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Things to see in Alum Bay (United Kingdom): 24 places and when to go
Alum Bay is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (4), Temples (4). The best known are Hurst Castle, Yarmouth Castle and Needles Lighthouse. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.6678, -1.5668
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (4) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (2) · Beaches (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 111 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alum Bay
The places in and around Alum Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hurst CastleDevice Fort in Hampshire, England4.5 km
- Yarmouth CastleEnglish artillery fort6.4 km
- Needles LighthouseLighthouse at the Needles, Isle of Wight, England, UK1.9 km
- Hurst Point LighthouseLighthouse on the Solent, in Hampshire, England, UK4.6 km
- Alum BayNature627 m
- Highcliffe CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Highcliffe and Walkford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK13 km
- St Peter and St Paul's Church, MottistoneChurch in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK10.0 km
- Buckland RingsHillfort in Hampshire, England, UK11 km
- Holy Spirit Church, NewtownChurch in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK13 km
- Compton BayIsle of Wight6.5 km
- Fort Victoria, Isle of WightFort in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK5.4 km
- St Mary's Church, BrookChurch in Brook, Isle of Wight, England, UK8.8 km
- Tennyson DownHill on the Isle of Wight, in England, UK1.8 km
- The Longstone, MottistoneLong barrow in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK10 km
- Dimbola Museum and GalleriesEnglish country house in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK3.7 km
- Hurst SpitShingle bank near the village of Keyhaven4.8 km
- Newtown RiverRiver in the United Kingdom13 km
- Newtown Old Town HallFormer municipal building in Newtown, Isle of Wight, England, UK13 km
- Sammy Miller Motorcycle MuseumMotorcycle museum in New Milton, Hampshire13 km
- St James' Church, YarmouthChurch in Isle of Wight, England, UK6.4 km
- Keyhaven MarshProtected area5.1 km
- Pig Beer BreweryBrewery15 km
- Tapnell FarmWith kids6.9 km
- The Needles Landmark AttractionWith kids4 m
When to go to Alum Bay
The best time to visit Alum Bay is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In June, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alum Bay
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ventnor55 places22 km
- Bournemouth104 places24 km
- Southampton116 places28 km
- Portsmouth99 places37 km
- Cranborne29 places44 km
- Chichester50 places59 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alum Bay?
The best known: Hurst Castle, Yarmouth Castle, Needles Lighthouse, Hurst Point Lighthouse, Alum Bay. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alum Bay?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Alum Bay?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 111 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alum Bay as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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