The Motor Caravanner's Handbook & Sites Guide 2026

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Sue Pilkiw Chair of The Motor Caravanners’ Club

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ello everyone and welcome to the 18th Edition of our Motor Caravanners’ Club Handbook. Here you will find lots of the information you can use to ensure you are making the most of being a member of our fantastic Club; fantastic for many reasons.

Fantastic because ever since the Club was formed in 1960, we have been organising a wide variety of rallies for our members to enjoy; Group rallies held all over the UK, Casual Campsites, rallies abroad, rallies for special interests such as our Motorcycle Group or pitches at shows, events or on Haven sites.

However you like to use your motorhome there will be something for you to take part in.

This Handbook holds information about where and when these rallies will take place in 2026. And of course, don’t forget to book your place at our National Rally being held at Statfold Country Park, Tamworth from 21st to 26th May. It’s a great site, with lots to take part in and 5 nights of entertainment.

Fantastic because throughout those years, everything has been organised by volunteers, from our Council of Management and Supporting Officers, to our Group Committees and Rally Stewards. Without the enthusiasm and dedication of those volunteers, there would be no rallies and thus …no Club. They continue to uphold the traditions and values set out all those years ago…that we will “always be the best of friends” and our rallies will enable us not only to meet up with old friends, but also be given the opportunity to make new friends who share our passion for motorhoming.

The Club has a rich history and traditions that we treasure, while looking forward and adapting to change. This year we have re-structured our Council of Management.

As a result, you will find the Handbook reflects

those changes as information is organised under the three Teams: Membership Services, Marketing and Recruitment and Group Liaison. In addition you will find lists of Group Committee contacts, Group rallies, CLs, Night Stops, Safe Knights and Motorhome Parking and so much more. Do take time to read it through.

Having been elected as your Chairman in May 2025, I would like to thank you for the support I have received over the past six months, especially from my fellow Council of Management members. Many grateful thanks to Garry for his advice and guidance in updating our technologies. I would especially like to thank Ron and Penny in our Head Office, Paul our Finance Officer and Mark our Editor, for all their hard work and commitment to the MCC. I would also like to record my thanks to all those members who volunteer their support in so many ways.

I couldn’t possibly name them all!

As we move forward into 2026, by working together and building on our shared value of friendship and a love of travelling, we will continue to offer great opportunities to get out and about in our motorhomes. I look forward to meeting up with friends old and new on our “Road to Enjoyment.”

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WELCOME

WELCOME TO THE 2026 CLUB HANDBOOK

CONTENTS

CONTENTS Welcome Our Club Council of Management Club Information Member Benefits Keeping in touch Map of Groups Group Contacts 2026 Group Rallies Could you help steward a rally?

Membership Services Meet the team Casual Campsites Warners Motorhome Shows Working for you Overseas Travel Sammy Snail Club Checklists for motorcaravanners Member Discounts National Rally A look back at 2025 Join us in 2026 Homecraft 2026 Marketing & Recruitment Meet the team

03 06 08 14 16 18 20 27 46 50 52 57 63 69 80 82 86 92 98 100 108

Social media Dealer Directory Club merchandise Group Liason Meet the team Health & Safety Dog Code Social media policy Safeguarding code Insurance Disability Update Disability Directory Special Interest Group Motorcycle Group Stay with the Club CL Sites Night Stops Motorhome Friendly Parking Safe Knights Sites Guide 2026 Open all year England Northern Ireland & Ireland Scotland Wales Europe

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SUE PILKIW Chairman

ALI BARTLAM Group Liaison Team Leader

STEVE WYNN Membership Services Team Leader

DEREK CLARKE Group Liaison

KIM MCKELVIE Marketing and Recruitment Team Leader

SELMA MCMULLAN Membership Services

KEITH BOREHAM Marketing and Recruitment

CLUB OFFICERS

CAROL BIGGS Membership Services

KEITH POOLE Vice Chairman

SUPPORTING OFFICERS

RON HARRIS Company Secretary

KATE JONES Casual Campsites

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PENNY STOYLES Office Administrator

MICK PILKIW Head Marshal

PAUL MAGUIRE Financial Officer

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CLUB INFORMATION The Club The Motor Caravanners’ Club was formed in 1960 by a group of like-minded enthusiasts who were unable to find an organisation catering for the needs of an ever increasing number of motor caravan owners. The Club remains loyal to those early expectations and now owners throughout the UK can benefit by being a member of a club run by volunteer Motor Caravanners’ solely for Motor Caravanners’.

How the Club works The Club is a limited company, limited by guarantee, run by an honorary Council of Management (COM) who are volunteers elected by members from club members.

The CoM has a maximum of 15 members.

As well as attending full CoM meetings, each member of CoM serves on at least one of the following Teams: Membership Services, Marketing and Recruitment, and Group Liaison. In addition, there are members of CoM working with our Finance Director and Company Secretary, covering finance and technology. CoM works together to organise our annual National Rally, each Team taking on responsibility for an area of planning.

If required, a Disciplinary Committee is set up with representatives from the Teams, together with either the Club Chairman or Vice Chairman.

In addition to these posts COM appoints a Company Secretary/Administrator and an Office Assistant, together they provide administrative services from the Club’s registered office at: “The Motor Caravanners’ Club Ltd”; Wood Farm Estate, Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern WR13 6NA. The office is open during normal business hours Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-2pm and can be contacted by 8 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

phone on 01684 311 677 or e-mail info@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk The COM appoints a Financial Officer to oversee all financial matters including the preparation of the Club’s statutory accounts for audit and presentation to the members at the AGM. There are a number of Supporting Officers with specific skills who advise COM. Joining the Club Membership of the Club is only open to owners of motor caravans and comprises up to two named adults. Members are initially allocated to geographical Groups defined by their postcode and also have an option to join special interest Groups based on a particular hobby or interest. Transfers between Groups are available. Children and Grandchildren under the age of 18 are considered to be part of the member’s family. Subscriptions are payable annually from the date of joining and subscription payments can be made online, by direct debit or by phoning Head Office and using bank card. Additional adults are charged an appropriate fee when participating in rallies and other activities.

Online joining facilities are available.

Disability Advisor The COM relies on the services of its’ own Disabilities Advisor for guidance on Mobility matters, including advice on motor home adaptations for members. Conversions of motor caravans have increased considerably in recent years and such members have found the Club particularly suitable to their circumstances.

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motor caravan but wish to stay in touch with friends, are able to change their membership to Associate Membership with an approval letter from their Group Secretary.

They will also continue to receive their magazine and participate in rallies and social activities, but they will not be able to stay overnight in their own Motor Caravan under Associate Membership but can stay overnight in a friends unit, provided it is legal and safe to do so.

Groups The Group Committees manage their own affairs, subject to the Constitution for Groups (CFG). As Group committees and the Council of Management (COM) are elected from members, these rules are in place to guide them in running the affairs of the Club and its Groups.

Most MCC members use their motorhomes throughout the year. So, Group Committees organise regular rallies throughout the year, usually over weekends, including Christmas and New Year as well as holiday rallies with trips and entertainment. All these events are advertised in ‘Motor Caravanner’, our monthly magazine.

Travelling abroad is highly popular with Club members. The Club organises Foreign Rallies at different venues each year. Many Club members have a wealth of experience on a range of topics from travelling abroad with your pets to wintering in Spain and Portugal.

In addition, the NHS website has all the latest advice on Health Care abroad. We strongly recommend that members take out their own personal health insurance if travelling abroad.

Sources of information Motor Caravanner, our monthly magazine, is sent free to every member. The magazine, website and Facebook are some of the ways we can keep in touch and for the Club to talk to members and members to each other. The magazine contains comments from the Chairman and members on motorcaravanning matters, COM news, details of council decisions, news and information. We welcome letters, news and 10 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

articles from members. Group News includes write ups on past and forthcoming events and rallies. Members’ vans and articles for sale are listed in the Members Bazaar. Major show reports and motor home tests also appear. We encourage dealers, converters and accessory providers to advertise their wares.

The magazine also highlights merchandise and other special offers available to members.

Names and contact details and telephone numbers of all Council of Management (COM) members and all of the Club officials appear in the magazine each month.

We are currently reviewing our website, but you will find a number of useful links for offers such as Haven holidays, or to the Group websites. The Club’s on-line shop is available at mccshop.co.uk where you will be able to choose from a range of new designs exclusive to our Club.

Most Groups have their own website.

The Club officers and many of the supporting officers are available via e-mail or telephone, their contact details are published on the Clubs’ website and in the monthly magazine.

National Rally and Annual General Meeting Once a year, members from throughout the UK gather for our 5 day National Rally, usually held around the late Spring Bank Holiday. This event is a rich mixture of renewing old friendships and making new ones. Over the weekend we hold sessions where members can meet to ask questions about Club activities and discuss future developments. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place and followed by the Members’ Meeting where members have the chance to air their views.

The Groups’ Conference is held and gives representatives from all the MCC Groups the chance to discuss matters relating to Group organisation and activities.

It is a weekend of fun and friendship, not to mention friendly rivalry between Groups as we compete for Trophies for Homecraft, Inter-Group Quiz and many more. We have live entertainment each evening and a great Party Night on Saturday night which you have to see to believe! There is a Silent Auction, an afternoon fete when Groups may raise money for their Group Charity and demonstrations >>

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throughout the duration of the rally. In addition, we welcome trade stands including dealers and accessory suppliers and when possible a small provisions shop and fast food outlets. This really is one not to miss.

Safety Health and Safety is the responsibility of each individual. Ensure that the ‘van’ is regularly serviced and properly maintained. Gas, Water and Heating appliances should be checked by qualified technicians. Ensure that a simple safety routine is done each time you drive off or leave a site. Where a number of ‘vans are gathered together consideration must be given to others whilst looking out for your own safety. The Club issues guidelines in The Constitution for Groups (CFG) for the parking of ‘vans’ at organised rallies. See the plan in the CFG, it tells you about the distance between ‘vans and access for emergency vehicles also distances for awnings and gazebos’. Pets, particularly dogs, must be kept on a lead at all times and exercised off site, or in a designated area. Owners

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must clear up any fouling. Site owners have their own Health and Safety policy and the COM act on advice from the Government Health and Safety Authority and will authorise any required alterations in rules and procedure regarding safety issues.

Start times may vary and we advise that you check all rally details setting off. Never arrive early, especially if school premises are being used as this could upset the local community when collecting children. Please be aware that early arrivals may invalidate the Club’s insurance.

Only use powder fire extinguishers on electrical fires and water should only be used on grass fires to stop them spreading between ‘vans. All ‘vans should be able to leave a site by forward motion without hindrance.

Guidelines within The Motor Caravanners’ Club Constitution for Groups and the Memorandum of Articles of Association make motorcaravanning as safe as possible.

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MEMBER BENEFITS Here are just some of the many benefits you can enjoy being a member of the Motor Caravanners’ Club GROUP RALLIES

Regional Groups across UK and Ireland organise over 500+ social meets annually. The sites can range from sports fields to race courses, seaside to countryside. Wherever we meet, here or abroad, this is a cost-effective way to holiday and make friends.

NATIONAL RALLY

An annual event organised by the Council of Management. This has been held in various locations across the four nations of the UK. Plenty of entertainment, visits, competitions and above all, a chance to meet up with all our MCC friends from across the country.

CASUAL CAMPSITES

Members Casual Campsites are specially arranged ‘meets’ in the UK. As a general rule, (though not always) they are held on full facility campsites. The tea tent is the hub of the event and is open most days so that you can pop along for a tea or coffee.

CL SITES

The Club is authorised by Natural England, The Scottish Executive and The Welsh Assembly to issue licenses for Certified Locations. Many of the CL owners are Club members. If you have friends who have motor caravans it will enable you to meet at our sites. They don’t have to be members to be made very welcome.

NIGHT STOPS

A pleasant way to break up a journey on sites suitable for a short stay – often hotels and pubs.

FRIENDLY PARKING

The Club’s guide to motorhome friendly parking.

SAFE KNIGHTS

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fellow members of The Motor Caravanners Club to travelling members who need a place to stay for the night.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Members can join a special interest Group to meet up with members with similar interests, such as The Motorcycle Group.

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Two Junior Leaders organise and hold various activities for our younger members during the National Rally. After 15 years leading the Sammy Snail Club, Maria and Gill stepped down and we are looking for two people to step into their shoes...not an easy task!

NUTT TRAVEL

The Motor Caravanners’ Club is delighted to be on board with Nutt Travel their ferry crossing travel partner. Nutt Travel offer ferry crossings between Ireland, UK and Europe, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight at competitive prices.

Take your motorhome on the Irish Sea for the same price as a car on selected days and sailings.

MEMBERS’ DISCOUNTS

This is a list of companies with whom the Club has negotiated discounts for our members.

The stated discount is available with the production of your MCC membership card.

WARNERS SHOWS

If you book pitch in the MCC area at Warners’ Shows, you will be entitled to a discount and the MCC Marshals will be on-hand throughout your stay. All you need to do is to make sure you put Motor Caravanners’ Club on your booking form or, if booking on-line, tick the Motor Caravanners Club box in the drop list.

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KEEPING IN TOUCH We all like to keep in touch with what is going on within the Club and there are many ways of doing so...

PUBLICATIONS You will receive an annual Handbook with lots of information about the Club and what’s on offer for our members.The monthly magazine “Motor Caravanner” has a section for Group News, including forthcoming rallies. It has contact details, articles, updates, puzzles and much more. You will find an electronic version on the Club website. An annual CL and Night Stops Booklet will be sent out during the Summer.

WEBSITES

CLUB WEBSITE themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk Here you will find information about the Club, a library of the past magazines, Group rally information, Inter-Group Festival information, amongst many things. Log on and have a root around.

JOIN THE CLUB WEBSITE joinmcc.co.uk This website has details of how to join the Club and how to access Group websites. Access to ‘What’s On’ in The Motor Caravanners’ Club.

(MCC).

GROUP WEBSITES Most Groups also have their own website – search MCC + Group Name or access via joinmcc.co.uk

CLUB SHOP One-stop shop for all your Club merchandise.

QR CODES All our websites and social media can be accessed by scanning the QR codes.

Club page

Members & Friends

FACEBOOK We have a presence on Facebook with a page The Motor Caravanners’ Club facebook.com/themotorcaravannersclub The page is used mainly for information of events in the Club such as the Inter-Group Festival, Members’ Casual Campsites etc. It is also where information from the Club is posted.

The Motor Caravanners’ Club Members & Friends is The Official Club Facebook Group.

This is for Members and Non-Members. facebook.com/groups/162616947083320 This is a place where you can find out information, ask for help and much more.

You will find that most of the Club Groups have their own Facebook Group as well.

NOT SURE HOW TO USE THEM? Scan them to your phone, (or type in www. joinmcc.co.uk if you can’t scan them) then save to your Home Screen. Scroll down to What’s on? Click on it. Scroll down to GROUPS MAP. Click on any Group to be directed to their website.

If you go to Northern Counties and save to Home Screen, click on menu and go to CL & Nightstops. You will find a map of all Certified Locations (CL) & Nightstops. Go back to menu and there is more to find.

This very useful QR CODE is on the front of each monthly magazine and on the small card which you can obtain from your Group Secretary at a rally or ask for one from MCC Stand at a Warners Show.

PHONE & EMAIL Every Groups’ contact details for their Chairman, Secretary and Rally Officer can be found on page 20. The Club contact details for our Head Office, Council of Management and Club Officials, Group Secretaries and our Publishing Team are included in every issue of the Motor Caravanner magazine.

CLUB OFFICE INSTAGRAM Find the Club’s Instagram account at: https://www.instagram.com/ motorcaravannersclub

The club office is run by MCC Secretary Ron Harris and office administrator Penny Stoyles. Office address: Wood Farm Estate, Marlbank Rd, Welland, Malvern WR13 6NA T: 01684 311677 E: info@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk Opening times: Mon-Thu 9-5pm and Fri 9-2pm Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 17

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MAP OF GROUPS

16 Scotland

15 Northern Counties

24 Northern Ireland

14 Yorkshire 13 Lancashire

Specialist and non-UK groups

10 East Midlands 12 NW Midlands & N Wales

42 Ireland as Northern Ireland 24 54 Motorcycle

21 S&W Wales

11 Severn Valley

1 West Country 20 S W Peninsular

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7 Anglia 22 Nene Valley 9 Chiltern

6 Essex

17 8 West 4 Kent East Wessex Wessex 2 Sussex 23 Isle of Wight

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GROUP CONTACTS 1. West Country

7. Anglia

01935 863815 westcountry.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Jackie Birch 07786 024492 westcountry@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Lorraine Poole 07889 275766 westcountry.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07736 544490 anglia.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Sandra Glendenning 07876 473055 anglia@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Teresa Poole 07739 463321 anglia.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

chair: Kate Jones

2. Sussex

chair: Keith Poole

8. E. Wessex

chair: Allen Scott

chair: Ian Stoner

07501 225937 sussex.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Carole Bennett 07769 944009 sussex@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Claire Stoner 07546 520221 sussex.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07411 955133 eastwessex.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Heather Hayward 07948 395599 eastwessex@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: David Hayward 07948 395603 eastwessex.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

4. Kent

9. Chiltern

07531 372718 kent.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Sharon Jarvis 07428 909442 kent@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: David Thorpe 07824 542295 kent.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07931 527125 chiltern.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Peter Ingham 07815 789909 chiltern@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Sharon Heritage 07786 397092 chiltern.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

6. Essex

10. E. Midlands

07860 659021 essex.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Liz Dyer 07899 848074 essex@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Sharon Blowers 07795 165562 essex.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07902 563225 eastmidlands.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Bob Smart 07943 075876 eastmidlands@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Jane Arndt 07902 563224 eastmidlands.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk >>

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11. Severn Valley

16. Scotland

07871 141023 severnvalley.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Gail Cole 07881 691211 severnvalley@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Phil Care 07871 141023 severnvalley.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07831 616161 scotland.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Aileen Clark 07771 845199 scotland@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Eric Gray 07845 971956 scotland.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

chair: Phil Care

12. NWMids&NW chair: TBA

01684 311677 nwmidsnwales.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: TBA 01684 311677 nwmidsnwales@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: TBA 01684 311677 nwmidsnwales.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

13. Lancashire

chair: David Robinson

chair: Keith Smith-Dutton

17. W.Wessex

chair: Andrew Mundy

07746 058602 westwessex.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Alastair Bartlam 07754 131893 westwessex@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Andrew Mundy 07746 058602 westwessex.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

20. SWP

chair: Linda Chudley

07880 866496 lancashire.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Stephen Wright 07966 224196 lancashire@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Robert Lonai 07523 353176 lancashire.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07975 653696 swpeninsula.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Sheila Revill 07796 188220 swpeninsula@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officers: Pete & Marion Gray 07415 074082 swpeninsula.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

14. Yorkshire

21. S&W Wales

chair: Sean Sowley

01924 682148 option 3 yorkshire.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Elaine Jakeman 01924 682148 option 1 yorkshire@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Christina Stephens 01924 682148 option 2 yorkshire.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

15. N. Counties chair: Mark Lang

07807 305110 northerncounties.chair@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Ian McCaskie 07962 115860 northerncounties@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Susan Lang 07825 432222 northerncounties.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 22 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

chair: Sue Howard

07772 589547 swwales.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Heulwen Hewitt 07913 810417 swwales@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Keith Howard 07791 524227 swwales.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

22. Nene Valley chair: Paul Betts

07846 433474 nenevalley.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Peter Moore 07790 779024 nenevalley@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Pat Betts 07477 503636 nene.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

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23. Isle of Wight

54. Motorcycle

07477 988422 isleofwight.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Heather Jennings 07875 191797 isleofwight@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Andrew Clapp 07449 028225 isleofwight.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

