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

- Excellent1521
- Very Good1373
- Average1011
- Poor532
- Terrible432
Recent Reviews:
- SpigotTapThe Needles Review | July 2025Thursday, 17th July 2025When 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
- Pamgraham1LeicesterGood viewing platformSunday, 20th July 2025The 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
- LittleMissDizzy2017Northampton, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyExpensive and commercialised but an IoW classic!Thursday, 24th July 2025Very 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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