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.

Good morningChairlift will open at 10am but will close at 2.30pm (return ride) and reopen midday Tuesday We need to carr...
14/06/2026

Good morning

Chairlift will open at 10am but will close at 2.30pm (return ride) and reopen midday Tuesday

We need to carry out some routine maintenance tasks on the iconic Chairlift prior to the peak school holiday period which require a short closure of the chairlift.

Boats from the beach will be in operation at around 10.30am (pay on the boat ⛴️)

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

13/06/2026

❤️The Needles Landmark Attraction❤️

❤️Isle of Wight❤️

Good Afternoon We need to carry out some routine maintenance tasks on the iconic Chairlift prior to the peak school holi...
13/06/2026

Good Afternoon

We need to carry out some routine maintenance tasks on the iconic Chairlift prior to the peak school holiday period which require a short closure of the chairlift.

The chairlift will close tomorrow (Sunday 14th) the last ride will be 2.30pm Return

We aim to minimise disruption by working into the night and hope to have the chairlift back in operation by Tuesday 16th, midday.
Apologies for any disruption this causes

Everything else at The Needles Landmark Attraction remains open ❤️

Thank you 😃

Visit Isle of Wight

Good morningChairlift will open at 10amBoats from the beach are back at around 10.30am  (pay on the boat ⛴️)Everything o...
13/06/2026

Good morning

Chairlift will open at 10am

Boats from the beach are back at around 10.30am (pay on the boat ⛴️)

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

Good morningChairlift will open at 10am 😃Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will NOT be operating today due to the sea conditions  ...
12/06/2026

Good morning

Chairlift will open at 10am 😃

Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will NOT be operating today due to the sea conditions

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

***Children’s World opening Saturday & Sunday

Good Afternoon We need to carry out some routine maintenance tasks on the iconic Chairlift prior to the peak school holi...
11/06/2026

Good Afternoon

We need to carry out some routine maintenance tasks on the iconic Chairlift prior to the peak school holiday period which require a short closure of the chairlift.

The chairlift will close this Sunday 14th, the last ride will be 2.30pm Return

We aim to minimise disruption by working into the night and hope to have the chairlift back in operation by Tuesday 16th, midday.
Apologies for any disruption this causes

Everything else at The Needles Landmark Attraction remains open ❤️

Thank you 😃

Visit Isle of Wight Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry

The brilliant team at NCI Needles observed TS ROYALIST heading into Western Solent after an early start from Weymouth.TS...
11/06/2026

The brilliant team at NCI Needles observed TS ROYALIST heading into Western Solent after an early start from Weymouth.

TS ROYALIST is the Sea Cadets flagship, a training brig that takes twenty-four cadets to sea for six day voyages.

Thanks to Watchkeeper Andy for this brilliant photo .

Visit Isle of Wight Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Good morningChairlift will open at 10am …..but looking at the weather forecast later, the Chairlift will possibly be clo...
11/06/2026

Good morning

Chairlift will open at 10am …..but looking at the weather forecast later, the Chairlift will possibly be closing after lunch

Boats from the Beach 🏖️ will NOT be operating today due to the sea conditions and predicted weather later

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

***Children’s World opening Saturday & Sunday



📸 Nick Chapps Lighthouse Pics

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Alum Bay
Totland
PO390JD

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