Warwick Racecourse

John4703
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edited July 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

I've tried to book a pitch at the Warwick Racecourse site in March 2019 and it is shown as full for all of March 2019.  

I then tried a variety of dates in April, May & June and again there is not a single date available.

Does anyone know why I can't book? 

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  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #2

    Is it that they can't release dates until the dates of race meetings are confirmed? undecided

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #3

    I think that’s the case with a lot of the racecourse sites. Rowena posted some while back explaining that booking couldn’t open until the race days are known.

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #4

    John - unless you're desperately keen to use that site, can I recommend Harbury Fields AS, just a short drive from the town, as an alternative? smile

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #5

    I shall be there in a week mysef Moulesy, not keen on Warwick Racecourse site

  • John4703
    John4703 Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited July 2018 #6

    I like the race course site as in general we do not use our car once pitched.  The race course is a short walk from the town and so we can get everywhere we want without driving, that is the sort of holiday we enjoy but I'll look at your suggestion.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #7

    I like the racecourse site as well, John. Even pitched on the tarmac alongside the rails it's fine. It’s a great site for anyone with dogs.

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #8

    There is a bus stop right outside Harbury Fields which will take you to Leamington and on to Warwick, but yes, I can see that it wouldn't be as convenient as the Racecourse site. But still a very nice site! smile

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #9

    Personally I prefer Warwick as it has everything to hand, even though I have lived in Harbury the site isn't in the village and involves driving to get to places. smile

    As TW said the race course site release dates are not available yet. It would be helpful to know what this means, when they might appear etc.?

  • Cornersteady
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    edited July 2018 #10

    yes pitched exactly there for  one night on our way to the Cotwolds. Although there were many outfits with awnings who looked like they had/would be there longer.

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #11

    Makes little difference to me Brue as I would stay 5 or 6 nights and might go into Warwick once

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #12

    Warwick is our home ground so we always like a wander round, we were married there and have family in the area. Harbury is good for trips out on the Fosse etc. All very familiar to us.

    I was hoping to book Cheltenham next year so am in the same boat as the OP and would be pleased to hear of booking release dates. smile

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #13

    We've never stayed on the Racecourse site, but we were impressed when we visited Warwick itself and could quite imagine staying for maybe 3 or 4 nights. Doesn't pay to be too dogmatic about which site is best! wink

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #14

    Give it a whirl, M. The facilities are small but perfectly formed even if a little old. The common grassland behind the pitching area is superb for dog walking.

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #15

    Also good bus services to Stratford, Kenilworth, Coventry and Leamington, canal walks, train to Brum. Several museums, ancient historic buildings, riverside park, boating, yes several days in Warwick are recommended. laughing

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2018 #16

    We quite liked Warwick Racecourse site, one of the better racecourse sites in the network. Some pictures here 

    David

  • InaD
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    edited July 2018 #17

    We've stayed at Warwick on a few occasions and also like it.  Once was during December and we got the bus to Stratford for the Xmas markets, very convenient. Have also used it as an overnighter to the tunnel a couple of times, and would use it again.

  • OnlyJen
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    edited July 2018 #18

    Hello from Warwick laughing

     

    Yes, a brilliant site and as others have said, brilliant for doggies, an important consideration for me now that I often have Sister and dogs with me.

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