Guided Walks at the Old Battery

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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.

May:

30th 11am to 12pm

June:

6th 11am to 12pm

13th 11am to 12pm

20th 11am to 12pm

27th 11am to 12pm

July:

4th 11am to 12pm

11th 11am to 12pm

18th 11am to 12pm

25th 11am to 12pm

August:

1st 11am to 12pm

8th 11am to 12pm

15th 11am to 12pm

22nd 11am to 12pm

29th 11am to 12pm

September:

5th 11am to 12pm

12th 11am to 12pm

19th 11am to 12pm

26th 11am to 12pm

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