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| The Old Battery was built in 1862 following the threat of a French invasion, and is a spectacularly sited fort containing exhibitions about its involvement in both World Wars. Two original gun barrels are displayed in the parade ground and a tunnel leads to a searchlight emplacement perched above the Needles Rocks. The New Battery is on a separate site further up the headland and contains an exhibition on the secret rocket testing programme. | | | | 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 exhibtion rooms. There is no WC at the New Battery. The route from the Old Battery up to the New Battery is steep | | |  | Guided tours
Average length of visit: 1hr 30mins. Introductory talk£. General guided tour£. Out of hours tours£ | | |  | Coach parking
No coach parking. Nearest parking: Alum Bay ¾ml. There is free parking for coaches. Coaches have to drop visitors ¾ml from the site. Visitors can transfer on to public transport (Needles Tour Bus) or walk up | | |  | On site catering
Tea-room, assisted service at Needles Old Battery serving home-made food. Groups can be catered for but pre-booking essential and limited seating available | | |
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