Pop-up campsite · Bembridge · Ryde and the East
Forelands Pop-Up Campsite
Cheap, no-frills summer field at a Bembridge riding school, a minute's walk from Forelands beach, a beach cafe and the Crab and Lobster.
See all 13 photos- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Near beach
Forelands is a seasonal pop-up campsite that runs through the summer holidays on the field of Sally's Riding School at the end of Forelands Field Road in Bembridge. It is about as close to the east-coast shore as island camping gets: the beach, a seafood cafe and the Crab and Lobster Inn are all a minute or so on foot.
It is deliberately basic. There are portaloos but no showers and no hook-ups, though phones and power banks can be charged at the site office. A food trailer serves breakfasts and evening meals on site, festoon lights go up around the field after dark, and dogs are welcome on leads. Every unit (tent, campervan or motorhome) is charged as its own pitch at a flat nightly rate.
- A minute's walk to Forelands beach
- Flat £15 per pitch per night
- Food trailer on site
- Up to three dogs per pitch
Photos
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Prices
Flat £15 per pitch per night; each unit is charged as a separate pitch. Gazebos and event shelters free.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the grass pitch (one tent, campervan or motorhome), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027 from £15
August 2027 from £15
September 2027 from £15
The full price list we hold (2026)
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| pitch | Any | Any | £15 pitch_night |
Extras
- Gazebo: £0 night (Free, not to be slept in)
Offers
- 15% off Red Funnel crossings with a single-use code requested by email
Source: forelands.co.uk, checked 2026-10-15. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Grass pitch (one tent, campervan or motorhome)
Pitch
- Grass
- No electric
- For tent, campervan, motorhome, rooftop-tent
One unit per pitch; awnings and gazebos allowed (not for sleeping in). 7m motorhomes have used the main entrance.
Rules
- Dogs
- Yes · up to 3 · on leads · not in glamping
Must be on a lead or tethered at all times and never left alone; excessive barking means the dog has to leave
The beach is dog friendly - Fires
- Raised off the ground only
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
BBQs and firepits must be raised off the ground; fire buckets around the site - Pool
- None
- Quiet hours
- 22:00
- Vehicles
- Music
- Music and TVs at a reasonable level, none after 10pm
- Also
- 5mph site speed limit
- Also
- Bag all rubbish for the wheelie bins in the car park
- Also
- Large units: Use the riding school gateway; the Forelands Drive gate only in extreme cases
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (no)
Pitches and power
- Electric hook-up (no)
- Phone charging
Food and drink
- Takeaway
Things to do
Around the site
- Path to the beach
- Walk to a pub
- Coastal Path access
- Ferry deals
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Sally's Riding School, Forelands Field Road, Bembridge, Bembridge, PO35 5TR
- Nearest beachBembridge beach10 min walk
- Nearest pubThe Crab and Lobster Inna couple of minutes' walk
- Nearest shopWelcome10 min walk
- Nearest ferryRyde (Hovertravel from Southsea)5 miles
- Nearest stationBrading2.7 miles
- Coastal Patha couple of minutes' walkmile 65 miles from Yarmouth
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Forelands Pop-Up Campsite?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 3 per pitch or unit. Must be on a lead or tethered at all times and never left alone; excessive barking means the dog has to leave.
Can you have a campfire at Forelands Pop-Up Campsite?
Yes, as long as the fire is raised off the ground. BBQs: raised off the ground only.
When is Forelands Pop-Up Campsite open?
3 July 2026 to 6 September 2026.
How much does it cost to stay at Forelands Pop-Up Campsite?
From £15 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Flat £15 per pitch per night; each unit is charged as a separate pitch. Gazebos and event shelters free.
Does Forelands Pop-Up Campsite have a swimming pool?
No.
Does Forelands Pop-Up Campsite have electric hook-ups?
No.
How far is Forelands Pop-Up Campsite from the beach?
Bembridge beach is 0.4 miles away (as the crow flies).
Which ferry is closest to Forelands Pop-Up Campsite?
Ryde (Hovertravel from Southsea), 5 miles away.
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