Kingsclere Camping
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Add your business details- Pop-up summer site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Cowes
- Close to bus stops and round-island cycle path for car-free outings
- Heated covered pool, hot tub and sauna on site
Springing to life for a few weeks of summer only, Kingsclere Camping is a petite place in a handy corner of Cowes, five minutes’ drive from the town centre.
As it’ll be summer while you’re staying here, surely the weather’s going to involve wall-to-wall sunshine… but just in case it isn’t, divert splashing activities from the seaside to the swimming pool on site (it’s heated and under cover, so can still be used even on occasional dreary days). And if you need a little extra warming up after days out and about, there’s also a sauna and hot tub for guest use.
Speaking of days out and about, this is a useful location for all sorts of activities and attractions around the Isle of Wight – it’s a fairly compact island, so even the very far side is only just over a half-hour drive in the way. That means easy jaunts to beaches, animal parks, castles, fossil hunts, watersports, steam railway rides…
All such outings are likely to result in ravenous travellers; back at base you can sort that situation as you see fit, lighting up a barbecue (off the ground only, ta) or cooking indoors at the shared kitchen. Supplies for either can be sourced at the shop a couple of minutes’ walk away, although it’s also possible that you may get sidetracked and end up in one of the couple of pubs within easy ambling distance (ah well, that’s what hols are for…).
Campground type
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1Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Kingsclere Camping
36 Worsley Road
Gurnard
Cowes
Isle Of Wight
England
PO31 8JW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.75615°N
-1.32204°W
Nearest transport
Bus9.1 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi The Hard Interchange
9.9 mi Clarence Pier
Rail7.2 mi Ryde Pier Head Rail Station
7.3 mi Ryde Esplanade Rail Station
7.6 mi Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station
Ferry1.2 mi West Cowes Ferry Terminal
1.3 mi West Cowes Floating Bridge
1.4 mi East Cowes Floating Bridge
Airport13.5 mi Southampton Airport
22.4 mi 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
Bringing bikes is a fine idea for an Isle of Wight break: there are many miles of peaceful path to pedal along around the island, and Kingsclere is only a couple of minutes from the track that goes all the way around the coastline (67 miles in total…).
And bringing beach kit is also highly recommended, whether you’re planning bucket and spade outings with the tiddlers in Sandown or Shanklin (both half an hour’s drive), kayaking at Freshwater Bay (25 minutes), rockpooling at Bembridge (half an hour) or chip eating at… well, pretty much any of the beaches, really (what’s a seaside hol without fish and chips?).
After that, the island’s stuffed with other family-friendly days out: historic pads Carisbrooke Castle (15 minutes) and Osborne House (20 minutes), rides on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (20 minutes), cute creatures at Monkey Haven (15 minutes) or Amazon World Zoo (20 minutes), rollercoasters and dinosaurs at Blackgang Chine (half an hour)…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnard | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lepe | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Calshot | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hillhead | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Osborne House 2.2 mi
Carisbrooke Castle 4.8 mi
Isle of Wight Steam Railway 5.9 mi
Beaulieu National Motor Museum 7.4 mi
Royal Navy Submarine Museum 9.1 mi
National Trust
Newtown Old Town Hall 4.6 mi
Brighstone Shop and Museum 8.4 mi
Mottistone Manor Garden 8.5 mi
Bembridge Windmill 11.1 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 12.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
NORRIS CASTLE 2.3 mi
Lepe and The Solent Coastline – New Forest 2.4 mi
OSBORNE 2.6 mi
CADLAND HOUSE 2.8 mi
Newport - River Medina - Cowes - Newport 3.9 mi
Local events
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 11.7 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 12.7 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 26.7 mi
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 Kingsclere Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Kingsclere Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Kingsclere Camping? Bringing bikes is a fine idea for an Isle of Wight break: there are many miles of peaceful path to pedal along around the island, and Kingsclere is only a couple of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kingsclere Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.