The first thing many people do when they arrive with us is ask where to shop: here’s our handy guide to grocery shops close to Camp Wight. There are multiple independent grocery shops in the West Wight. In an era of sprawling supermarkets, these establishments preserve a slower, more individual way of living.
Local Community Pillars
Shalfleet Village Store is the shop closest to the campsite. It serves as a vital lifeline for both locals and the sailing community from nearby Newtown Creek. This diminutive shop punches well above its weight, stocking the essentials, newspapers, high-quality local produce, locally baked cakes and bread. It’s open seven days a week.
Harveys in St James Square, Yarmouth is nearly as close as Shalfleet Village Store. Being close to Yarmouth Harbour there’s a focus on high quality produce, with deliveries of Isle of Wight Tomatoes year-round, amazing bread and cakes from the Lost Mill Bakery in Cowes, as well as Garlic Farm produce, too. They have a fantastic off-licence with a great range of alcohol, including Isle of Wight Mermaid Gin.
In Freshwater Bay, the legendary Orchard Bros stands as a testament to the endurance of local businesses. Serving the community for over 150 years, this independent grocer offers a masterclass in sourcing local products.
In the heart of the village of Brighstone, Brighstone Village Shop and Post Office remains an iconic fixture. It’s been run by the same family since 1976 and provides a “one-stop-shop” experience. Whether it’s fresh Isle of Wight tomatoes or local honey, there is a great selection, as well as the useful Post Office counter.
These shops do more than sell groceries; they sustain the local economy and safeguard the West Wight’s unique identity. Whether it’s picking up a fresh loaf in Yarmouth or local honey in Brighstone, shopping in these locally-owned businesses is an act of community participation, keeping profits local and ensuring that the Island’s rich agricultural heritage continues to thrive.
West Wight Supermarkets
If you can’t find what you need in the locally owned shops of the West Wight, there are multiple supermarkets.
Tesco, Freshwater – the largest supermarket in the West Wight
Sainsburys, Freshwater – good range. They have jam doughnuts on the shelves far more than Sainsburys in Newport
Southern Coop Freshwater – compact store, just up from the Burger & Grill which makes it ideal for getting those extra bits, when you’re picking up amazing takeaway!
Hopefully those are some handy shopping tips for when you come camping at Camp Wight book your stay now