Campsite · Freshwater · Isle of Wight
Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite
Fully equipped summer camp field in Freshwater for youth organisations, hired a week at a time with marquee, ridge tents and cookhouse for up to 60.
- Glamping
This is a traditional organised-camping field off Court Road on the edge of Freshwater, next to an orchard and looking up at Tennyson Down. It is run by a small trust formed by former Boys' Brigade officers after the 92nd London Company closed in 1988, so that youth groups could keep camping there.
It is not a public campsite. Each summer the trust puts up a camp for about six weeks and lets it to one group at a time, Saturday to Saturday. The kit is all provided: a 40ft marquee, sixteen ridge tents, groundsheets, tables and benches, a permanent cookhouse with two industrial cookers, fridges and a freezer, a store and a recently renovated toilet block with hot and cold water. There are no showers on site; groups usually arrange showers at the West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater.
Totland Bay is about a 15-minute walk away, Colwell Bay a mile and Freshwater Bay a mile and a quarter, and Freshwater village with its shops and buses is ten minutes on foot. Court Road is a single-track lane, so minibuses rather than coaches are the practical way in.
- Whole camp provided: marquee, ridge tents and cookhouse
- View of Tennyson Down
- 15-minute walk to Totland Bay
- Ten minutes' walk to Freshwater village
- Cheaper per head for bigger groups
Prices
Price per week-long camp including gas, electricity and water. Minimum charge £787.50 (equivalent to 20 campers). Each additional camper adds £31.50 up to 40 (£1,365 for 40), then £21 each from 41 (e.g. 47 = £1,512), dropping to £15.75 each near the top (58 = £1,701; 60 = £1,732.50, about £28.88 a head). Paid in full once final numbers are known. Trust suggests small groups team up. Year of the price table not stated; 2026 bookings were being taken alongside it.
When is it cheapest?
One night for two adults in the whole equipped camp (exclusive hire), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027 from £112.50
August 2027 from £112.50
September 2027
The full price list we hold (2026)
Rates
| For | Season | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| whole-camp | Any | Any | £787.50 unit_week, incl. 20 people |
Minimum stays
- 7 nights: Saturday to Saturday lets only
Deposit: £250 deposit to secure a booking (cheque payable to Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust); balance when final numbers known.
Source: freshwatertrust.com, checked 2026-10-15. Always confirm the price when you book.
Places to stay
Whole equipped camp (exclusive hire)
Pre-pitched tent · 1 of them · sleeps 60
- 16 ridge tents (one used as a store), 80+ groundsheets; bring sleeping gear
- Bedding bring
- Full kitchen
- Own toilet
Equipped for 60: 40x20ft marquee with lighting and sockets, 8 ridge tents 14x14ft and 8 at 14x12ft, permanent cookhouse (2 industrial cookers, 2 fridges, chest freezer, hot water, utensils, crockery, cutlery), QM store, toilet block with hot and cold water, 25 tables and 20 forms. Camp cooks bring their own carving knives.
Rules
- Dogs
Not stated.- Fires
No BBQ facility on site; the trust points groups to the bookable community BBQs at Fort Victoria.- Pool
- None
- Groups
- Yes
Exclusive hire for organised groups (aimed at youth organisations such as the Boys' Brigade); one group per week, up to 60. - Arrival
- From 12:00
- Vehicles
- Also
- All rubbish must be taken off site (to the tip) on departure Saturday
- Also
- Court Road is single track: no coach access, minibuses can get onto the field
- Also
- Trust doesn't own the land and has no responsibility for it outside its six-week summer let
Facilities
Washing and toilets
- Toilets
- Showers (no)
- Hot water
- Laundry (no)
Pitches and power
- Drinking water
- Phone charging
- Fridge or freezer
Food and drink
- Campers' kitchen
- BBQ area (no)
Things to do
- Undercover area
Around the site
- Walk to a shop
- Bus stop nearby
Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.
Location
Court Road, Freshwater, Freshwater, PO40 9NU
- Nearest beachColwell Bay25 min walk
- Nearest pubThe Vine10 min walk
- Nearest ferryHurst Castle2.1 miles
- Nearest stationLymington Pier5.3 miles
Questions people ask
When is Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite open?
18 July 2026 to 30 August 2026.
How much does it cost to stay at Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite?
From £112.50 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Price per week-long camp including gas, electricity and water. Minimum charge £787.50 (equivalent to 20 campers). Each additional camper adds £31.50 up to 40 (£1,365 for 40), then £21 each from 41 (e.g. 47 = £1,512), dropping to £15.75 each near the top (58 = £1,701; 60 = £1,732.50, about £28.88 a head). Paid in full once final numbers are known. Trust suggests small groups team up. Year of the price table not stated; 2026 bookings were being taken alongside it.
Does Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite have a swimming pool?
No.
How far is Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite from the beach?
Colwell Bay is 1 miles away (as the crow flies).
Which ferry is closest to Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust Campsite?
Hurst Castle, 2.1 miles away.
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