The Needles: Landmark Attraction

The Needles: Landmark Attraction Our world famous coloured sand cliffs and iconic chairlift ride overlook the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark – The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse.

The Needles Landmark Attraction at Alum Bay is a great fun day out for all the family. The Island’s most famous landmark attraction has so much more to enjoy than the stunning views. The Needles offers a range of attractions including the spectacular chairlift to the beach to see the Needles Rocks and lighthouse and the world famous coloured sand cliffs. At the sand shop visitors can make their very own unique Alum Bay coloured sand souvenir. Its educational as well as fun at Alum Bay Glass where visitors can watch the fascinating art of glass blowing where craftsman make a variety of items right before your eyes. At the Isle of Wight Sweet Manufactory watch sweets being made and you might even be able to taste the results. There are a variety of Children’s attractions including a traditional family Carousel and Tea Cup ride, not to mention the games kiosk where you can win a prize every time! Enjoy Water Walkerz and Jurassic Jeeps, where children can drive on their own Jurassic adventure. For those dinosaur fans Jurassic Golf is perfect - an 11 hole adventure golf with 3 and 4 par holes, water feature and story boards depicting 11 different dinosaur species. The landmark attraction has some great shops including the Pier Head Shopping Emporium where you can get your hands on a huge range of souvenirs to suit all tastes and budgets. The park has full catering facilities, a fully licensed bar and some great kiosks serving fresh coffee, ice cream as well as hot and cold snacks. With a wealth of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the year; you’ll be spoilt for choice with our great mix of free activities for kids and families. Every Thursday in August the Park stays open late for 'Magic in the Skies', a spectacular firework finale to end a perfect day out. There will be live entertainment, music, fire show and much more. Event starts at 6pm so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Check out the ‘what’s on’ page on our website www.theneedles.co.uk for all our up to date event information or call us on 01983 752401. Car parking charge:
The car park is charged at £6.00* per day for cars & £10* per day for campervans & caravans. Motorbikes & bicycles are free. *Please note that the car park charge is dependant on the facilities we have available on the day and may be a lower figure, it will not exceed the stated prices in 2021.

❤️ Discover the Magic of Alum Bay Glass ❤️Watch creativity come to life at the Alum Bay Glass Studio, open every day fro...
11/09/2026

❤️ Discover the Magic of Alum Bay Glass ❤️

Watch creativity come to life at the Alum Bay Glass Studio, open every day from 10am.

Established in 1972, Alum Bay Glass is the Isle of Wight’s longest-established glassmaker. Our talented glassmakers create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces right before your eyes during fascinating live demonstrations. They really are the best! 👍

From squirrels, cats, birds, dinosaurs 🦕 and penguins 🐧 to elegant vases, bowls, perfume bottles, marbles, ornaments and doorknobs, every piece is handcrafted here on the Isle of Wight.

After watching the glassmakers at work, explore our well-stocked shop and find the perfect piece of Alum Bay Glass to take home with you.

Can’t visit us in person? You can also shop online via our website or click the link here

theneedles.byretail.net

Now our Halloween 🎃 glass is available, plus…….wait for it……glass snails 🐌
Oh yes 👏

Good morning The iconic Chairlift will open at 10amBoats from the Beach 🏖️ will be open at around 10.30amEverything open...
11/09/2026

Good morning

The iconic Chairlift will open at 10am

Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will be open at around 10.30am

Everything opens at 10am, including Alum Bay Glass Studio & Shop, Sweet Manufactory, Sand Shop, Gift Shop, Marconi’s Pantry, Traditional Arcade. 😃😃

❤️ What does THE NEEDLES stand for? ❤️T – TraditionH – HeritageE – ExperiencesN – Natural beautyE – ExcitementE – Entert...
10/09/2026

❤️ What does THE NEEDLES stand for? ❤️

T – Tradition
H – Heritage
E – Experiences

N – Natural beauty
E – Excitement
E – Entertainment
D – Discovery
L – Lighthouse
E – Escape
S – Scenery

All the things that make The Needles such a special place to visit. ❤️

Love this, even a legend like Casper the ghost loves a selfie at the iconic Needles Lighthouse (no it’s not me without m...
10/09/2026

Love this, even a legend like Casper the ghost loves a selfie at the iconic Needles Lighthouse (no it’s not me without my tan)
Brilliant photo by randomfandomfun , thanks for letting me share

10/09/2026

The speed of the yachts at the beginning is incredible 😂
Great footage of the Needles and iconic Chairlift ❤️

10/09/2026

Great video from Visit Isle of Wight of some surprises, that you experience,when you visit this amazing island for the first time

Good morning The iconic Chairlift will open at 10amBoats from the Beach 🏖️ will be open at around 10.30amEverything open...
10/09/2026

Good morning

The iconic Chairlift will open at 10am

Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will be open at around 10.30am

Everything opens at 10am, including Alum Bay Glass Studio & Shop, Sweet Manufactory, Sand Shop, Gift Shop, Marconi’s Pantry, Traditional Arcade. 😃😃

Well, thought I had gone back in time and it was August again…..you certainly came to the Needles today, you wonderful p...
09/09/2026

Well, thought I had gone back in time and it was August again…..you certainly came to the Needles today, you wonderful people ❤️
Hope you had a great day and as always, we are always so grateful.
Thank you

Me, filming a film production company filming our excellent team collecting our coloured sand from the beach (of course,...
09/09/2026

Me, filming a film production company filming our excellent team collecting our coloured sand from the beach (of course, we are only allowed to collect fallen sand )

It’s Wednesday morning, summer season over and still everyone wants to visit The Needles Thank you 🤩 ❤️
09/09/2026

It’s Wednesday morning, summer season over and still everyone wants to visit The Needles

Thank you 🤩 ❤️

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Alum Bay
Totland
PO390JD

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