chas Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 From what I have seen in the past, there does not appear to be any parking for motorhomes . I know of the car park at the top of Lyme Regis which offers about 6 places :'( but east bound through Charmouth, West bay all I have seen are bans on motorhomes, does anyone know differently ? Its bad enough having to pay rip of prices if one finds one, but as far as I can see there seems a blanket ban all along the coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeaches Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Have you had a look at www.motohomeparking.co.uk to see if there are any useful suggestions for Dorset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 There used to be parking available at Weymouth Harbour, near the Ferry Terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Dorset has had problems over the years with Motorhomes taking up residence on places such as Studlands Ferry road, Poole, Weymouth, West Bexington, West Bay and so on. The 4 small campervan parking bays at Lyme Regis down by the Cob dissapeared a couple or three years ago, Weymouth council didn't like you sleeping in your vehicle (unless it's a car or lorry) for obvious reasons but if you are a councillor you can sleep/live on your yacht in the council owned marina. All very good if you owned a near by B&B which some did. West bay has moved it's motorhome parking bays several times over the years just to keep us on our toes. There are no bays now but the Station car park is available for motorhomes with time limits, parking only and no overnighting but there is a big camp site. The amount of times I have heard the cry go up from that camp site "HOW MUCH" and not always with a Yorkshire accent. :-D . West Bexington had car bays marked out that a short wheel base Ford Transit would not fit on and at the time Dorset council had a very aggressive approach to Campervans and motorhomes due to one resident who had just moved there complaining that it spoilt his view Some, Like Ron the bird man (he used to keep a large owl in or on the roof of his van,I think it's name was Dougle. the owl not the van) used to spend a lot of time there. He had several strokes over the years and it had affected his speech a bit and he didn't move so well but he could cast a line of feathers out further than most able bodied men to catch Mackrel. There is a little brass plate on a rock near the car park in his memory, he died on the beach there while walking a friends dog about ten years ago. Thankfully Dorset is not as anti motorhome as it used to be.. I still visit Dorset from time to time with my small pop top camper with no problems with the council and long may it last A lot depends on the size of your 'van. I sacrifice some comfort with a small Autosleeper van so i can park within the confines of a car park bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Parked in the Park and Ride at the top of Weymouth (free) along with many other motorhomes. Regular bus service (every 10 mins) down into Weymouth. Also parked at the car park at Portland Bill. Used 2 spaces (end to end) so bought 2 tickets which is permitted if you read the Dorset parking website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 chas - 2017-07-30 12:36 PM From what I have seen in the past, there does not appear to be any parking for motorhomes . I know of the car park at the top of Lyme Regis which offers about 6 places :'( but east bound through Charmouth, West bay all I have seen are bans on motorhomes, does anyone know differently ? Its bad enough having to pay rip of prices if one finds one, but as far as I can see there seems a blanket ban all along the coast. I was at Charmouth recently, and parked up on the beach carpark, no problem. There is a fee to pay, of course. Howwever I dont think that overnighting is permitted, but not sure how they police it. Presumably they lock a gate or chain across the entrance to prevent escape or late entry. At the time I was there during the day, there were several other vans as well, and loads of cars. Didnt see an attendant, but paid the machine instead. Tonyg3nwl. Historically, when my father tried to start the campsite at Newlands, the locals attitude was "we dont want that sort of people here" He eventually got the permission after many arguments, enforcement notices, etc, and a lengthy legal battle. Today the site is now owned as part of a national chain, and have recently spent more money terracing the field and installing further elects etc. Nightly fees when he started were 2 and 6pence fo a tent, and 5 shillings for caravan.. Prices have increased since early 1960s !!!!. Tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 West Bay has a brilliant car Park purpose made for about 60 motor homes (rough guess as it’s huge) at a bargain £2 a day and free overnight parking. It’s the Station rd car park right behind the famous cliff. It’s on the left past the first car park you come to as you come into the resort. Lyme Regis was more of a stressful affair! The Holbush car park was very busy and only offered six motorhome places ( two of which were occupied by small VW vans which could have gone in a normal car park space which was quite annoying. ) I Doublebacked and parked on the main road coming into Lyme Regis (Uplyme Rd) near the medical centre it was free and only a 15 minute walk from the seafront. For those less able there is a bus stop just ahead of the parking which was 2 pound per adult to get to the seafront (X51 bus) I stayed at the lovely Charmouth Caravan and camping club nearby which was perfect location for all the popular spots .. fantastic brand-new shower facilities too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownsat259 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Redfox - 2018-08-22 12:16 PM West Bay has a brilliant car Park purpose made for about 60 motor homes (rough guess as it’s huge) at a bargain £2 a day and free overnight parking. It’s the Station rd car park right behind the famous cliff. It’s on the left past the first car park you come to as you come into the resort. You are mistaken! The old Station car park at West Bay is just that - a car park next to the old station. It was not purpose built for motorhomes. It's a car park in which motorhomes are permitted. It's not that huge. I don't think it would take anything like 60 vans! You are correct about the price - a very reasonable £2 a day and free overnight, but overnight sleeping is not permitted. There have been problems there recently - see this report from the local paper http://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/16592407.pressure-builds-on-wddc-to-clamp-down-on-motorhomes-parked-at-station-yard/ For overnight/sleeping there's a very large seasonal campsite on the right as you drive into West Bay which I believe is reasonably priced, as well as the large commercial site in the Bay itself with residential caravans but plenty of space for tourers. If you're just looking for parking though, I have often seen motorhomes parked without problems for the day at Burton Bradstock's National Trust Hive Beach car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just seen in the news that Travellers have taken over a car park in Sandbanks Dorset. Normally i am aghast and would recommend drastic action....like being let loose with a bulldozer for 30 minutes or so. But not this time.... seems like poetic justice, Now they know what REAL problem overnight stayers are like....Also see if any of the fines are ever paid ? Bet they are not. Dorset doesnt deserve holidaymakers, perhaps it DESERVES travellelers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Evidently Sandbanks and the areas nearby are popular destinations for ‘travellers’ each year in the summer months. This (2015) article is just one of several about it. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13367646.display/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Most of us Motohomers are not looking to stay overnight, just to park without getting fined for being bigger than a mini-car (which is all the present marked bays are good for). If we go to the Coach parks (which are empty most of the time) we can get fined there too if the Council decides to outlaw us. We are NOT going to dissapear, there are more and more Motorhomes being registered every year. AND motohomers DO spend their holiday money where they are welcomed.....we DO NOT leave rubbish like Travellers, AND our cassette toilets dont need emptying every day ! I also live in a Seaside resort, and we manage to be welcoming to Motorhomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just come back from Dorset and there's designated MH parking at Pool Harbour, 10 min walk into town, with views over the harbour and same price as cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Presumably this is the place... https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=25212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 That'll be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilerdon Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 There were 2 marked motorhome bays at the beach car park at West Bexington. It is a couple of years since I noticed them but they still show on Google Earth from October 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal55 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Poole had spaces for motor homes in one of there car parks, along from the quay not been there foa a couple of years so cannot confirm if they are still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 The link I provided in my posting of 29 August 2018 3:54 PM above refers to four places in Poole with the potential to park motorhomes - Harbourside One car-park, Poole ferry docks, Lake Pier and Thistle Hotel. https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=25212 https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=23522 https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=32167 https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=28793 Each of those four links carries ‘reviews’ (some very recent) by motorcaravanners and more information on parking at the Thistle Hotel can be found here https://www.thistle.com/en/dorset/poole/car-parking.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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