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 ve

ry 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.

Hope you had a great time with us here at The Needles Landmark Attraction, Glen Valley Tours 👍
15/08/2026

Hope you had a great time with us here at The Needles Landmark Attraction, Glen Valley Tours 👍

Good morning The iconic Chairlift will open at 10am Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will be open at around 10.30amEverything op...
15/08/2026

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, Children’s World 😃😃

Don’t forget if you can’t get to The amazing Needles to visit our Gift Shop, Sand Shop, Sweet Manufactory or Alum Bay Gl...
14/08/2026

Don’t forget if you can’t get to The amazing Needles to visit our Gift Shop, Sand Shop, Sweet Manufactory or Alum Bay Glass Studio and shop, you can always browse and buy in the luxury of your own home.

Just click on the link below perfectly safe to press 👍

theneedles.byretail.net

Alum Bay Glass online
Sand Shop online
Gift Shop online
Sweet Manufactory online

Thousands of items are on our online shop for you to browse and purchase.

🍬🍬The Needles Sweet Manufactory 🍬🍬During the 19th century, many new sweets were invented including some of today’s much-...
14/08/2026

🍬🍬The Needles Sweet Manufactory 🍬🍬

During the 19th century, many new sweets were invented including some of today’s much-loved favourites such as candy floss, liquorice allsorts, jelly babies, wine gums and marshmallows.

Now you can see the process for yourself in The Sweet Manufactory.

Come and visit and watch Paul and Russell, our brilliant, skilled sweet makers in action

So many flavours to make throughout the day.

You can visit our Sweet Manufactory and shop everyday from 10am

Sweet Demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day, brilliant to watch these guys make the sweets

14/08/2026

Great day at The Needles yesterday with the brilliant Raptors World - Roarsome Dinosaur Entertainment
See you next Thursday

It’s a must watch Tomorrow (Friday) BBC2, 8pm BBC Gardeners World. Farringford Estate
13/08/2026

It’s a must watch
Tomorrow (Friday) BBC2, 8pm BBC Gardeners World.
Farringford Estate

Super excited to share that we are going to be featured on Gardeners World this week! fans Visit Isle of Wight Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry Freshwater Bay Residents' Association The Albion Hotel The Piano Cafe Stoats Farm Warren Farm I Love The Isle Of Wight The Needles: Landmark Attraction Ventnor Botanic Garden Quarr Abbey Teashop & Farm Shop

Please put 8pm on Friday - BBC 2 in your diary! If you can’t watch it then it will be on catch up. They came to film in the last heatwave and it was sweltering. We are very excited to see the episode and share with you the story of the restored garden at Farringford Estate

13/08/2026

Well, I didn’t know this existed, The Needles in Lego at Windsor
Brilliant
Thanks for sending me this

13/08/2026

Good morning

Today, we have the following for you to enjoy 😊

They are back, so brilliant and they are here every Thursday throughout summer Raptors World - Roarsome Dinosaur Entertainment

The best magic show ever is here,throughout the day with the brilliant Stevo & Kai

Also the amazing Emellia to keep you singing and dancing

The iconic Chairlift opens at 10am

Boats from the beach opening at around 10.30am

So so so much more for you to enjoy

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

Phew managed to get itGreat view from the Needles. The one shot I managed to get for this evenings Eclipse Enjoy 📸📸📸 ...
12/08/2026

Phew managed to get it
Great view from the Needles.
The one shot I managed to get for this evenings Eclipse
Enjoy 📸📸📸

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Totland
PO390JD

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