Needles (Old Battery) 
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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.
Address:
Needles / Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay PO39 0JH, England
Hours:
March 14 to November 1: 10:30am-5pm
Always opened on: Easter - Christian
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)
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