Guest pelmetman Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Following on from another thread, I thought I'd pose a useful question (for a change :D )....... Do you know of a campsite open ALL winter in the UK that is :- a) Within walking distance of a Town/Village with shops & Restaurant....... b) Within walking distance of a bus stop....... c) Cost less than 20 quid a night....... I await the flood of responses :D ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Is it a trick question? :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugga Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 If your a member of the Camping & Caravan Club there is Hertford site. Old Market Town, lots of different types of Restaurants, walkable from site and buses in the town to various places. When we stayed there for half term it was £17 per night with age concession. It has hardstandings. The Caravan Club site at Welwyn Garden City is within walking distance of a pub that serves food and there is a bus stop outside the Hospital (next door). Not sure how much this site is but it will be dearer than the above. WGC is the very first garden city to be built in the UK so quite a bit of history there too. They are two sites in my neck of the woods :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Kingsbury Water Park Camp site. Plenty to do locally . Have a look at their website. Brian B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Sat in one right now. £15 for a night. Bus stops about 100yds from entrance. Train station 500 yds, second station about half a mile away - separate lines. Supermarkets and chippy within half a mile or so in town which is down the hill. Plenty of eating places in town depending on your taste although pub grub needs a bit more of a hike if you want a good choice. Great views and and walks plus free WiFi if this post gets through! The firm that runs this site has two others, at least one other of which meets your needs. The Caravan Club site has a search facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 pelmetman - 2015-11-11 10:32 PM Following on from another thread, I thought I'd pose a useful question (for a change :D )....... Do you know of a campsite open ALL winter in the UK that is :- a) Within walking distance of a Town/Village with shops & Restaurant....... b) Within walking distance of a bus stop....... c) Cost less than 20 quid a night....... I await the flood of responses :D ........ Yes, but the question is only "useful" if you narrow the parameters as there are hundreds across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldi Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Good morning, CCC Moffat in Scottish borders. norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This is handy for Cheltenham and Gloucester: http://www.briarfields.net/#!/home (just checked and it's £16 a night) There is bus stop right outside the site (Cheltenham 5mins- Gloucester 15mins), a Day-rider type ticket (about a fiver?), enables you to travel in-out-between both towns (cities?) as often as you like. It's only around 20-30min walk into Cheltenham centre though and the walk does pass some nice looking buildings and a pub!..... Although we haven't used main CC sites for a while now, Moreton-in-Marsh used to stay open year 'round, so did Broadway..and they were both in very easy walking distance,5-10mins, of their respective villages.. I think Oxford C&CC site used to stay open pretty much all year? (as we used that a few times for gigs in the City) but again, we haven't used for a while As for their current tarrifs, folk would obviously need to check (but they wouldn't have been overly expensive, otherwise we wouldn't have been using them). For anyone who is really interested in looking for 'sites, this website can come in "useful"- ;-) http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/ http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=248 Open all year http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=117 Pub sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 CC York in the town CC Bristol on the edge of town easy walk CC Durham short walk to park and ride CC Edinburgh short walk to bus There must be hundreds if you count CL and private sites, just need to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-12 9:25 AM Sat in one right now. £15 for a night. Bus stops about 100yds from entrance. Train station 500 yds, second station about half a mile away - separate lines. Supermarkets and chippy within half a mile or so in town which is down the hill. Plenty of eating places in town depending on your taste although pub grub needs a bit more of a hike if you want a good choice. Great views and and walks plus free WiFi if this post gets through! The firm that runs this site has two others, at least one other of which meets your needs. The Caravan Club site has a search facility. Is this a guess the site competition? