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    Important note Important note
    No vehicular access to either Battery (visitors with disabilities by arrangement). The Old Battery has a number of steep paths and uneven surfaces. Access to the tunnel is via a narrow spiral staircase. WCs are available for visitors to the Old Battery. The New Battery has uneven surfaces and steps down to the exhibition rooms. There is no WC at the New Battery. The route from the Old Battery up to the New Battery is steep
     
    Shop Shopping
    Shop at Needles Old Battery
     
    Dogs Dogs
    On leads only
     
    Parking Parking
    No parking on site. Parking Alum Bay (not NT; minimum £3), or in Freshwater Bay (IOW Council) or Highdown car park SZ325856 (NT) and walk over Downs
     
    Education Education
    Suitable for school groups. Tours by NT guide (booking required, charge applies)
     
    Families & children Families & children
    Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted. Family activity packs. Family explorer packs 'A Soldier's Watch'
     
    Refreshments Refreshments
    Tea-room at Needles Old Battery serving home-made food
     
    Self-catering accommodation Self-catering accommodation
    Three holiday cottages set above the old fort, high on The Needles Headland. Sleep from 4 to 5 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings. More information on self-catering accommodation at The Needles Old Battery and New Battery
     

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    The Needles, Isle of Wight
    © NTPL / David Sellman
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