Just five minutes from the glorious coast of the Isle of Wight, Ninham Country Holidays provides an idyllic base for exploring this wonderful island. Tents and tourers can pitch up on grass pitches, with the option of electric and enjoy access to all of the great onsite facilities. Escape the heat in the onsite swimming pool, play a game of table tennis or watch a film in the TV room. The site is perfect for families, couples and dogs alike!

Winner of Best Family Campsite South East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Great facilities include an outdoor swimming pool in the summer months, a games room and more!

Award winning campsite on the beautiful Isle of Wight AONB just 20 minutes from Blankgang Chine

Family friendly site, within 15 minutes of the sandy beaches of Shanklin and Sandown

About Ninham Country Holidays

Set on 12 acres, with mature trees and hedges dividing the different areas, the site enjoys a picturesque parkland feel. Being on the stunning Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a five minute drive from Sandown Beach, it's also a great spot to get out and explore by foot or bike. The site offers well maintained grass camping and touring pitches, all generously spaced and thoughtfully laid out. Tent campers have a whole range to choose from, all the way from backpacker 8m x 8m pitches, to extra large pitches measuring 12m x 15m. Backpacker pitches can allow a maximum of four guests, with regular pitches allowing six and extra large pitches allowing eight. There is also a range of electric grass tent pitches on offer which come with the convenience of a 6 amp electric hook up. Tourers are also catered for with 18 electric grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, measuring 10m x 10m. There are also a further nine serviced pitches which come with the addition of a water supply and grey waste drain, all allowing up to six guests. For larger motorhomes (over 6.5m in length), there are four electric grass pitches. These span a large 12m x 15m grass area with plenty of space for an awning or sunshade, allowing up to eight guests Enjoy a traditional evening in the open, with BBQs welcome. Please note, campfires are not allowed, sorry. Sorry, dogs are not permitted during the summer school holidays.

Ninham Country Holidays is open from 17/05 to 15/09 in 2024 and from 16/05 to 14/09 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

There are nine showers, nine toilets, three private wash cubicles, five vanity basins and five washing-up sinks per gender. There is also a larger cubicle for families that includes low level shower heads, a baby changing table and nappy disposal, along with a disabled bathroom.

Onsite, there is a heated outside swimming pool (opens May Spring Bank holiday and closes early September), plus a TV room and a games room with pool tables, table football and space hockey, along with a table tennis room. You'll also find an outdoor play area with a table tennis table, swings, a slide with a seesaw and nets for guests to play badminton or volleyball.

Within a ten minute walk, there is a Morrisons, an Aldi and the Merrie Gardens pub. The safe sandy beaches of Shanklin are just a five minute drive away or an easy 15-20 minute cycle.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

We are a family run business with an emphasis on sustainable tourism. We have created a site for both adults and little ones to enjoy, with plenty onsite to keep everyone busy.

Our site started as a working farm operated by the late H.J. Harvey, who used to allow the local boys brigade to camp, until his son, D.H.Harvey diversified the farm into tourism in the 1970's. This was at the same time as the demise of small scale farming took hold, so he slowly built the park alongside the farm consisting of livestock and arable farming.

We have developed and grown over the years, becoming the park we are today. I hope you enjoy your stay and our beautiful surroundings, Oliver


Map and address

Park address

Ninham Country Holidays,

Ninham Farm, Ninham, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PJ

Coordinates

50.6463, -1.1876 | SZ 57 83

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Ninham Country Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 130 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Backpacker Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Small grass pitches, measuring approximately 8m x 8m. Suitable for small hiking tents and are strictly for guests arriving by bike or on foot.

17 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches, measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for one tent measuring up to 6m x 4m. No pup tents or gazebos are permitted.

6 x XL Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Large non electric grass pitches, measuring approximately 12m x 15m. Suitable for one large tent. Gazebos are permitted if they fit within your pitch.

33 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 6 amp electric hook up, measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for one tent measuring up to 6m x 4m. A gazebo may be brought if it fits within your pitch.

38 x XL Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Large grass pitches with 6 amp electric hook-up, measuring approximately 12m x 15m. Suitable for one large tent. Gazebos are permitted if they fit within your pitch.

18 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass touring pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for a caravan and car, or a small campervan up to 6.5m, with space for awning or sunshade.

9 x Serviced Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass touring pitches with 10 amp electric hook up, water supply and grey waste drain, measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for a caravan and car, or a small campervan up to 7.5m, with space for awning or sunshade.