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin h Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-12 9:25 AM Sat in one right now. £15 for a night. Bus stops about 100yds from entrance. Train station 500 yds, second station about half a mile away - separate lines. Supermarkets and chippy within half a mile or so in town which is down the hill. Plenty of eating places in town depending on your taste although pub grub needs a bit more of a hike if you want a good choice. Great views and and walks plus free WiFi if this post gets through! The firm that runs this site has two others, at least one other of which meets your needs. The Caravan Club site has a search facility. And the site name is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Dave didn't ask for names so I assumed he was just gathering intelligence to get a feel on how many there are. I also didn't want to recommend this site because we are all different and it may not suit. Ideal site for goats though as almost every road and path is steep in and around the town. New Mills Marina is a CL with two family sized shower/toilet rooms, one of which is designed for disabled people. It is all hard standing with EHU and the appropriate fresh/waste/toilet points. New Mills is a mill town of c10,000 inhabitants located on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border, mid way between Buxton and Stockport. For the nautical, it is on the navigable Peak Forest Canal and also in the River Goyt valley. The town is served by two CLs, and a CS all within walking distance of the town centre and a C&CC site three miles away at Hayfield {no caravans allowed]. Nearest full CC site is at Buxton. Trains go to Buxton & Stockport/Manchester and beyond, Manchester & Sheffield and beyond. Buses seem to go everywhere but the main services are into Stockport, Buxton, Chesterfield & Nottingham and Manchester Airport. New Mills is about five miles from Kinder Scout, where the infamous trespass took place. The other CL is about £12/£13 per night on a farm in Strines. It has EHU water/waste points, some hard standing. a bus service to Stockport and an occasional train service to Manchester. Very relaxing but no showers. The CS is in a field near Thornsett which is all I can tell you about it.It did have 3 caravans on it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin h Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-13 3:57 PM Dave didn't ask for names so I assumed he was just gathering intelligence to get a feel on how many there are. I also didn't want to recommend this site because we are all different and it may not suit. Ideal site for goats though as almost every road and path is steep in and around the town. New Mills Marina is a CL with two family sized shower/toilet rooms, one of which is designed for disabled people. It is all hard standing with EHU and the appropriate fresh/waste/toilet points. New Mills is a mill town of c10,000 inhabitants located on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border, mid way between Buxton and Stockport. For the nautical, it is on the navigable Peak Forest Canal and also in the River Goyt valley. The town is served by two CLs, and a CS all within walking distance of the town centre and a C&CC site three miles away at Hayfield {no caravans allowed]. Nearest full CC site is at Buxton. Trains go to Buxton & Stockport/Manchester and beyond, Manchester & Sheffield and beyond. Buses seem to go everywhere but the main services are into Stockport, Buxton, Chesterfield & Nottingham and Manchester Airport. New Mills is about five miles from Kinder Scout, where the infamous trespass took place. The other CL is about £12/£13 per night on a farm in Strines. It has EHU water/waste points, some hard standing. a bus service to Stockport and an occasional train service to Manchester. Very relaxing but no showers. The CS is in a field near Thornsett which is all I can tell you about it.It did have 3 caravans on it this week. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Cardiff is a place to stop throughout the year, not because it's a great campsite but because it is so well located. The city centre is a nice stroll along the river through a park or you can catch a ferry along the river to the bars and restaurants in Cardiff Bay. The only snag for some is that it costs £30 per night or £180 for the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-13 3:57 PM Dave didn't ask for names so I assumed he was just gathering intelligence to get a feel on how many there are. I also didn't want to recommend this site because we are all different and it may not suit. Ideal site for goats though as almost every road and path is steep in and around the town. New Mills Marina is a CL with two family sized shower/toilet rooms, one of which is designed for disabled people. It is all hard standing with EHU and the appropriate fresh/waste/toilet points. New Mills is a mill town of c10,000 inhabitants located on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border, mid way between Buxton and Stockport. For the nautical, it is on the navigable Peak Forest Canal and also in the River Goyt valley. The town is served by two CLs, and a CS all within walking distance of the town centre and a C&CC site three miles away at Hayfield {no caravans allowed]. Nearest full CC site is at Buxton. Trains go to Buxton & Stockport/Manchester and beyond, Manchester & Sheffield and beyond. Buses seem to go everywhere but the main services are into Stockport, Buxton, Chesterfield & Nottingham and Manchester Airport. New Mills is about five miles from Kinder Scout, where the infamous trespass took place. Confused of Lincolnshire here :-S .............a marina site at the top of a hill? 8-) ........... Was it built by Noah? (lol) .........Sounds nice though B-) ......... Keep em coming folks, its all useful info for us moho owners who don't go into hibernation for the winter ;-) ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Mike88 - 2015-11-17 4:57 PM Cardiff is a place to stop throughout the year, not because it's a great campsite but because it is so well located. The city centre is a nice stroll along the river through a park or you can catch a ferry along the river to the bars and restaurants in Cardiff Bay. The only snag for some is that it costs £30 per night or £180 for the week. 30 squid even in winter? 