The Needles Park at Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

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The Needles, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight Firstly, just a note. At the time of writing this review, The Needles has been put under a London category here of Ciao, though it is not in fact in London, far from it, it is in the lovely UK island, the Isle of Wight. And so with that said, I’ll make tracks straight onto the review…! I have recently revisited the Isle of Wight after many years and have written a few reviews on various attractions on this ...
...Overview and Quick History****** The Needles has always been one of the top attractions on the Isle of Wight, and through the years it has seen many changes. It was once a simply an amazing view attraction with self-obtaining colorful sands. It has now developed and become a small park along side the original glorious views. The Needles are located at the far west of the island over looking Alum Bay with the main attraction of the perfectly formed ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of attractions in one place
Disadvantages: Easy to spend quite a lot of money if you visit all the attractions

...I are great lovers of the beautiful Isle of Wight. There are many reasons why we are attracted to the Island but some of the main reasons why we keep returning are because the Island is a very beautiful place and one of the few places in England today that remains unspoilt and has not become overdeveloped, there is still a vast amount of breathtaking scenery to enjoy and lots of coastal footpaths and other walks taking you further inland if you wish. ...
...amount of tourist attractions including The Needles Park which is the subject of this opinion. The Needles Park is located in West Wight, the park itself is home to several tourist attractions including Alum Bay Glass, it is a great place to visit and there is something here to appeal to all ages. Admission to the Park itself is free, you pay to park, currently £3.00 for the day, other than the car parking charges you only pay for the attractions ... Read review

Advantages: Lots to see and do; Great views
Disadvantages: Lots of PAYABLE attractions

The Needles park is situated on the West side of the Isle of Wight at Alum Bay, between the places of Freshwater and Yarmouth. It is easy to reach by car along some of the windy country roads of the island and if you approach from the south, the views of the sea and cliffs are breathtaking. The park can also be reached by bus. The park is named after the famous Needles rocks and lighthouse, although there is much more to do and see than this. On ...
...£3.00, which seems quite expensive. The car park is on a fairly steep slope, so the walk from and to the car can be a little tricky. There are some disabled spaces which are situated at the bottom of the car park, making access easier for people with mobility difficulties. The car park leads to a fun fair area, which consists of a tea cup ride, a mini pirate ship, a carousel, junior driver and a games kiosk. All of these attractions are payable ... Read review

Advantages: Views and things to do
Disadvantages: They charge you for nearly everyhthing.

...range of attractions for all the family! 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." (From Needles site.) The ...
...£3 all day, There is the chairlift which for all you brave people out there can go down the multi coloured cliff, and there are 4 fair like stands (Shoot the string, shoot the sweets, knock the cans down and basketball lol) they are £2 each and when you move further on you can go in and phurchase a shaped bottle and go fill it will all different sands (That was cool lol) and they will seal it up for you. There is a big amusement arcade there lol ... Read review

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...Planet Ice Waltzing Waters Needles Park at Alum Bay Westridge Racing Cart Centre Isle of Wight Zoo Amazon World Dinosaur Isle Seaview Wildlife Encounter – Flamingo Park. ******Costs****** Costs can range up to around £1000 for a break, though if you are able to get a break here through the Sun Holidays, as we did, you are more likely to be happy with your choice of stay. Our caravan cost us around £150 (including ferry trip) for four adults and two children in an 8-birth caravan, a perfect bargain! Caravan Holiday Homes Short break prices from £126 to £671 7 night prices from £190 to £994(Accommodation ranges from Bronze to Gold caravans) Touring Pitches(Electric Hook Up’s) From £6 per night to £32 per night(Prices vary by season)Hard-standing pitches are available at a supplement Tent Pitches -(Non... Read review

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