bobalobs Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Had planned to camp at the racecourse for the next few days to see the show and visit the town. Last went there probably 20 years when it was run by Stone Leisure and the ground was very very wet. Anyone there or live locally who can advise current conditions.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Living in Birmingham (35 minutes away) It has rained constantly for the past three days and nights although quite nice this morning though. You are allowed to overnight on the main car park in Stratford on Avon. Perhaps stay there and go as a day visitor? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 breakaleg - 2019-06-14 10:35 AM Living in Birmingham (35 minutes away) It has rained constantly for the past three days and nights although quite nice this morning though. You are allowed to overnight on the main car park in Stratford on Avon. Perhaps stay there and go as a day visitor? Pete Pete's probably right given the rainfall over all that part of the world in recent days. The last time we went to the show (a couple of years ago) most of the camping areas were flooded by heavy rain and they struggled to maintain it. Also, the last two times we have been the show itself has been very disappointing - not nearly as good as Stone Leisure had it. It's a real shame as we thoroughly enjoyed a week at the racecourse in close proximity to the town. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalobs Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks to you both for your local knowledge. We decided not to go this morning as it is a 250 mile round trip and at best the weather is going to be indifferent. Our luck it will turn out to be a lovely June weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 We live in Evesham and it has been raining on and off for several days. We were going as a day visitor, if only to chat with old friends on various stands, but our experience of a wet Stratford show ground has not been good over the years so we have decided against. There is not a lot of joy in mudplugging in wellies in June, and even less for those unfortunate enough to need towing out of the quagmire! The Statford show, as others have said, is not what it once was and if you are travelling a long way as long as it is primarily for the camping experience, or to visit Stratford, with the show as a secondary reason it can be a good weekend if the ground is dry - and this year I doubt it is dry! We have not been for a few years now but the Peterborough and Newbury shows used to be the best, but beware Peterborough in the wet, and even Newberry can be tricky when wet. That's just my perception, others may think differently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalobs Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 I totally agree with your perception. We booked Stratford as it is cheapish camping in walking distance of an interesting town. For the same reason we go to the Broadlands show at Romsey. However the smaller shows do have different exhibitors and smaller converters many of whom have new ideas. It makes a welcome change from bed and park home salesman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 bobalobs - 2019-06-14 5:36 PM I totally agree with your perception. We booked Stratford as it is cheapish camping in walking distance of an interesting town. For the same reason we go to the Broadlands show at Romsey. However the smaller shows do have different exhibitors and smaller converters many of whom have new ideas. It makes a welcome change from bed and park home salesman! Ah, but do they have a good selection of arthritis jewellery and massage chairs boba lobs? (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Ah, but do they have a good selection of arthritis jewellery and massage chairs boba lobs? (lol) A delegation from the Chinese export board will be there to ensure only the best and most useless crap is available at every show! And you can get an over priced bacon roll and a cup of the show speciality drink called BOC. Bloody Orrible Coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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