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huskydog
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edited November 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

looking at going away next Easter ,but can't decide where to go , so come on ,tell me about your area of where you live and why I should visit 

it would for 7 days ,and open to anythingCool

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  • briantimber
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    edited November 2016 #2

    If you like the Cotswolds then Cirencester park is hard to beat. Great walks for husky, good transport links from the town centre, site is always well maintained.

    If you want a good CL in the vicinity, Greenacres near Bibury is v good, short walk to bus stop on main road, short walk into village.

    Moreton in Marsh is another with good bus routes from outside the gate, also good CL in town.

    Tewksbury Abbey is a great little site where you can virtually jump into town from site it's that close.

    Also, all sites are good for using mobility scooters, CL has short way on a quiet side road before meeting the main road and bus stop.......Cool

  • Tammygirl
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    edited November 2016 #3

    Could tell you lots about our local area but we are just a bit to far away for 7 days I would think. There's always time to visit up here when you are free from work.

  • MichaelT
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    edited November 2016 #4

    For me I would choose north Norfolk or somerset/north Devon.   for sites we have used brick kiln bungalow which is good for several NT houses and cromer/sherrinngham etc. plus have also used Seacroft CC site but there are lots of sites.  for Somerset or
    North Devon there are millions of sites but we stayed at North morte  farm but again spoilt for choice...

  • cyberyacht
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    edited November 2016 #5

    If you haven't been to Rookesbury Park, then what about that as a location. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ( with ad hoc unscheduled fireworks Wink),
    The Victorian Forts along the top of Portsdown hill, Portchester Castle where you could even do a freebie overnight in the car park. A cuppa and a bit of bread pudding in St Mary's tearooms in the Castle grounds. I might even walk down and say 'Hi'.

  • young thomas
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    edited November 2016 #6

    ...not a million miles away from CY's suggestion, how about the area around Chichester?

    the city is vary nice and then 'chunk' of land southwards towards the Witterings and Chichester Harbour area is beautiful.

    we were there recently and cant wait to go back.

    we were checking out the 'posh' Concierge Camping for a change, but there is a handy CL just to the west of Chichester from where its a relatively easy stroll (or scooter ride...) into town.

    good luck with the search. 

  • SteveL
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    edited November 2016 #7

    I would agree with BT Cirencester Park is hard to beat and a relatively straightforward journey from Kent. Buses from Cirencester available to several places locally, such as Bibury, where parking is a problem, even with a car. It also has the advantage that it is not a site that tends to get booked up early, if you are considering the Easter Weekend.

  • moulesy
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    edited November 2016 #8

    If you're not tied to a CC site, how about North Wiltshire. Lots of interesting places to visit - Castle Combe, Corsham and Lacock have been used often for TV and film productions and it's an easy drive to the Park & Ride for Bath. Cotswold Water Park, Royal
    Wootton Bassett and Swindon also close by. Also Avebury village with it's prehistoric stone circles and avenue (some say more impressive than Stonehenge) and Bradford on Avon.

    There's Plough Lane caravan park at Chippenham or Piccadilly near Lacock or a CL (basic but has HS, EHU and a toilet) called Thatado Farm near RWB.

    A very underrated part of the country. Happy

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #9

    Thanks for all your sugestions, i wil sit down over the weekend and look in to all of them
    Happy

  • KeefySher
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    edited November 2016 #10

    Despite living in this area for 25 years, it took us getting the MH to discover Golden Cap on the Jurassic Coast.

    We've used the actual West Dorset Leisure Golden Cap site at Seatown, http://goldencapholidaypark.co.uk for Easter a couple of times.

    Fantastic walks along the coast. There is a NT house with a Cafe that is rather good en route toward Bridport on the cliff top walk. May not be open Easter Monday, as other places includng some pubs due to Council roolz.

    The TV show Broadchurch was filmed in the area.

    Lovely market in Bridport. The fish & chip huts in West Bay are worth a try.

