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
      1555
    • Very Good
      1398
    • Average
      1044
    • Poor
      546
    • Terrible
      453

    Recent Reviews:

    • hayleye714
      Too overcrowded
      2 of 5 stars
      Monday, 17th August 2026
      We visited as a family of four, girls 12 and 14. Unfortunately overcrowding was a significant issue with coach loads of people arriving … if you enjoy a typically British queue, you will love this... Read full review
    • K6141ATjuliec
      Kent, United Kingdom
      Tourist trap
      1 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 20th August 2026
      You need to look at this as paying £7 to see the needles. Parking - £7 all day, regardless of only staying for a short time (hence my comment above). Not really disabled-friendly due to the... Read full review
    • smndhingra
      Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
      Amazing day spent with family and friends!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 21st August 2026
      A must visit place in Isle of Wight, lots of things to do: Chairlift down to the beach, boat trips, kids rides, but not much food options though and gets closed early. Read full review

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