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The Needles & Osborne (Isle of Wight)
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The Needles & Osborne (Isle of Wight)

Alum Bay / East Cowes, Isle of Wight

Chalk stacks and lighthouse at the island's western tip, coloured sand cliffs at Alum Bay, and Queen Victoria's seaside home Osborne (English Heritage).

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Take the open-top Needles Breezer bus.

Visiting

Opening times
Needles viewpoint always open; Osborne seasonal
How long to allow
Full day
Best time to go
Summer
Accessibility
Varies

Getting there

Address
Alum Bay, PO39 0JD
Parking
Pay car parks
Nearest station
Ferry from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington

Places to stay near The Needles & Osborne (Isle of Wight)

See all places to stay around Alum Bay / East Cowes

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