07801 444766 motorcycle.chair@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk secretary: Wendy Jefferson 07714 616715 motorcycle@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk rally officer: Steve Louch 07519 349129 motorcycle.rallyofficer@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk

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24. N.Ireland

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JANUARY 9-11 N. IRELAND Ross Park Hotel, 20 Doagh Road, Kells, Ballymena BT42 3LZ 16-18 NENE VALLEY Chester House Estate, Higham Road (A45), Wellingborough, NN8 2DH 16-18 NWM&NW Bickerton Village Hall E.G.M SY14 8AU 17 SUSSEX Day Meet, Dial Post RH13 8NH 23-25 ANGLIA Roydon Village Hall IP22 5RB 23-25 EAST MIDLANDS Hose Village Hall, Harby Lane, Hose, Leics. LE14 4JR 23-25 LANCASHIRE Turnover farm PR3 0UE 23-25 N. IRELAND Primary Sch, 20 Molesworth St, Cookstown BT80 8NX 23-25 YORKSHIRE Stillington Sports & Social Club, Stillington Rd, Stillington YO61 1LJ FEBRUARY 5-8 LANCASHIRE Whittingham & Goosnargh PR3 2JE 6-8 CHILTERN Barnstones, Gt Bourton OX17 1QU 7 CHILTERN Day Meet, Gt Bourton Community Hall OX17 1QU 11-15 WEST COUNTRY Riverside North Molton EX36 3HQ 12-15 EAST MIDLANDS Royal Arthur Centre, Ingoldmells, PE25 1NL 13-15 ANGLIA Fakenham High School NR21 9QT 13-15 EAST WESSEX Ringwood Junior School, Hightown Road, Ringwood BH24 1NH 13-15 ESSEX Mayflower School, Stock Road, Billericay CM12 0RT

13-15

KENT Sandwich Junior School, St Barts Road CT13 0AS

13-15

NENE VALLEY Bledlow Cricket Club, West Lane, Bledlow, HP27 9PF

13-15

N. IRELAND St Piers x College 59, Moneymore Road, Magherafelt BT45 6HQ

13-15

NWM&NW Onnerley Cricket Club CW3 9QF

13-15

SEVERN VALLEY Norton Village Hall, Norton GL2 9LJ

13-15

S&W WALES Porthyrhyd village hall SA32 8PN

13-15

SUSSEX Easebourne GU29 9AG

13-15

YORKSHIRE Wetherby Racecourse, York Rd, Wetherby LS22 5EJ

20-22

LANCASHIRE Canberra club BB2 7LF

27-1 Mar NWM&NW Brymbo S&S Club LL11 8TG 27-1 Mar EAST MIDLANDS Marshals Sports Ground, Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1UU 27-1 Mar NORTHERN COUNTIES Blucher Social Club, Stephenson Terrace, Blucher, Newcastle, NE15 9SN 27-1 Mar N. IRELAND Cross and Passion College, 10 Moyle Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6LA 27-1 Mar YORKSHIRE Marsden Cricket Club, Mount rd, Marsden HD7 6NN 27-2 Mar SWP Trevarrian Holiday Park, Morgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4AQ MARCH 5-8 6-8

S&W WALES Tycroes rugby club SA18 3NY LANCASHIRE Hoghton village hall PR5 0SG

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13-14 13-15 13-15 13-15

13-15 13-15 13-15 13-16 16-18 19-23 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 20-22 25-29 27-29 27-29 27-29 27-30 APRIL 2-6 2-6

ANGLIA Sir Harry Smiths Community Centre PE7 1XB EAST WESSEX Weeke Primary School, Stoney Lane Weeke, Winchester SO22 6DR KENT Abbey School, London Road, Faversham ME13 8RZ NORTHERN COUNTIES invite to Yorkshire group Catterick Racecourse, Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7PE N. IRELAND The High School, 103 Belfast Road, Ballnahinch BT24 8EH SEVERN VALLEY Croft Farm Water Park, Tewkesbury GL20 7EE YORKSHIRE Invite to Northern Counties rally at Catterick Racecourse, Catterick Bridge, Richmond DL10 7PE NWM&NW National Waterway Museum CH65 4FW N. IRELAND The Hockey Club, 2 Strangford Road, Downpatrick BT30 6SL WEST WESSEX South Lytchett Manor EAST MIDLANDS Sibsey Village Hall, Frithville Rd, Sibsey, Boston, Lincs.

PE22 0SR LANCASHIRE Park high school BB8 7DP NENE VALLEY Barnstones C&C Site, Main Street, Great Bourton, Nr. Banbury OX17 1QU S&W WALES Brynhyfryd farm campsite, Llandeilo SA19 7HY YORKSHIRE Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon HG4 1UG WEST COUNTRY Unity Farm Coast Road Brean TA8 2RB ESSEX Chelmer Valley High School, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ER N. IRELAND Regent House Grammar, Circular Road, Newtownards BT23 4QA YORKSHIRE Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Rd, Skipton BD23 1UD SCOTTISH Foresterseat Caravan Park, Arbroath Road, Burnside, Forfar DD8 2RY

2-6 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3-6 3-7

10-12 10-12 10-13

13-20 17-19 17-19

17-19 17-19

17-19 17-19 19-21

CHILTERN Cottesloe School, Wing, LU7 0NY EAST WESSEX Burnham Copse Primary School, New Church Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN

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KENT Palm Bay Primary School, Palm Bay Ave, Cliftonville CT9 3PP ANGLIA Alderman Peel School NR23 1RB EAST MIDLANDS Springfields, Spalding PE12 6ET LANCASHIRE Warton c.c. LA5 9QJ NORTHERN COUNTIES Redcar RFC, Green Lane, Redcar, TS10 3RW NWM&NW Ludlow Racecourse SY8 2BT SWP Trevornick, Hollywell Bay, Newquay, TR8 5PW S&W WALES Ridgeway park resort, Manorbier SA70 7SN YORKSHIRE York Auction Centre, Murton Lane, Murton, York YO19 5GF SUSSEX St Richards School Bexhill TN40 1SF N. IRELAND The Model Primary School, 3 Castlecoole Road, Enniskillen BT74 6HZ ISLE OF WIGHT The Orchards, Main Road, Newbridge. PO41 0TS NENE VALLEY Prince William School, Herne Road, Oundle, PE8 4BS NORTHERN COUNTIES Amble Foreshore, Harbour Road, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0AP WEST WESSEX Leadstone Camping, Dawlish ANGLIA Ludham Village Hall NR29 5PB EAST MIDLANDS Tattershall Village Hall, 16 Lodge Road, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4LL LANCASHIRE Longridge Showground PR3 3PQ N. IRELAND Livestock Mart, 19 O’Cleirigh Ave, Drumroosk Estate, Donegal F94G5C8 NWM&NW White Lodge ST8 0RJ YORKSHIRE Hawes Auction Centre, Buttersett Rd, Hawes DL8 3NP SEVERN VALLEY Cottage of Content, Bideford on Avon B50 4NP WEST COUNTRY Parkers Farm Holiday Park, Newton Abbot TQ13 7LJ SWP The Old Rectory, Gulworthy, Tavistock, PL19 8JA >>

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CHILTERN Woodlands Park, Bedford, MK41 6EJ 24-26 EAST WESSEX Easebourne Primary School, Wheelbarrow Castle, Easebourne, Midhurst GU29 9AG 24-26 ESSEX Pleshey Village Hall, The Street, Pleshey, CM3 1HE 24-26 ISLE OF WIGHT Springfield Oaks, Heath Farm, Staplers Road, PO30 2ND 24-27 SCOTTISH Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5BD 30-4 May S&W WALES Sully sports club CF64 5SP 30-4 May WEST WESSEX Yeovil Steam Fair 30-5 May MOTORCYCLE Riverside Caravan Site, Moorfoot Lane, Cononley, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD20 8LX 30-5 May SEVERN VALLEY Lechlade Car Show, Clanfield OX18 2RZ 24-26

MAY 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 5-10 7-10 8-10 8-10 8-10

ANGLIA Sheringham High School NR26 8ND EAST MIDLANDS Invite to Anglia Rally at Sheringham High School, Sheringham NR26 8ND KENT Chatham & Clarendon Grammer School, Chatham Street, Ramsgate CT11 7PS LANCASHIRE Halsall school L39 8RR N. IRELAND Randalstown Road, Antrim BT41 4NE SWP Anchor Barrow, Perranporth TR6 0ED NORTHERN COUNTIES Hopper House Brew Farm, Racecourse Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HL NWM&NW Newport Rugby Club TF10 8BU YORKSHIRE Pickering Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Pickering YO18 7DB MOTORCYCLE Drax Sports Club, Main Road, Drax, North Yorkshire Y08 8PJ NENE VALLEY Kineton S&S Club, Bridge St, Kineton, Warks., CV35 0DT CHILTERN Valley Farm Farmoor OX2 9NL ESSEX White Roding Sports & Social Club Recreation Centre, Marks Hall Lane, White Roding, CM6 1RT ISLE OF WIGHT The Fighting Cocks.

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Hale Common, Arreton PO30 3AR N. IRELAND Primary School, 75 Crocknamack Rd, Portrush BT56 8JW 8-11 SCOTTISH Dave’s Rest, Lower Balmacaan, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6UU 8-13 NORTHERN COUNTIES Spittal Farm, Appleby Road, Kendal, CA9 6PJ 9-16 WEST WESSEX Bridport FC 12-17 WEST COUNTRY Warcombe Farm Caravan Park Woolacombe EX34 7RJ 13-18 NORTHERN COUNTIES Braithwaite Memorial Hall, Braithwaite, CA12 5TN 14-18 SWP Little Winnick, Pentewewan PL26 6DL 14-19 EAST WESSEX Beehive Field, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1UA 15-17 N. IRELAND Friends school, 6 Magheralave Road, Lisburn BT28 3BH 15-17 SEVERN VALLEY Sharpness Dockers Club, Sharpness GL13 9UN 15-18 YORKSHIRE The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick Village, York YO10 3NP 15-21 NWM&NW Shrewsbury Showground SY1 2PG 21-26 ALL GROUPS Statfold Country Park, Ashby Road, Tamworth B79 0BU 26-31 NWM&NW Carrog Station Camp Site LL21 9BD 28-1 Jun YORKSHIRE Bridlington RYC, Blyth Park, Wilsthorpe YO15 3QL 28-2 Jun S&W WALES Aberystwyth Rugby club SY23 1HL 29-31 N. IRELAND Primary Sch, 20 Molesworth St, Cookstown BT80 8NX 29-1 Jun NORTHERN COUNTIES Guisborough RUFC, Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB 8-10

JUNE 3-7 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-8 5-7

WEST COUNTRY Merry Harriers EX39 5QH EAST WESSEX Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA KENT The Hop Farm, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6PY ANGLIA Hunstanton Community Centre PE36 5BW WEST WESSEX Holme Bushe Inn, Corfe Mullen CHILTERN Aston & Cote V.H. Bampton OX18 2DU >>

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5-7 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-12 11-16 11-16 11-16 12-14 12-14

EAST MIDLANDS Husbands Bosworth Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield, Lutterworth, LE17 6JJ ISLE OF WIGHT Comforts Farm, Pallance Road, Northwood, PO31 8LS SEVERN VALLEY Wilmcote Holding Stables, Wilmcote CV37 9XX SCOTTISH Milton of Crathes Events Field, Banchory AB31 5QH NORTHERN COUNTIES Stanhope Showground, Unthank Park, Stanhope, DL13 2PQ MOTORCYCLE Walford Village Hall, Walford Rd, Walford, Ross-on Wye HR9 5QS ANGLIA Keith Farm Sea Palling NR12 0UL LANCASHIRE Victoria park, Southport PR8 1RX SWP Bude Rugby Football Club, Bude, EX23 8QG ESSEX Home Farm Fishery and Campsite, Home Farm, Little Walden, Saffron Walden, CB10 1XE N. IRELAND Central Integrated

12-16 12-17

16-21 16-21 16-21 16-21 18-21 18-21 18-22 18-23 19-21 19-21

Primary School, 55 Victoria Road, Bangor BT20 5BB YORKSHIRE Malton & Norton RUFC, Old Malton Rd, Malton YO17 7EY MOTORCYCLE Orchard Holiday Park, Tenbury, Wells, Worcestershire WR15 8TW ANGLIA Heacham Sports & Social Club PE31 7HG CHILTERN British Sugar, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BB SUSSEX Hurst Green TN19 7RA WEST COUNTRY Topsham Rugby Club, Topsham EX3 OLY KENT Hamilton Farm, Stone Cross Road, Ashford TN25 7JJ S&W WALES Pyscodlyn caravan park, Abergavenny NP7 7ER WEST WESSEX Petruth Farm, Cheddar EAST WESSEX Bampton Farm, Lisle Court Road, Lymington, SO14 5SH ISLE OF WIGHT George’s Pony Field, Beatrice Ave, East Cowes, PO32 6LW NWM&NW Buzzards Vineyard B78 3BQ >>

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19-22 19-21 19-24 24-29 25-28 25-29 26-28 26-28 26-28 26-29 26-29 26-30 26-3 Jul 29-5 Jul 29-5 Jul 30-5 Jul 30-5 Jul JULY 1-5 1-6 2-5 2-6 3-5 3-5

SCOTTISH Maritime Museum / Puffer’s Cafe, Harbour Road, Irvine KA12 8PY SEVERN VALLEY Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford HR4 0BE NENE VALLEY Wareham Rugby Club, Bestwall Road, Wareham BH20 4HY NENE VALLEY Royal Victoria Park, Netley, Southampton, SO31 5GA LANCASHIRE Wigan rugby union football club WN1 2SJ SWP Home Farm, Green Lane, Marazion TR17 0HQ ESSEX Grange Farm Campsite, Station Road, Thorpe-le-Soken CO16 0HG N. IRELAND John J McDowell Grounds, Station Road, Sutton, Dublin D13 AH97 YORKSHIRE Pateley Bridge Showground, Nidderdale HG3 5BD ANGLIA Invite to East Mids rally, Matlock Rugby Club DE4 3RQ SCOTTISH Aden Country Park, Station Road, Old Deer, Peterhead AB42 5FQ NORTHERN COUNTIES Windermere Rugby Club, Dawes Meadow, Langland Rd, Windermere, LA23 3AS EAST MIDLANDS Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, Derbys DE4 3RQ NENE VALLEY Weymouth Rugby Club, Monmouth Avenue, Weymouth DT3 5HZ WEST WESSEX Weymouth RFC NORTHERN COUNTIES Grasmere Sports & Show Field, Grasmere LA22 9SN WEST COUNTRY Minehead Rugby Club, Minehead TA24 6TR

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CHILTERN Stoke Bruerne Towcester NN12 7SY MOTORCYCLE Chatsworth House, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire.

DE45 1PP ANGLIA British Sugar Sports & Social Club IP32 7BB S&W WALES Aberaeron RC SA46 0JR EAST MIDLANDS Invite to Motorcycle Group, Chatsworth ISLE OF WIGHT Old Barn, Cheverton Farm, Apse Heath. PO36 9PJ

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3-5 3-7 6-11 7-10 9-12 9-13 9-13 10-12 10-13 10-13 10-15 10-16 14-19 15-20 16-19 16-20 16-21 16-21 16-24 17-19

17-19 17-20 17-20 17-20

SEVERN VALLEY Kingsland Glamping, Leominster HR6 9SF (TBC) YORKSHIRE Thornensians Rugby Club, Church Balk, Thorne DN8 5BU EAST WESSEX Sir Walter Tyrell Camp Site, Rufus Stone, Brook, SO43 7HD MOTORCYCLE Casthorpe House Farm, Casthorpe, Grantham, Lincs. NG32 1DS NWM&NW Y Giler Arms LL24 0LL KENT Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Road, Headcorn TN27 9HX (date TBC) EAST MIDLANDS Rempstone Steam Fair, East Road, Wymeswold LE12 6ST SWP Bossiney, Tintagel, PL34 0AY LANCASHIRE Aspull Rugby Club WN2 1PJ NORTHERN COUNTIES Whitley Bay (Rockliffe) Rugby Club, Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE25 8RW YORKSHIRE Settle RYC Grove Park, Lower Greenfoot, Settle BD24 9RB NWM&NW Porthmadog Rugby Club LL49 9PP ANGLIA Swaffham Rugby Club PE37 7QX WEST COUNTRY Barnstable BOCAS EX31 1JH NWM&NW Bala Rugby Club LL23 7DZ N. IRELAND Creamery Business Park, 8 Dromore Road, Irvinestown BT94 1GZ WEST WESSEX Wareham Rugby Club CHILTERN Abingdon Vale Cricket Club OX14 3HP SUSSEX Isfield (Lavender line) TN22 5XB NENE VALLEY Reydon Sports & Community Centre, Wangford Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6PA ESSEX Clare Priory, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NX ISLE OF WIGHT Rodgebrook Farm, Whithouse Road PO30 4LH SEVERN VALLEY Upton Blues Festival, Upton on Severn WR8 0EN NORTHERN COUNTIES Corbridge, Tynedale RFC, Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY SCOTTISH Lochore Meadows, Crosshill, Lochgelly, Fife KY5 8BD YORKSHIRE Thirsk Racecourse, Newsham Rd (opp Cemetary Rd), York YO7 1QP >>

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20-23 21-26 23-26 23-26 23-26 23-26 23-27 24-26 24-27 24-27 24-28 24-29 24-29 28-2 Aug 30-2 Aug 30-3 Aug 30-3 Aug 31-2 Aug 31-3 Aug 31-3 Aug

31-3 Aug 31-3 Aug 31-4 Aug

SEVERN VALLEY Pre Welland, Upton on Severn WR8 0EN WEST COUNTRY Exmouth Rugby Club EX8 1DG KENT Slough Fort, The Brimp, Allhallows, Rochester ME3 9QD LANCASHIRE Riverside Connonley BD20 8LX N. IRELAND North West Padded, Ballyreagh Road, Portstewart BT56 8JW S&W WALES Hereford Rowing Club HR4 0BE SEVERN VALLEY Welland WR13 6LN EAST WESSEX Harting Memorial Field, Harting, GU31 5LU NORTHERN COUNTIES Stokesley Showground, Springfield, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5DS YORKSHIRE Crakenhouse Farm, Harmby Rd (Opp Tennants Auction Centre) DL8 5SG EAST MIDLANDS Bakewell Showground, Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH ANGLIA Sheringham High School NR26 8ND NENE VALLEY Homestead Lake Park, Thorpe Road, Weeley, Clacton CO16 9JN SEVERN VALLEY Bourton on Water FC, Bourton on Water GL54 2ED CHILTERN Long Wittenham OX14 4QJ SWP Veryan Sports and Social Club, Truro TR2 5UW YORKSHIRE Whitby Rugby Club, White Leys Rd, Whitby YO21 3PB ISLE OF WIGHT Whippance Farm, Rolls Hill, Cowes, PO32 8NE ESSEX Riverside Village Holiday Park, Creeksea Ferry Road, Wallasea Island, Canewdon, SS4 2EY NORTHERN COUNTIES Great Ayton Cricket Club, Easby Lane, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6JX NWM&NW Eccleshall Castle ST21 6LS SCOTTISH The Perth Caravan Park, Newhouse Farm, Old Gallows Road, Perth PH1 1QF N. IRELAND Primary School, 75 Crocknamack Road, Portrush BT56 8JW

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AUGUST 5-10 MOTORCYCLE Cottington Lakes, Sandwich Rd, Deal CT14 0AR 5-10 YORKSHIRE Ilkley Rugby Club, 2 Denton Rd, Ilkley LS29 0AA 6-9 LANCASHIRE Pinfold camping PR3 0TR 6-10 ANGLIA Hallowtree Scout & Social Club IP10 0JP 6-10 S&W WALES Brecon Sports Club LD3 7HH 6-10 WEST WESSEX Salisbury Rugby Charity Rally 7-9 EAST MIDLANDS Beckingham Village Hall, Southfield Lane, Beckingham, Notts. DN10 4FX 7-10 EAST WESSEX Hayling College, Church Road, Hayling Island PO11 0NU 7-10 NORTHERN COUNTIES Durham RFC, Hollow Drift, Green Lane, DH1 3JU 7-10 SWP Boconnoc Steam Rally, Lostwithial PL22 0RG 10-15 MOTORCYCLE Rye Rugby Club, New Road, Rye TN13 7LS 13-15 N. IRELAND venue TBC 13-17 NWM&NW Lyme View Marina SK10 4PH 14-16 ESSEX Battlesbridge Antique Centre, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, SS11 7RF 14-16 ISLE OF WIGHT South Thorness Farm, Thorness Bay PO31 8NQ 14-16 SUSSEX South Harting GU31 5LN 14-17 NORTHERN COUNTIES Crimdon House Farm, Coast Rd, Hartlepool TS27 3AA 14-17 SCOTTISH Old Airfield, Broomfield Road, Montrose DD10 8SZ 14-19 NENE VALLEY Home Farm Camp Site, Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SY 18-23 CHILTERN The Cotswold School, Bourton on Water GL54 2BD 21 SEVERN VALLEY Western Motorhome Show, Malvern WR13 6NW 21-24 YORKSHIRE Bedale Campsite, Burrell Lane, Bedale DL8 1RF 26-1 Sep LANCASHIRE A.K.S. Lytham FY8 1DT 27-30 S&W WALES Tenby AFC, Clickett lane SA70 8DU 27-31 KENT Hampton Bay Park, Whitstable Road, Herne Bay CT6 8BL >>

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27-31 WEST WESSEX The Beehive 27-1 Sep ANGLIA Hunstanton Community Centre PE36 5BW 27-1 Sep EAST WESSEX Abingdon Vale Cricket Club, Culham Road, OX14 3HP 27-1 Sep NENE VALLEY Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW 27-1 Sep NWM&NW TBA 27-1 Sep WEST COUNTRY Bude Rugby Club EX23 8QG 28-30 ISLE OF WIGHT The Fighting Cocks, Hale Common, Arreton PO30 3AR 28-30 N. IRELAND Academy School, Downshire Road, Carrickfergus BT38 7DA 28-31 EAST MIDLANDS Welbourn Village Hall, Beck Street, Welbourn, Lincs.

