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Discover the History of the Needles Old Battery

Guided Walk

The Needles Old and New Battery
West High Down
ALUM BAY
Isle of Wight
PO39 0JH

Tel: 0344 24901895

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Isle of Wight, Things to do, Guided Walks, Needles Old battery, National Trust

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£4.00

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Experience the history of The Needles in a whole new way as our knowledgeable guides take you around the Old Battery.

Learn about the daily life of those who lived and worked in the battery and discover its key features that played a crucial role in defending the Needles passage. Hear about lesser-known parts of the battery, such as the boiler rooms and sea-level tunnels featuring wartime stories on World War II, the recovery of its guns, and the shipwrecks that lie in the surrounding waters.

By the end of the guided walk, you will have intriguing facts to share like how the Needles Battery fits into the broader defence strategy alongside other fortifications on the island's west coast. Please note, normal admission charges apply.

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