Of the 12 campsites within 2.2 miles of the Island Steam Fair, 7 take dogs.
The steam railway is good with dogs. They can travel on all its trains, on a short lead and off the seats. That means a dog can come on the train from Wootton or Smallbrook Junction. The railway does not publish separate dog rules for the fair, so expect crowds, loud engines and a fairground, and think about whether your dog will enjoy it.
The fields nearby take dogs readily. Kite Hill Farm charges nothing for dogs, has a dog walking area and backs onto Firestone Copse. Wild Oak Farm takes up to three dogs a pitch free, but it is a livestock farm. At Retro Staycations dogs must stay on a lead in the camping field, because cattle graze next door, and they are not allowed in the Airstreams.
Wootton station is on National Cycle Route 22 between Ryde and Newport, which makes a quieter dog walk away from the crowds. See our camping with dogs guide.
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. 6 have a price; the cheapest is Wild Oak Farm, at £72 for two adults.
Pop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 0.5 miles
about £72 for 4 nights, two adults · Dogs free · 3 dogs max · Up to three dogs free per pitch, about 18 minutes' walk from the fair. Livestock on the farm, so keep dogs close.
Tents, motorhomes
from £18/night
ViewFarm campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.2 miles
£88 for 4 nights, two adults · Dogs free · dog walk · Dogs free, a dog walking area and Firestone Copse next door. Route 9 to Wootton station stops nearby.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £22/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.4 miles
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
Prices on request
ViewGlamping site · Newport · 2.1 miles
about £660 for 4 nights, two adults · Some units only
Safari tents
from £165/night
ViewGlamping site · Ryde · 2.2 miles
£72 for 4 nights, two adults · Some units only · Dogs on pitches at the manager's discretion, on a lead because cattle graze next door. No dogs in the Airstreams.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, airstreams
from £16/night
ViewTouring park · Newport · 2.2 miles
about £90 for 4 nights, two adults · Dogs £5 a stay · 1 dog max · One dog per pitch at £5 a stay, on a lead.
Caravans, motorhomes, pods, cottages
from £22.50/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Yes. Dogs can travel on all trains, kept on a short lead and off the carriage seats.
Kite Hill Farm and Wild Oak Farm both take dogs free. Springfield Oaks takes one dog for £5 a stay. Retro Staycations takes dogs at the manager's discretion, on a lead because of cattle nearby.
Wild Oak Farm, about 0.5 miles away as the crow flies.
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.
Yes: Into the Woods and Springfield Oaks.
Yes, at Wild Oak Farm, Oakdene Orchard, Into the Woods, Island Riding Centre Safari Camp and Retro Staycations. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.