LN5 0LZ 28-31 SCOTTISH Thirlestane CP, Lauder TD2 6RU 28-1 Sep NORTHERN COUNTIES Alnwick RFC, Greensfield, Willowburn Ave, Alnwick, NE66 1BE 28-1 Sep YORKSHIRE Pickering Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Pickering YO18 7DB

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SEPTEMBER 1-6 CHILTERN South Lytchett Manor, Poole BH16 6JB 1-6 NWM&NW Salford Childrens Home LL19 7AG 2-7 MOTORCYCLE Daisy Farm Campsite, Northwick Rd, Mark, Highbridge TA9 4PG 3-6 ANGLIA Dereham Hockey Club NR20 3TT 3-7 SCOTTISH Drum Estate, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH16 4SL 3-8 SUSSEX The Barn BN15 8JG 4-6 N. IRELAND St Mary Primary Sch, 31 Beechfield Park, Newcastle BT33 0RD 4-9 NORTHERN COUNTIES Bents Park, Sea Rd, South Shields NE33 2NL 5-7 SEVERN VALLEY Lickhill Manor, Stourport DY13 8RL 6-11 CHILTERN Bagwell Farm, Weymouth DT3 4EA 6-13 LANCASHIRE Brean sands TA8 2RJ 7-21 MOTORCYCLE The Old Stables Campsite, Gwithian road, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5EA

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18-20 18-20 18-20 18-20 18-21 24-27 24-28 25-27 25-27 25-27 25-27 25-27

NORTHERN COUNTIES Backworth Hall, Station Road, Backworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0AH WEST WESSEX Abingdon Cricket Club KENT Hole Park, Benenden Road, Cranbrook TN17 4JA SWP River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, TQ13 7NP YORKSHIRE Bridlington RYC, Blyth Park, Wilsthorpe YO15 3QL EAST MIDLANDS Marton and Gate Burton Village Hall, 8 Trent Port Road, Marton, DN21 5AR ESSEX Hook Farm, Mundon Road, Maldon, CM9 6PN ISLE OF WIGHT Spingfield Oaks, Heath Farm, Staplers Road PO30 2ND CHILTERN Farnham Sea Cadets, Badshot Lea, GU9 9LQ SCOTTISH Logierait Railway Farm, Mill of Logierait, Ballinluig, Perthshire PH9 0LH NWM&NW Alveley S&S Club WV15 6NL NENE VALLEY Cranford Vintage Rally & Steam Fayre, A14/J11 and A510 Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AW SEVERN VALLEY Northam Farm, Brean TA8 2SE (TBC) EAST WESSEX Ringwood Junior Sch Hightown Road, Ringwood BH24 1NH N. IRELAND R.F.C Chambers Park, 287 Bridge Street, Portadown BT63 5AR S&W WALES Dan yr ogof showcaves, Abercrave SA9 1GJ YORKSHIRE Drax Sports & Social Club, Main Rd, Drax YO8 8PJ NORTHERN COUNTIES Annstead Farm, Beadnell NE67 5BT WEST COUNTRY Yeatheridge Farm Credition EX17 4TN (AGM) WEST WESSEX Frome CC Carnival CHILTERN Bledlow Cricket Club HP27 9PF ESSEX Shopland Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford SS4 1LT ISLE OF WIGHT George’s Pony Field, Beatrice Ave, East Cowes, PO32 6LW KENT Sissinghurst Cricket Club, Sissinghurst Rd, Cranbrook, TN17 2JA LANCASHIRE Rolls Royce Club BB18 6HJ >>

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S&W WALES Pembrey Country Park SA16 0EJ SWP Porth Beach Holiday Park, Newquay TR7 3NH

OCTOBER 2-4 ANGLIA Sir Harry Smiths Community Centre PE7 1XB 2-4 KENT Sandwich Junior School, St Barts Road, CT13 0AS (AGM) 2-4 N. IRELAND St Piers X College, 59 Moneymore, Magherafelt BT45 6HQ 8-12 SWP Woodlands Leisure Park, Blackawton, Dartmouth, TQ9 7DQ 9-11 ESSEX Chelmer Valley High School, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford,CM1 7ER (AGM) 9-11 ISLE OF WIGHT Old Barn, Cheverton Farm, Apse Heath. PO36 9PJ 9-11 LANCASHIRE Warren farm L37 0AN (AGM) 9-11 NORTHERN COUNTIES Redcar Racecourse, West Dyke Rd, Redcar, TS10 2AA (AGM)

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COULD YOU HELP STEWARD A RALLY?

he Motor Caravanners Club has rallying and social gatherings at its heart. A meeting place for members who enjoy going to different venues and meeting up with friends and other members.

Each Group has a rally officer who looks for venues to hold these meets. Lots of hard work goes into organising these sites, finding them and then negotiating with the owners to use their grounds and maybe a hall as well. Each site must have a drinking water tap and an Elsan emptying point.

The next step is to encourage members to steward or host the rally – not an easy task!

If you are a first time host there will always be another member on site who has hosted before to help. Committee members are also usually on hand to assist as well.

What does a host do?

As a host you need to arrive on site before the rally starts, giving time to put out the signs directing members to the rally field, drinking water tap and elsan point. You also need to decide how you are going to site the motor caravans, bearing in mind the 6m rule.

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At the appointed rally opening time you will then start to book in the members. Most Groups will provide you with a booking in form telling you what information is needed, check the membership cards, explain where the water and Elsan points are, and give directions to the hall if there is one available. If there is a hall it will need to be set out ready for the ralliers to use.

Some stewards/hosts give out a programme of events, others use a chalk/white board.

There is usually at least one coffee morning to organise for a meet and greet and Chairman’s chat.

Could you host a rally?

Please think about giving a back to your Group by stewarding/hosting a rally. It can be a very rewarding experience welcoming everyone and first timers often say that they have felt more a part of the Group after hosting. Some Groups will also give you a free rally!

Please think about it, have a look at your Group’s rally list and see if there is one you might like to steward/host, have a word with the rally officer or a member of the Committee, and have a go. See you on the rally field!

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WHY MORE BRITS ARE CHOOSING MOTORHOMES FOR THEIR HOLIDAYS

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s the travel landscape continues to evolve, more and more Brits are rethinking the way they holiday.

With international travel costs rising and airport chaos, the idea of freedom on four wheels has never looked more appealing.

In 2025, the UK saw a surge in motorhome travel – and at Auto-Trail, we’re seeing more people than ever fall in love with the idea of taking the road less travelled.

Whether it’s escaping into nature, exploring hidden gems closer to home, or enjoying the freedom to go wherever the road takes you, here’s why motorhome holidays are capturing the imagination of so many.

The rise of the Great British staycation Staycations aren’t just a passing trend (forget the COVID-19 stampede). Over the past couple of years, British holidaymakers have rediscovered the beauty of our own backyard – from the rugged coastlines of Cornwall to the rolling hills of the Lake District.

Staycations are stronger than ever, but now it’s all about how you stay.

Hotels and holiday parks are great, but they can’t offer the same sense of freedom, privacy, or spontaneity as a motorhome.

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There are a few big reasons why more people are choosing the motorhome lifestyle: Cost-effective adventures With fuel prices stabilising and the cost of living remaining a key concern, families and couples are turning to motorhomes for better value getaways. You avoid expensive hotel bills, eat your own meals, and pay only for the sites and experiences you choose.

Plus, with a modern, efficient motorhome, running costs are lower than you might expect.

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

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MEET THE TEAM

he Membership Services element of the Club is led by Steve Wynn, supported by several other members – Carol Biggs and Derek Clarke between them cover the CLs & Night Stops, Friendly Parking and Safe Knights schemes for the Club; Selma McMullin oversees the Homecraft element of the National as well as Trade Discounts and liaison with our travel partners Nutt Travel; Ali Bartlam provides our link with Haven and their special offers for members; 50 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

Kate Jones arranges and operates our Casual Campsites and Sue and Mick Pilkiw are our Head Marshals for the Warners Shows. Steve arranges and oversees our Foreign Travel ventures and, as a support role within Group Liaison also covers matters around the Constitution for Groups (or CfG).

On the following pages you can find an overview of each of these topics, but please do not hesitate to contact the relevant person (opposite) for further details.

STEVE WYNN Membership Services; Team Leader; Foreign Travel.

CAROL BIGGS CLs & Night Stops; Friendly Parking; Safe Knights.

DEREK CLARKE CLs & Night Stops.

SELMA MCMULLAN Homecraft; Trade Discounts; Nutt Travel.

ALI BARTLAM Haven Liaison

KATE JONES Casual Campsites

SUE PILKW Head Show Marshal

MICK PILKW Head Show Marshal

CONTACTS CASUAL CAMPSITES

Kate Jones katejone@googlemail.com 07747 00 0587

HAVEN Ali Bartlam alistairb@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07754 131 893

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JUNIOR LEADERS Vacancy.

Carol Biggs carolb@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 01473 620 933

FRIENDLY PARKING

Derek Clarke derekc@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07931 733 656

FOREIGN RALLIES Steve Wynn stevew@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07916 131 892

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CASUAL CAMPSITES

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hile all of us really enjoy getting out in our motorhomes, sometimes it can be a bit of a lonely existence and from time to time we crave a little friendly company from like minded people.

Where better to find those people than the MCC? Members Casual Campsites are specially arranged ‘meets’ in the UK which can be attended by MCC members from any Group.

As a general rule (though not always) they are held on full facility campsites and you simply book direct with the site quoting a special code or with our Casual Campsites Co-ordinator Kate Jones. The code will give you access to MCC preferential rates and

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will ensure that you are sited as part of the gathering. There may be some that don’t require booking. You can attend a Casual Campsite for whatever duration you wish, but the longer you stay, the more opportunity you will have to get to know people and participate in activities.

Why not try to persuade other members from your Group to participate and you could all come together?

The tea tent is the ‘hub’ of the event. It is open most days and you can pop along for a free* tea or coffee and get to know your fellow campers. It’s a great way to find out where to go, what’s going on and to make new friends.

A couple of informal events are arranged each week. These could range from a cream tea to a group meal to a games night or visit to a local place. It’s entirely up to you whether you wish to join in or simply do your own thing. *There is a nominal fee of £1 (or €1) per person per week to cover the cost of tea, coffee etc.

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n August last year the Club’s Casual Campsites enjoyed two firsts. At the beginning of the month we enjoyed a fun -packed week at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta.

The hosts arrived at Parsonage farm, where the weather looked promising for the

days ahead.

On the first day, we had a steady stream of arrivals: 50 motorhomes in total. We were surprised to see five or six balloons taking off and going over Bristol.

The following day saw another 30 arrivals.

Some members walked to Bristol, some cycled and others took the bus from outside the camping field. Some visited the pub at the corner of the field and enjoyed a meal and a few drinks. Others visited Tyntesfield which is a National Trust House, and some visited the nearby Clifton suspension bridge.

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windy in the evening so there was no ascent, but there was a Nightglow at 9pm. Twenty more motorhomes arrived, making a total of a hundred.

On Saturday, members were up and enjoying their morning cuppa while watching the balloons. Again, no ascent this evening but there was a Nightglow. Three more motorhomes arrived, totalling 103 from 18 groups. Only three groups were not represented – wow!

Another morning ascent was watched by the members. Some walked over to the launch field for a closer look. At 10.30am we held the raffle. Some members brought along a drink and stayed for a chat. The Fiesta made an unusual announcement early in the day saying that there would definitely be a launch in the evening. Approximately 60 balloons took to the sky to close a wonderful week.

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ater in the month we then crossed the water to Northern Ireland and held a meet at the City of Derry Rugby Club in Derry/Londonderry.

Many members caught the bus into the city where they explored the city walls (the only complete ones in the UK), a good walk with superb views. They were also able to cross the peace bridge which spans the river Foyle and symbolises the coming together of the two communities in Northern Ireland; see the peace flame which is near the bridge,

and visit the display in the town hall telling the history of the city, its sieges, and the apprentice boys’ defence of the gates.

In the evenings members played boules and other games and had a laugh and joke. Friday and Saturday evening the clubhouse was open, and on the Saturday the Northern Ireland group ran a raffle and provided entertainment for which we were truly grateful. We also had afternoon get togethers for tea and cakes – all-in-all a fantastic meet.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VENUES Do you know somewhere a casual campsite could be held? All that is needed is a location where vans can be parked legally and safely. We average 40-80 units but smaller sites will still be considered.

Public transport from close to the site to other places of interest would help.

The venue could be a school, field (sporting or otherwise) or a commercial campsite. Electric hookup is welcomed by many but not essential. What is essential, 54 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

however, is somewhere to get water and to empty an Elsan.

Hosts are always required for these campsites. Duties involved include checking members in and providing a focal point for the campsite. It is good to be able to provide a tea tent as a place to gather and socialise but this is not essential.

If you are interested in hosting or have suggestions for locations please contact Kate Jones (07747 000587) .

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WARNERS MOTORHOME SHOWS

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC SEASON

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uring 2025 the Marshalling Team welcomed MCC members to the Warners Motorhome Shows at Newbury, Newark, Norwich, Malvern, Shepton Mallet, Lincoln, and the October Malvern Show. We also added the Retro Festival held at Newbury, giving every member the chance to attend those eight shows with the Club discount. Although numbers were low at the Retro Fest, we had fantastic pitches in the heart of all the action and thoroughly enjoyed everything that was on offer there.

We have booked pitches for the 2026 Retro Festival and hope more members will come and join us next year.

The pitches for 2026 are booked and the tickets are now available – remember to book

through Warners, indicating that you wish to park with the MCC. You can camp from the Thursday before the show starts. Don’t leave it too late to book your pitch at the Shows in case our area is fully booked. Bookings for Club areas usually closes two weeks before the show, (though bookings for pitches with Warners General or Blue Badge areas will be taken up until a few days before the show).

Warners will issue unbooked tickets at the gate…provided the site can accommodate more vans. Be aware that the most popular shows may well be full to capacity, as with Malvern this year.

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There were between 100 to 300 campers at each show. Mick and I were very happy to be working alongside our marshalling volunteers; many thanks go to Ali & Dawn, Bob & Muriel, Fred & Kath, Gary & Jan, Ian F, Ian & Jean, Steve & Caroline, Steve & Marion, for their continued support and to Paul & Jos who joined us this year. Once again Ali & Dawn offered to cover Mick and I as Head Marshals for Malvern and Shepton, for which we are very grateful as it gave us the chance to head up towards Pickering for our youngest daughter’s wedding. The Marshalling Team would like to thank all the members who took the time to say thank you to us – it is appreciated.

I hope those of you who couldn’t attend this year due to health, family emergencies or motorhome mishaps are all well and that we will see you in 2026. Should you be unable to attend it helps if you can let me know if possible: it saves us from worrying that you’ve had a mishap on the way. My contact number is in magazine.

Please remember that all our marshals are 58 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

volunteers – and contrary to popular opinion, we do not get paid. We work well together as a team and enjoy meeting up with MCC members from across the UK. It can be great fun and we share more than one laugh or two! If you are thinking that you might enjoy joining our team, do come and have a chat with us.

Looking forward to meeting all our ‘old’ MCC friends and making new friends in 2026.

If you haven’t tried a show, think about giving it a go and come and join us!

Mick and Sue Pilkiw, Head Show Marshals

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e are frequently asked questions about the parking at Shows. In the following points we answer some of your questions in the hope that you will understand the constraints under which we work.

I’m an MCC member but I didn’t book with you, can I come and park in your area?

Warners Show Organisers allocate our camping area and the exact number of

SHOW DATES 2026 (please note camping dates are in brackets) Newbury Newark Norwich Malvern Shepton Mallet Lincoln Malvern Retro Festival

15-17 May (14-18 May) 12-14 June (11-15 June) 17-19 July (16-20 July) 21-23 Aug (20-24 Aug) 11-13 Sep (10-14 Sep) 18 -20 Sep (17-21 Sep) 2-4 Oct (3-5 Oct) 7-9 Aug (6-10 Aug)

Please note that the dates for Lincoln have been changed – Lincoln Show is a week earlier than was previously advertised by Warners.

pitches required for MCC members who have pre-booked to camp with the Club. We are only able to accept those with valid MCC tickets issued by Warners. Any alterations to your ticket’s allocated parking area has to be arranged through Warners’ office, not MCC Marshals. >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 59

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Is there space for my awning?

Warners pitch size is 8m wide x 10m length, based on average motorhome width of 2.5 metres and 6m between vans. We park up with 6m between vans. The 6m gives 3m space for an awning, windbreaks, table & chairs or pup tent. If your awning is bigger than 3m we may struggle to find space for it as there must be 3m between vans completely clear of any obstruction.

Why park with all doors facing same way?

We pitch in single rows which allows British and Continental vans to park together with no doors facing each other.

To pitch vans with doors facing each other we would need 9m between vans. This amount of space is not available at Shows. If we parked vans on either side of their pitch to gain 9m, we would lose pitches.

Can pitches be saved for family or friends arriving later?

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difficult for us to be available in all areas of the field at the same time, especially during busy times. The second consideration is that the space for manoeuvring is more limited once a row has been parked up. If you wish to park together it is simply best to arrive together.

Are there any disabled parking pitches in the MCC area at Shows?

