Children can go a wild adventure in the west this summer at the Needles Battery. 

Up on the downs, kids can discover just how many little wild plants and flowers grow on the important chalk grassland, or back at the Old Battery, they can create a home for bugs in a giant lighthouse.

Planning your visit

• The tea-room has reopened and is initially serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
• Picnic benches are located on the Parade Ground for lunch time pit stops, and there are other benches overlooking the Needles Rocks if you’d like to sit and enjoy the view.
• Baby-changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet at the Old Battery.
• Pushchairs and baby back-carriers welcome.
• Breastfeeding welcome

No need to book in advance, details of prices can be found below: 

Adult - £5, Child - £2.50, Family - £12.50

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