isle of wight

stu192
stu192 Forum Participant Posts: 19
edited June 2017 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi

 

We are gong to the isle of wight in the summer when we leave the isle of wight we have to be off site at 12 but our ferry doesn't live till 4 anyone got any advice on what to do with a caravan in tow and where we can park up and be safe and secure 

Thanks

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  • Jazzybaby
    Jazzybaby Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited June 2017 #2

    Could you be more specific as to which site you are leaving and which port you are travelling to, we could then be able to assist more.

  • stu192
    stu192 Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited June 2017 #3

    were staying on southland caravan and motorhome club site and going from fishguard or fishbone whichever one its called

     

  • Jazzybaby
    Jazzybaby Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited June 2017 #4

    My first question would be to ask the wardens for a late stay either on your pitch or in a holding area, there is quite a lot of space on this site, if that failed I would check on the morning of departure with Wight link that if you arrived early whether you could get on an earlier ferry they usually try to accommodate you if they are not busy. Failing that you could try the Wootton steam railway parking area that is quite large, goggle maps is a good starting point. PO334RE is the post code, hope this helps.

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited June 2017 #5

    Speak with the warders and explain your situation, they may allow you to park up somewhere or even stay late on pitch depending on how busy they are.

    It is probably an hour at least to the port via Ryde.

    IOW is very tight for caravans and MH's and not too many places to park (easier in a MH).  You may find a layby or there are many car parks at on of the many chines so maybe use google to pre-drive your route and look for somewhere.

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2017 #6

    It doesn't take long to get to Fishbourne, perhaps 30 mins, but you can't normally arrive at the port more than an hour before sailing time.

    Personally, I would have chosen an earlier crossing if possible but the answer is to speak to the very helpful wardens at Southlands and ask for a late departure although it's unlikely you'll be able to arrange it in advance.

  • lesbunny
    lesbunny Forum Participant Posts: 133
    edited June 2017 #7

    There is a parking area just inside the entrance to Southland ( on the right as you enter ) which is large enough to take 3 or 4 car & caravan combos parked at an angle. If you can't stay a little longer on your pitch, ask if you could park up here for an hour or two. Failing that, the fishguard ferry terminal has a very large marshalling area & I'm pretty sure if you turn up early, Wightlink will get you away before 4pm.

    The first time we went to IOW we booked the 11am sailing, arrived at the redfunnel terminal 10mins to 10am & were happily allowed onto the earlier ferry.

  • JVB66
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    edited June 2017 #8

    Caravans and motor caravans can, i think, use the LNA area if site busy and you need a later departure ,speak to the site staff,it is half to three quarters of an hour depending on traffic, to Fishbourne ferry port from Southlands

  • IanH
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    edited June 2017 #9

    Try changing your ferry time to suit the published departure time for the site.

    Alternatively, book and pay for another night, so that you can leave as late as you wish.

    You could, perhaps, ask ourself why you didn't do this at the time of booking.

     

  • stu192
    stu192 Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited June 2017 #10

    Thank you for all your helpful advice on the matter you have given my wife and i plenty to think about . Can i just clarify IanH we are booked on the 4pm ferry in order to get a 40% off the original price,  before 4pm it was rather expensive hence the cheaper option.  Once my wife realised the issue i thought it would be wise to ask for any suggestions or advice/tips from other people. IanH  i find your comment rather offish  I'm sure at some point in your life you have made the odd cock up here and there.  any hows like i say thank you very much for all your advice 

     

  • EasyT
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    edited June 2017 #11

    In view of the saving I would even be prepared to pay an extra night for pitch and one adult if necessary and leave to suit ferry. After all I used to do that on sites on a Sunday in order to stay till 8pm or later and make the most of a weekend if weather was good.

  • triky auto
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    edited June 2017 #12

    cool ,I use Red Funnel.Good sites ,good ferry times.Book through the site for a better discount and extra days/nights at no extra !! wink. 

  • Bakers2
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    edited June 2017 #13

    Southland has a large late night arrival area, chat to the staff once you're settled on site. It's a great site. Enjoy your holiday

  • IanH
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    edited June 2017 #14

    I do believe I gave a good suggestion above (and it's been repeated by others).

    Frankly, I don't believe that you didn't realise that you had to leave site before 4pm when you booked tbe ferry......I think you just went for the cheap cossing and blow the rest.

    So to repeat........you clearly need to either re-book the ferry for the day before, or book another night on site so that you can leave at a time to suit the crossing that you booked.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2017 #15

    Enjoy your trip, Stu. We were there last month.

  • anothersunrise
    anothersunrise Forum Participant Posts: 264
    edited June 2017 #16

    I wouldn't recommend turning up too early at the Wightlink terminal. They are a bit grumpy and you will probably be charged a small fortune upgrade.  

    You could go past the wightlink turn off and visit Quarr Abbey. If they have the extra parking open you'll be fine. They are about 20 mins away from the terminal. 

  • Navigateur
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    edited June 2017 #17

    I guess that you are not yet on the island so you have the opportunity to speak nicely to the ferry terminal staff on arrival about this quandry.

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