Alum Bay — Local services in England

We didn't use the chairlifts to get to the beach and went around the long way (not the stairs on the side of the chairlifts, too steep). The beach is covered in pebbles of differing shape, size and colour! What's interesting is that the nearer you get to the white cliff, the more you see pure white pebbles! I think this would be something children would find extremely fascinating. There's also a few mini-waterfalls (not sure what to call them) found on the multi-coloured cliff, flowing to the sea. On the beach, you've also got access to the boat rides. Overall, it's quite a spectacular view. You'll see pebbles, big rocks, mud, limestones (i think that's what they were)...so it's not your...

Really Need to go when it's not peak tourist season, where coach loads cram people into the area. It's so packed tight on the beach, just wasn't a great experience.

For those able to walk, get well away from crowds and march on towards the white cliffs.

Sky lift was great way and down, views are great. The less able and less mobile were helped on and off, stopping the lift totally to let them on and off. (Queuing for the lift in the way up wasn't as easy, as there was no wheel chair to sit on, but staff provided a chair , that could be moved along as the que progressed)

*Really impressed with staff, very understanding and helpful. Thank...

I thought I was going to see The Needles. It turned out it was a small theme park and the Needles were further on! So after paying to travel on a chair lift down to the beach and seeing where the Needles actually were, I realised I've been had! We had paid £5 to park which I didn't mind. We walked up the hill to the battery and witnessed the most spectacular view over the top of The Needles! Also this is where Britain's early Rocket trials took place in the late 60s. There is a small museum and a place to purchase welcome refreshments at reasonable prices! The views are amazing, this is the place to view...