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The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical | | Address: | The Needles Old Battery
West High Down
Alum Bay
Isle of Wight | | Postcode: | PO39 0JD | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01983 754772 |
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Description
Perched high
above the Needles, amid acres of unspoilt countryside, is the Needles
Old Battery, a Victorian fort built in 1862 and used throughout both
world wars. The Parade Ground has two original guns and the Fort's
fascinating military history is brought to life with a series of vivid
cartoons by acclaimed comic book artist Geoff Campion. An underground
tunnel leads to a searchlight emplacement with dramatic views over the
Needles rocks. The New Battery, further up the headland, has an
exhibition on the secret British rocket tests carried out there during
the Cold War. Note: steep paths and uneven surfaces. Spiral staircase to tunnel. Toilet at Old Battery only.Don't miss - Enjoy dramatic sea views from the clifftop walk.
- Discover the rooms where soldiers worked with gunpowder.
- Explore the site with a family activity pack.
Making the most of your day
Programme
of family events. Family activity packs, children's quiz and soldier
trail. Clifftop walks to Tennyson Monument and beyond. Dogs: welcome on leads only
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