The Needles Landmark Attraction

General information

The Needles at Alum Bay is a great fun day out for all the family. The Island’s most famous landmark attraction has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views.

The Needles offers a range of attractions including the spectacular chairlift to the beach to see the Needles Rocks and lighthouse and the world famous coloured sand cliffs. At the sand shop visitors can make their very own unique Alum Bay coloured sand souvenir.

Its educational as well as fun at Alum Bay Glass where visitors can watch the fascinating art of glass blowing where craftsman make a variety of items right before your eyes. At the Isle of Wight Sweet Manufactory watch sweets being made and you might even be able to taste the results.

There are a variety of Children’s attractions including a traditional family Carousel and Tea Cup ride, not to mention the games kiosk where you can win a prize every time! There is the great Spin Cycle ride, Water Walkerz as well as Vintage Cars where children and adults alike can drive a vintage car around a track. For those dinosaur fans Jurassic Golf is perfect - a 9 hole adventure golf with 3 and 4 par holes, water feature and story boards depicting 9 different dinosaur species.

The landmark attraction has some great shops including the Pier Head Shopping Emporium where you can get your hands on a huge range of souvenirs to suit all tastes and budgets. The park has full catering facilities, a fully licensed bar and some great kiosks serving fresh coffee, ice cream and much more!

With a wealth of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the year; you’ll be spoilt for choice with our great mix of free activities for kids and families. Every Thursday in August the Park stays open late for 'Magic in the Skies', a spectacular firework finale to end a perfect day out. There will be live entertainment, music, fire show and much more. Event starts at 6pm so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Check out the ‘what’s on’ page on our website www.theneedles.co.uk for all our up to date event information or call us on 0871 720 0022.

Car parking charge:
The car park is charged at £4.50* per day for cars & £8* per day for campervans & caravans. Motorbikes & bicycles are free. *Please note that the car park charge is dependant on the facilities we have available on the day and may be a lower figure, it will not exceed the stated prices in 2012.