Campsite · Havenstreet · 0.5 miles
Valerian Sun Club
£80 for 4 nights, two adults · Tent pitch from £20
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
from £20/night
ViewTent camping near the Island Steam Fair, Isle of Wight
Of the 12 campsites within 2.2 miles of the Island Steam Fair, 7 take tents.
A tent is the easiest way to do the fair without a car, because two good options start from Wootton station. Route 9 buses stop right outside it, and the steam train runs from there to Havenstreet.
Oakdene Orchard on Packsfield Lane is about ten minutes' walk from Wootton station, with screened pitches and a fire pit on each. It was not taking bookings when we checked, so confirm first. Kite Hill Farm has showers and is a few minutes' walk from the route 9 bus. Wild Oak Farm is the closest of all, about 18 minutes on foot from the fair, but it has no showers.
Most of the pitches here are in or beside woodland, so they are sheltered rather than exposed. Retro Staycations is the exception, in an open meadow below Ashey Down. Valerian Sun Club takes tents but is a naturist club. See taking a tent on the ferry.
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. 4 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 · Tent pitch from £18 · campfires · no showers · Closest to the fair, about 18 minutes' walk. Campfires allowed, no showers.
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 · Tent pitch from £22 · Showers, washing-up and laundry. Bell tents can be pre-pitched by Island Bell Tents.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
from £22/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 1.4 miles
Oakdene Orchard
Campfires · About 10 minutes' walk to Wootton station for the steam train. Not confirmed open.
Tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
Prices on request
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Glamping site · Ryde · 2.2 miles
Retro Staycations
£72 for 4 nights, two adults · Tent pitch from £16 · campfires · Tent pitches from £16 for two in mid season in 2026, with a heated shower block and campers' fridge-freezer.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, airstreams
- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
Questions people ask
Can I walk from a campsite to the Island Steam Fair?
Yes. Wild Oak Farm is about 1.2 km from Havenstreet station, roughly 18 minutes on foot along Station Road. Kite Hill Farm is about 3.2 km, around 45 minutes.
Is there a bus to the Island Steam Fair?
Route 33 stops at Havenstreet only a few times a day. A better option is route 9 to Wootton station, every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday, then the steam train to Havenstreet.
What is the nearest campsite for tents to the Island Steam Fair?
Valerian Sun Club, about 0.5 miles away as the crow flies.
Which is the cheapest of the campsites for tents 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 for tents near the Island Steam Fair take dogs?
4 of the 7: Wild Oak Farm, Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Oakdene Orchard and Retro Staycations.
Are any of the campsites for tents near the Island Steam Fair 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.
Can you have a campfire at any of the campsites for tents near the Island Steam Fair?
Yes, at Wild Oak Farm, Oakdene Orchard, The Woodland Retreat and Retro Staycations. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.