We do our best for you by organising to keep a few preferential spaces within our area that are near to any facilities and access routes for members with wheelchairs. However, we have no way of knowing how many disabled spaces will be required and they are allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you have any special needs, share them with the Marshals when you arrive and we’ll do our best to help. Be assured that all Marshals will respect your privacy and maintain confidentiality.

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hroughout 2025 Membership Services continued to offer a variety of opportunities for members to enjoy their motorhomes, from Casual Campsites, CLs and Night Stops, to discounts with Haven and Warners Shows. As always we remain dedicated to maintaining members’ safety and offering advice on any issues concerning disability.

All these services are provided by members who volunteer to give up their time. Behind the scenes there is a lot of valuable hard work undertaken by them, and the Club is extremely grateful for their support throughout the year. Thank you everyone.

Casual Campsites Kate Jones continued to co-ordinate our Casual Campsites and this year we had two firsts as we visited the Bristol Balloon Fiesta and crossed the water to Northern Ireland.

If you haven’t tried one yet do come along this year and experience one for yourself. Look out for any information and updates in our monthly magazine, on the Club website and on Facebook.

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is working hard along with Ron and Penny in Head Office – not forgetting Derek who works tirelessly as Carol’s technical support, Anna Bilson who updates the website, and Mark and his team who ensures updates are included in the magazine.

The Club’s CLs and Night Stops are listed in this Handbook and in our separate summer supplement; up-to-date details are also published in our magazine and website. In these days of rising prices, we strongly advise you to contact the CL directly to check and confirm the details.

Please use these venues or we may lose them. If you know of anybody interested in joining the growing list of sites please ask them to contact the office. Please also don’t forget our Safe Knight stopovers that are provided by members, for members. A friendly place to park up and perhaps meet new friends – give it a go.

Disability Our Disability Adviser is Keith Poole – please contact him for advice or to discuss any issues that may have arisen at rallies.

Haven Holidays Ali Bartlam continues to be the our Haven Liaison Officer and has secured another great

deal for 2026. More details will be listed in the magazine and in the members’ area of our website.

The new code for 2026 will become available once Haven have their MCC booking system in place – usually towards the end of January. The 2026 code will then be made available on our website in our members’ area. Those without internet connections can obtain the code from MCC Head Office.

Please do not make group bookings using your membership number – you may only book for your motorhome. Your membership number will be required on the booking form and your membership card will need to be produced when booking in at the Haven site.

Please do not abuse this offer or we will lose it. And remember to keep checking in the magazine and on the website for any further deals or updates.

Junior Leaders 2025 was a milestone for The Sammy Snail Club, as after 15 years our Junior Leaders Maria Hill and Gill Crosby said goodbye, but not before hosting another weekend filled with fun, creativity and friendship at last year’s National Rally. They really embraced the magic of the circus, perfectly

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complementing the National Party Night’s lively atmosphere. The young participants showcased their creativity through a variety of themed crafts, including: self-portraits; rolling clown characters; decorated pasta lions; clown-inspired cupcakes; jester’s hats and moving-trunk elephants.

Thank you to Maria and Gill for providing our Junior Members with so much fun over the years, your shoes will be hard to fill!

Marshalling Head Show Marshals, Sue and Mick, together with their team of marshals, are already looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 season of Warners Motorhome Shows after a successful 2025.

When visiting a show you will always be met with a cheerful smile, given any necessary information and then parked up safely according to Warner’s instructions.

Marshals are on hand to answer any questions or point you in the right direction, give advice and settle complaints when needed. On a busy weekend they can be overwhelmed with the number of vans arriving at any one time, so please wait with patience and understanding.

Don’t forget to claim your discount for parking with the MCC at the shows in 2026!

A special thank you to all our Marshals, both those who have marshalled for a number of years and those who have signed up to the team for 2026.

Members’ discounts Remember to check the Handbook before making a purchase, you may be able to get a discount. While we make every effort to ensure the information is up to date, if you are aware of any amendments, or

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES if offers are no longer available, please inform Selma McMullan by email selmam@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk or phone 07752 678454.

Motorhome Friendly Parking Membership Services also collates Motorhome Friendly Parking; if you have any new information please contact us, we all appreciate somewhere to park our motorhomes when out and about.

Office Team Membership Services can only effectively function with the ever present assistance from our office staff Ron Harris, Penny Stoyles and Anna Bilson, our Webmaster. Many thanks to them, they provide valuable support to the Council of Management, work hard on behalf of our members and are always on the other end of the phone to help.

Publications Annually we produce the Handbook & Sites Guide and the CL & Nightstops booklet. Then, throughout the year, Club Members receive our monthly magazine Motor Caravanner.

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commitment you give to this task.

For information about motorhomes, new and old, and technical information, we thank Gentleman Jack for his monthly articles and Michael and Frances Howorth for their ever popular travel features.

From time to time, we receive articles from members writing about their experiences and special occasions – these are always welcomed. Any contributions should be sent to suep@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk.

Publishing team Thank you to Mark Shreeve, Jade Soanes and Gemma Mathers at Countrywide Publications, and to Micropress Printers who print all our publications. Mark and the team have continued to provide excellent advice throughout the year and the Club is grateful for their dedication and support.

Safety Officer Keith Poole is our Club Safety Officer and continues to be on hand for advice.

Please contact him if you have come across any issues or problems, he is only too happy to help.

Last but not least, a huge thank you to you, the members, who always contribute with ideas or help out when needed, making this the unique Club it is.

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he Club offers foreign travel opportunities for members and this year after feedback we have decided to take a different approach to our offerings.

Previously, we have used the services of an outside travel partner but the sites with whom they have arrangements have proved to be more suited to caravan owners as opposed to our members.

This year, therefore, we are taking the planning and arrangement of foreign trips in-house with the aim of offering sites better

suited to our members and at a lower cost than has been experienced in the past.

In 2026, we have negotiated with a number of sites direct and are proposing the following trips: June 2026 – one in a coastal location in France, and one inland in France near Lake Annecy, all of which will be operated as a 10day stay, with there being two opportunities at each running on from one to the next.

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and one at a site that we have visited previously again on a 10-day basis and with two opportunities offered sequentially at each.

With the exception (currently) of the coastal France trip, all of these trips will include welcome and departure meals in the advertised prices.

Members will need to arrange their own travel (with help from our partner Nutt Travel if required), and to have their own travel insurance.

Both sets of sites have activities arranged during the times of our stays, and the site at Lake Annecy can arrange a wide variety of day trips for members, which can be requested either before or on arrival.

Members should note that, because the sites offer a range of activities and events, we will not be running these trips as ‘European Casual Campsites’ and the hosts will be in attendance primarily to facilitate and assist where necessary, although this does not mean that they may not arrange social events themselves.

Details will be given on the website, on social media and in the Club magazine throughout the year.

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or many members of The Motor Caravanners’ Club, the lure of the open road doesn’t stop at the white cliffs of Dover. Travelling abroad in your motorhome opens up a world of adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery. Whether you’re chasing the sun in Spain, exploring the vineyards of France, or winding through the alpine passes of Austria, taking your motorhome overseas is one of the most rewarding ways to travel.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Choose your route wisely Europe offers a vast network of motorhomefriendly routes, but not all roads are created equal. Use route planners like ViaMichelin or Park4Night to identify scenic drives, toll roads, and low-emission zones. If you’re heading to cities like Paris, Milan, or Barcelona, check whether your motorhome meets local 70 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

emissions standards and whether you need a vignette or environmental sticker.

Book ahead – but stay flexible While spontaneity is part of the motor caravanning charm, popular European campsites can fill up quickly, especially in peak season. Booking your first few nights in advance gives you a safety net, but leave room for detours and discoveries. Many club members recommend using ACSI or Campercontact for reliable campsite listings.

Know the rules of the road Driving laws vary across Europe. Speed limits, alcohol limits, and road signage can differ also. For example, in France, you must carry a breathalyser kit, and in Spain, reflective jackets must be accessible from inside the vehicle. The Club’s website has a handy country-by-country guide to help you stay compliant.

MOTORHOME MAINTENANCE ABROAD

Pre-trip checks Before you leave the UK, give your motorhome a thorough inspection. Check tyre pressure and tread, oil levels, coolant, and brake fluid. Ensure your leisure battery is fully charged and your water system is clean. If you’re not confident doing this yourself, book a service with a trusted motorhome mechanic.

Carry essential spares Pack a toolkit, spare bulbs, fuses, and fan belts.

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Understand your warranty and insurance Make sure your motorhome insurance covers European travel and breakdown assistance.

Some policies include repatriation, which can be invaluable if your vehicle becomes undriveable. Keep copies of your documents in both digital and paper formats.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

TOP TIPS FROM SEASONED TRAVELLERS

Health and emergency prep Carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), and check whether you need travel insurance for medical emergencies. A well-stocked first aid kit is essential.

Embrace local Aires France, Germany, and Italy offer thousands of “aires” – designated motorhome stopovers that are often free or low-cost. These are perfect for overnight stays and usually offer basic facilities like water and waste disposal.

Learn a few phrases Even a handful of local words can go a long way. “Bonjour,” “Danke,” or “Grazie” can open doors and hearts. Consider downloading a translation app or carrying a phrasebook.

Respect the environment Always dispose of waste responsibly. Use designated grey and black water disposal points, and never empty tanks into roadside drains.

Stay connected European SIM cards or roaming packages can help you stay in touch and navigate with ease. Many Club members recommend using WhatsApp or Messenger to keep in touch with fellow travellers.

Secure your motorhome Invest in a good alarm system, steering lock, and window security. When parked, especially in urban areas, keep valuables out of sight and consider using a safe for passports and cash.

Be weather-wise European climates vary dramatically. If you’re heading to the Alps or Scandinavia, prepare for cold nights and possible snow. In southern Europe, heat can be intense – make sure your motorhome’s ventilation and air conditioning are up to the task.

CLUB BENEFITS ABROAD

As a member of The Motor Caravanners’ Club, you’re never truly travelling alone. The Club’s network of fellow motorhomers, rallies, and regional groups extends across borders.

Members organise informal meet-ups abroad, and the Club’s online forum is a treasure trove of advice and camaraderie. Don’t forget to display your Club badge – it’s a great conversation starter and can even earn you a warm welcome at campsites familiar with UK motorhome clubs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Travelling abroad in your motorhome is more than just a holiday – it’s a lifestyle.

It’s about waking up to the sound of church bells in a Tuscan village, sipping coffee beside a Norwegian fjord, or sharing stories with fellow travellers under the stars. With the right preparation, a spirit of adventure, and the support of The Motor Caravanners’ Club, your European motorhome journey can be one of the most enriching experiences of your life. So check your tyres, fill your tank, and let the road lead you to new enjoyment. Bon voyage!

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FERRY DISCOUNTS FOR CLUB MEMBERS NUTT TRAVEL

The Motor Caravanners Club are delighted to continue to work with Nutt Travel as their ferry crossing travel partner. For competitive quotes for ferry crossings between Ireland, UK, Europe, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight email: info@nutttravel.com or call 028 703 51199.

There is also a live chat feature on their website.

Take your motorhome on the Irish Sea for the same price as a car on selected days and sailings from Belfast or Larne to Cairnryan and Belfast to Liverpool routes. Five or more vehicles travelling on the same route, date and time may also apply for a group discount on certain sailings.

There are also deals for travelling to Europe and Isle of Wight, check the ferry route map on www.nutttravel.com.

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booking with the balance due 6-8 weeks prior to departure.

When making a ferry booking, please have the following information ready: • Membership number.

• Contact daytime telephone number.

• Ferry company and preferred route.

• The dates and times of travel with at least one alternative, plus any accommodation requirements. (NB. some overnight sailings require accommodation to be taken).

• Number of passengers travelling, adults, children or infants, together with all passengers’ names as they appear in their passport. Also, details of any pets.

• Make of base vehicle, e.g. Fiat, Ford, etc.

• Registration number.

• Overall length and height of vehicle, including any bike racks, top boxes, etc.

• Is a trailer being towed? If so, the length of the trailer including tow hitch or A frame.

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Motor Caravanners Club are delighted to welcome Nutt Travel on board as their ferry crossing travel partner For competitive quotes for ferry crossings between Ireland, UK, Europe, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight email: info@nutttravel.com or call 028 703 51199. There is also a live chat feature on their website.

Motorhomes go for the price of a car and caravans go half price when travelling on the following: Belfast - Cairnryan / Larne - Cairnryan: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing Belfast - Liverpool: Sun & Mon mornings Dublin - Holyhead: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing Rosslare - Fishguard: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing.

There are also deals for travelling to Europe and Isle of Wight, check the ferry route map on www.nutttravel.com.

Nutt Travel will also offer members up to 10% discount on certain crossings. Please quote your membership number when booking. A small deposit secures any booking.

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TRAVELLING WITH YOUR PET

ince Brexit you can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

The requirements for travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland with your pet are: • The animal must be Microchipped • The animal must have a valid rabies vaccination • An animal health certificate unless you have a pet passport issued in an EU country • if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland,

Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta, dogs require tapeworm treatment These requirements also apply to assistance dogs.

If travelling by Eurotunnel then there is a Pet Reception on the UK side similar to the one in Calais. If travelling by ferry then the animal’s documents will be checked when you book in.

It is advised that you check the rules of the country you’re travelling to for any additional restrictions or requirements before you travel.

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travel document and declaration for owners taking their dogs to Northern Ireland. This is a one off document required for each dog but is easily obtained see https://www.gov.uk/takingyour-pet-abroad/travelling-to-northern-ireland.

This does not apply to members who live in Northern Ireland bringing their dogs across. This documentation does not cover onwards travel to Southern Ireland.

Arriving in an EU country or Northern Ireland

You’ll need to go through a travellers point of entry when you arrive in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

You may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate along with proof of their: • microchip • rabies vaccination • tapeworm treatment (if required)

Traveling with pet birds To take a pet bird abroad you will require a veterinary health certificate. Depending on the species of bird, and the country/countries you are travelling to this could either be an Export Health Certificate or a Private Veterinary Certificate.

The requirements to take your bird abroad differ by country and species of bird, however due to the ongoing bird flu epidemic, most countries require birds to have an identifier tag (e.g. leg tag), and a 30 day quarantine period away from other birds and wild birds before a vet can issue a certificate, where the vet needs to inspect the quarantine conditions before and during the home quarantine period.

These requirements can change so check before you travel.

How to get an animal health certificate

Repeat trips to an EU country or Northern Ireland

Your pet will need a new animal health certificate for each trip to an EU country or Northern Ireland.

Your pet will not need a repeat rabies vaccination so long as its rabies vaccinations are up to date.

Your dog will need tapeworm treatment for each trip if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Northern Ireland or Norway.

You do not need an animal health certificate if you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.

You must take your pet to your vet to get an animal health certificate. You need to do this no more than 10 days before you travel.

The certificate needs to be signed by an ‘official veterinarian’ (OV). Check your vet can issue animal health certificates. If they cannot, ask them to help you find an OV. When you visit your vet, you’ll need to take proof of your pet’s: • microchipping date • vaccination history Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for: • 10 days for entry into the EU or N. Ireland • 4 months for onward travel within the EU • 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain Any changes can be found on the Government Website www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad.

Notes • Always check your Certificate is correct with no errors.

• Page 8 should be signed either by pet reception at the tunnel of by the customs post in your country of arrival.

• Dogs on the certificate must be registered to you or you must have documentation proving you have custody of them.

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SAMMY SNAIL CLUB

A FOND FAREWELL Junior leaders Maria Hill & Gill Crosby say goodbye to the Sammy Snail Club and reflect on their 15-year adventure.

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ith heavy hearts, we share that last year marked the end of our journey as Junior Leaders.

It all started in April 2010 when Joyce Kendrick approached us – mothers of four young children – just as Gill had joined the Club that very month. She asked if we would consider running the Sammy Snail Club for the National in Carmarthen the following month. Little did we know that this one request would spark a 15-year adventure, one that continued long after our own children grew up.

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welcoming juniors of all ages, never knowing exactly how many would join us. But every moment has been immensely rewarding.

From our youngest members – at just two years old – to those who stayed with us into adulthood, we have cherished the friendships, laughter, and unforgettable memories. One of the most special moments was our first year, when Ann and Dawn Povah, two adults with learning difficulties, encouraged us to practice Welsh nursery rhymes all weekend so we could proudly sing alongside the Welsh Male Voice Choir.

Over the past 15 years, we’ve shared countless wonderful experiences with the children who have joined our sessions. Seeing them grow in confidence – some arriving shy and reserved, only to leave at the end of the weekend bursting with energy and enthusiasm – has been the greatest joy. We will always treasure moments like receiving a thank-you card from Buckingham Palace after the children sent well-wishes to William and Kate for their wedding – an honour that remains proudly displayed in the club office.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your encouragement, participation, and support have made all the hard work worthwhile.

It has been an absolute privilege to see juniors come, go, and flourish, and to know that we have made a meaningful impact.

Now, as we pass the baton, we do so with gratitude and hope that the spirit of the Sammy Snail Club will continue to thrive.

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us – it has been an unforgettable chapter in our lives.

We cannot let this moment pass without extending a heartfelt thank you to our incredible husbands, Paul and Ian. Their support, encouragement, and handson help – crafting, building, and working alongside us throughout the National weekends – have been truly invaluable. And, of course, their most essential role: ensuring we were well-fed and refreshed when we eventually waltzed into the van for a muchneeded break! We simply couldn’t have done it without them!

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CHECK LISTS FOR MOTORCARAVANNERS To be definitive, a list must be subjective. Where this one isn’t, use the blanks to fill in your own specific requirements. Then, tick the relevant spaces (first box for acquired, second for loaded) and nothing will be forgotten.

Paperwork Passport(s) Personal health/travel insurance certificate European Health Insurance Card(s) (EHIC) (if in date) Camping Card International (CCI) Pet documentation Ferry tickets (outbound and homebound) Vehicle insurance certificate Campsite(s) reservation information Detailed itenerary including site directions Campsite addresses, phone, email Relevant club membership card(s) Driving licence(s) SatNav Paper maps Phrase book Vehicle Registration Certificate V5C Vehicle MOT Certificate (if applicable)

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International Clothing Sizes MEN Suits/Overcoats British/Irish American Continental

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

MEMBER DISCOUNTS The Club has negotiated with the below listed companies to offer the stated discount to all members on production of a current membership card.

This information is presented in good faith and believed to be correct at the date of publication. The Club does not in any way guarantee, recommend, endorse or make any representations concerning any of the products or service of these companies. Each member must rely entirely on his or her own inspection and make his or her own determination as to the suitability of the product or the service for the purpose which it is required. We strongly advise members to make all reasonable enquiries in ascertaining the best possible price.

Please would members note that discounts may not be available if goods are being purchased at shows during which a show discount is already available.

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Aten Lighting Tel: 01664 569457 www.atenlighting.co.uk Email: saul@atenlighting.co.uk A range of LED replacement lamp and light fittings. Using the code MCC2024 online will get a 10% discount for our Members. By quoting your membership number over the phone or at a show you will get the same 10% discount.

Direct Leisure Repairs Tel: 01636 682319 / 07505 357307 www.directleisurerepairs.co.uk Email: wayne@directleisurerepairs.co.uk Motorhome and Caravan Service and repair. Care products awnings, LED bulbs and spares TV’s and Solar panels. Quote MCC and get 20% off.

AS Bikes Tel: 02476 303228 www.asbikes.co.uk The folding bike specialist will offer a free gift from their accessory selection with every bike purchased.

B Bags and Covers Direct Tel: 01924 565 230 www.bagsandcoversdirect.co.uk Email: sales@bagsandcoversdirect.co.uk Quality bags and covers for all things motorhome.

