Late Night Arrivals !!

groovy cleaner
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edited May 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

hope this is the right place to post this !!!

how does the LNA work ?? I have never had to think about it as I work till 7pm on Friday night can't go to a site as it will be too late so just go on Sat morns for 1 night ,however next month I have a week off work so on the Monday will be going to Clumber Park but not in the morning as I have a new job that I finish at 3.30 so will be going after I have done that as I've only just started it can't ask for time off yet but my other jobs I'm off ,I plan to get everything ready ,go do this job then come home pick up the dogs and food I need then set off ,as Clumber Park is only 45 mins from me I should be there by 4.30 BUT if there any hold ups on the A1 and I get there later than 5.30 what's the procedure ?????

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2017 #2

    LNA only kick in after 8pm gc, but make sure you state possible arrival time (6-8pm) when booking. Not sure if Clumber has one. Don't be tempted to pitch up anywhere other than on site, and don't leave anything lying around outside!

    walled garden at Clumber is lovely, well worth a visit, used to be old C&CC site, you can still spot hook ups and taps if you look closely! Dog friendly as well. Enjoy!

  • groovy cleaner
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    edited May 2017 #3

    thanks TDA I should arrive by 4.30 but was just wondering if I hit any problems what procedure was ,I can always give them a call in the morning .it has a LNA just checked ,I go there quite a bit as it's good for the dogs smile

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4

    As TDA says you are allowed on site Up to 2000 hrs,just let wardens know if you get held up and advise  if you are on your own

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2017 #5

    Agreed.  The LNA area is for those who have booked but arrive after 8pm. 

    If you arrive after the office closes but before 8pm you simply find the duty warden whose van will be marked with a sign unless there are instructions posted in the office window.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited May 2017 #6

    Hope you enjoy your stay there, GC. By the sounds of it you've got well sussed out for your trip. Your new job should let you get away for a couple of weekend nights from now on.

  • D3an
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    edited May 2017 #7

    Great question!

    Late night arrivals are for anyone arriving after 8:00PM with either prior arrangement with the site or if you are running late the wardens do ask that you contact them to let them know to make sure there is a space on the late night arrivals for you and they don't think you are a no show, or to make other arrangements.
    If you have booked a touring pitch and you stay on the late night arrivals area the wardens will remove the cost of the pitch for the night you have stayed on the late night arrivals and you will only pay per person fees.
    Also remember not all sites have the facility to allow late night arrivals.

    Arriving before 8 you should be fine GC, Enjoy your stay at Clumber Park, its such a beautiful site.

  • groovy cleaner
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    edited May 2017 #8

    sadly not, I still have my job that finishes at 7pm on Fridays ,this new job is to make ends meet I have 3 ,I will be gong on the Monday straight after finishing it will get there in good time provided there isn't any hold ups on the A1 smile

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #9

    How does it work If its a site that has locked facilities? Are you entitled to ask for the code? 

    I ask out of curiosity. We, so far, have not had to use a LNA. We are also a motorhome and generally travel with some water on board, but a caravan probably won't.

    Also how does it work at Ferry Meadows, if as a thread states there are now barriers before you reach them? This is one site that we could need the LNA.

    I probably should address this in an email but maybe we could have a reply here as staff have picked up the thread.  Also I glanced on FB this morning and notice individuals get replies from staff on the posts 😯

  • D3an
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    edited May 2017 #10

    Hi Bakers2

    When you phone up to let the warden know you will be late they will inform you at this stage of any codes you may need for the facilities. 

    Ferry Meadows is a site that doesn't have the late night facilities, I am not aware of any site that has a barrier system before you get on the site that has this facility however if there is you will also be given access to this by the warden when you call them.

    Hope this helps

    Dean

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #11

    Thanks for your reply. I thought I recalled 3 LNAS on the left as you pull towards the office on FM maybe I'm mistaken? Not been there for a while.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2017 #12

    That's what it was like when we visited last year Bakers, but I think the barrier may be before that now, to keep Travellers out of that little area, and move them further on into Nene Park. Once they get onto property, little anyone including police can do until they do move on, so Club is perhaps wise to try and keep them off Club run premises. Wardens will be best placed to advise, they were superb when Travellers invaded Exeter Racecourse years ago!

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #13

    Thanks tda at least I was remembering it correctly. Shame the club reply couldn't be as clear 😉!

    I know there have been issues with travellers in the area.

    One assumes that this is now redundant space? If this was a user friendly caravanning and motorhoming club with such a facility you'd think they could have worked out how it could continue to be used for the benefit of members and bring in fees 😉. Our son lives 20 minutes or so away so now we will have to ensure we book in before visiting him, as we have previously, but it was always an option to use LNA. Thank goodness for CT keeping me up to speed 😊.

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #14

    So since the new add barrier has been installed the three late night arrival are now no longer available ,there is nothing in the magazine to this effect as a user of this site it is quite often used

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #15

    I know you are also a frequent user of this site but I take it you weren't aware of the change? 

    I know someone will say the website or directory has been updated but as a site we use several times a year, I have the number in my phone and would book either online or by phone, but NOT read the description or ask the question so could very easily get caught out.

    Probably not broadcast too loudly as traveller problems are not the imagine the club wishes to promote 😉

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #16

    Have been twice this year once when they were installed,and knowing how often the LNA is in use thought we might get as reply from the staff member ?😅😉

    Normally if there is not LNA it advises of this on the site details

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2017 #17

    I am not certain where the barrier is, although I think I recall reading a post about it being before the LNA area. But being wise and well prepared, we will just phone the Wardens prior to our next visit. smile

  • ALB250751
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    edited May 2017 #18

    Just checked on the site plan it shows LNA and arrivals were up to 20.00hrs, therefore if you are there about 5.30pm you should be OK

    Albert

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2017 #19

    It does state in the site overview, on the FM booking page.

    Please note that due to redevelopment there is no longer a Late Night Arrivals area on this site.

    However, you have to expand this section to read it, and it is not highlighted in any way. ( see screen shot)

    Hopefully it is highlighted on the booking confirmation. Clearly in a case like this where something is no longer available, more effort should be made to bring it to the attention of those booking. Particularly for repeat visitors who may not bother to check site overview.

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #20

    Thanks for looking SteveL. I kept meaning to but others things got in the way and then forgot! Might have done so when we book 😉.

    I agree more prominence should have been given - but then site arrival times haven't been and email booking confirmation gives it incorrectly. 😲

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