Rusty Meadow

The Isle of Wight is often talked about as a summer destination, but winter on the Island has a quieter, more atmospheric charm that many people miss. With fewer visitors, dramatic coastal scenery, and a slower pace of life, winter is one of the best times to explore the Island properly and appreciate what makes it such a special place to visit and camp.

Happy New Year from all of us at Rusty Meadow. If 2025 was the year we found our feet, 2026 is the year we lace up our boots properly and crack on.We have been quietly plotting over cups of tea, walking the meadow, and asking ourselves one big question. How do we make camping on the Isle of Wight even better, without losing the laid-back, slightly scruffy, everyone-welcome magic that makes Rusty Meadow what it is?

Our very first camping season at Rusty Meadow has come to a close, and it’s time to swap campers for sheep. We’re packing down the bell tent, dodging the rain, and getting the field ready for our woolly winter crew. The meadow might be resting, but we’re already dreaming up what next summer will bring.