The Needles Park

Classification Beauty Spot

DescriptionThe Needles is a row of distinctive stacks of chalk that rise out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, England, close to Alum Bay. A lighthouse has stood at the western end of the formation since 1859. The formation takes its name from a needle-shaped pillar called Lot's Wife that used to stand in its midst until it collapsed in a storm in 1764. The remaining rocks are all short and squat and not at all needle-like, but the name has stuck.

It was featured on the 2005 TV programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of the South.

The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight's premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island's most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular chairlift.

The Needles and Alum Bay first became popular with tourists over 200 years ago, and in Victorian times the area attracted large numbers of visitors who travelled from the mainland by paddle steamer.

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The AddressThe Needles Park, , Alum Bay, PO39 0JD

Phone0870 458 0022

DateAug 13, 2006

Contact NameThe Needles Park

CategoryOff Shore > Isle of Wight
Off Shore > Isle of Wight > Attractions near Freshwater

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