Where is a good place to stop on the way from Cirencester to Sandringham with a caravan?

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daviescaravanning4
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I am travelling up to Norfolk in a few weeks from Cirencester and need a place to stop for a break around half way. We are planning on going on the M6/A14 to avoid all the roundabouts after Bicester! Any suggestions very welcome.

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 23,801
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    edited June 26 #2

    Have you checked your map and Google Earth?

    Personally there’s no way would I use the hateful M6 if I was starting from Cirencester but would head for Oxford. Why are roundabouts a problem?🤷🏻‍♂️

  • peedee
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    Via the M6/A14 is actually the fastest route and in my view the better one. The A40 into Oxford can be very congested and the A34 very busy. Rugby Services on the M6 has good parking for caravans. Its a while since I used the A14 but I think it would be better to use one of the laybys along it, service areas are a bit small and tight. Peterborough services is ok if not very busy and you may have to reverse into a bay with the HGVs.

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  • Wherenext
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    How far down the A14 are you going as that road leads more to Suffolk? If going to the north of Norfolk you'll be branching off onto to A47 and @peedee suggestions are good. There are plenty of lay-bys on the A14 if you are only after a break from driving. Similar on the A47.

    If heading down to the southern part of Norfolk on the A14 then Cambridge Services will be a timely stop. It's always busy though.

  • Wherenext
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    Ah, I've just noticed Sandringham in your title. In which case definitely don't go anywhere near Cambridge Services!🤣

  • DJMo
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    Rugby services caters well for every one and has easy access from M6. Peterborough Services at the junction of A605 and A1. Cant think of anywhere I'd choose to stop with a caravan after Peterborough, not Wisbech or Lynn.

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