Discover the History of the Needles New Battery

Type:Guided Walk

The Needles Old and New Battery, West High Down, ALUM BAY, Isle of Wight, PO39 0JH

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Go on an historical journey with our guides as you unfold the history of the New Battery.

Learn why the New Battery was built and get a glimpse into life at the battery during World War II, including the strategic use of radar.

Hear fascinating stories about shipwrecks in the bay and the lighthouse that once stood atop the cliff.

Head to Saunders Roe and the High Down site, where you'll time travel to the dawn of the Cold war and delve into the remarkable history of rocket building and the launch of Prospero. Next, discover where the ground-breaking advancements took place, along the ammunition storage area of the New Battery and the site of the rocket testing.

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