The Needles Old Battery

Owned by The National Trust this Battery was first completed in 1863 and has had many additions constructed throughout the years and two World Wars. A cafe' and toilets are situated here with fantastic views and plenty of information is available. Not too far away is The New Battery which is free and where they tested rockets. No parking.

Needles Old Battery gun emplacement A3 Gun Emplacement, there are tow of these on display each weighs 12 tons. Needles Old Battery tunnel This tunnel leads down to the searchlight emplacement on the edge of the headland.