The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight Open Daily [Mid March to October]. Paid Admission.
Details
Accessibility
There is a 3/4 mile tarmacked pathway from the Alum Bay car park to the site.
There is limited disability parking at the Battery which has to be pre-booked. Disability Toilet.
Full access details can be found here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-old-battery-and-new-battery#Facilities%20and%20access
Brief description
A Victorian Coastal Defence Site operated by The National Trust.
Address
West High Down, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0JH
needlesoldbattery@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-old-battery-and-new-battery
Directions
Leave Yarmouth Westwards on the A3054 and remain on this road until you reach a roundabout in Totland.
Continue straight on, keeping the War Memorial on your left, onto Church Hill the B3322.
Remain on this road all the way until you reach the end of the road at the Needles Attraction Car Park.
To access the Old Battery there is a 3/4 mile footpath from the end of the road.
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Opening Times
Mid March to October: Daily 10.30 - 17.00
November to Mid March: Thursday to Saturday ~ Tea Room only 11.00 - 15.00
Transport
Bus service to the Needles Attraction ~ Services 7 and Needles Breezer
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33
Amenities
Tea Room
Disability Viewing Platform
At The Needles Attraction:
Shops
Public Toilets
Disability Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Tea Room
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.