15%off first order just quote MCC. C Camperlife Tel: 07903 111684 www.camperlife.uk Motorhome & Caravan Outdoor Products: UK’s No.1 Multi-Scented Toilet Fluids. Wax, wash ‘n’ wax and indoor and outdoor cleaners. Quote flyer10 to receive your 10% Club discount.

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E E-Ranger Limited Tel: 01476 592 314 www.e-ranger.co.uk Just quote your membership number for a free gift when purchasing a new bike.

F Freedom Is Limited Tel: 02476 684400 www.freedomis.co.uk Email: enquiries@freedomis.co.uk Manufactures of motorhome bedding individually tailor made. 10% discount to members G General Ecology Europe Limited Tel: 01293 400644 www.purewateronline.co.uk Forget that tank water taste, epoxy resin smell and mildew colour from your fresh water tank, and forget carrying heavy bottles of drinking water every time you take your motorhome out.

Now it’s possible to purify your water against all tastes & micro-organisms. 10% member discount.

J and A Foam Ltd Tel: 01254 663663 www.jandafoam.com Email: web@jandafoam.com Mattresses for caravans & motorhomes. 20% discount exclusive to members.

M Motorhome Essentials Email: sales@motorhomeessentials.com Website sales only offering a range of accessories including Seat Covers, Tyre Protectors, Cab Mats, Headlight Protectors etc. Code MCC2024.

O Outdoor Bits Tel: 08458 698 940 www.outdoorbits.com Online accessories (sister company to Motorhome Facts) everything to do with Motor Caravanning, they offer a 5% discount to all MCC members.

P Paw Things Tel: 01633 681881 www.paw-things.com Unusual things for things with paws! Back-packs, life jackets, high vis tabards, sun reflecting coats and the amazing hair-raising grooming comb.

They are offering our members a 10% discount.

Powered Bicycles Tel: 0115 9727201 www.powered-bicycles.co.uk Selection of bicycles and tricycles both pedal and electric powered. After sales service. 5% discount.

Pro-Tec Covers Tel: 01274 780088 www.caravan-covers.co.uk A company that do all sorts of covers for motorhome, cars and caravans as well as boats.

5% discount for MCC Members.

R Rainbow Screens Tel: 0800 6444661 www.rainbowthermalscreens.com Manufacturers and retailers of coloured screen covers and pop up thermal screens, they also offer a bespoke service and for many other types of vehicle. Call and quote MCC18 for 5% discount.

Rhino Installs Tel: Workshop 01772 335222 www.rhinoinstalls.co.uk Email: info@rhinoinstalls.co.uk Approved workshop located just 2 mins off the

M6 Jct.29 installing all accessories from satellite systems, solar panels, awnings, bike racks and much more. Habitation Service, auto electrical specialists. 5%discount to members.

Roadpro Tel: 01327 312233 www.roadpro.co.uk Email: sales@roadpro.co.uk Offering a 5% discount to members on a host of 12v and mains accessories such as satellite TV and battery charging systems. Use code MCCRP. Rose Awnings Tel: 01202 620427 www.omnistor.co.uk Email: sales@roseawnigs.co.uk Supporting the Club for over 20 years they offer free fitting and 5% off roll-out awnings and safari rooms and 10% off smaller items for members.

S Sail & Trail Limited Tel: 01949 829384 www.sailandtrail.co.uk This company sells Blue Bio toilet fluid, a British made and designed product that is chemical-free, harmless to humans and safe to use near wild life. Along with lots more items for use with your motorhome, they will give members up to 15% discount on most items.

Savaspace Tel: 07801 473047 www.savaspace.co.uk Suppliers of pitch reserve signs, they also do images and graphics and manufacture their own exterior storage boxes. A 10%discount is available for members.

Seaflow Tel: 0121 5598580 www.seaflo-uk.com Email seaflouk@live.co.uk A 10% discount on most products on production of a current membership card.

Specialist Automotive Products Limited Tel: 01302 215296 www.specialistautomotiveproducts.co.uk Email: enquiries@sap-ltd.co.uk A dealer for VB Air Suspension & E & P Hydraulic Levelling Systems. Motorhome servicing, MOT and habitation checks. Motorhome accessory installations. Members will get a 5% discount when quoting DUR1 W Wiperblades.co.uk Tel: 01299 251 130 Online specialist for windscreen wiper blades.

Enter voucher code MCC10 for a 10% discount.

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TOP TIPS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A NEW MOTORHOME OWNER

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uying a motorhome can be daunting, especially if you are new to the whole ‘on the road’ world. To make buying a motorhome as stress free and easy as possible we have put together some FAQs to answer all your burning questions before you’ve even asked them – allowing you to get the most out of your new wheels.

Is there a limit to how much I can carry in my motorhome?

The payload of your motorhome is the maximum weight that your vehicle will carry without exceeding its legal allowed weight.

Although this may sound scary, it’s really quite simple. To find this figure, all you need to do is check your VIN plate which is often located under your motorhome’s bonnet.

Once you know your maximum permitted weight, instead of popping yourself and all

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your appliances on some scales, head to your nearest weighbridge to ensure your motorhome is fit for travel.

To find out where your nearest weighbridge is, visit: www.gov.uk/find-weighbridge Am I allowed to smoke in my motorhome?

In England, it is illegal for the driver to smoke, or allow anyone to smoke, in an enclosed private vehicle which is carrying someone under the age of 18. However, this law does not apply when the motorhome is off-road and stationary or stationary whilst being used as accommodation. Similar provisions and exemptions apply in Wales and Scotland.

Can I park up to sleep anywhere?

Every piece of land has an owner. Whether that be private land or managed by the local council, it is still owned by someone.

If you’re planning to stop for a quick snooze on private land, you must seek permission from the landowner first. When it comes to parking on the side of the road or in a layby, the landowner will most likely be the local council and you may be asked to move on by the police or local authority.

Despite this, there are many places you can stay legally overnight such as campsites and permitted overnight carparks. ‘SearchForSites’ is an excellent app when looking to park up overnight and will help to prevent you from receiving a hefty fine.

Do all passengers need to wear seatbelts even when in the back of my motorhome?

The simple answer is, yes. Your motorhome should have as many seatbelts as you have passengers, and each seatbelt should be worn wherever fitted in your motorhome.

See the laws of seatbelts and motorhomes: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ carriage-of-passengers-in-campervans

Do I need a TV licence while on the road?

Whether touring in your motorhome or watching live TV at home, you are required to own a TV licence to watch or record any programmes which are being shown live.

If you already own a TV licence, you will not need to buy a separate one if you can guarantee that the TVs will not be watched in both places at the same time. If you can’t guarantee that, a second TV licence will need to be purchased.

Note: You must now have a TV licence to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer, live or catch-up and demand.

Do I need any further driving qualifications to drive a motorhome?

The required driving licence is massively dependent on the size of your motorhome. If your motorhome weighs under 3.5 tonnes, you will only require a standard car driving licence.

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TOP TIPS Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) for your motorhome is over 7.5 tonnes, a Category C licence is mandatory (HGV).

There is a caveat. If you took your driving test before January 1997, your licence will automatically have C1 entitlement and weight is, therefore, less of a consideration.

If you passed after January 1997, you will have a Category B licence.

What electric appliances can I use on my mains hook-up?

An important calculation for motorhome owners to know is watts divided by volts equals amps (if you have a 1000W kettle and a 230V supply you must allow for 4.3A when making a brew in your motorhome).

Most campsites have around a 16 amp supply, meaning that travel kettles and low watt appliances should be fine to use individually. However, we do recommend trying to avoid using too many appliances at once – you don’t want to be the only motorhome on the site with no electricity.

Can I tow a small car or trailer?

An A-frame is the safest way to tow a vehicle in the UK as it allows the car to be towed directly behind the motorhome on all of its wheels.

However, when travelling to certain European countries, towing a car in this manner may be prohibited. Therefore, you may be better to tow a car on a braked trailer instead.

When towing a trailer, the trailer’s weight will contribute to the overall MAM. Therefore, if you have a standard Category B licence, your trailer and motorhome will need an MAM of 3.5 tonnes or less.

How do I look after my motorhome’s toilet?

Some motorhome toilets will require more maintenance than others. A cassette toilet will need emptying more regularly than flush toilets, whereas a marine toilet will require more maintenance to keep the water tank clean.

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Generally, all toilets should be treated with bio-degradable chemicals when needed and emptied regularly.

What do I need to know about finding the perfect pitch?

The beauty about a motorhome is that you don’t necessarily have to find a campsite to pitch up on. But if you do fancy the trip, there are a few things that we recommend considering before you park your motor.

Never mind the nearest loos or children’s playground, your main priority is to find yourself a hardstanding pitch. These areas hold better if a campsite is particularly wet and muddy or if you are travelling in the winter.

If you’re not lucky enough to find a concrete pitch, be sure to check the density of the grass before parking up. Trying to leave

damage or leaks. Don’t forget to clean and lubricate window and door seals to prevent deterioration.

What’s the best way to winterise my motorhome?

To winterise your motorhome, drain all water systems, including the boiler and tanks, to prevent freezing. Add antifreeze to the pipes, remove or charge your leisure battery, and cover vents to keep out pests. Store your motorhome under cover or use a breathable cover to protect it.

How do I choose the right motorhome layout?

Choosing the right layout depends on your travel style and how many people will use it.

Consider factors like sleeping arrangements (fixed beds vs. convertible seating), kitchen size, and the need for additional seating or storage. Visit showrooms to explore layouts in person.

a campsite in the morning whilst stuck in the mud, is never a good look.

Can I use my motorhome off-grid, and what do I need?

Yes, many motorhomes are equipped for off-grid camping with features like leisure batteries and solar panels. To maximise your off-grid experience, consider investing in additional solar panels, a generator, or upgrading your battery capacity. Ensure your water tank is filled, and carry enough gas for cooking and heating.

How can I maintain the exterior of my motorhome?

To keep your motorhome looking its best, regularly wash it with a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge. Wax the bodywork every six months and check for any signs of

How do I safely use gas appliances in my motorhome?

Ensure your motorhome’s gas system is regularly serviced by a qualified engineer.

Always keep your gas bottles securely stored and turned off when not in use. Use carbon monoxide detectors to ensure safety, and make sure your motorhome is adequately ventilated when using gas appliances.

How often should I service my motorhome?

Most manufacturers recommend servicing your motorhome annually or every 10,00012,000 miles, whichever comes first. This should include checks on the engine, habitation area, and essential systems like water, gas, and electrics.

What’s the best way to insure my motorhome?

Specialist motorhome insurance is the best option, as it covers unique risks like theft, fire, and accidental damage to the habitation area. Ensure your policy includes breakdown cover and European travel if you plan to go abroad.

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We take a look back at last year’s National Rally at Hatton Country World

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ongratulations to everyone who took part in our National Rally and especially to all our winners, both Group and Individual trophy winners.

With members travelling from all over the UK, our Founder’s Trophy (taking the number of members in the group, together with the

number of vans on site and the distance travelled) was won by the Isle of Wight Group who retained the trophy for a second year.

The East Midlands Group took home both the Silver Snail Trophy, for having the most vans on site, and the Recruitment Trophy, while Nene Valley and Yorkshire Groups were joint winners of the Retention Trophy.

There was an excellent number of individual entries for the Homecraft Competition. A huge thank you to all who took part and many thanks to all the judges for volunteering. >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 93

NATIONAL RALLY It was good to see how many people took part in all the various competitions. None of these would have been possible without the organisers working behind the scenes, so a special thank you goes to Peter Johnston for the Quiz, Kate Jones for the Fun Dog Show, Sandy Campbell & Michael Davidson for the Boules and Lynda Hidderley & Kim McKelvie for the Craft Workshops.

Also working hard behind the scenes were our Junior Leaders Gill Crosby and Maria Hill, Dawn Bartlam, Gordon & Shirley Claydon, Joyce Kendrick, Lisa Kindleyside, Allan McKelvie, Elmer McMullan, Mick Pilkiw, Teresa Poole, Terry & Jackie Laws-Randall, Marion Wynn (Photographer), all members of The Council of Management and Alan and his team from Lawson Tamplin Entertainment.

Party Night proved to be a lot of fun, especially with all the colourful costumes and imaginative table decorations. Well done to 94 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

our Motor Cycle Special Interest Group for winning the Best Dressed Table Trophy.

No matter how much time and effort goes into organising this rally, it would be nothing without all of you, our MCC members, who supported it in so many ways. So, the final huge thank you goes to all of you who came along, joined in the fun, and made it all worthwhile. Hope to see you all again later this year!

A big thank you!

The Club would like to say thank you to all the companies who donated prizes: The Flag Stall; Doggy Bag; Brunner Outdoor in Motion; MB Campers; Flex Technoligies (Ecoflo); GB Tours; OKO Punture Control; DW Electronics; Cadac; Likewise Mats; Fat Bob’s; Motorhome & Campervan Supplies; A&B Accessories; Country Seats; Beckfords; Mowhow; That Leisure Shop and Leisure Towles.

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A FANTASTIC TIME WAS HAD

BY ALL AT THE SAMMY SNAIL CLUB!

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huge thank you and congratulations to all the incredible children who took part in the Sammy Snail Club at last year’s National Rally during the Spring Bank Holiday in May! It was a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and friendship, and we were thrilled to see so many smiling faces joining in.

As in previous years, our activities were designed around an exciting theme.

This time, we embraced the magic of the circus, perfectly complementing the National Party Night’s lively atmosphere.

Our young participants showcased their creativity through a variety of themed crafts, including: • Self-portraits • Rolling clown characters • Decorated pasta lions • Clown-inspired cupcakes • Jester’s hats • Moving-trunk elephants Our fantastic group of children, ranging in ages from four to thirteen, demonstrated wonderful enthusiasm and impeccable behaviour throughout the weekend. It was a joy to watch them make new friends and reconnect with familiar faces while getting stuck into the hands-on fun.

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Logan (13) NWMNW; Rosie (11) Lancashire; Arizona (11) NWMNW; Jacob (10) Severn Valley; Scarlet (10) Organisers; Shantelle (9) S&W Wales; Joshua (7) Severn Valley; Elsie (6) Severn Valley and Jack (4) Severn Valley On the final morning, the children voted for this year’s National Junior, selecting someone who has demonstrated helpfulness,

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It was a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and friendship, and we were thrilled to see so many smiling faces joining in.”

friendliness, creativity, and fun. This special award was established in memory of Margaret Platt, a dedicated supporter of the Sammy Snail Club.

This year, the honour went to Logan from NWM&NW – a truly well-deserved recognition. Over the years, we’ve watched him grow and mature, consistently bringing

kindness and enthusiasm to the club.

Congratulations, Logan!

Take a look at the photos above – can you spot yourself? We hope these snapshots bring back special memories of a brilliant weekend.

Wishing you all the very best and hope to see you at a Rally in the future!

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This year we head to Statfold Country Park in Tamworth from the 21st-26th May

nce a year, MCC members from throughout the British Isles gather for our 5-day National Rally. The MCC National Rally 2026 will be held at Statfold Country Park, Ashby Rd, Tamworth, B79 0BU, from Thursday 21st to Tuesday 26th May. Statford Country Park is not only a fabulous setting; it has a very large steam museum with over thirty restored and working narrow gauge steam train engines. We are working with the Statfold for a discounted ticket to enter the park and ride the two steam trains that go around the park. For the adventurous members of our Club, the park has a well-established roller disco and houses the National Vintage Fairground Museum, with all the good old-fashioned rides some of us will remember. Most of the funfair is indoors, so weather will not affect the fun of the fair!

The venue has grass pitches which are level with short grass divided by gravel roads between three parts of the field. There is hard standing parking for the Blue Badge holders if required. We welcome trade stands including dealers and accessory suppliers and fast food outlets. In addition to the usual facilities (toilets, fresh water showers, extra elsan points etc) we have booked an even larger marquee for a weekend packed full of fun, with live entertainment each evening. One of the highlights of our National is our Party Night on Saturday night – you have to be there to see and experience all the fun.

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friendly rivalry between Groups as we compete for Trophies for Homecraft, Inter-Group Quiz and many more. This event is a rich mixture of renewing old friendships and making new ones. All in all, this rally is really one not to miss.

Visit www.statfold.com to check out the venue, then look out for early bird discount deals in our Magazine and come and join us.

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ur Homecraft is something special and was a huge success with the large number of entries in 2025. I would like to thank each and every one of you who took part. Thanks also has to go to the team of judges who had difficult decisions to make with the high standards in all categories. And finally congratulations to all the trophy and rosette winners.

Please read through the categories for 2026 and decide which ones you would like to enter. Bear in mind that you can only have one entry in each category, but you may enter as many categories as you wish. Let us hope we can keep up our large numbers of entries in the 2026 National. Please read the rules and instructions carefully.

Your entries can be made by contacting me via email homecraft@thecaravannersclub. co.uk or telephoning 07752 678454.

Alternatively, your group may send in all the entries or ask your committee if someone would be co-ordinating this. ALL CATEGORIES ARE OPEN TO ALL GENDERS Selma McMullan. Homecraft Co-ordinator.

CATEGORIES 1. PHOTOGRAPH THEME: A PRETTY GARDEN Maximum 10” x 10” including frame or 10” x 10” without a frame.

2. PAINTING THEME: EVENING SKY WITH THE SUNSET Maximum A4 including frame or A4 without a frame, this can be landscape or portrait.

3. DRAWING THEME: STILL LIFE (BLACK & WHITE) A bowl of 5 pieces of fruit in pencil only.

Maximum A4 including frame or A4 without a frame, this can be landscape or portrait.

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4. PAPERCRAFT

A posy of 5 paper roses in an array of colours – Wrap as a bouquet style in tissue paper, your flowers can be in the range up to 5” wide each.

5 WOODCRAFT

An unusual design of a bird house – It can be painted or not painted and a maximum size 10” x 12”.

6. MATERIALS

Make a denim handbag from a pair of old jeans (not a Tote Bag).

There are numerous step-by-step videos on YouTube on your mobile.

7. SEWING

A square tablecloth 36” x 36” maximum – Can be hand or machine stitched, you can decorate with lace, embroidery, cross stitch or your own idea of finish.

8. WOOLCRAFT

A: Knitted baby blanket – In your choice of pattern and wool. Maximum size 36” x 42”.

B: Crochet baby blanket – In your choice of pattern and wool. Maximum size 36” x 42”.

9. SUGARCRAFT

Decorate a wedding cake (DUMMY CAKE) – No larger than 8” diameter or square base cake, only the decoration will be judged.

10. FLOWERS

An unusual centre arrangement for your dining room table – Can be fresh, dried or artificial. Maximum size 20” length, 12” depth, the height is unrestricted.

11. FORAGED FRUIT JAM

A pot of homemade fruit jam – Presented in a jar with a handcrafted label describing which preserve used. Additional display presentation on a plate to allow for tasting.

12. CHUTNEY

English chutney recipe: 2 cups of chopped apples 1 large, chopped onion 1 cup of raisins or sultanas 1½ cups of brown sugar 2 cups of malt vinegar 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds ½ teaspoon of ground ginger A pinch of salt Method Add all the ingredients to a big saucepan and mix together, don’t worry if it looks like

a mess. Bring it to a boil then turn down to a low simmer, keep it simmering uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring it now and again so it doesn’t stick.

When it turns thick and glossy and you can draw a spoon through it without the mix rushing back in you are done.

Spoon it into clean jars, screw on the lids tight and let it cool. Try to resist opening the jar for at least two weeks, this lets the flavour mellow. Additional display presentation on a plate to allow for tasting. >>

THE RULES IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ENTRY IS VALID 1. The Judges decision is FINAL. 2. All measurements must be adhered to so that we can allocate display spaces and ensure equity.

