Enjoy downland views at Old Barn Touring Park, a small, family run site just a ten minute drive from Sandown and Shanklin's beaches and seaside attractions. Spacious grass pitches have hard road access and electric hook ups, while the 17th century listed barn houses a games room with pool, air hockey and table tennis. With a bus stop minutes away for trips to Ryde and dogs welcome onsite, it's a handy base for exploring the Isle of Wight.

Why choose Old Barn Touring Park

Just a ten minute drive from picturesque Shanklin towns and beaches

Excellent facilities, including a games room with pool, air hockey and table tennis

Dogs are welcome onsite, with plenty of surrounding walks to enjoy together

About the site

This welcoming, family run touring park takes its name from the renovated Grade II listed barn onsite, adding a lovely touch of history to your stay. With open downland views and a peaceful setting, it's a great base for exploring the Isle of Wight. There are 27 speacious grass pitches, each measuring 8m by 7m, with 16 amp electric hook ups for tents, roof tents and touring units. The historic barn also houses a games room with pool, air hockey and table tennis, providing entertainment whatever the weather! Shanklin is a five minute drive away, with sandy beaches, a picturesque Old Village and a tempting choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants. Sandown, ten minutes away, offers more seaside fun, while local footpaths are ideal for exploring the countryside with your four-legged companion. Dogs are welcome to join, and the site can help arrange return ferries from the mainland to make planning your island escape a little bit easier.

Old Barn Touring Park is open from 01/03 to 31/10 in 2026 and 2027. Pitches from £15-£29.50/night for 2 people (depending on dates).

"We had a bush separating us from others and it was lovely to have that bit of privacy!"

Charlotte T

"Excellent site, central to all the island"

Shelley W

What facilities are at Old Barn Touring Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Grey waste point

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Games room

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Reception

Site facilities include showers (20p charge) and toilets, with a family room / disabled WC. Free Wi-Fi is available around the reception/barn area and the games room offers air hockey and pool tables.

There are large Morrisons and Aldi supermarkets just a quarter of a mile down the road, and the Merrie Garden pub is a similar distance.

There are 19 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Electric grass pitches at Old Barn Touring Park

Grass pitches at Old Barn Touring Park for tourers

19 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Spacious grass 8m x 7m pitches with 16 amp electric hook-up for tents, roof tents and tourers.

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James D

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2026

Very handy site and the owner emma was such a lovely girl realy freindly welcome it does look a bit tired but dont let it full you. Showers were great and free. It was handy location for us yes its no the ritz but was hsndy n served its purpose

We love camping!

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Angela M

Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

On first impressions, this site is quite dated but don't let first impressions fool you. It was impeccably clean, no queuing for showers or washing up. Being so close to Sandown & Shanklin, it was a winner with the younger members of our party (10 & 12). It was the perfect place to enjoy this perfect summer weather. We will definitely be back.

Great place to stay!

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Karen C

Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Great basic campsite! Very reasonable price for a large pitch with basic facilities and electric hook up, in a fabulous location. Staff are very helpful and friendly, access to toilets, showers, drinking water, recycling facilities, and a barn with buckets and spades that can be borrowed (as well as books and games), in a location less than 2miles from either Sandown or Shanklin beach. Two supermarkets are located less than 5min drive, one which offers a very reasonably priced cooked breakfast, the other the ingredients for a reasonably priced cooked breakfast, should you prefer to get the camping stove out… Would highly recommend!

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Is Old Barn Touring Park dog friendly?

Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted. There are plenty of footpaths ideal for exercising your pet leading directly from the park.

What time is check-in/out at Old Barn Touring Park?

Check-in is from noon - 7pm and you must vacate your camping/touring pitch by 11am on day of departure.

Does Old Barn Touring Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground and are not permitted in extremely dry or hot weather.

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Does Old Barn Touring Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Awnings and gazebos and pup tents are welcome but will only be permitted if space allows them to conform to fire regulations.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Old Barn Touring Park?

Sandown Bay is just under three miles away and you'll enjoy miles of stunning coastal views along the coastal path too.

Nature lovers can enjoy ambling along the nature trails at Shanklin Chine whilst spotting an abundance of wildlife or why not wander the walled garden and woodlands surrounding Osborne House - formerly the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert!

Other nearby attractions include:

Dinosaur Isle (2.8 miles) - kids can enjoy the interactive robotic dinosaur displays and quizzes on a tour of an impressive collection of fossils found on the island.
Isle of Wight Zoo (3 miles) - animal experiences include feeding lions and tigers and there's a chance to say hello to lemurs, monkeys and more.
Yaverland Beach (3.2 miles) - this long sandy stretch is one of the island's most popular beaches and ideal for watersports including surfing and windsurfing.

A note from the site themselves...

We are very proud winners of the Professor David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award. This is only granted to parks which have demonstrated a sound commitment to the natural world.

It is described as the "Green Olympics" - and goes only to parks which help protect and enhance the natural environment. We are particularly proud that his decision to make this award was based partly on the opinions of our holidaymakers. It was their comments about our park which helped to convince Professor Bellamy that Old Barn Touring was deserving of this conservation honour.

We hope you get to join us soon and see all our amazing efforts for yourself, Emma

Old Barn Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Sandown area

The Isle of Wight is 23 miles by 13 miles so nowhere is too far away! Varied attractions offer everything from castles to theme parks, and open gardens to sandy beaches!

From your spacious pitch you can take one of many walks into some of the Isle of Wight's most beautiful countryside. Of course, the coastal path is a highlight, but you're also missing out if you don't spend long days at Sandown Bay, Shanklin Chine and Osborne House.

The IOW also runs special events for several months of the year: