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Needles / Old Battery Description
The bizarrely-shaped Needles, three massive offshore chalk rocks, lie off the west tip of the island and are an impressive sight. They reach a height of 100ft/30m. A good view of the Needles can be had from the "Needles Batteries", a fortress complex dating from the end of the 19th century, which was put into use in both World Wars I and II.
Hobbies & Activities category: Town walls, fortifications, gates;  Historic site;  Minerals, geology attraction, mining;  Scenic site or route
Address
Needles / Old Battery
West High Down
Alum Bay PO39 0JH
United Kingdom
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-theneedlesoldbattery/
Hours
March 14 to November 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Easter - Christian
Cost
Adult4.40
Group discounts4.10
Child2.20
Family11.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission 30mins before closing.
Property closed during adverse weather conditions.
Phone to arrange disabled access in advance.
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: Southern Vectis 42 Yarmouth-Needles (April-October only)
Do-It-Yourself Tours
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