Packed full of fun for the whole family, in this section you can explore what attractions we have on offer, including Jurassic Adventure Golf, open top bus rides, boat trips, a traditional family Carousel, Victorian games and a wide variety of retail and catering facilities.
What are The Needles famous for?
Situated here at The Needles is the world famous Marconi Monument, marking the location where Guglielmo Marconi undertook his pioneering work at the end of the 19th Century which led to radio and all telecommunications as we know it today.
Can you see The Needles without paying?
Entry to The Needles is completely free of charge and you only pay to park your car during the main season, but if you’re visiting between April and October then our supersaver tickets are a great way to make savings on all your favourite activites.
Can you walk down to The Needles?
You can reach the down by following the Tennyson Trail and the Isle of Wight Coast Path. These two waymarked trails are a great way of further exploring the area around The Needles. You could also head east along the coast path to visit the lovely Freshwater Bay.
How do humans use The Needles Isle of Wight?
Military use
The Needles were a site of a long-standing artillery battery, from the 1860s to 1954, which was eventually decommissioned. A nearby site on High Down was employed in the testing of rockets for the British ICBM programme.
What time does The Needles close?
10:00am – 4:00pm
The site is currently open 10:00am – 4:00pm daily.
Please note, some offering is subject to weather conditions, and opening times change throughout the year. For the most up to date and accurate information for when you are planning on visiting us, please call us on 01983 752 401 or check our social media channels.
Why is it called needles?
Arrival of the railroad at the Colorado River in 1883 actually caused the founding of the town. The new settlement was named “The Needles”, a namesake of the sharp peaks at the southerly end of the valley.
How long is The Needles walk?
Walk Overview
You’ll also pass a monument to the Victorian poet laureate Alfred Tennyson, a Cold War rocket test site and a 19th century fort along the way, making this an action-packed walk despite its relatively short five-mile length.
Are needles worth it?
The remoteness of the Needles District is a huge part of its allure. While this district is harder to get to, it’s 100% worth the road trip. The Needles District of Canyonlands is located about 1 hour and 45 minutes south of Moab.
How do you visit The Needles?
The Best Ways To See The Needles On The Isle Of Wight
- Take a boat trip out to The Needles.
- Visit the beach at Alum Bay.
- Go up to The Needles Old Battery and New Battery.
- Stroll along the cliff tops.
- Take a ride on the chairlift.
- Planning to see The Needles on the Isle of Wight.
How many steps are in The Needles?
Yes, it is accessible via a 185 step staircase.
Where do you park to walk to The Needles?
There’s parking available at the Needles Landmark Attraction, for which National Trust members receive a discount (please show membership card). Or why not try the 2-mile walk across the downs from our High Down chalk pit car park where parking is free (SZ 325856)?
How high is The Needles chairlift?
The Chairlift at Alum Bay was opened in 1973 and has a capacity of 500 passengers per hour in each direction and to date well over 12 million people have used it. The chairlift travels 250 metres on the horizontal plane, rising 51 metres from the beach to the top of the chine.
What to do if you find a needle UK?
Do not touch the items, which includes placing them in a bin. Local councils have a duty to keep the area clean, which includes ensuring that the streets are clear of needles and other drug-related litter.
What is a needle buddy?
Created by Cheryl Muise, a registered nurse with over 40 years of experience, and her daughters Cailey Koornstra and Lace Oxby, and product is called Needle Buddies ― a customizable needle cover that “disguises the scary needle and syringe” for kids for whom needles are a stressor.
What is a red needle used for?
Unisharp 1ml 30G fixed needle syringe, with a red plunger and needle cap. Unisharp 1ml 30G fixed needle syringes are used for injecting water soluble drugs. The 30G needle is suitable for both injecting drugs into small veins, and also injecting hormone treatments, such as human growth hormone, under the skin.
Is The Needles open all year?
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery is closed during the winter, but the tearoom will be open for reduced opening times on weekends (our entrance gates are open for walkers to access the tearoom but the rest of the rooms and facilities are closed).
What time are the fireworks at The Needles?
Every Thursday between 4th August & 1st September
Music & Magic in the Skies is one of the largest fireworks displays to hit the South Coast this Summer. Join us every Thursday at dusk between 4th August and 1st September to witness a dance of colours in the sky, set to a special musical score.
How was The Needles formed?
The Needles are huge stacks of rock which lie off the western point of the Isle of Wight. These stacks originally made up part of the cliffs but, over time, coastal erosion has separated them from the headland. They were formed from chalk and flint and rise to about 30 metres above sea level.
Why is needles CA so hot?
The combination of intense desert heat and Colorado river valley humidity streaming from the steaming Gulf of California makes it, arguably, the most miserably hot town in America in July and August.
Who invented a needle?
Alexander Wood: inventor of the hypodermic syringe and needle.