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Camping in Pub car parks.

Post by Harry » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:50 pm

Thanks to Cris & Jo for flagging up the idea of a list of Pubs that will allow a free overnight stop in their car park in return for buying a couple of drinks and a meal.

1. Find a suitable pub with a largish carpark and a quiet cornwr.
2. Park up with the sliding door about 3ft from a wall/fence/hedge.
3. Don't put out awnings/kitchens etc.

Always ask the landlord/landlady if you can stop over in a quiet corner explaining that you've driven far enough and would like stop to have a drink and a meal and not have to drive further.

If they say no then thank them and drive on to the next pub without purchasing any food or drink...this has only happened to me once.

I've found that pubs that do B&B may also offer you breakfast.

So here goes:

South Lakes/Cumbria

The Pheasant,
Allthwaite
Nr Grange over Sands
(local to Harry & Chris&Jo (Pixie & the Moon)
Good selection of beers + excellent and reasonably priced meals.

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Post by mister munkey » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:00 pm

Of course theres the Tan Hill Inn, Arkengarthdale, N. Yorks too.

The highest pub in England & not a bad place to be stuck at to boot.

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Post by mikeonb4c » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:10 pm

mister munkey wrote:Of course theres the Tan Hill Inn, Arkengarthdale, N. Yorks too.

The highest pub in England & not a bad place to be stuck at to boot.

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Post by missfixit70 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:08 pm

Great idea guys, can someone make this sticky? Any chance of postcodes etc?
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Post by francophile1947 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:39 pm

missfixit70 wrote:Great idea guys, can someone make this sticky? Any chance of postcodes etc?
Done :D :D
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Post by phedders » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:36 pm

Yea really good idea.

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Post by phedders » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:08 pm

Ahhhh :oops:
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Post by mikexgough » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:11 pm

this is a good idea, especially in England where wild camping is not really accepted,there is a website who want £30 year so then you have access to a list o f "motorhome" friendly pubs.....bit like France Passion

Be better if there was a free one or better still a Bongo friendly.......can we do something on those lines, I will ask at a local pub on Thursday, they have a good car park, do b&b as well and serve good food & booze....
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Post by Bob » Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:00 am

Quite a small site at the moment, but if we support it...

http://www.pubcamping.co.uk/

We have always had a good welcome when asking, but bear in mind even if a pub has a good report on here the landlord may have changed, or just be away.

Rather pay for 2 meals than up to £20 to camp, especialy of we're travelling, arriving late and off early, not using any facilites.
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Post by missfixit70 » Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:02 am

I just knew you'd have some good input on this one Bob =D> :wink:
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Post by Bob » Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:06 am

Why, thankyou. Always worth pointing out that you have your own portaloo onboard, this isn't a concern for pubs with outside toilets, but if you address it first it counts in your favour.
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Post by karena » Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:00 pm

i know a possible one she ok,d it for us (allows us to have a drink occasionally) I,ll ask her next time we,re in if its ok for others.
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Post by trevd01 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:38 pm

Came across this on another forum

http://www.motorhomestopover.co.uk/ £30 to join though :twisted:
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Re: Camping in Pub car parks.

Post by jetskier » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:46 pm

harry why would you want to camp in your local carpark,mustnt be too far to walk home if its your local :lol:
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