The Needles

A short walk from the old rocket testing site at the needles old battery on IOW. the weather was perfect but would imagine this would be a spectacular shot if the weather was bad.
The Needles from boat trip
The Needles, Isle of Wight. I took this from a rib - Solent Rib Charter www.solentribcharter.co.uk. The views of the island and sights around the Solent are stunning!
Sunset at the Needles
The Needles lie just to the southwest of Alum Bay, and are a tourist draw. Scenic boat trips operating from Alum Bay that offer close-up views of the Needles. The rocks and lighthouse have become icons of the Isle of Wight, and are featured on many of the souvenirs sold throughout the island.[citation needed] The main tourist attractions of the headland itself are the two gun batteries, the experimental rocket testing station, and the four Coastguard cottages owned by the National Trust.[citation needed] A branch of the National Coastwatch Institution is also based at the Needles, sited near the New Battery and Rocket Testing Site on High Down. The Needles – Landmark Attraction (previously known as The Needles Pleasure Park) situated at the top of the cliff at Alum Bay is a small amusement park. A Chairlift operates between the park and th

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View from the beach

Alum Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Alum Bay Beach during your trip to Totland Bay? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Alum Bay Beach
Beach huts,Milford on sea. #BeachTips

Milford on Sea Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Milford on Sea Beach during your trip to Milford on Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Milford on Sea Beach

Needles Old Battery

Needles Old Battery is just one of the places to see in Totland Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Needles Old Battery

New Battery

After visiting New Battery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Totland Bay. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

New Battery

The Needles Landmark Attraction

Enjoy a fun-filled day at The Needles Landmark Attraction during your visit to Totland Bay. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Needles Landmark Attraction

The Needles Battery

You can find out about the history of Totland Bay with a visit to The Needles Battery. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

The Needles Battery

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The Highdown Inn

The Highdown Inn

3 out of 5
Highdown Lane Totland Bay England
The Highdown Inn
Weston Manor Bed and Breakfast

Weston Manor Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
Moonshill Totland Bay England
Weston Manor Bed and Breakfast
Sentry Mead

Sentry Mead

3.5 out of 5
Madeira Road, ISLE OF WIGHT Totland Bay England
Sentry Mead
The Bay Colwell

The Bay Colwell

3.5 out of 5
Fort Warden Rd Freshwater England
The Bay Colwell
Serenity

Serenity

3.5 out of 5
Freshwater England
Serenity
Albion Hotel

Albion Hotel

4 out of 5
Gate Lane Freshwater England
Albion Hotel
Low Tide Loft

Low Tide Loft

3 out of 5
11 Meadows Way Freshwater England
Low Tide Loft
5 Yarmouth Cottages

5 Yarmouth Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Freshwater England
5 Yarmouth Cottages
6 Yarmouth Cottages

6 Yarmouth Cottages

3 out of 5
Freshwater England
6 Yarmouth Cottages
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