4 x Large Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches

Max 8 people

Large grass motorhome pitches with 10 amp electric hook-up, pitch measuring approximately 12m x 15m. Suitable for larger motorhomes over 6.5m in length to a maximum of 8m, with space for awning or sunshade.


Ninham Country Holidays reviews

4.79 /5

56 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.79
Location
4.75
Value for money
4.82
Service
4.77
Facilities
4.73
Cleanliness
4.89

"What a gem of a campsite. Shower blocks and toilets amazingly clean and modern for a campsite"

Chinia W - Sep 2023

"Facilities are excellent, everything is spotless and there's so much for kids to do"

Hannah W - Aug 2023

"Great location in wonderful rural surroundings"

Clifford W - Jun 2023

"Manages to feel quiet and rural, yet is convenient for everywhere you could want to visit"

Jill H - May 2023


Nice site

David R

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

A nice site well positioned for Sandown, Shanklin, Bembridge and Ventnor. Very spacious site and divided up in a manner that makes it feel smaller than it is. Plenty of space for kids to be able to play. Toilets and restroom was well serviced but it would be better if the keycode access was working, Very friendly staff that allowed us on site very early and allowed us to leave later than advertised if we needed to. Thanks for a nice stay.

Fantastic campsite

Richard H

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Motorhome - Large Electric Grass Motorhome Pitches Sep 2024

Our first time on the island and in a Motorhome. Fantastic site, really helpful and friendly hosts. Lovely facilities, would recommend in a heartbeat.

Good local position away from main road

Barbara R

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass Touring PitchesAug 2024

Good size plots and large toilet block. Free showers. Tractors noise 4am onwards was annoying and closing tv room at 8 was a shame. Could do with lights to games room and leaving open 'til 10. Missed having Wi-Fi. Everything else was really good.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

16/05/2025

Until

15/09/2025

Details

Save 10% on stays in 2025 including school and bank holidays.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Park rules - for your enjoyment and safety:

As the park is our home, we ask all guests to respect our site rules.

Please note recycling is obligatory for all guests, littering is not tolerated and we promote the manta 'leave nothing but footprints' t.

* No excessive noise between 9 pm and 9 am. Please show consideration for your neighbours and other guests.

* Please observe speed limits. Licensed and insured drivers only. Cars not to be used for internal transport within the park.

* No ball games on the camping area. No Kite flying as we are in a fly zone.

* Please accompany young children within amenity buildings.

* Do not leave rubbish bags outside as birds and wildlife will break them.

* Barbecues must be raised off the grass to avoid scorching. No open fires or fire pits.


FAQ

Check-in is between 10am-6pm and check-out is due by 10am on day of departure.

Located on the sun terrace, the site is equipped with its own outdoor swimming pool, measuring 12m x 6m, along with paddling pool for the kids. Pool temperature averages a toasty 24 degrees celsius and the surrounding sun loungers and deck chairs are available to use free of charge - open 9am-6pm.

The beach is just a stone's throw away, with Shanklin's sandy stretch just five minutes away by car. The island is also packed with activities for the whole family, including Sandham Gardens (2.4 miles) featuring Dino golf, go karting and the popular Skynets. Or say hello to the animals at Tapnell Farm Park (16.2 miles) near Yarmouth, home to alpacas, donkeys, wallabies and more. Kids can also enjoy bouncing on the jumping pillows, mini golf, and the sledge slides.

Yes! Outside of peak season you may bring up to two dogs with you. Sorry, no pets are allowed on site during peak season.

A gazebo may be brought with you for a small fee on the XL pitches, and electric grass tent pitches only. Pup tents are also a small fee, and are only permitted on the XL pitches. An awning may be brought free of charge on touring pitches.


If it's an outdoor activity holiday you're looking for then the Isle of Wight is the place to be. There are 165 miles of bridleways, 500 miles of footpaths and a 62 mile cycle network that allows the island to cater for all levels of riding, walking and biking.

If you love wildlife, you'll also love this site. It's likely you will see buzzards, woodpeckers, wild geese, ducks, red squirrels, badgers, owls and bats during your stay!

If you are not busy taking a dip in the onsite swimming pool, then head to nearby Sandown Beach (5 minutes). Grab a fish and chips, explore the pier or hire a paddleboard and learn a new skill.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Brading Roman Villa (10 minutes)
  • Monkey Haven - Primate Rescue Centre (15 minutes)
  • Carisbrooke Castle (15 minutes)
  • Isle of Wight Steam Railway (15 minutes)
  • Blackgang Chine (20 minutes)
The listing for Ninham Country Holidays was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 8:16 AM

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