Pop-up campsite · Newport · Isle of Wight

Pigsty Farm

Off-grid summer meadow camping on a small therapy farm between Newport and Thorness Bay, with compost loos, a hot shower and big tent pitches.

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Dogs welcome

Pigsty Farm is a small working therapy farm off Little Whitehouse Road, north-west of Newport, set up to support military veterans and disadvantaged children. Each summer it opens a tree-sheltered meadow to tent campers, with a handful of large grass pitches well back from the road and views over farmland towards Parkhurst Forest.

It is close to wild camping: no hook-ups, cars left in a parking area rather than on the pitch, water taps around the field, composting toilets and a shower. A traffic-free path runs one way to Thorness Bay on the Solent (around 45 minutes on foot) and the other through the woods to Newport. There is no reception; the owner meets guests by arrangement, and farm animals can be seen but not fed.

Big 10m x 10m tent pitches in a sheltered meadow
Footpath to Thorness Bay beach
Supports a veterans' and children's therapy farm
Two dogs per pitch included

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Open1 May 2027 to 1 September 2027

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

Campfires

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Pitchup shows from £18 a night for 2 adults (same figure in the 2025 listing). Extra-person charges not published.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the non-electric grass and earth tent pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027

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May 2027 from £18

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June 2027 from £18

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July 2027 from £18

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August 2027 from £18

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September 2027 from £18

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The full price list we hold (2027)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent	Any	Any	£18 pitch_night, incl. 2 adults

Extras

Extra car: £5 night (One car included, max two)
Dog: £0 night (Two dogs included)

Deposit: 15% non-refundable deposit to Pitchup; balance taken one week before arrival

Source: pitchup.com, checked 2026-10-15. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Pitch · 7 of them · sleeps 5

Grass
No electric
10m x 10m
For tent

Tents only, no trailer tents or caravans. Several tents allowed per pitch; one gazebo, one awning and one pup tent included. Ground is sloping in places.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · up to 2 · free · on leads · not in glamping
No Dangerous Dogs Act breeds, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers, Mastiffs or Tosas
On leads and supervised at all times
Fires: BBQs: Raised off the ground only
BBQs must be off the ground and attended by an adult
Pool: None
Groups: Yes
Listed as welcoming DofE, student and single-sex groups
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 06:00
Arrival: From 12:00 until 20:00
Vehicles: Cars in the car park · 1 per pitch
Visitors: Visitors must leave by midnight
Cancellation: Pitchup deposit non-refundable; balance refundable with no penalty
Also: No vehicle movement midnight to 5:30am
Also: Bring a torch: parts of the site are unlit
Also: Do not touch or feed the animals
Also: No firearms
Also: Unisex toilets and shower
Also: No on-site reception

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Drinking water
Phone charging
WiFi (no)

Food and drink

Things to do

Farm animals

Around the site

Woodland

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Little Whitehouse Road, Newport, Newport, PO30 4LL

Nearest beachGurnard Beach2.8 miles
Nearest pubThe Sportsman's Rest20 min walk
Nearest ferryCowes Red Jet Terminal3.6 miles
Nearest stationWootton5 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Pigsty Farm?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. Dogs stay free. No Dangerous Dogs Act breeds, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers, Mastiffs or Tosas.

When is Pigsty Farm open?

1 May 2027 to 1 September 2027.

How much does it cost to stay at Pigsty Farm?

From £18 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Pitchup shows from £18 a night for 2 adults (same figure in the 2025 listing). Extra-person charges not published.

Does Pigsty Farm have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Pigsty Farm have electric hook-ups?

No.

Is there WiFi at Pigsty Farm?

No.

How far is Pigsty Farm from the beach?

Gurnard Beach is 2.8 miles away (as the crow flies).

Which ferry is closest to Pigsty Farm?

Cowes Red Jet Terminal, 3.6 miles away.