Sites near the NEC Birmingham please?

KeithandMargaret
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edited October 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We are going to the IPEX (International Printing Exhibition) at the NEC Birmingham at the end of the month and would appreciate any advice on where to stay overnight in the area.

We are in a Motorhome, don't necessarily need hook up and would prefer a site near woods or woodland for walking our dog.

A restaurant within reasonable walking distance would be a bonus.

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  • moulesy
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    edited October 2017 #2

    Have a look at Gate Farm CL,    Fen End, Solihull.  Nice site, friendly owners, no toilet or shower if that's a factor though. Heart of England LD footpath runs adjacent for dog walking and a couple of pubs nearby for food. smile

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,830 ✭✭✭
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    edited October 2017 #3

    I suggest Somers Wood at Meriden - not cheap, and adults only, but a good quality site with hard standing pitches and as close as can be to the NEC. But is a one mile walk to the village too far ? 

  • KeithandMargaret
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    edited October 2017 #4

    Thanks - I'll have a look at both.

    But is a one mile walk to the village too far ?  - not unless it's raining.

     

  • GodivaNige
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    edited October 2017 #5

    Somers Wood is our local AO site. It is located in a small coppice and there is an adopted unused road along its length to the side of the quarry which is perfect for walking your dog, off lead. (Somers Rd)

    The mile walk along the road to Meriden is paved the whole way, The Bulls Head is an excellent gastro pub which is dog friendly. When you reach the village at the island cross the road with the cycling monument and shops to your left, pub is 300 yards on the left.

    https://www.thebullsheadmeriden.co.uk

    If you fancy eating in the van, a number of take always deliver to the barrier, menus in the info shed.

     

  • young thomas
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    edited October 2017 #6

    theres often a THS at Croxall Farm, Coleshill which we have used in the past, just a short drive to the show and no silly CC overnight parking charges. the THS is usually around £8-£10....

  • JayEss
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    edited October 2017 #7

    This isn't for the caravan/motorhome show BB so there won't be CC parking (and toe tapping entertainment wink)

    Somers Wood is good

  • young thomas
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    edited October 2017 #8

    true, Jay....wink but Croxall Farm is a site in its own right and pretty cheap from what i remember...

    yes, £10 per unit, its a CS.

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited October 2017 #9

    just booked with the other club. drayton manor and got my 25% discount for over 60's. ready for trip to caravan show at NEC only 20 mins away.

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