Campsites near the Isle of Wight Literary Festival where you can have a campfire, Isle of Wight
Of the 7 campsites within 3.1 miles of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 3 allow campfires in some form.
Four days of author talks at Northwood House in Cowes each October, with a few sites and glamping still open nearby.
7 to 10 October 2027 dates to be confirmed
Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes PO31 8AZ, with St Mary's Church and other Cowes venues
The event's own camping: None. The festival has no camping; stay at an all-year park or glamping site around Cowes.
We priced every campsite below for those 4 nights. 1 have a price; the cheapest is The Ark Park, at £700 for two adults. 1 are closed then.
Campsite · Cowes · 1.9 miles
The Hydeaway
Fires on your pitch · fire pit hire · logs sold · Small off-grid site south-west of Cowes, about 3 km from Northwood House, with tent and campervan pitches and bell tents. Check it is still open in October.
Tents, motorhomes, bell tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
- Glamping
Prices on request
ViewGlamping site · Cowes · 2 miles
The Ark Park
about £700 for 4 nights, two adults · Fire pits only · Glamping arks with woodburners on Pallance Lane, Northwood, open until 31 October. About 3.2 km from Northwood House, a short drive or taxi after an evening talk.
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
from £175/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Questions people ask
What is the nearest campsite that allows campfires to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival?
Comforts Farm, about 1.7 miles away as the crow flies.
Which is the cheapest of the campsites that allow campfires near the Isle of Wight Literary Festival?
Comforts Farm, from £20 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.
Are any of the campsites that allow campfires near the Isle of Wight Literary Festival open all year?
Not as far as we know. All of them close for part of the winter, so check the opening dates on each campsite's page.