3. All entries are to be handmade, must not have been entered in any other previous, MCC Homecraft competitions.

4. Only one per category for members attending the National Rally. ITEMS MUST BE HANDED IN BY THE MEMBER ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETION. 5. Judging is anonymous therefore, no identifying marks, signatures or Group titles to be placed on the entry.

6. Category 14: National Craft Categories is for crafts which have been made on site in

the National Rally workshops, these will be accepted on the day of the competition.

7. GROUP ENTRY: We need to know if your group is taking part and the names of members contributing. Members contributing to the Group Entry do not have to attend the National.

8. All application for entries to be sent via email to: homecraft@thecaravannersclub. co.uk by FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2026. ALL CATEGORIES ARE OPEN TO ALL GENDERS Entries can be sent from individuals, your Group co-ordinator or Secretary may email in the entries. A Confirmation receipt will be issued for all entries. If you have any queries or require further clarification, please contact via the above email address.

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OPTION 2: Rigid display enclosure.

Back, side and base can be glued or screwed together making a firmer area. The two sides and back can be attached as a backdrop, any suitable material can be used.

13. BAKING: BARA BRITH RECIPE 12oz/340g mixed fruit 1 cup/180g of demerara sugar 1 cup/250ml cold tea 1 egg 2 cups/240g self-raising flour

Method Put the fruit, sugar and tea in a bowl and allow it to soak overnight. Add the egg and flour then mix well together. Place in a lined loaf tin. Bake for 1½ hours on gas mark 3, 170°C or 150°C fan

14. NATIONAL CRAFT CATEGORIES: CRAFT ITEMS Entries on the day of anything which you have made during the 2026 National at the various Craft Workshops.

15. GROUP ENTRY:

A VINTAGE FUNFAIR FESTIVAL All items to be handmade.

The below option 1 and 2 to be displayed on an area of 10” wide (255mm) x 20” long (510mm) x 10” high (255mm).

The items listed are a minimum requirement, but you may add additional items and any details to enhance your entry.

IMPORTANT: Remember to keep to the sizes and the front and top to be open.

OPTION 1: Demountable Display.

Take a piece of cardboard, wood or anything similar. Make holes in each corner and one on the middle back.

Then make pillars from dowelling to fit in the holes (this enables the whole thing to be dismantled making it easier for transportation.

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Backdrop and sides: Blue sky with clouds Trees with bunting Helter skelter/roller coaster This counts as 3 items.

Base: Grass and gravel Snack and ice cream kiosk Dodgem cars Teacup rides Chair o’planes Swing boats Hook a duck Traditional horses merry go round Families Lights You may choose any 7 from the base items.

10 items altogether are to be used for the Group entry.

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Touring at a glance • Free hot water in our showers and washbasins

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• Showers and WC’s for disabled guests

• Car parking

• Washing-up areas • Freshwater points • Touring wardens on many parks

• Beautiful green and landscaped surroundings • A wide choice of family dining

Dogs go free For all Motor Caravanners Club members†

• Heated pools, day and evening entertainment

Please call the park directly to discuss the suitability of the facilities for your needs.

Terms and conditions: *From £40 offer is based on six people sharing a grass Electric pitch commencing Sunday and ending on a Friday for selected start dates between 13 March and 19 October 2026 (excluding all school and bank holiday dates) please check promotional availability and possible grade at time of booking. From £40 offer cannot be used with any other voucher, discount or offer and may be reduced or withdrawn without notice. ^Save an extra 5% offer is available on Haven Touring and Camping direct prices for any holiday of a minimum three nights excluding the £40 offer. †Dogs go free offer is for up to two dogs per booking. Offers are subject to promotional availability and can be withdrawn at any time, apply to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other offer, voucher or discount, unless otherwise stated. All offers are per pitch based on the grade taken after all discounts have been applied. Offers can be removed at any time. For all terms and conditions, including call charges, please visit www.haven.com/terms. Haven Holidays is a trading name of Haven Leisure Limited, registered in England and Wales, no 04011660. Registered office 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL..

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wning a motorhome is all about freedom, adventure, and comfort. Here are our top tips to make the most of your motorhome: Plan – your journey before you set off to make sure the roads on your route are suitable for motorhomes.

Book – each stop/campsite in advance, whether it’s fully equipped or pub stops – planning will ensure you aren’t stuck without a place to stay.

Battery & Power – Keep your leisure battery charged and consider an extra solar panel for off-grid adventures.

Water System Care – Regularly clean and drain your fresh and waste water tanks to keep everything fresh.

Routine Maintenance – Check tyre pressure, oil levels, and seals before every trip for a smooth journey.

Maximise Space – Use storage boxes and organisers to keep your motorhome interior neat and clutter-free.

Campsite Etiquette – Be a good neighbour; keep noise levels down, tidy up after yourselves and respect shared spaces.

Visit our website to discover our dynamic range of motorhomes.

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MEET THE TEAM

he Marketing team is led by Kim McKelvie, supported by Keith Borham, Selma McMullan and Derek Clark.

The management team focus on marketing and recruitment.

This year we welcome new recruitment leads at the Warners Motorhome Shows.

The shows are a primary recruitment venue as we are now the largest motorhome club who attend and run a members camping area. Keith Boreham and Lynda Hidderley take the recruitment lead after volunteering and learning the ropes in 2025 under the guidence of Graham and Jacci Durkee.

Graham and Jacci stepped down after 8 years of sucessfully running the recruitment stand to spend more time with family. I am sure 108 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

Keith and Lynda will enjoy the stand and will be just as sucessful. We still encourage members visiting the shows to continue to volunteer and help out for an hour or so on the stand.

Marketing is about publicising the club.

Insigna with our logo on is available and exclusive motorhome themed apparel designs are available for sale in the webshop.

In addition, Marketing has a fantastic volunteer support team helping out with all our social media, these are Neil Huggon, Rik Whittaker, Therea Guyver and Kate Jones.

We would not reach as many members and groups without the support of these amazing volunteers. You can follow all our social media by using the QR codes on page 113.

KIM MCKELVIE Marketing and Recruitment Team Leader. IT. Social Media.

Merchandise.

KEITH BOREHAM Marketing and Recruitment.

Exhibition Stand.

SELMA MCMULLAN Membership Services. Marketing & Recruitment.

Homecraft. Trade Discounts. Nutt Travel.

DEREK CLARK Group Liaison.

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CLs & Night Stops.

LYNDA HIDDERLEY Exhibition Stand.

CONTACTS EXHIBITION STAND

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MERCHANDISE Kim McKelvie E: kimmk@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk T: 07961 282 133

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Keith Boreham & Lynda Hidderley E: keithb@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk T: 07754 189 940

Kim McKelvie E: kimmk@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk T: 07961 282 133

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ast year was another successful year on the MCC exhibition stand at the Warners’ Shows, remembered not least for Jacci and Graham standing down after many years running the stand.

Many of you will remember being welcomed to the Club by Jacci and Graham and the smiles as you popped in for a muchneeded cuppa. To show our gratitude for all their hard work on the stand (and behind the scenes, towing the trailer, putting up and taking down the tents!) the Show Exhibition and Marshalling Teams gathered at October’s Malvern Show to say a big thank you and present them with flowers and gifts. Thank you both you will be missed and a hard act to follow!

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The summer gave us an opportunity to tap into Jacci and Graham’s experience during their time on the stand. We look forward to carrying on the good work in the coming years.

We would also like to thank our voluntary club members Doreen and Steve for manning the tea bar.

A big welcome is sent to all the new members we have signed up over the last season. We look forward to seeing you all for your tea or coffee at this year’s shows.

We always need club members willing to help us man the stand at all shows, so if you feel you could, please do get in touch.

See you all at Newbury in May. Keith and Lynda

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Things to bear in mind when uprating your vehicle 1 Uprating above 3500kg changes taxation class from PLG to PHGV so you save money.

2 Motorhomes are generally covered as a class 4 MOT regardless of weight. Certain smaller class 4 stations may have problems fitting in your size of motorhome, so check against size, not weight.

3 Under driving licence requirements for vehicles between 3500kg 7500kg, you must either have passed your test prior to 1997 and hold a Cl category or if you passed after 1997 you will need to have taken your Cl test separately

4 **Important••. Uprating of the gross weight may only solve part of your problem. You should check individual axle loadings to ensure you do not exceed the stated axle weights.

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he Club uses social media as a key tool to connect with members and promote its activities. Our official Club Facebook Group and our Facebook Members and Friends Group are the most active, boasting over 17,500 followers and includes regular updates about rallies, charity events, and club news. Posts often include photos from gatherings, reminders about upcoming events and member stories. Facebook also serves as a hub for interaction, with members commenting, sharing experiences, and asking questions, creating a strong sense of community online.

Our Instagram page focuses more on the visual storytelling, sharing snapshots from campsites, rallies, and scenic motorhome adventures. The platform helps showcase the

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The club also has a Twitter account (@motorcaravaners), which is used for quick updates, event announcements, and engagement with followers. Tweets highlight charity initiatives, campsite availability, and national rally details, reinforcing our commitment to keeping members informed in real time.

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DEALER DIRECTORY The Council of Management (CoM) marketing committee appoint a Dealer Liaison Officer, who is tasked with managing membership recruitment at dealerships; visiting dealers at shows; and visiting showrooms to encourage them to promote our Club.

The dealerships are an important source of recruitment from the Club’s point of view, as they are in direct contact with people who are either buying new or upgrading their motorcaravan, or shopping for accessories. Prospective members are made aware of the Club by the placement of our membership forms in dispensers at the point of sale, or in the showroom waiting rooms. Dispensers are suitably badged with the current Club logo and other contact information, including telephone number and website.

ENGLAND BERKSHIRE Marquis Berkshire Oxford Road, Chieveley, Newbury RG20 8RU Tel: 0800 026 7777 Southern Motorhome Centre Brickfields Ind Estate, Kiln Ln, Bracknell RG12 1NA Tel: 0800 028 3417 Webbs Motor Caravans Bath Road (A4), Padworth, Reading RG7 5JF Tel: 01189 712424 Wokingham Motorhomes Gorrick Cottage, Luckley Rd, Wokingham RG40 3AU Tel: 0118 979 1023 BRISTOL Chipping Sodbury Caravans Ltd Badminton Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6LH Tel: 01454 318374 JMT Leisure A370 Hewish, Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol BS24 6SN Tel: 01934 835379 114 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

CAMBRIDGESHIRE Escape Campers 22 Royce Road, Peterborough PE1 5YB Wellsbridge Motorhomes Ramsey Forty Foot, Ramsey, Huntingdon PE26 2XJ Tel: 01487 812901 CHESHIRE Spinney Motor Caravans Knutsford Road, Cranage, Holmes Chapel CW4 8HU Tel: 01477 535808 COUNTY DURHAM Cleveland Motorhomes Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington DL2 1PD Tel: 01325 333111 Kimberley Motorhomes West Auckland Road (A68) Burtree Gate, Darlington DL2 2XZ Tel: 01325 383333 Marquis Durham Durham Rd, Birtley, Chester le Street DH3 2QZ Tel: 01914 922480 Robsons Caravan’s & Motorhomes Durham Rd, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13 3HU Tel: 01388 527242 CORNWALL Eden Motorhomes Scorrier, Redruth TR16 5BP Tel: 01209 822638 CUMBRIA E S Hartley Ltd Lakeland Motorhome Centre, Ings Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9PY Tel: 01539 822450

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DERBYSHIRE Don Amott Leisure Kingdom, Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby DE65 5FJ Tel: 01283 732193 Kimberley Motorhomes Holbeck Close, Chesterfield S41 7XH Tel: 01246 931400 Geoff Cox Leisure 122 Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley DE5 8LG Tel: 01332 781562 Glossop Caravans Brookfield, Glossop SK13 6JF Tel: 01457 868011 Hillside Leisure Chequers House, Chequers Lane Derby DE21 6AW Tel: 01332 207976 Derby Motorhomes Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU Tel: 01332 360222 Poplar Motors Ltd Old Road, Brampton, Chesterfield S40 2QZ Tel: 01246 275396 Timberland Motorhomes Deacon Road, A617 Westbound Heath Chesterfield S44 5SW Tel: 0800 1114411 DEVON Alan Kerr Leisure Brixham Road, Paignton TQ4 7BG Tel: 01803 522098 Devon Motorhomes Newton Rd, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5AT Tel: 01803 874222 Marquis Devon Lee Mill, Ivybridge, Nr Plymouth PL21 9EG Tel: 01752 892 977 Marquis of Exeter Sandygate, Clyst Road, Exeter, EX2 7JL Tel: 01392 446 250 Highbridge Caravan Centre Higher Brocks Plantation, Teigngrave, Newton Abbot TQ12 6QZ Tel: 01626 832792

Marquis Dorset 41-45 Old Wareham Road, Poole BH12 4QN Tel: 01202 738777 Solent Motorhomes 5 Upton Road, Poole BH17 7AA Tel: 01202 801705 Three Counties Motorhomes Ltd 46 Hatch Pond Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole BH17 0JZ Tel: 01202 673735 V.W Kamper Centre 215 Ringwood Rd, St. Leonards Ringwood BH24 2QB Tel: 01202 855531 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE Motorhomes and Caravans Ltd Stoneferry Road, Hull HU6 0EG Tel: 01482 448157 Springfield Motorhomes Boundary Road, Bessingby industrial Estate, Bridlington YO16 4SD Tel: 01262 674748 Maple Garage Aldborough Road, Flointon, Hull HU11 4NA Tel: 01964 670392 EAST SUSSEX JC Leisure Harbour Road, Rye TN31 7TE Tel: 01797 227337 Marquis Sussex Eastbourne Road, Golden Cross BN27 4AN Tel: 01825 873377 Stewart Mouland Motor Caravans South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 7ET Tel: 01273 587229 Sussex Caravans Centre East A264, Colestock Cross, Cowden, East Grinstead TN8 7EA Tel: 01342 851393 ESSEX Cranham Leisure Maldon Rd, Hatfield Peverel, Nr Chelmsford CM3 2JP Tel: 01245 381382 Pullingers Motorhomes Sudbury Rd, Little Maplestead, Halstead CO9 2SE Tel: 01787 472747

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Cotswold Edge Leisure Vehicle Evesham Rd, Beckford, Tewkesbury GL20 7AX Tel: 01386 882866 Marquis Gloucestershire Mill Avon Holiday Park, Gloucester Rd Tewkesbury GL20 5SW Tel: 01684 296 222 Pearman Briggs Leisure Ltd Field View Bungalow, A38 Leigh, Gloucs GL19 4AA Tel: 01531 822666 Wilkins Motorcaravans Greenholme Whiteway, Miserden, Stroud, Gloucs GL6 7ER Tel: 01285 821 216 GREATER LONDON Cranham Southend, Arterial Road, Upminster RM14 1TJ Tel: 01277 222444 GREATER MANCHESTER Emmbee Motorhomes 84 Prettywood, Bury BL9 7HX Tel: 0161 797 2988 Nu Venture Unit 2, Seven Stars Road, Walgate, Wigan WN3 5AT Tel: 01942 826669 HAMPSHIRE Countrywide Motorhomes Limited 215 Ringwood Rd, St Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2QB Tel: 01202 881089 Dolphin Motorhomes Ltd 478 Bursledon Rd, A3024, Southampton SO19 8NH Tel: 023 8040 6777 Willmoths Motorhomes 12 Rochester Street, Southampton SO14 5SW Tel: 02380 223322 Magic Motorhome Man Unit 2, Park Place Farm, Titchfield Ln, Wickham, Fareham, Portsmouth PO17 5HB Tel: 07841 426660 Manor Motorhomes Hucklesbrook Garage, Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge SP6 2EY Tel: 01425 657747 Marquis Hampshire Winchester Rd, Lower Upham, Nr Southampton SO32 1HA Tel: 01489 860666 118 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

P & P Car & Camper Sales 224 Forton Road, Gosport PO12 3HW Tel: 02392 581325 Southdowns Motorhome Centre Painter Close, Anchorage Road Anchorage Park, Portsmouth PO3 5UH Tel: 02392 401821 Viscount Leisure West End Road, Burleston, Southampton SO31 8BN Tel: 02380 405122 HEREFORDSHIRE Dinmore Leisure Ltd Hope under Dinmore, Leominster HR6 0PJ Tel: 01568 611481 South Hereford Motorcaravan Centre Ltd Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DF Tel: 01600 890870 ISLE OF WIGHT Webb Autohome 10 Riverway, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5UX Tel: 01983 528346 KENT Choose Leisure Howfield Lane/A28, Chartham, Canterbury CT4 7HG Tel: 01227 733557 T C Motorhomes Howfield Lane A28, Hillborough, Herne Bay CT6 6TE Tel: 01227 289111 LANCASHIRE Campbells Motorhomes Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5RD Tel: 01772 627627 Custom Camper Solutions Unit J8, Airfield Business Park, Harrison Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7UL Marquis Lancashire Chain Caul Way, Preston PR2 2PD Tel: 01242 210526 Parbold Motorhomes Hall Lane, Wrightington, Appleby Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EJ Tel: 01257 253087 Preston Caravans & Motorhomes Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL Tel: 1772 685949

LINCOLNSHIRE Camper UK Deacon Rd, Lincoln LN4 4JB Tel: 01522 411252 Lincoln Leisure Vehicles Tritton Rd, Lincoln LN6 7QY Tel: 01522 690010 MERSEYSIDE Red Lion Caravan Centre 300 Southport Rd, Scarisbrick, Southport PR8 5LF Tel: 01704 889973 MIDDLESEX Middlesex Motorcaravans Hill Cottage Barns, Hill Cottage, Tebworth Rd Knottingley WF11 8PH Tel: 0208 952 4045 NORFOLK MRP Automotive 215 Woodcock Road, Norwich NR3 3TE Tel: 07969 991196 Simpsons Motor Caravans Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth NR31 0LN Tel: 01493 601696 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Heart of England Motorhomes Ltd Watling Street (A5), Weedon NN7 4QQ Tel: 01327 342 000 Marquis Northants Suffolk Road, Great Billing NN3 9EX Tel: 01604 402 888 NORTHUMBERLAND Tyne Valley Motorhomes Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6NS Tel: 01207 272777

NORTH YORKSHIRE S and L Motorhomes Low Moor Road, Selby YO8 6EF Tel: 01757 630233 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Brownhills Motorhomes Ltd A1/A46 junction, Newark NG24 2EA Tel: 01636 704202 Fuller Leisure Ltd Lowdham Rd, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7ER Tel: 01159 664401 Glenns Motorhomes Cinderhill Road, Bulwell NG6 8RE Tel: 0115 927 2744 Kimberley Motorhomes Eastwood Rd, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HX Tel: 01159 382 401 Lowdhams Leisureworld Ltd Lowdham Rd, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7ES Tel: 01159 663838 Oaktree Motorhomes Ltd Gin Close Way, Answorth NG16 2HH Tel: 01159 303140 S.M.C. Motorhomes Newark Northern Road, Newark NG24 2ET Tel: 01636 670760 OXFORDSHIRE Elite Motorhomes Thorpe Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury OX17 2QY Tel: 01295 711157 Offgrid Power Solutions Cornhill Farm, East Challow, Wantage OX12 9RZ SHROPSHIRE Moran Motorhomes Orleton Road, Ludlow Business Park, Ludlow SY8 1XF Tel: 01584 876911 SOMERSET Chelston Motorhomes Chelston Business Park, Wellington TS21 9JE Tel: 01823 662075 Clearway Motorhomes Fosseway, Lynford on Fosse, Somerton TS11 7BX Tel: 01963 240146 Davan Caravans Goosey Ln, St George, Weston-Super-Mare BS22 7XA Tel: 01934 524242 >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 119

