Wight Buggin'
This September, get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun and adventure at the Wight Buggin' Family-Friendly Camp Out, with the picturesque Retro Staycations site transformed into a vibrant haven for families and VW enthusiasts seeking a perfect getaway.
Use code WBUGGIN25 when booking your ferry travel to Wight Buggin'. Travel Offer info below...
What's On
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes, and camping cool at Wight Buggin’ 2025 – the Isle of Wight’s favourite VW and camping festival, set in the breathtaking surroundings of Retro Staycations.
Whether you're a VW enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a chilled-out family getaway, Wight Buggin’ has something for everyone — and tickets are just £45 for 3 nights of camping!
What’s On?
Friday Night Welcome Party
Kick things off in style at our Back2Skool Throwback Disco, hosted by the one and only DJ Dub. Expect nothing but 90s and 00s dancefloor classics as we throw it back inside our massive Club Tropicana-themed marquee. Fancy dress encouraged – bring the retro heat!
Saturday – Live Music All Day
Enjoy a full day of live bands on the dazzling Airstream stage, including an extended headline set from Reggae/Ska favourites The Ohmz! When the live music winds down, the party keeps going with a Hush Silent Disco – pick your vibe, pop on your headphones, and dance the night away.
Sunday – Chill Out Day
Kick your shoes off and enjoy a delicious beverage from our full bar, courtesy of Island Ales. Savour a mouth-watering hot or cold treat from one of our local food trucks and browse the Vendor Village full of unique stalls and auto jumble treasures.
Festival Highlights:
- Freshly Cooked Food from top local traders
- Licensed Bar with local ales, ciders & tropical cocktails
- Vendor Village full of unique stalls & auto jumble treasures
- Dub Dog Competition – show off your four-legged festival buddy
- Rodeo Bull, traditional games & family-friendly fun
- All ages welcome – whether you’re tiny, teen or timeless
- All entertainment takes place under our spectacular Club Tropicana Marquee, with all the colourful, chilled-out, family-friendly vibes you could dream of.
Incredible Value
Only £45 for 3 nights of camping! That’s your pitch, access to all entertainment, facilities and a whole weekend of memories. Book early to get 15% OFF traditional camping at Retro Staycations throughout the entire 2025 season!
Use code WBUGGIN25 when booking your Isle of Wight ferry travel to Wight Buggin' between 12-15 September. See Travel Offer details tab.
Dust off the dub. Pack the party shirts. Round up the crew. Wight Buggin' is waiting. Are you in?
Travel Offer
Use code WBUGGIN25 for travel to Wight Buggin' between 12-15 September from a fixed price of £94.50 for a car/motorhome (upto 5m) staying 1 to 4 nights. This will be for travel at off-peak times (outside of 09:00 – 16:30). Additional rates will apply for additional metre (+£8 per leg) & over height supplement (+£14.25 per leg).
25% travel at peak times. Both offers are flexible, so customers can benefit from one leg of the fixed price & one % discount if required.
Getting There
By Car: Hazelgrove Farm, Ashey Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BD
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