Cliffy Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I have been looking for a suitable site to stop over one night 2nd June and one night 2nd July near to Portsmouth. We are travelling down from Teesside to get the 9 am ferry so we need a place that we can leave early in the morning of the 3rd. We don't need EHU just somewhere with water which is quiet and safe. We arrive back early evening on 2nd July so late arrival needed. The ones I have looked at are either expensive or do not take one night bookings or both. Anyone got any recommendations from experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The cheapest and safest place is to stay at the Port. Enter the Port as though you are to board the ferry, pull over to the left and park alongside the fence. You will not be alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi Cliffy,Here is a quite spot about 4/5 miles away from the ferry with a great view!http://www.camperstops.co.uk/index.php/en/motorhome-stopover-locations-map/308-portsmouth-wildcampingClick on the map and have a look around on streetview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mike88 - 2013-04-09 7:49 AM The cheapest and safest place is to stay at the Port. Enter the Port as though you are to board the ferry, pull over to the left and park alongside the fence. You will not be alone. Go after 11pm as they are moving you on until the last ferry has gone but no problem after that. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean.clarke Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 sambukashot - 2013-04-09 8:37 AMHi Cliffy,Here is a quite spot about 4/5 miles away from the ferry with a great view!http://www.camperstops.co.uk/index.php/en/motorhome-stopover-locations-map/308-portsmouth-wildcampingClick on the map and have a look around on streetviewAre you sure it is actually "allowed" there? I thought that was a standard council controlled parking spot. I think the official stopover point is in the D day museum along Southsea sea front, although boy racers may pay a visit but not for long.It used to be tolerated at Port Solent, but I believe that has either been withdrawn or depends on the security team on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 I dont mind paying a site fee if it is conveient for the ferry and has easy access and exit. Someone must have stayed on such a site. The local cl/cs sites don't sound particularly good, going by the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Cliffy - we stayed at Dibles Park in January nice and easy to get to the Portsmouth ferry from the site. Website is: http://www.diblespark.co.uk/ Just a bit dearer than a CL but you get what you pay for as always. Need to book as they get busy in the main season. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Stayed at Dibles Park in March for a 1 night stopover. Good gravel pitches, toilets and showers all clean etc. Good value if you need a quick stopover. Easy to get back on the M27 and on to Portsmouth, about 30 minutes away at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Cliffy said he needed a spot so he can catch the ferry early in the morning, if he arrives late and leaves early in the morning i doubt anyone would bother him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Contact your ferry company and ask. We are crossing with Condor on Sunday 23rd June and I emailed them. They replied that we could stay in the port and quoted the section of the port rules and faqs here http://www.portsmouth-port.co.uk/about_us/faqs_2. Look at Q 14 Hope this answers your questions. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks for that folk. I looks like it will be overnight at the port on the way out and Dibles park on the way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIFFO Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 We stayed near a small village called Tichfield on the A 27 off the M27 near Fareham.the site was called Drove Lea Farm. Me thinks if you google it it will come up. Hook up and water but no loos or showers. There's an old abbey nearby and and a nice pub that has nice food. The village is a 15 minute walk. We were told about it on this forum. We found it perfect for our sailing from portsmouth, which was a half hour drive. We arrived at the harbour and were told by Brittany ferries desk we could park in the book in lane as our sailing was not till evening. We had an enjoyable walk to the harbour down the road and if your into history........it's a must. Hope this is of use. B-) P. S. We paid .....I think.....18 pounds for site. ( two nights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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