Wight Classic Camping
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- Family-sized safari tents in a private woodland on a working farm
- Osborne and Isle of Wight Steam Railway both 20 minutes' drive
- Woodburner, kitchen, barbecue and private bathroom for each tent
Comfortable, cosy and in a cracking location for an Isle of Wight family holiday – that should just about sum up Wight Classic Camping, a glamping site in a peaceful and private woodland setting at a working farm in the west of the island about 10 minutes’ drive from Newport.
This location feels nicely tucked away but it’s in an excellent spot for all sorts of days out, from visiting historic attractions and riding the heritage railway to hitting the beach or meeting cute animals at farm parks. It’s also just a short walk away (along a bridle path) from Newtown National Nature Reserve.
All sorts of comforts and amenities are provided here – after a long day of exploring the island, you’ll be able to come back to a comfy safari tent with proper beds (with high-quality bed linen), a private bathroom (with a flushing toilet, hot shower and fluffy towels) and a well-equipped kitchen with a full-size dining table. There’s also a living area with sofas and a woodburner for cosy evenings in.
Outside is just as lovely – you’ll be able to soak up the views or the starry skies from your private deck, which has a table and chairs, plus a barbecue and firepit. You’ll also have access to a shared outdoor kitchen for a fun alfresco cooking experience.
And it’s not all about food you’ve prepped yourself here – there’s also a farm-made produce business on site with things like home-made cakes, yogurts, ice creams and breakfast goods.
Getting around on the island should be nice and easy as there’s public transport just at the end of the lane; ferry discounts are also available if you ask ahead.
Campground type
2 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 May to
Wifi at the unit/site
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Wight Classic Camping
Yarmouth Road
Shalfleet
Newport
Isle Of Wight
England
PO30 4NA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70518°N
1.37984°W
Route directions
The tents are situated at Calbourne Classics; look out for a blue Calbourne Classics sign at the end of a concrete road.
As you follow the road and enter the farm, passing two large silos on your right, look ahead to see a wooden chalet-type building (the office). Bear left just before the wooden chalet and park on the gravel on the left.
Nearest transport
Coach13.3 km Priestlands Place
13.3 km Stanford Hill
15.1 km Bus Shelter
Rail12.1 km Lymington Pier Rail Station
12.7 km Lymington Town Rail Station
15.8 km Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
Ferry8.5 km Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal
8.5 km West Cowes Floating Bridge
8.6 km East Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport27.3 km Southampton Airport
32.9 km Bournemouth International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Tapnell Farm Park: 10 minutes’ drive
- West Wight Alpacas & Llamas: 10 minutes
- Carisbrooke Castle: 10 minutes
- Robin Hill (woodland activity park): 15 minutes
- Osborne (previously Queen Victoria’s residence): 20 minutes
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway (Havenstreet station): 20 minutes
- The Garlic Farm (shop and restaurant): 20 minutes
- Blackgang Chine (amusement park): 25 minutes
- Wildheart Animal Sanctuary: half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard | 7.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Compton Bay | 8.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 8.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lepe | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Colwell Bay | 11.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Carisbrooke Castle 5 km
Isle of Wight Pearl 8 km
Osborne House 9.2 km
Fort Victoria Country Park 10 km
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 11.7 km
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 2 km
Mottistone Manor Garden 6.8 km
Brighstone Shop and Museum 7 km
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 14.7 km
Bembridge Windmill 20.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SWAINSTON 2 km
Ningwood - Newtown River and the Sea 3.8 km
WESTOVER 4.2 km
Carisbrooke –Tennyson – Shepherds Circular Ridge Walk 5 km
Carisbrooke Castle and the Tennyson Trail 5 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wight Classic Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wight Classic Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wight Classic Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Tapnell Farm Park: 10 minutes’ drive - West Wight Alpacas & Llamas: 10 minutes - Carisbrooke Castle: 10 minutes - Robin Hill (woodland activity park): 15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wight Classic Camping?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wight Classic Camping? From $831.27 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.