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

- Excellent1524
- Very Good1378
- Average1017
- Poor534
- Terrible433
Recent Reviews:
- Samantha PWorst experience in three years!Sunday, 31st August 2025Third year we have visited and the worst visit to date! Having previously loved visiting and been able to spend the entire day enjoying what the attraction had to offer, this year The Needles have... Read full review
- CareBearAdventuresUnited KingdomTrip Type:CouplesPins and NeedlesSunday, 7th September 2025On the day we visited it was fairly windy, something which directly impacts your experience of the attraction! We caught the chairlift (which is about the same price as calling a premium rate... Read full review
- Martin JDon`t have a needle with the Needles!Saturday, 13th September 2025Visited the Alum Bay attraction on a very damp September afternoon. The whole place was extremely quiet, in a way quite strange hearing the sound of my own footsteps echoing around me! The chair... Read full review
Opening Times
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