The Needles Park (Isle of Wight) Reviews
Newest Review: ... boiled sweets - and get samples- which you can then of course buy at their sweet shop only next door. * The Glass Studio... * ... is where you can watch demonstrations of all manner of things being blown from glass, from killer whales (not life size presumably) to more standard bottles and vases. It would have been of more interest to us if it weren't already full of a school party, and so we skipped past it. * Raising a glass * For three years, starting in 1897, Gugliemo Marconi had worked in what became his Wireless Telegraphy Station. In what is now the grounds of this Park, he went from sending wireless messages to a boat just ... more
Customer The Needles Park (Isle of Wight) Reviews (5)
The Needles Park (Isle of Wight): Getting Needled (1791 words)by - written on 22/07/11, updated on 11/02/12 (Very useful, 142 readings)
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"The park is free to enter" states the Pleasure Park's adverting, and indeed it is. We parked our car here with the primary aim of getting a close up view of the Needles. As we found, there is a choice of visiting the National Trust property slightly further up the coast at the Old Battery, or for those wanting more of a thrill, there is a choice of boat trips which leave from here. * Park? Park where? * The park may be free to enter, but for those travelling here by car, parking will set you back £4. Probably a reasonable rate for any popular tourist attraction, so in we drove. There was one staff member in a hi vis jacket ... Read the complete review
by - written on 10/08/10 (Very useful, 83 readings)
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If you decide to visit the Isle of Wight this year you may spot the Needles rocks on the way over on the Ferry. If you travel Wightlink Lymington to Yarmouth this is quite easy to do, as this well known and unique landmark is situated on the South Western shore. The white rocks are a jagged line, with a lighthouse at their farthest point, the tallest rock apparently used to resemble a needle, with a hollow "eye", but this tall column was partly destroyed during a storm sometime in the 1800's. The Needles Park is just a short busride from Freshwater, or nearby Totland Bay. Carparking will cost you £4 (used to be £3), and then entry to the Needles ... Read the complete review
by - written on 05/01/10 (Very useful, 124 readings)
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The Needles, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight I have recently revisited the Isle of Wight after many years and have written a few reviews on various attractions on this glorious island, which may help you understand how much I love this lovely island. ******The Needles: An Overview and Quick History****** The Needles has always been one of the top attractions on the Isle of Wight, and through the years it has seen many changes. It was once a simply an amazing view attraction with self-obtaining colorful sands. It has now developed and become a small park along side the original glorious views. The Needles are located at the far ... Read the complete review
by - written on 02/11/09 (Very useful, 104 readings)
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The Needles are located in Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight, the Needles themselves are columns of land that are no longer part of the main land and sit in the sea in the bay. Alum Bay and the Needles are a very popular attraction on the Isle of Wight located next to Freshwater Bay on the West coast of the Island. Entry to the attraction is free and all you need to pay is for the car park which is £2 per car not per person. Admittedly I visited this attraction in October and during the summer months the price may well rise. The two main attractions are natural, one being the Needles and the other the coloured sands on the cliffs, it is the ... Read the complete review
by - written on 08/06/09, updated on 08/06/09 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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So, Alum Bay...There are four things that you really need to do when visiting. I would start the day with a trip down to the beach on the chairlift. This way you can see the coloured sands in all their glory in the cliff before visiting the sand shop - I found that it was better to do this first as then you get a feel for why the park is here before you start exploring. The chairlift is great and you get a brilliant view, but be warned, it can be a bit rocky if the wind is blowing. After coming back up, take a look at the sand shop. Inside you can fill a plastic or glass ornement in the shape of a frog, isle of wight map, bell, lighthouse and more with layers ... Read the complete review
