Event Days at the Needles Battery
The photograph on the left is of Paul Early the Victorian drummer who is appearing at the Old Battery on the 29th July
and the 24th October 2009. To visit Paul's website click HERE.
If you require further information the Needles Old Battery can be contacted by using the links on the "Contact Us" page.
Events can be dependent upon prevailing weather conditions, if you have doubts please phone 01983 754772 before
travelling.
A list of events, at other National Trust properties on the Isle of Wight and elsewhere, can be found by searching the
National Trust
website.
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 3rd April | Mothering Sunday - Free Entry for Mums accompanied by their children. If Mums buy a drink they get a free slice of Victoria Sponge. | All Day |
| Mon 25th April | Easter Egg Hunt | All Day |
| Mon 16th May | Guided Walk. Spring Flowers & Butterflies on Tennyson Down - Meet at Highdown chalk pit NT car park SZ 325 855 Moderately strenuous with a short but steep descent. Four kissing gates. Muddy if wet. Approx 3 miles. Sorry no dogs. Part of IW Walking Festival | 2:00 - 4:30pm |
| Thu 2nd June | Battle Drums - Victorian Drummer | 12noon, 1:30pm, 2:30pm |
| Sat 25th June | Round Island Race - open 6:30am for breakfast. | |
| Tue 16th August | Children @ War talk. | 2:00pm |
| Tue 23rd August | Children @ War talk. | 2:00pm |
| Fri 26th August | Tennyson Down Bug Hunt - Discovery Packs provided. Meet at High Down Pit Car Park SZ 324855 Wildzone For Kids & Families Wildzone is a fun-packed programme of activities and events suitable for children aged 5 -13 and introduces them to different aspects of wildlife and nature. Where shown some activities are suitable for younger children. Activities last 2 hours and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sorry no dogs. Discovery Pack activities cost £5 per pack (usually one pack per family). Other activities cost £3 per child aged 5 and over. No charge for supervising adults but donations appreciated. All activities must be booked in advance by telephoning 01983 741020. | 2:00pm |
| Sun 23rd October | Pirate trail | 10:30am - 4:00pm |
| Mon 24th October | Shipwreck talks. | TBC |
| Tue 25th October | Children @ War talk. | 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm |
| Wed 26th October | Draw Magic - Theme Rockets & Space. | 10:30am - 4:00pm |
| Thu 27th October | Battle Drums - Victorian Drummer | TBC |
| Fri 28th October | Pirate trail | 10:30am - 4:00pm |
| Sat 29th October | Spy Trail | 10:30am - 4:00pm |
| Sun 30th October | Halloween - Bat trail | 10:30am - 3:00pm |