1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. United Kingdom
  4. >
  5. England
  6. >
  7. Isle of Wight
  8. >
  9. National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Man-made Structures - Other
fec3587a-ab77-4de9-8107-a74f6482b1b1
815d8961-6f34-4271-b210-aee1f2f90b9a
4a9d053f-4f97-40b3-a996-bbe29e7da7f5

About National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

The Needles old battery is a victorian coastal defense and secret rocket testing site on the Isle of Wight. One of the iconic attraction which shows the defence mechanism of the country and also you can enjoy the beautiful sea from here.
Address : West High Down, Alum Bay, Totland Bay PO39 0JH, UK

Hotels near National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

img-alt
Weston ManorThis Property Offers:
WiFi
15 Reviews
9
$117.51 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

f992ebc7-f838-45a8-9220-7886bc6e4dbb
Alum BayA beautiful bay that was well known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and stunning views across the Solent. This mainly shingle beach situated at the most westerly tip of the island is framed by the iconic chalk stacks known as The Needles with the world-famous coloured sands with 21 different shades creating a dramatic and natural shelter for the beach. One of the iconic locations to rejuvenate your mind and body.
d6e10bf4-9e15-4bdb-bccc-d4ef30fec6a1
The NeedlesThe Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30m out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, the United Kingdom, close to Alum Bay, and part of Totland, the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight. The Needles Lighthouse stands at the outer, western end of the formation. Built-in 1859, it has been automated since 1994.
b2055722-aca8-4320-bde5-896cac064c49
Tennyson MonumentThis imposing memorial to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the Victorian Poet Laureate, stands on the highest point of Tennyson Dow, a long chalk ridge with sheer cliffs on its south side. After the poet's death in 1892, a fund was set up to pay for the memorial. It stands on the site of the old Nodes signal beacon that used to give warning of invasion threats. The inscription on the memorial pillar reads: 'In memory of Alfred Lord Tennyson this Cross is raised as a beacon to sailors by the people of Fres
52f63b8b-2909-4bdc-81d2-fbfe991c24a5
Tennyson DownTennyson Down is a life-enhancing place, where you can enjoy striding over the springy, flower-rich turf in the footsteps of poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). This grassy, whale-backed ridge of chalk which rises to 482 ft/147m above sea level. It is part of the chalk ridge that forms the backbone of the Isle of Wight, this ridge extends to the west for 3 miles.
33c3b231-0f93-4503-8428-127f777f368d
Tennyson TrailTennyson Trail is a beautiful 21.4 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Newport, Isle of Wight, England that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. One of the good trekking destinations and also you can spend some good time in the middle of nature.
31d27e52-8b44-4108-86f6-e7cb626a8be3
The Bay ColwellColwell Bay is one of many picturesque beaches in West Wight, offering spectacular views back across the Solent to mainland England. It is also a popular beach for various watersports such as windsurfing and canoeing. For those looking for a more relaxing time beach huts and deck chairs are available for hire.

Discover More Attractions in Isle of Wight, Home of National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery

16684149-ccef-422c-ab8e-5d93f87c4e71
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a ceremonial county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is in the English Channel, between two and five miles off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. The island has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times and is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland, and chines. The island is part of the historic county of Hampshire. It is designated a UNESCO Bi

Location of National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Needles_Batteries
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play