Motorhome parking near a beach

4candles
4candles Forum Participant Posts: 23
edited July 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

I am trying to compile a list of parking for motorhomes close to a beach in England or Wales any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as at the moment I havent got many.I am looking for daytime parking not overnight, approximate no of parking places wouild also be helpfull.Either post or PM me with your suggestions. Thanks Roger

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Roger - you may not have noticed but we don't have a private messaging facility on CT.  Your post has been moved into the UK Sites and Touring Section as the Motorhome Section wasn't really intended for this type of discussion.

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  • Bakers2
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    edited July 2018 #2

    Motorhome parking beside the beach, on the road, North Dene Great Yarmouth. Approach along the front or past the racecourse, over the bridge and it's in front of you.

    There are places towards Shoeburyness and Frinton & Holland on sea Essex on the road beside the beach but need to check fully. 

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2018 #3

    Sandsend, it's even free out of the holiday season.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #4

    Ah, PMs. If only. 😐

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #5

    You could try information sites like this and note the beach side parking etc.

    See here

  • eurortraveller
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    edited July 2018 #6

    Size matters. Smaller panel van conversions will fit into beachfront car parks but 9 metre tag axle behemoths will not, so impossible to give an overall answer. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #7

    Praa Sands on the South Cornwall coast twixt Helston and Penzance. 

    It’s a big car park without marked bays immediately above the beach. You’ll need deep pockets though. 

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #8

    Also look up National Trust coastal car parks? If you are building up a web site checking with local authorities and others for official details is a good idea for up to date fees and times. Good luck.  smile

  • peedee
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    edited July 2018 #9

    I think 4candles is looking for dedicated parking spaces Eurotraveller?

    Have you had a look at Graham Hadfield site >here< It might list a few.

    Last time I was in Skegness I noticed daytime parking for motorhomes at the end of the south parade. There used to be quite a lot north of Skeggy but Lincolnshire County Council in their wisdom has put up many height barriers.

    peedee

  • Justus2
    Justus2 Forum Participant Posts: 897
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    edited July 2018 #10

    This site will show most MH parking places throughout the UK.. Camp sites, pub stops and indeed sites of all types..

    Un-ticking all the filter boxes except off site parking ( wild camping ) will remove everything except suitable parking for MHs, some on car parks some on street.. It covers the whole country, including the coast..smile

     

    https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/://www.searchforsites.co.uk/

     

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2018 #11

    Brilliant link. Thanks for that.

  • 4candles
    4candles Forum Participant Posts: 23
    edited July 2018 #12

     What a cracking site Justus2 and its also available as an app.

    Thanks Roger 

  • Justus2
    Justus2 Forum Participant Posts: 897
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    edited July 2018 #13

    Yes, I was impressed when I came across it..It has become our first port of call when looking for somewhere to stay in an area, as it shows you everything available. We have often found sites nearer or sometimes cheaper  than either of the clubs can offer ..wink

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