8-) ............ Mind you we got stitched up for £25 per night...... in Norfolk .......in the snow.......which might not sound like much nowdays.................. but we stopped there in 1992 *-) ....... Haven't been back, nor will we >:-) .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 pelmetman - 2015-11-18 5:51 PM Brock - 2015-11-13 3:57 PM Dave didn't ask for names so I assumed he was just gathering intelligence to get a feel on how many there are. I also didn't want to recommend this site because we are all different and it may not suit. Ideal site for goats though as almost every road and path is steep in and around the town. New Mills Marina is a CL with two family sized shower/toilet rooms, one of which is designed for disabled people. It is all hard standing with EHU and the appropriate fresh/waste/toilet points. New Mills is a mill town of c10,000 inhabitants located on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border, mid way between Buxton and Stockport. For the nautical, it is on the navigable Peak Forest Canal and also in the River Goyt valley. The town is served by two CLs, and a CS all within walking distance of the town centre and a C&CC site three miles away at Hayfield {no caravans allowed]. Nearest full CC site is at Buxton. Trains go to Buxton & Stockport/Manchester and beyond, Manchester & Sheffield and beyond. Buses seem to go everywhere but the main services are into Stockport, Buxton, Chesterfield & Nottingham and Manchester Airport. New Mills is about five miles from Kinder Scout, where the infamous trespass took place. Confused of Lincolnshire here :-S .............a marina site at the top of a hill? 8-) ........... Was it built by Noah? (lol) .........Sounds nice though B-) ......... Keep em coming folks, its all useful info for us moho owners who don't go into hibernation for the winter ;-) ....... Dave He is talking about a CANAL marina. So yes they can be uphill. Should GO to Specsavers???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynneroy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 We are off to Fulford Campsite next week, couldn't get on the CC club at York, this is a new site a short way from York, you can walk in along the river, £19 with electric, the owner sounded helpful and friendly on the phone. Lynne :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Mentioning York.. We were down to use this site a few years back http://www.manorfarmyork.co.uk/index.html ..but we ended up having to cancel though (we were either snowed in our lane or it was major floods at the York end, I can't recall which..?) I recall it didn't look too far out though, being within the south-side bypass.. There's a CL in Cheddar (Witheridge Farm?), which has hard standing. It's opposite the entrance to the Cheddar Bridge campsite (and the lane to the CC's main site),so only a few minutes walk into the town. We've only used it during the summer and without ehu though..but it does say that it's open all year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 10/10 P Jay. New Mills Marina is on the side of the hill, the main town is on the opposite hill, separated by the gorge. So, either down the old pack horse trail to the floor of the gorge and up the other side, or down the road and over the bridge and up the road. The best walking trails are on the hills and moors above the town & marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-19 2:58 PM 10/10 P Jay. New Mills Marina is on the side of the hill, the main town is on the opposite hill, separated by the gorge. So, either down the old pack horse trail to the floor of the gorge and up the other side, or down the road and over the bridge and up the road. The best walking trails are on the hills and moors above the town & marina. Looks nice from the website ;-) ..........although I couldn't find any prices? :-S ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 £15 for the pitch when I was there in the summer and £15 when I was there earlier in the month. No extra charge for people! Looks like Warners have decided to pick up on your thread, Pelmetman, although I think they've taken the price as a guide, not a limit. https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/caravans/articles/campsites/top-campsites-open-for-christmas?utm_source=Communicator&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Untitled6&utm_campaign=Protect+your+motorhome+this+winter+%7c+Christmas+Campsites+%7c+Accessories&_ccCt=u0coTVagTCRxEuYRfarKr3uFzBbr58idZiKXzI8nVFnbLJjgZUasZf%7egqpRqXqVn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agaric Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Browsing MMMs open all year sites insert the other day, as I thought of having a potter down to Dorset and have a few stopovers up my sleeve. Said insert had Ulwell Cottage down as from £11 2 adults, pitch and electric, not too bad I thought, went on the website, the cheapest pitch is £16 plus people, so I will not be trusting in future the printed word in these inserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Brock - 2015-11-21 11:04 AM Looks like Warners have decided to pick up on your thread, Pelmetman, What would they do without me eh? :D ................. I'm a pathfinder ;-) ..........Next thing you'll be seeing in MMM is how to put 40 year old petrol engines in your camper (lol) ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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