Victorian games of skill at The Needles Old Battery
Join us this summer at the historic Needles Old Battery for family fun with a Victorian twist.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This summer you can recreate games once played by the Victorian gunners stationed here. Send skittles flying and test your coordination skills with traditional quoits. And, can you find Gunner John? One of our gunners is hiding in six locations around the Old Battery. See if you can find him as you learn more about this fascinating fort.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
Come to the visitor reception at the entrance to the Old Battery.
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
There are some steep slopes and uneven surfaces inside the Battery but they can be avoided.
Contact info
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery