007
- Poor529
- Terrible428
Recent Reviews:
- Chan GReading, United KingdomNot worth the trek - overpriced and no staffTuesday, 22nd April 2025So very busy on Easter bank holiday, and somehow the shops, ticket office and food vendors only had ONE PERSON serving and it resulted it in the longest queues known to man! Utter shambles and not... Read full review
- Sarah GThe Needles - very unimpressedSunday, 27th April 2025It did not live up to our expectations or its reputation. We had believed it to be a natural phenomenon to be viewed and enjoyed but instead found a tourist trap just about making money. Why would... Read full review
- James BNeedlesMonday, 28th April 2025We visited on the 27th - absolutely amazing views. Lots of negative reviews but we didn’t feel that at all. Big shout out to Chris at the stair lift experience doing the photos, great customer... Read full review
Opening Times
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