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The Needles Landmark Attraction - Victoria's Island Trail

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

Tel: 01983 752401

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About

The Marconi Monument at The Needles Landmark Attraction commemorates the spot where Guglielmo Marconi set up his revolutionary wireless equipment and sent the very first wireless transmission.

In August 1898, Queen Victoria was said to be “delighted” when Marconi, summoned to Osborne House, went on to establish radio communication between Queen Victoria at Osborne and the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) who was onboard the Royal Yacht “Osborne”.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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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

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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/

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SimpleSoul
If you do one thing while on the Island, make it this!
Sunday, 6th September 2026
What a brilliant day out. The make your own sand ornament is a cool touch, and the glass makers too, very fascinating. Came back with a sandwich ornament and two glass swans ❤️ lots to do, we took... Read full review
AnselmColom
Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom
See up close
Monday, 7th September 2026
We wanted to see it up close so got a boat. Boat was £10. Worth it as good commentary. Interesting history with the light house as well. Read full review
DSandJB
Bristol
The Chairlift is Fantastic
Monday, 14th September 2026
Lots of people seem to moan about how expensive this is, so I'll aim to be balanced: Yes, you pay separately for everything you do, so the minimum cost is zero if you arrive on the bus and then walk... Read full review

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