Campsites near the Island Steam Fair and Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Island Steam Fair is held at Havenstreet station on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway over the August bank holiday weekend. The 51st fair ran from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced, but on the same pattern it would run from Friday 27 to Monday 30 August 2027.
Havenstreet sits in the woods between Newport, Wootton and Ryde, so the campsites around Wootton Bridge are the closest. The railway is also worth a day on its own at any time of the season, and it is one of the easiest family days out to reach without a car.
27 to 30 August 2027 dates to be confirmed
Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet PO33 4DS
The event's own camping: None. The fair has no campsite of its own, and the former Certificated Site at Havenstreet station is recorded as permanently closed.
We priced every campsite below for those 4 nights. 8 have a price; the cheapest is Wild Oak Farm, at £72 for two adults.
Pop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 0.5 miles
Wild Oak Farm
about £72 for 4 nights, two adults · Great Briddlesford Farm is under a kilometre from Havenstreet station as the crow flies, the closest open site to the fair. Off-grid summer pop-up with campfires allowed and a farm shop.
Tents, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
from £18/night
ViewCampsite · Havenstreet · 0.6 miles
Nature's Haven
Its listing describes the steam railway running through the woods nearby and a pub about 900m away. Not currently taking online bookings, so check it is open first.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
- Adults only
Prices on request
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Farm campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.2 miles
Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
£88 for 4 nights, two adults · Route 9 buses to Newport and Ryde stop near the entrance and also call at Wootton station for the steam railway. Open April to late October.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
from £22/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.4 miles
Oakdene Orchard
About ten minutes on foot from Wootton station, where you can board the steam train to Havenstreet and skip the event car park altogether.
Tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
Prices on request
ViewCampsite · Fishbourne · 1.6 miles
The Woodland Retreat
Tents
- No dogs
- Campfires
Prices on request
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Glamping site · Newport · 2.1 miles
Four Lakes Retreat
Lodges
- No dogs
- Campfires
Prices on request
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Glamping site · Newport · 2.1 miles
Island Riding Centre Safari Camp
about £660 for 4 nights, two adults
Safari tents
- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £165/night
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Touring park · Newport · 2.2 miles
Springfield Oaks
about £90 for 4 nights, two adults · All-year caravan and motorhome field on Staplers Road, near the route 9 corridor between Newport and Wootton. Useful if you are visiting the railway's December trains.
Caravans, motorhomes, pods, cottages
- Dogs welcome
- Glamping
from £22.50/night
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The fair
Expect steam traction engines, road rollers and showman's engines, vintage cars, military and commercial vehicles, a traditional fairground with gallopers, arena shows and a music stage from 11.30am to 5pm. Unlimited steam train rides are included with the full ticket. In 2026 an adult ticket with train travel cost £26 online or £29.50 on the gate, with up to three children free with each full-price adult. A show-only ticket was £20 online.
During the fair most trains run non-stop between Smallbrook Junction and Wootton and do not stop at Ashey. The same weekend usually brings the International Scooter Rally to Sandown, so book ferries and pitches early.
Getting to Havenstreet
By car, use PO33 4DS. Havenstreet has a large free car park with room for motorhomes, and an overflow field opens on busy event days. Wootton station has a smaller car park.
By bus, route 33 between Newport and Ryde stops at Havenstreet, but only three return journeys run on school weekdays and five at weekends and in school holidays. Route 9 between Newport and Ryde stops right outside Wootton station, every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays. From there you ride the steam train to Havenstreet.
By train, take Island Line to Smallbrook Junction and change across the platform. It is about 8 minutes from Ryde Pier Head, where the FastCat from Portsmouth lands. There is no road or footpath access to Smallbrook, so you can only arrive by train. Wootton station is on National Cycle Route 22, and bikes and dogs travel free.
The railway on other days
The railway opens most days from April to October and daily in July and August, and in 2026 also ran from 3 December to 1 January. A standard-class ticket gives unlimited travel all day: £26 online for an adult, £10 for a child aged 5 to 17, and up to three children free with each full-price adult. At Havenstreet there is the Train Story Discovery Centre, a play park, cafés and a picnic area. Admission to the station without a train ride is free on normal days.
Questions people ask
When is the Island Steam Fair 2027?
The 2027 dates have not been announced yet. The fair runs over the August bank holiday weekend, so it is likely to be Friday 27 to Monday 30 August 2027. The 2026 fair ran from 28 to 31 August.
How much are Island Steam Fair tickets?
In 2026 an adult ticket including unlimited steam train rides cost £26 online or £29.50 on the gate, and up to three children went free with each full-price adult. A show-only adult ticket was £20 online.
Can you get to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway by bus?
Route 33 between Newport and Ryde stops at Havenstreet, but only a few times a day. Route 9 stops outside Wootton station every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday, and you can take the steam train from there to Havenstreet.
Is parking free at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway?
Yes. Havenstreet station (PO33 4DS) has a large free car park with space for motorhomes, plus an overflow field on busy event days. Wootton station has a smaller car park.
Can dogs go on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway?
Yes. Dogs and bicycles travel free on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
What is the nearest campsite to the Island Steam Fair?
Valerian Sun Club, about 0.5 miles away as the crow flies.
Which is the cheapest of the campsites near the Island Steam Fair?
Retro Staycations, from £16 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.
Which of the campsites near the Island Steam Fair take dogs?
7 of the 12: Wild Oak Farm, Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Oakdene Orchard, Into the Woods, Island Riding Centre Safari Camp, Retro Staycations and Springfield Oaks.
Are any of the campsites near the Island Steam Fair open all year?
Yes: Into the Woods and Springfield Oaks.
Can you have a campfire at any of the campsites near the Island Steam Fair?
Yes, at Wild Oak Farm, Oakdene Orchard, The Woodland Retreat, The Garlic Farm Yurts, Into the Woods and Four Lakes Retreat. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.