The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

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West High Down

Alum Bay

Isle of Wight

PO39 0JH

 

About

KIDS GO FREE IN AUGUST 2010

A spectacularly sited cliff top fort which is in the care of the National Trust and has excellent views of the Needles Rocks. There is a fascinating military history brought to life in cartoons by comic book artist Geoff Campion.

Highlights include:

- Tunnel through the cliffs leads to a unique panorama of The Needles
- Original guns on display
- Tearoom in old look-out tower with dramatic views.
- Shipwreck exhibition
- Wheelchair accessible viewing platform overlooking the Needles rocks.

Please note: there is no vehicular access to the Needles Old Battery or New Battery. For disabled access please phone 01983 754772.

At the NEEDLES NEW BATTERY there is a refreshment kiosk and a small exhibition revealing the history of the site and the part it played in Britain's 'race for spae'. Admission to the New Battery is free. Please note there are no WCs at the New Battery.

Opening information

Needles Old Battery: 13 Mar – 31 Oct 2010 daily, 10.30–17.00. (last admission 16.30).

Needles New Battery: 13 Mar - 31 Oct 2010, Tues, Sat & Sun plus other days where possible. 11:00-15:00

Needles Old Battery tea room only: 6 Nov - 12 Dec 2010 & 8 Jan - 27 Feb 2011, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 15:00

Needles Old Battery: 12 March - 30 Oct 2011 daily, 10.30–17.00. (last admission 16.30).

Needles New Battery: 12 Mar - 30 Oct 2011, Tues, Sat & Sun plus other days where possible. 11:00-15:00

Admission

£ up to £5

This attraction (The Needles Old Battery & New Battery) was last updated by the attraction owner on 2010-08-20 14:45:26 UTC