Thewad Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I am visiting nec next sat, but plan to stop over the Friday night, not looking for 'official' stop but can anyone point me in the right direction to a small safe quiet area from oxford upwards thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Blimey. Reading through all "The Rules" i'm surprised anyone bothers to go! It reminded me more of going back to work.....hardly what i'd call a fun day out! :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Lincoln Farm Truck Stop is very close to the NEC on the Warwick road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWO Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi The main visitor car park(think it's called the leisure centre car park but check the council website) in Stratford on Avon allows motor homes to park day and night. £3 over nite last Saturday, when we stayed there after visit to NEC and on our way to Cornwall. it is about a 5 min walk into town if you fancy a beer or bite to eat and 1/2 hour to NEC. All the best HWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry the horse Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Try the Toby pub restaurant on the junction of the A45/452 island, only 10 minutes to the NEC. Never stayed myself, but many 'MH's overnight there, I see them as I go to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for all the repiles I think I will check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Bulletguy - 2014-04-06 2:53 PM Blimey. Reading through all "The Rules" i'm surprised anyone bothers to go! It reminded me more of going back to work.....hardly what i'd call a fun day out! :'( Have I missed something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawcara Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 You said you didn't want an official stop, but there is a CL at Blythe Waters, Knowle. When it is full, people use the carpark for which they are charged, but there are locking gates which have a key pad. Maybe a better option on a Friday night when all the boozers are out. The CL is about a 10min driver from the Nec. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thewad - 2014-04-06 6:22 PM Bulletguy - 2014-04-06 2:53 PM Blimey. Reading through all "The Rules" i'm surprised anyone bothers to go! It reminded me more of going back to work.....hardly what i'd call a fun day out! :'( Have I missed something ? Lol.....no i just noticed you aren't going to the Motorhome Show, just the NEC itself so you will be ok! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 :$ :$ so I guess it will be a fun day out and nothing like work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well if I don't ask I never know here goes, what's a CL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thewad - 2014-04-10 8:16 PM Well if I don't ask I never know here goes, what's a CL ? CL = Certified Location = site with basic amenities = tap + dumping facilities ( maybe electrics ) for members of Caravan Club. CS = Certified Site + same sort of thing for Campimng & Caravanning Club members Both usually restricted to just a few units. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hawcara - 2014-04-06 7:31 PM You said you didn't want an official stop, but there is a CL at Blythe Waters, Knowle. When it is full, people use the carpark for which they are charged, but there are locking gates which have a key pad. Maybe a better option on a Friday night when all the boozers are out. The CL is about a 10min driver from the Nec. :-D Don't suppose you have a post code ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 HWO - 2014-04-06 3:06 PM Hi The main visitor car park(think it's called the leisure centre car park but check the council website) in Stratford on Avon allows motor homes to park day and night. £3 over nite last Saturday, when we stayed there after visit to NEC and on our way to Cornwall. it is about a 5 min walk into town if you fancy a beer or bite to eat and 1/2 hour to NEC. All the best HWO Same question do you have a post code thanks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olley Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Bridgeway Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6EZ GPS: 52.194755,-1.70117 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ignore this message pressed wrong button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 harry the horse - 2014-04-06 5:45 PM Try the Toby pub restaurant on the junction of the A45/452 island, only 10 minutes to the NEC. Never stayed myself, but many 'MH's overnight there, I see them as I go to work. This is what I meant to press, just looked at this on google earth not sure if ok, as Barriers and cameras on entrance and exits,don't want it get shut in :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olley Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 This is the councils page for the leisure centre carpark, it clearly says parking 24/7 days. So I doubt you will get locked in. https://www.stratford.gov.uk/transport/riverside.cfm Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewad Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi Ian Thanks for that I was referring to the Toby pub and I did check out last night and you need a'token' to exit so did not chance my luck managed to find a small 'village' and parked jus by a pub no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughmer Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 olley - 2014-04-11 This is the councils page for the leisure centre carpark, ... https://www.stratford.gov.uk/transport/riverside.cfm Ian This is pretty good for a council to permit Motorcaravans in a carpark. Don't be put off by 2Ton limit signs. There's a dedicated area for M.caravans and caravans at the end furthest from entrance. I used a double bay to get level (as did 5 other units) and had no problem with warden, - just a cheery wave as he inspected our P&D ticket Rates last weekend were £10/24 hr or £20/72 hr OR just £2 o-night period 16:30 till 08:00 This week is 450th anniversary of Shakespear's birthday so the town (and I suspect car park too) will be FULL. LOTs of celebrations. IF you stay here take plenty £1 coins & be sure to get your P&D ticket. The warden's little white van appears at all sorts of odd times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 There is a very large car park in Warwick backs onto the racecourse and it's free overnight stayed there last year shot walk into town as we'll good spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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