Newcastle upon Tyne to Henley on Thames

DellyD44
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edited July 2022 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi we are travelling from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Henley on Thames with our Bailey unit . 

As this will be our longest journey to date ( newbie caravanners Oct 2021 ) we are looking to stop off mid way perhaps for an overnight stop 

From viewing the route , mid way is around Derbyshire . Can  anyone recommend an overnight stay location for a mid 50s couple with no children or dogs cool

 

 

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  • papgeno
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    edited July 2022 #2

    I’m not sure if Poolsbrook is half way but it is close to the M1

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2022 #3

    There are lots of sites in Derbyshire - club sites, CLs and commercial sites. Why not work out your route and see what sites lie close to the roads you plan to use?

    My theory has always been that for a single night stopover location is the most important factor rather than facilities or appearance.

    PS - you can choose your own username in MyProfile at the head of the page👍🏻

  • SteveL
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    edited July 2022 #4

    Either Poolsbrook club site just off the M1 or Clumber club site just off the A1 are close to the half way point.  Clumber is opening earlier than planned from a refurbishment, on the 9th August. Therefore might be easier to book if you want a weekend day.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2022 #5

    Poolsbrook in many ways is an ideal stopover given the easy access on and off the M1. Having said that it will leave you with a slightly longer journey the next day to Henley but that shouldn't really be a problem as the earliest arrive is 1.00pm so leaves you plenty of time.

    David

  • brue
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    edited July 2022 #6

    We've used Poolsbrook and Clumber coming up from Somerset, a similar distance. Unless the communications are improved at Clumber in the upgrade Poolsbrook is much better if you need to use a phone etc. Both sites are pleasant and quiet.

  • Hja
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    edited August 2022 #7

    If it is just an overnight stop I wouldn’t use a Clumber Park. Too big, too expensive for just over night, and in our experience, noisy.

    plenty of CL s on your route.

  • eurortraveller
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    edited August 2022 #8

    Someone told me of a small site called Daphnes Orchard -just off junction 24 of the M1.   Is that the route you are taking? The website photos look lovely and the reviews are good too.

  • peedee
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    edited August 2022 #9

    Polesbrook is halfway if you are using the M1 to Jct 15A then the A43 to the M40 but in my eyes it would be expensive for a night stop. The nearest CL to the M1 in that area is >The Orchard<

    peedee

     
  • DellyD44
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    edited August 2022 #10

    Hi , thankyou all for your replies and helpful tips - managed to change my screen name & add an image 👍🏼😉

    We’ve decided to opt for Poolsbrook based on the responses and obviously availability dependent . 

    Thanks again 👍🏼

  • DellyD44
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    edited August 2022 #11

    …. That was before I read the suggestions of Daphnes Orchard which sounds wonderful 😆

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  • eurortraveller
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    edited August 2022 #13

    Two nights minimum? Yes, well, maybe! 

    It’s the sort of site I would phone on the previous evening and say “I shall be passing tomorrow and would like a pitch for one night please”. If they say they are full, or if say they wish to turn away £26 for a single night I shall be surprised.

    PS  Metered electricity extra I see, although others on here say it’s FAR too expensive to instal. The future is here already.!

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  • brue
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    edited August 2022 #15

    Just a note about the CL mentioned, it isn't open all year.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 2022 #16

    WTG, we often use “2 night minimum” CLs for just one night. They often get a one night gap, so happy to fill that for them. Out of season, many are just happy to get what they can, so I would always ask😁

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