Guest Tracker Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 A very nice man, a publican, Kevin Bird of The Drift Inn, Seaton Burn, is endeavouring to start a network of UK pubs etc that will allow overnight parking on their land or car parks, and his letter is published on pages 23/24 of this month's MMM (April 08). I know that for many people the whole idea of non site camping is not attractive and this posting is not designed to seek their support or their criticism. However many amongst us are attracted to the freedom of a wider network of legal overnight stopovers and if you are amongst our select group of independent campers then please do consider visiting Kevin's fledgling website and registering your interest. The more interest he has the more likely the idea is to get off the ground. I have no connection with Kevin and have never met him but I do think his idea is worthy of our support. www.motorhomestopovers.co.uk Typing motorhomestopovers into Google will lead you straight there. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Well why not I say :Dperhaps we should all join this lobbying game . STOPOVERS UK & UK 'Aires' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STOPOVERS UK: Frustrated when you see the facilities for motorhomes overseas and compare them to what we’re offered over here? Want the real freedom to jump into the motorhome and hit the open road, without necessarily knowing where you’ll end up for the night? Not that easy though is it, just where can you stop over like this? Many of us know that there are very few places indeed. Worse still we are often barred from over-nighting where others aren't - the tourist town of Stratford upon Avon for instance tolerates over-nighting in trucks but not in motorhomes!! Why??? So what’s the solution? In other European countries with large motorhome communities - including France, Germany and Italy - towns and villages provide areas for motorhome overnight stays, sometimes with facilities, and sometimes even free of charge! Stopovers UK is your lobbying group to achieve the same over here. Local authorities have car park areas that are unused at night, some of which would be suitable for short-term stays by a limited number of motor caravans. And yet, with very few exceptions, local authorities refuse to allow motorhomes permission to stay overnight, thus criminalising the few ‘wild campers’ who do. If all this strikes a chord, please do join the campaign at www.motorcaravanmagazine.co.uk. If you want it there's a newsletter too for regular updates on how the campaign is going - so please do use this new window link to go to the Motor Caravan Online Campaign. Together we can make a difference - so don't just read about - join in and get a result!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have just copied the web address from your post and tried it in Google and both ways says the address does not exist. Any ideas please because I think it is an excellent idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DENBOY Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Try motorhomesstopover(no 's') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DENBOY Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Try motorhomesstopover(no 's') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 DENBOY - 2008-03-24 7:57 PM Try motorhomesstopover(no 's') Thanks for your post but unfortunately you have put one "S" too many in the middle of the address. I managed to sort out the right address though and have sent them an email in support. Just had a very quick look at the links on the site and they look very interesting too. I have put them in my favourites to study when I have more time. Had no tea yet and it's time for bed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks for the link Tracker. Looks like a good idea, hope it comes to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi, Great idea Rich. We have a similiar network of pubs in Ireland who allow the same where local councils allow. It is like the height barriers, slow but those who are contributing are rewarded with custom. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I wonder if the Irish Network is going to charge £30.00 for membership!!! I feel that the pub landlord should have been a bit more up front about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp002c784tp002c784tp Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi All I have looked at a site for a while now called Pubs with campsites come under UK campsites.co.uk this site is quite large and country wide (lol) Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I looked at their web site last night and as yet they are not taking names for membership to use the sites, just to join their project. You e-mail them and they get in touch when they are set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi, There is No Charge, just hopefully leave some custom. We have it up and running for the past five years. It is working well. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Way2Go Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 You might also find this link useful?http://www.practicalmotorhome.com/news/pub-stop-scheme.htmlW2G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 In theory the above sounds like a good idea. I hope other pubs join in. A few north of the border wouldn't come amiss either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzled Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Its news to me a longtime camper in Ireland that pubs allow overnight stops have you got a list of sites as this is an excellent idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Liam, If you join some of the motorhome clubs they may give you a list. A lot of pubs are mad to get involved but I think the Co.Co. Councils are not making things easy. They are not allowed hook-ups. They just provide safe parking overnight 24 hrs only. It works very well for example, travelling to a boat or for club rallying. Don't forget to leave them some custom. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmike Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 One thing that has baffled me is with a few exceptions there are not many motorhome dealers that offer overnight stops. Why when surely its got to be to their benefit, even if you changed your gas bottle whilst stopped its all money in their coffers. Or have I missed something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 We often stay at pub sites, much easier falling out pub door into van than a long walk to site (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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