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Stewart Longton Motorhomes Riversway Liesure Village, Chorley PR7 1SA Tel: 01257 220222 Todds Motorhomes Unit 15, Tardy Gate Trading Estate, Coote Ln, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5JD Tel: 01772 335360

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SOUTH YORKSHIRE Marquis South Yorkshire Rotherham Road, Dinnington, Sheffield, Yorks S25 3RF Tel: 01909 495 900 Oakwell Motorhomes 65-67 Pontefract Road, Barnsley S71 1HB Tel: 01226 293300 Premium Motorhomes Plum Tree Estate, Bawtry Rd, Bawtry DN11 8EW Tel: 01302 710543 Wellhouse Leisure Ltd Holmfirth Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HX8 8BB Tel: 01226 668800 STAFFORDSHIRE Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld 192a Walsall Rd, Valley Drive, M6 Junc14 ST16 1NZ Tel: 01785 878787 Spinney Staffordshire Stonewall Place, Silverdale, Newcastle ST5 6NR Tel: 01782 622581 SUFFOLK Marquis Suffolk Farthing Road, Sproughton, Ipswich IP1 5AP Tel: 01473 747675 East Point Motorhomes 115 Whalplow Road, Lowestoft NR32 1UL Tel: 01502 464749 SURREY Marquis Surrey Station Approach, Gomshall, Surrey GU5 9NX Tel: 01483 203335

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WARWICKSHIRE Creative Caravan Conversions Pennyford Lodge, Pennyford Lane, Wooten Waven, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, B95 6HE Tel: 01564 651119 WEST MIDLANDS AEG Motorhomes Birmingham Street, Stourbridge DY8 1JE Tel: 01384 848439 WEST SUSSEX Meridian Motorhomes Unit 7, Church Farm, Old Park Ln, Bosham PO18 8EX Tel: 01243 572672 Camper and Motorhome Centre Handcross Rd, Plummers Plain, Horsham RH13 6NX Tel: 01403 892694 Premier Motorhomes Premier Business Park, Main Road, Birdham Chichester PO20 7BU Tel: 01243 511189 Sussex Caravan Centre West A24 London Rd, Pulborough RH20 3BT Tel: 01903 893666 WEST YORKSHIRE IH Motorhomes Ltd Great North Road, Knottingly, W Yorks WF11 0BS Tel: 01977 677118 Lowdhams Leisureworld Ltd 26 Crosland Hill, Huddersfield HD4 5NU Tel: 0115 966 3838 Moto-Trek Ltd Montgomery House, Sheephouse Wood, Stockbridge, Sheffield S36 4GS Tel: 01142 884411 Richard Baldwin Motorhomes Wakefield Road, Copley, Halifax HX3 0TP Tel: 01422 364222 Vantage Motorhomes Unit 1, Pym Street, Leeds LS10 1PG Tel: 0113 244 4131 WildAx Motorhomes Unit G9, Lowfields BP, Park Lock View, Elland HX5 9HD Tel: 01422 372111

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West Country Motorhomes [Swindon] 20 Turnpike Road, Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 7EA Tel: 01793 726666 Wiltshire Motor Homes The Showroom, Lancaster Road, Bowerhill, Melksham SN12 6SS Tel: 01225 896699 WIRRAL E S Hartley Group Ltd Rossmore Road East, Ellesmere Port, Wirrel, Merseyside CH65 3DD Tel: 01513 506870 WORCESTERSHIRE Edwards Motorhomes 19 Main Road, Kempsey WR5 3PA Tel: 01905 829000 Nick Whale Motorhomes Unit 8, Lauriston Park, Pitchill Cottages, Evesham WR11 8SN Tel: 01386 870852 Salop Leisure Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Nelson Road, Stourport on Severn DY13 9QB Tel: 01299 871361

N. IRELAND Donaghey Motorhomes Ltd Drumnahoe, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, F92 RXW Tel: 353 74912 9235 Thompson Leisure 21 Rowantree Rd, Dromore, Co Down BT25 1NN Tel: 028 9269 3999

SCOTLAND

BC Motorhomes Heathfield Road, Ayr KA8 9BN Tel: 01292 262233 Dicksons of Perth 170 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AA Tel: 01738 626287 Dyce Caravans Pitmedden Road, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0EY Tel: 01224 722227 Highland Campervans Kerrowaird Steading, Dalcross, Inverness IV2 7JQ Tel: 01667 493976

WALES 3A’s Leisure Camarthenshire Showground, Carmarthen, Dyfed SA33 5DR Tel: 01267 234459 Threeways Motorhomes Ltd Faenol Avenue, Abergele, Conwy LL22 7HT Tel: 01745 827607 Spinney Flintshire 76 Station Rd, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2TE Tel: 01244 830438 HABITATION, SERVICING, REPAIRS, ACCESSORIES

Autogas 2000 Leisure Limited Carlton Miniot, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4NJ Tel: 01845 523213 Continental Leisure Vehicle Crosshands Business Park, Cross Hands Rd, Gorslas, Carmarthenshire SA14 6RE Tel: 01296 831151 Direct Leisure Repairs 112 Fosse Road, Farndon, Newark, Notts NG24 3TJ Tel: 07505 357307 Essanjay Ltd Unit 5, The Alpha Centre, Upton Rd, Poole BH17 7AG Tel: 01202 683608 Grantham Leisure Ltd 76 Kingscliffe Rd, Grantham NG31 8EU Tel: 07890 919030 JC Leisure Harbour Road, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7TE Tel: 01797 227337 Motorhome Medics Swanbrook Business Park, Golden Valley, Staverton, Cheltenham GL51 0TE Tel: 01452 856856 Caravan & Motorhome Repairs A37, Gurney Slade, Radstock BA3 4TQ Tel: 01749 841051 Reliance Caravan & Motorhomes Services Unit D1-D3 New Barn Office Funtington, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9DA Tel: 01243 940050 Rhino Installs 24 Momentum Place, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire PR5 6EF Tel: 01772 335222 Solar Solutions Ltd Bailie Gate Ind. Est., Unit 46, Bridge St, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4BD Tel: 01202 632488 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 123

RECRUITMENT & MARKETING

WILTSHIRE

RECRUITMENT & MARKETING

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CLUB MERCHANDISE

ased on feedback from members, we have been increasing the designs available on our wearable apparel.

Not just the standard blue polo shirts with the Motor Caravanners Club Logo we know you love, but a selection of t-shirts and comfy hoodies as well.

Having a stock of these designs and sizes means that funds are tied up in stock storage. Which is why we have opted for the print on demand option available at www.mccshop.co.uk All designs are described in the title on the site with photos; some have the logo on if you want to wear your Club with pride and some designs, we decided not to include the logo. To be honest, we don’t mind who buys our t-shirts and hoodies, a little bit of profit goes into the Club for each item sold. Make sure you select the size on the design and pay

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on the site. The item will be delivered to your door usually within two weeks of ordering.

The new designs are hand drawn, which means they are exclusive to our Club, you won’t find them just anywhere!

We listened to your request on the designs,you didn’t just want a hoody but wanted a zip up hoody jacket as well. You asked for t-shirts, you asked for a range of different motorhome styles so you could choose a design that was similar to your own motorhome. So, with this collection, we hope you have a choice that suits you, whether you want one with an A-class, Coach built, Campervan or even a classic V-Dub. If you attend a Warners show this year, you will be able to feel the quality and try on the samples before ordering. There will also be a few for sale at this year’s National Festival at Stafford Country Park in May.

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ome items of insignia cannot go into the mccshop.co.uk. Some items can only be purchased via the club office. For example, we have the sparkly snail stickers back in stock. Magnetic name and group signs for the motorhome is a custom order.

There may be a delay between ordering and receiving your sign as the manufacturers can only accept a few batch orders. For various reasons, the quality of embroidered items is not consistent enough on the mccshop.

co.uk site, these will be ordered on demand.

There will be new t-shirt designs released later in the year, but if you have any suggestions of t-shirts you want to wear, get in touch with Kim McKelvie (kimmck@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk).

For each item sold a small percentage goes back into the Club. So when the family ask what you would like for birthdays or Christmas, send them to shop and suggest the gift that you will love.

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GROUP LIAISON

GROUP LIAISON

T

MEET THE TEAM

he pillar of Group liaison is led by Ali Bartlam who is supported by Derek Clarke primarily with the Group Liaison function. Two other members are collocated within the pillar from CoM; Steve Wynn who is lead for our Constitution for Groups (CfG), and Keith Poole who will continue his sterling work with Health and Safety for the Club.

I have decided, for this first year of the new structure, for the Group Liaison pillar to remain as is due to some cross over within the structure of CoM members. This should work due these individuals having the experience and skill set within their areas or responsibility. The prime role of Group Liaison 126 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

is to support all Groups of the MCC with any issues or concerns they may have with policy or procedure.

I would like to draw you attention to two new policies that have been approved

by CoM which are now in place. These are Club Safeguarding and Social Media policies.

I would ask that you read through these to give yourself a better understanding of these policies.

As the new Group Liaison I am going to take it upon myself to try and visit as many Group rallies that I can during 2026. If you have any questions or concerns please raise these direct to myself.

ALI BARTLAM Group Liaison Team Leader; GDPR; CfG; Haven Liaison.

DEREK CLARKE Group Liaison; Marketing; CLs & Night Stops.

STEVE WYNN Membership Services Team Leader; Foreign Travel; CfG.

KEITH POOLE Vice Chairman; Finance; Health & Safety; Disability.

CONTACTS CFG Ali Bartlam alistairb@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07754 131 893 Steve Wynn stevew@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07916 131 892

GROUP LIAISON, GDPR & SAFEGUARDING Ali Bartlam alistairb@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk 07754 131 893

DISABILITY ADVISOR & HEALTH & SAFETY/RA

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HEALTH & SAFETY

GETTING OUT & MOTORHOMING SAFELY W

hile we are all responsible for our own health and safety here are a few Club rules and tips to remember when out and about or on the rally field.

Parking Winter parking on limited space car parks and school playgrounds: This rule has now changed and the space between vans has been reduced to 4m based on there being nothing between vans ie. chairs, tables etc.

For the summertime: The rule still stands at 6m minimum space between vans with no door to door parking unless a space of 9m can be accomplished between vans.

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The Risk Assessment is now available on the Club website.

Portable gas appliances Portable gas appliances are often used on rallies, I would advise that these devices are only used externally. When not in use please remove the gas bottle lock and store in a well ventilated cupboard.

BBQ Orange rubber gas pipes or leads for the BBQ should be checked for date of manufacture (this will be printed on pipe itself). Replace if over five years old. A bucket of water near a BBQ is another safety item (just in case).

Annual habitation checks An important check which should be carried out each year by a professional engineer who should check your gas system to show you if any defects are found.

Fire extinguishers These have a life of about 5 years.

Although your fire extinguisher may be showing green in the window, it doesn’t mean it is fully pressurised, the powder could be hard inside. Fire Safety Sticks are also a modern and innovative alternative that offers several advantages over traditional fire extinguishers. Threy are lightweight, non-pressurised and do not

require annual servicing, making it a convenient and environmentally friendly option. Fire sticks are available from www.glossfireaction.co.uk Maintaining portable electrical equipment Many groups carry electric urns, kettles, bingo machines, etc. These are classed as portable appliances and unless they are double insulated they have the potential to cause an electric shock if there is a fault with the earth connection.

As a result the Health & Safety Executive recommends that the equipment has a portable appliance test to ensure the earth connection is sound. >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 129

GROUP LIAISON

HEALTH & SAFETY

USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON RALLIES

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ith most new motorhomes coming with a fire extinguisher fitted, it is not compulsory for Groups to have a fire extinguisher or a fire bucket available, however it is strongly advisable to have something in case there is a small fire.

Most Groups have the statement on safety written into their supplementary document mentioning that a fire extinguisher is available with the Stewards’ Rally Pack or van, along with a bell or horn to warn of a fire and to raise the alarm.

However, fuel canisters, gas bottles, leisure batteries, electrical wiring and cooking in small spaces all pose increased risks of fire. Being in close proximity to neighbours and their equipment and activities is another potential hazard. Hopefully nothing catches alight, but if it did do you have a fire extinguisher to hand?

And if so, is it the correct type?

Traditional fire extinguishers are often pressurised and therefore need yearly servicing at a cost and/or have a limited life. Powder for example is also very damaging to both surfaces and lungs and can cause more damage than

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a small fire. What most people don’t realise is that the usage time of a 3.5kg extinguisher can be as little as 7 seconds, providing it has been serviced and the contents haven’t compressed of course. Not long to extinguish a fire! And you have to know what type of fire it is before you use a pressurised extinguisher. Using powder for example on a frying pan full of oil will propel the flaming oil all over the place making matters considerably worse.

There is no rule in the Motor Caravanner's CFG or the Natural England Guidelines at present stating that you should have fire extinguishers available but mostly it is common sense to have a cylinder extinguisher or fire stick available for personal use in case of a small fire happening.

Nobody should put their own life at risk of danger; when a fire is at the stage of getting out of hand then it should be the job of the emergency services.

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if too large, then it’s the emergency services’ department to deal with.

As Health & Safety advice changes as years pass, then we, the members, have to encourage our members to take the preventives when it is imperative that we have to think safety first.

Once again, it is strongly advisable that we all have some fire protection available. Please make sure that all fire extinguishers are within date and are fully operational. Fire blankets are good for smothering the fires on cookers.

Fire sticks are light, handy and very efficient in extinguishing the fire.

DOGS IN COMMUNAL SITE RALLY TENTS

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his subject was discussed at the National Rally last May and has been questioned once again. With the backing of Council of Management, it has been agreed that if the tent in question is a private tent (eg, pop up with sides) and is only being used privately beside your unit with your friends, then it is your responsibility to look after your dogs inside of the tent and outside.

However, if it is a Group communal tent and is erected in the field for all members to use – for a coffee morning, evening meet up, food or a game of Bingo – dogs are not allowed inside the tent for hygiene reasons and to be considerate to other members.

Dogs can still be seated outside the communal group tent with their owners provided they are on a lead and cannot get into the tent, complying with the ruling of Communal Group tents so as not to inflict any distress on members that are allergic to animals or have a fear of dogs.

It is the responsibility of the Group Committee to make sure that these rules are adhered to for the sake of all members on the rally field.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

USE OF DRONES AT RALLIES

A

s more members are getting into flying drones it is now becoming the ‘in thing’ to take overhead photos of vans parked up or the lovely scenery around our rally fields.

Members who have drones should be aware that, if you are the operator, and your drone weighs over 250g or has a camera that can take photos or record video, you must

register with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and get an operator ID. You also need to apply for a model aircraft licence.

As a licenced owner there are rules on where you can and can't fly. Please be aware that: • If you intentionally or recklessly hit someone with a drone, you could be liable for battery, which carries both criminal and civil sanctions.

• If you intentionally or recklessly damage someone's property with a drone, you could be liable for criminal damage.

• If you fly a drone without exercising a reasonable standard of care and injure someone or damage their property, you could be negligent and liable to compensate the victim for personal injury or damage to property.

• If you fly a drone low over someone’s land without their permission, you could be liable for trespass, even if you do not personally go onto the land (although this is generally a civil rather than a criminal matter).

Furthermore, you should check for any local bylaws restricting the use of drones.

Some members are very concerned about drones colliding or crashing into their motorhomes and causing damage to their property. Others do not want their privacy invaded by having their photo taken without their consent. So all Groups should set out guidelines as to where drones can be flown; for example in a field beside the rally field, with a safe distance of at least 50m away from any vehicle or as far away from the units as possible so as not to be of a nuisance to others or invade their privacy. >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 133

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INFORMATION FOR MOTORCARAVANNERS

GENERAL AND FIRE SAFETY

Before setting out GAS: Make sure the fridge is on electric (12v). It is an offence to run a fridge on gas, especially at garage forecourts. Close valve on cylinder or holding tank. Cylinders must be kept in an upright position with valve uppermost.

The gas cylinder compartment must be ventilated. Annually check the condition of all gas pipes and joints. If you detect a gas leak turn off supply at cylinder/holding tank. If using raw detergent to detect leaking joints, avoid the solution getting on copper pipe and brass fittings.

ELECTRIC: Wiring components should be fused with the correct rated fuse. Exposed terminals should be insulated to avoid shorts.

Annually check the condition of wiring and fuel lines. Wires should not run under carpets where they can be nicked or squashed – possibly causing a short circuit.

CHILDREN: If you leave children in the motor caravan alone, remove the cigar lighter and

ensure that any matches are safely out of reach. On the move – make sure that children are safely belted up. Check every now and then that they have not undone the harness.

What to do in the event of a fire Stop as quickly and safely as possible. Turn off the ignition. Get everyone out of the vehicle to a place of safety away from the vehicle. Call the fire brigade.

If the fire is small and has not taken hold, you may tackle it with a fire extinguisher – but remember – safety must come first. You are far more important than a piece of machinery. It is insured after all!

If the fire is under the bonnet, release the bonnet catch. Do not open the bonnet fully.

Direct the fire extinguisher through the gap.

Once the fire is out, keep watch to ensure there is no re-ignition. When fully satisfied that the fire is out, do not open the bonnet for at least half an hour. Do not touch any burnt areas as substances could be carcinogenic or highly corrosive. Disconnect the battery if possible. >>

In the event of a fire • Get everyone out of the motor caravan • Sound the alarm • Call the fire brigade (999 or 112) • Tackle the fire ONLY if it is safe to do so • Turn off gas at cylinder/tank

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Last word Always make sure that cigarettes are fully extinguished when finished. Maintain the Country Code.

Be safe and enjoy your motor caravanning

Country

Fi re

Barbecues Before lighting barbeques on the rally field/ site, permission to do so must be obtained by the rally organiser or person(s) in charge at the time. Set them well away from bushes, tents, awnings and the motor caravan. Use only recommended fluids or fire lighters to light them. Never use petrol. After use allow the embers to cool completely before safely disposing of them.

112 is the number to dial for the police, ambulance or fire fighting services in an EU country in the event of an accident or any other emergency. In addition, a number of countries also have their own national emergency number. The following table gives emergency numbers for the main holiday destinations.

Am bu la nc e

Fire at camp sites and rallies Equipment for fighting a fire must be available.

Each vehicle should carry a fire extinguisher – a 1 kilo dry powder (ABC powder) approved to BS/EN3 (previously BS5423). It is preferable to mount the extinguisher by an exit door.

A 1m2 fire blanket is also useful near the cooker. A smoke detector should be fitted and mounted away from the cooker.

With open gas fires, one should have a carbon monoxide detector.

Always have a torch available in a place where it can be found in the dark.

Cookers and hobs – remember that flame failure devices were only introduced as standard on stoves fitted after 1994. So on older cookers, if a flame goes out, turn off the gas and ventilate the vehicle.

A bucket of water outside the motor caravan may not seem much, but if everyone has one, together they could save the vehicle.

Extra water can be obtained by using the ‘grey’ waste water.

The recommended 6m distance between units SHALL be adhered to at all times, it could save your life or that of others.

Emergency telephone numbers

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Fire in the living area Soft furnishings will give off dangerous fumes, e.g. cyanide. In 1990 motor caravans were legally required to be furnished with combustion modified high resilient foam in mattresses and cushions. Newer models should have fire resistant fabrics. For older vehicles, one can purchase flame retardent sprays.