    There are other sites and lots of CL's in the area.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #11

    Easter is middle of April next year HD, weather of course will be a lottery, but if you want to see some truly fabulous scenery, lambs, daffodils, steam trains, castles, big houses and great shopping, with good food and good beer, then consider Yorkshire,
    and in particular North Yorks Moors. Once you have cleared London, then head up A1, which is not too bad a route. You could make your first stop York if you can get a pitch, have a look around this truly historic city, then another half hour down the A64,
    and you are up onto the moors. Club has a couple of sites, but there are some really nice small private ones, with nice facilities and a great price. Pickering is a good stop, you can use NYM railway to have a day in Whitby, not far from Scarborough, and there
    are plenty of big NT houses around. The main moorland roads are fine for Motorhomes, so picnics by the river, watching steam trains hooting along are easy! Lots of museums, quaint independent shops, and likely to be lots of events on all over at Easter! 

    Dales are lovely as well, bit further for you.

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #12

    Thanks TDA, but we are "doing" the Dales next year in September and nipping over to the lake district for a few days
    Happy

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #13

    Sure you will have a nice time, we are up there tomorrow for a few days.

    We had a lovely Easter break on North Norfolk coast a couple of years ago, not as far for you. Nice beaches, lovely villages. We were not keen on Club Sites though, always use CLs/CS's.Happy

  • brue
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    edited November 2016 #14

    Why not venture a bit further along the Jurassic coast and head for Sidmouth and the Exe estuary at Exmouth. East Devon has plenty to offer. Sidmouth is nice and level for access, interesting shops, nice park and promenade. The donkey sanctuary nearby is
    a favourite with many. Exmouth has easy access too, a good long sea front and boat trips. Have a day in Exeter, the cathedral is worth exploring, find the astronomical clock and one of the oldest cat flaps in the UK. Smile

  • young thomas
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    edited November 2016 #15

    ha, Brue....i read that as 'flat caps'......Sad

    bloomin' predictive readingUndecided

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited November 2016 #16

    Suffolk & Norfolk are likely to be the driest area during the spring. Plenty of places to visit, both along the coast and inland too. All the Broads to visit as well as plenty of N/T & other historic properties.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #17

    It sure ain't easy choosing, all adds to the fun though!Cool

  • geordie01
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    edited November 2016 #18

    Northumberland but shhhh do not tell every one

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #19

    Northumberland but shhhh do not tell every one

    Treble "like"Happy

  • Wildwood
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    edited November 2016 #20

    We will be too far away but there is plenty here from transport and industrial museums to Loch Lomond with castles, houses gardens and a small theme park as well.

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #21

    Well "brue" winsHappy, it's off to Sidmouth
    Smile

  • moulesy
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    edited November 2016 #22

    Good choice HD. Make sure you spare time for a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary (dogs most welcome and some lovely walks from there (where you can park free!) particularly along to Salcombe Regis with a lovely church tucked away in the valley and, in the other
    direction to Branscombe (obviously with a stop at The Mason's Arms for refreshment!)

    Happy. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #23

    Thank's M , thats partly why we are going , my wife loves donkeys,( i might leave here there)Cool

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited November 2016 #24

    Good choice HD, I'am sure you will have a great time. 

    Going to have to start thinking about where we are going next year soon. 

  • Natasha2
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    edited November 2016 #25

    Husky dog, great choice we loved Sidmouth.  It's one place that we could see ourselves retiring too.

    we stayed on a CL to be close to the town the cc site is a very long way out.  

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #26

    Thanks N, haven't chosen the site yet, more decisionsSmile

  • brue
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    edited November 2016 #27

    I think there is a CL very near the Donkey Sanctuary and there are several nice sites along the coast, hope you both enjoy the holiday! Smile

    edit This is a nice site too, at Salcombe Regis, walking distance to the Donkeys. Perfick.Laughing

  • N1805
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    edited November 2016 #28

    Good discussion. Gives all reading it, as well as youself of course, great ideas for places to visit in the future.