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

- Excellent1559
- Very Good1399
- Average1046
- Poor548
- Terrible454
Recent Reviews:
- Robbie TUnited KingdomUnbeatable viewsWednesday, 23rd September 2026The scenery here is magnificent, especially taking the chairlift down to Alum Bay beach to get a close-up look at the iconic chalk rocks and lighthouse. There are plenty of fun activities around the... Read full review
- Sophie MGood experience!Thursday, 24th September 2026Very lovely family trip. We took our toddler and she loved the chair lift down to the beach. Cable car was quite expensive for the amount of time spent down there but worth doing for the views and... Read full review
- Extraordinary789071Sudbury, United KingdomCommercialisedSunday, 27th September 2026Totally overpriced and over commercialised, a real shame as I would say it is profiteering from the actual Needles landmark apart from the chairlift, Marconi cafe and the Gift shop nothing else was... Read full review
Opening Times
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