Is Brighton C and M Club site suitable for ferry

Ronniemansfield
Ronniemansfield Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited March 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Is Brighton caravan club site suitable for a one night stay for catching a 9am ferry from newhaven to dieppe?       Thanks Ronnie 

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  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,872 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2017 #2

    I think it might depend on how early the ferry leaves. The Brighton site is only about 15 miles away from the Newhaven ferry terminal. However the site entrance is controlled by barriers and it will depend if you have enough time from the official opening of the barriers to check-in. Perhaps a phone call to the site might be worthwhile. Also bear in mind that during the rush hour the main road will be quite busy.

    David

  • birderbilly
    birderbilly Forum Participant Posts: 349
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    edited March 2017 #3

    So long as you can get off the site early enough you will be fine, the south coast road can be busy between 7 and 9 but most of the traffic will be going towards Brighton not Newhaven.  For total peace of mind you may just want to check on the opening times of the Newhaven swing bridge as that can cause long tail backs although it is highly unlikely to open during rush hour times.

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2017 #4

    It might pay to call the port too and ask if you can park at the port overnight.  I find this the least stressful way of boarding a ferry.  I have done this at Portsmouth and Plymouth - but haven't tried Newhaven yet. 

  • Ronniemansfield
    Ronniemansfield Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited March 2017 #5

    Checked with the site, and it's ok to use as a stopover,thanks for replys

  • TonyBurton
    TonyBurton Forum Participant Posts: 269
    edited March 2017 #6

    The club site was too expensive for us with 3 adults. We chose CL1573 near Cooksbridge. Excellent.

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