Andorra Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Denmark Germany Estonia Finland France Greece Great Britain Hungary Ireland Iceland Italy Croatia Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Montenegro Netherlands Norway Ukraine Austria Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovenia Slovakia Spain Czech Republic Turkey Sweden Switzerland

+ 376 + 375 + 32 + 359 + 045 + 49 + 372 + 358 + 33 + 30 + 44 + 36 + 353 + 354 + 39 + 385 + 371 + 370 + 352 + 381 + 31 + 47 + 380 + 43 + 048 + 351 + 40 +7 + 381 + 386 + 421 + 34 + 420 + 90 + 46 + 41

118 03 100 150 112 112 112 112 15 166 999 104 999 112 118 94 03 03 112 94 112 113 03 114 999 112 961 03 94 112 155 061 155 112 112 144

118 01 100 160 112 112 112 112 18 199 999 105 999 112 115 93 01 01 112 93 112 110 01 122 998 112 981 01 93 112 150 080 150 110 112 118

110 02 101 166 112 110 110 112 17 100 999 107 999 112 113 92 02 02 113 92 112 112 02 133 997 112 955 02 92 113 158 091 158 155 112 117

(When telephoning within the country, it is of course unecessary to dial the prefix number)

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INFORMATION FOR MOTORCARAVANNERS

DOG CODE

This simple, ten point guide aims to influence how owners manage their dogs, showing respect and sensitivity towards the places they visit and to others who share the space with them.

1

Ensure your dog is under effective control, which means: You have a short lead with you and use it when needed (e.g. around livestock, near cliff edges or where signage requests it). You do not let your dog off the lead unless you keep it in sight and close enough to come back to you on command.

2

Prevent your dog from approaching horse riders, cyclists or other people uninvited.

3

Keep your dog with you on paths or access land and don’t let it stray into crops including fields of grass, fruit and vegetables.

4

Never let your dog worry or chase wildlife or livestock. Follow advice on local signs to reduce disturbance to plants and animals.

5

Stay SAFE around farm animals and horses. Stop look and listen before entering a field. Always keep your dog

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on a short lead. Find the safest route around animals, giving them plenty of space and using paths or access land where possible. Exit the area calmly and quickly if threatened, releasing your dog to make it easier for you both to reach safety.

6 7

Always bag and bin your dog’s poo wherever you are.

Never leave bags of dog poo lying around, even if you intend to pick them up later. Containers and deodorised bags can make them easier to carry.

8

Ensure your details are on your dog’s collar and that it is micro chipped, so you can be reunited quickly if it is lost.

9 10

Keep vaccinations and worming up to date. Ask your vet for more information.

Contact your local authority, or look out for signs, to get more information about what to do and where to go in your area.

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What is social media?

Social media is the collective term given to web-based tools and applications which enable users to create, share and interact with content (words, images, graphics and video content), as well as network with each other through the sharing of information, opinions, knowledge and common interests. Examples of social media platforms include group websites, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch and TikTok. Social media is essential to promoting The Motor Caravanners Club and Group events.

It is important for designated members to participate in social media to engage with our members and wider public. To raise the profile of our Club, using the corporate and groups accounts.

The objective of this policy is to set out the rules to be applied to all social media carrying the MCC name or associated with club members.

This policy has been published to be open and transparent about how MCC members should communicate with each other and with other interested parties when using social media.

Group point of contact for social media Each group must appoint one or more individuals who are responsible for the day-today publishing, monitoring and management of the group website and social media channels. If a social media administrator leaves, they must hand over ownership of the group/page/account o another appropriate member.

It is best practice to ask introductory questions to ensure active membership before

adding to group social media accounts. Whilst individual members may also post on social media accounts, moderation of those posts should follow the following guidelines: Social Media guidelines • Maintain a professional and respectful tone, be considerate kind and fair in all online interactions • Posts must not insult, harass, bully or intimidate individuals or organisations • Posts must respond to others’ opinions respectfully and professionally • Not knowingly post inaccurate information, validate before sharing • Photographs which clearly identify a child or young person, must ensure they have the consent of a parent or guardian before using them on social media.

• Protect all confidential information including member details, sensitive discussions and Club communications • Group social media should not express any affiliation to any political organisation or links to political parties.

• Always ensure activity does no harm to the Club or to others • Will actively promote the Club and Group Events • Any videos taken at group rallies for use on Youtube or any other media, permission must be sought from all members who attend the rally.

As a simple rule, if you are posting information on social media, be it video, photographs, or the written word, before you post anything, ask yourself: could it be offensive to others? Unless you are sure it will not cause offence, do not post.

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SAFEGUARDING CODE

his code aims to protect you, as an adult member or volunteer for The Motorcaravanners Club (MCC), and to help you take the right approach to working with and supervising children, young people and adults at risk.

I will • Treat everyone equally and with dignity and respect • Support an open and transparent culture by challenging and reporting inappropriate behaviour • Encourage young people to speak up and be listened to • Report all suspicions, concerns or allegations immediately • Never use inappropriate, threatening or suggestive language, written or verbal • Represent the MCC appropriately at all times • Respect my position of trust and will not abuse this • Promote this safeguarding code at all times

When working with or supervising young people and vulnerable adults, I will...

• Not allow activities that encourage bullying behaviour or initiation ceremonies, dares or forfeits • Where possible avoid being alone with a young person but remain in sight and hearing of others • Maintain appropriate boundaries between myself and young people and avoid engaging in friendships or sexual relationships • Not drink alcohol when responsible for children and young people and I will not allow young people to drink alcohol (in line with UK law) • The MCC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm • All MCC Members have a responsibility and duty of care to report any suspicion or concern and a right to do so in confidence

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UK insurance

Many insurance companies give discounts to our Members so it is always worth mentioning that you are a one of them.

Shield Insurance give our members a discount on the majority of their policies, which include home and pet cover as well as motorcaravans. Contact them on 0800 393966 and don’t forget to let them know your one of the Club’s members.

Useful numbers: • Adrian Flux 0800 3698590 • CaravanGuard 0800 1488400 • Comfort 02089 840777 • Safeguard 0800 0968304

Overseas insurance

Members travelling abroad who wish to make their own holiday arrangements may find the following contact helpful.

Breakdown and recovery insurance Britannia Rescue: 0800 591563 Holiday insurance and overseas travel Personal/medical and breakdown holiday insurance is available through Gold Cover on 01892 559530.

Personal/Medical cover is available to members up to the age of 84 and the maximum length of any trip is now 45 days.

Motoring cover is also available through Gold Cover for vehicles up to 15 years of age and a maximum length of 7m, up to 3.5 tonnes. Maximum duration of 90 days. For a quotation please ring during office hours.

Please have your membership number to hand when you call.

Restrictions and conditions apply. Check with Gold Cover when you are getting your quote for their current conditions.

You should always be aware of any impending storm forecast. Insurance, be it the Club’s or your own will not pay out if you have not taken due care, ie taken awnings, gazebos etc and packed them away. If you had warnings of the weather changing it is your responsibility not the insurance companies.

When it comes to extended stays away Aviva will give you up to 90 days cover at an additional premium, 60 days is standard with them. Marks and Spencer will do 90 days as standard. Always check that the cover is suitable for your requirements.

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GROUP LIAISON

INSURANCE

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DISABILITY UPDATE

in the last year motorhome sales have continued to grow with dealers seeing full order books and long waiting lists.

The Warners shows played their part again, with dealers selling new stock.

Keeping these motorhomes as we get older is often at the forefront of our minds and manufacturers continue to work closely with customers to help us carry on doing what we love. For some people, upgrades on their disability adaptations in the motorhome are high on their list, from habitation doorways made larger, to portable lifts that can fold and be stored in the motorhomes. For some, made to order interiors with larger walk ways to accommodate wheelchairs or walking around with walking sticks are the way forward.

The danger of trip hazards and falls can be minimised by having extra handrails fitted around the home and having grab handles fitted to the motorhome.

Ask your dealer at the time of purchase (new motorhomes only) for the necessary forms and declare your disabilities which will help in the

purchase of a motorhome with VAT relief.

Disability equipment suppliers do not change their products often, but looking through brochures and the internet, there are always the special items we all would like.

Most disabilities affect some of the easiest tasks. With hands and wrists getting weaker and painful as we go through life having to ask someone to help open bottles or cans is becomes common. A simple solution is usually at hand, a tea towel wrapped around a jar makes it a little easier to open.

There are many publications such as Disabled Motoring magazine to browse through. These are available as a free online subscription for the printed version.

If you are unable to find the answers to the problems you may experience, please drop me an email or phone and I will try to help with your needs. All contact information is in the Motorcaravanners magazine every month.

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Companies who can provide equipment and fitting of adaptations to motorhomes.

A Adaptacar Tel: 01769 572785 www.adaptacar.co.uk Based in South Moulton Devon, Speak to Stuart Courtney.

Alfred Bekker Ltd Tel: 01377 241700 www.alfredbekker.com Based in Driffield East Yorkshire.

Speak to Carla Bekker.

All Shropshire Mobility Tel: 01743 790879 www.allshropshiremobility.co.uk Based in Pennerley near Shrewsbury. Speak to Martin Davies.

Brook Miller Mobility Ltd Tel: 01422 376645 www.brookmiller.co.uk Based in Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Speak to Adrian Westbrook.

C Chris Elliot Adaptions Ltd Tel: 01733 333023 www.chriselliotadaptions.co.uk Based in Peterborough. Speak to Chris.

CJ Conversions Ltd Tel: 01522 576600 www.cjconversions.co.uk Based in Lincoln. Speak to John Benton.

Andys Kars www.andys/kars.co.uk Recommended by some of our members.

Clark and Partners Ltd Tel: 01142 293399 www.clarkshop.co.uk Based in Sheffield. Ask for Steve Holder.

Atlas Vehicle Conversions Ltd Tel: 023 9226 5600 www.avcltd.co.uk Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

Speak to Joe Cordina.

Coachbuilt UK Tel: 02476 341196 www.coachbuiltgb.co.uk Specialists in disability adaptations and bespoke modifications to standard motorhomes, to suit your needs. Ask for Geoff.

Autoadapt Tel: 01213 335170 www.autoadapt.com Offering a solution to all mobility needs whether that is to enter, travel in or drive your motorhome.

Autochair Tel: 0800 214045 www.autochair.com Makers of a range of adaptations for cars and motorhomes.

Auto Mobility Concepts Ltd Tel: 01442 270202 www.automobilityconceptsltd.com Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Speak to Barry Williams.

B Bewick Mobility Aids Tel: 01661 833913 www.bewickmobility.co.uk Based in Prudhoe in Northumberland.

Speak to Brian Burnsbrook.

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Gleneagles Conversions Ltd Tel: 01334 657722 www.gleneaglesconversions.co.uk Based in Cupar, Fife. Speak to Niven Trail or Bob Donaldson.

CoTrim Conversions Tel: 01722 324524 www.cotrim.co.uk Based in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Speak to Kevin Didle.

D David Relph Adaptions Tel: 01362 695562 www.davidrelph.com Based in Dereham, Norfolk. Speak to David.

Des Gosling Mobility Ltd Tel: 01332 863742 www.desgoslingmobilityltd.co.uk Based in Melbourne, Derbyshire speak to Des.

G GM Coachworks Ltd Tel: 01626 853050 www.gmcoachworks.co.uk Based in Trusham, Newton Abbot, Devon. Speak to David Vooght or Mike Stockman.

H Holden Mobility Tel: 01603 283939 www.holdenmobility.co.uk Based in Norwich, speak to Dave Elvin.

J Jim Doran Hand Controls Tel: 02476 460833 www.jdhc.co.uk Based in Coventry.

Jubilee Automotive Group Tel: 0121 0502 2252 www.jubileemobility.co.uk Based in Wednesbury, speak to Mike Holland.

K K.C. Mobility Solutions Limited Tel: 01924 442386 www.accessplace.com Based in Batley, W. Yorkshire. Speak to Sue Mitchell.

KTD Tel: 0191 4608300 www.ktdne.com Based in Dunston, Gateshead.

L L.T.C. Mobility Limited Tel: 01554 773608 www.ltcmobility.co.uk Based in Llaneli, Carmarthenshire. Speak to Alan or Terri Davies.

M McElmeel Mobility Services Tel: (028) 3752 5333 www.mobilityservices.com Based in Armagh. Speak to Mallakie McElmeel.

Mobility Conversions Limited Tel: 0161 745 9737 www.mobilityconversions.co.uk Based in Salford Greater Manchester.

Speak to Cliff or Sue Roberts.

Mobility Ireland Limited Tel: 00353 1 835 9173 www.mobilityireland.com Based in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland.

Speak to Martin Stritch.

P Par-Fit-Limited Tel: 00353 1 840 7880 www.parfit.ie Based in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland.

Speak to Patrick Fitzsimons.

PB Conversions Limited Tel: 01525 850588 www.pbconversions.co.uk Based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Speak to Paul Berridge.

P L Mobility Tel: 01324 562240 www.plmobility.com Based in Larbert, Falkirk. Speak to Leigh Westlake.

R Radcliff Palfinger Limited Tel: 01707 325571 www.palfinger.com Based in Hertfordshire this company make lifts for wheelchair access and can work with motorhome converters. They offer a no obligation consultations service anywhere in the UK. Speak to Nigel.

S Specialised Vehicle Options Ltd Tel: 01249 815141 www.svoptions.co.uk Based in Calne, Wiltshire Speak to Rob Pitthouse or Nicola Bristow. SVO offer adaptations and experienced staff can provide advice.

T TBC (Taxi and Bus Conversions) Tel: 0844 656 2928 www.tbcmobilityconversions.com A nationwide service.

Tech Mobility Tel: 01206 791313 www.techmobility.com Based in Coggleshall in Essex.

V Vic Young Ltd Tel: 0191 427 1566 www.vicyoung.co.uk/mobility Based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, Speak to Gary Potts.

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Driffield Mobility Tel: 01377 252500 www.driffieldmobility.co.uk Based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

MOTORCYCLE GROUP Martin Borrill, Motor Cycle Group Chair

Background The Motorcycle Group was formed in April 2018 by 6 MCC Members, Graham, Wendy, John, Pat, Keith and Tina with an Inaugural AGM held at Kemble Airfield near Cirencester.

Four more members, Ian, Carol, Paul and Martin. joined the committee at the September 2018 AGM The current committee are listed on the committee page on our website www.motorcyclegroupmcc.co.uk We Rally all over the country with local Groups (by invite) as well as our own rallies, mostly five nights with a lot of back to back rallies. We always try to organise Group ride outs that can be great fun and entertaining at times, usually followed by some great evenings.

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We use social media, website, Facebook, WhatsApp and email to keep MCG members up-to-date with any news, so keep an eye out for any updates. Also our Scribe Noreen writes in the Club magazine every month with reviews of our rallies.

We also have MCG Insignia, our much coveted T-shirts, flags, badges and stickers are available at most rallies.

We have a Great Committee, with all the skills needed to make this a fantastic modern motorcycle/motorcaravan Group. I for one enjoy working with these much appreciated friends (as well as all the volunteers that help out all the time).

May saw the start of our rally season with the Anglia Group at Sheringham, as usual

Keith, Theresa and the team gave us a fantastic welcome. A Group ride out to Hunstanton for fish ‘n’ chips, some fun nights in the hall including a 1940s buffet and a wander into Sheringham. Next we had our own rally at Chestnuts, just south of Norwich with six ride outs to the seaside, Lakenheath and a tank museum, where the ‘children’ enjoyed climbing all over the tanks. We also had a 1940s themed afternoon enjoying a lovely meal with lots of drink and music.

May also saw us join the National Rally at Hatton Country World, where we enjoyed the evening entertainment and a couple of ride outs to Gilks Cafe and the Long Itch Diner. We also won the now coveted Cup (of Kindness) for the best dressed table. Huge thanks go out to Pat and John for arranging the table decorations and their team on the day Pam, Dave, Val and Phil.

From Hatton we went to Uppertown Farm at Hognaston, Ashbourne in the Peak District.

Two ride outs were led by Graham and Ann to the Yonderman and Ruddyard Lake/Tagg Lane Dairy for ice creams and one ride out led

by Steve and Sue to Tissington Well Dressing Festival.

In July we headed to the Rose and Crown in Holbeach, a party pub with extensive camping and a swimming pool. two ride outs, first to Sandringham and Hunstanton for Fish ‘n’ Chips. Second ride to RAF Coningsby to see the Memorial Flight Lancaster, Spitfires and Hurricanes. This ride saw one of our members ending up in an 8ft ditch. With teamwork we got him and the bike out and Graeme plus bike have made a full recovery. Thanks to everyone involved with the extraction.

After Coningsby we rode to the Ragged Apron at Woodhall Spa for lunch, the owner did us proud, serving 30 odd people at very short notice.

Still in July, we went to Lyndon Top at Rutland Water. First ride out to Melton Mowbray for their famous Pork Pies (yum) and Second ride to the Welcome Cafe. Lots of fun had in the evenings including the Chairman and Simon getting totally humiliated and soaked by Tony and Sandra’s silly games.

We also did White Pump Farm in July and the Ride for Life, joining 3,500 other bikers on a mass ride out from Shrewsbury to Weston Park, raising money for the Air Ambulance.

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP a lovely wooded site right next to the Thames.

A few of us did a huge walk that nearly killed me! But we did have two ride outs to the Classic Motorhub at Bibury (Henry Cole’s go to place) and Pats Baps where we all enjoyed Pats Baps (very nice too). Next we went to Brassknocker Basin where we had ride outs to Cheddar, Tuckers Grave bike night, Glastonbury, Frome Flea Market and Fowlers Motorcycle Showroom in Bristol for Breakfast and a look at the bikes.

September and we were getting to the last couple of rallies for 2025. Greenhill Park, near Stratford on Avon was the first of the two, with a couple of evening get togethers in the hall and two ride outs to the Touchdown Cafe at Wellesbourne Airfield and the second to Revs Automobilia and Watsonian Side Cars, a proper Wallace And Gromit destination, where we had lunch served from a double decker bus.

Finally we had our AGM at Barnstones near Banbury, with the legendary bacon rolls, AGM and Leon’s Disco in the evening. Our final ride for the year was a Landmark Challenge around the Banbury area.

In total 2025 saw 30 Group ride outs and 1,671 miles. All our Rallies are open to all MCC Members. You are very welcome to join us for any Rally or even just a few days on your way to another destination. Occasionally we have to make rallies bookable, but this is very rare.

If you would like to join the MCG please contact Wendy our Secretary via email motorcycle@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk Stating your names, local group, membership number and current ride.

Have a Great 2026 wherever you are and don’t forget, we don’t bite but we do have a lot of fun, so if you’re in the area, come and join us.

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A19 CARAVANS Unit B1, Site 5, Cold Hesledon Ind. Est., Seaham, Co. Durham, SR7 8ST T: 01915 815777 or 07738 057970 E: sales@a19caravans.com

WINSOR GARAGES Ford Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3DS T: 01255 222110 E: winsorgaragesltd@btconnect.com www.winsorgaragesltd.co.uk

CUMBRIA

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JOHN MACADAM AND SON Woodlands, Brampton Road, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TR T: 01228 319742 or 0370 4285191 E: caravanservices@macadams.co.uk

ADAMS MOREY LTD Adanac Drive, Unit E6, E7 & E8 Adanac Park, Southampton, Hants, SO16 0BT T: 02380 799550 E: mikej.white@adamsmorey.com

DERBYSHIRE DERBY MOTORHOMES AUTO SLEEPERS EXHIBITION CENTRE Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU T: 01332 360222 E: service@derbymotorhomes.com www.derbymotorhomes.com

DEVON TAVISTOCK CARAVANS LTD Woodlands, Gulworthy, Tavistock, PL19 8JE T: 01822 834945 E: sales@tavistockcaravans.co.uk

CS&R LTD Unit 4, Woolmer Trading Est., Woolmer Way, Bordon, GU35 9QE T: 01483 906435 or 07979 386780 E: csrcaravanserviceand repairs@gmail.com www.repairscaravan.co.uk YEW TREE WORKSHOPS Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1BX T: 02380 010029 E: info@yewtreeworkshops.co.uk www.yewtreeworkshops.co.uk

HITCHIN LEISURE SERVICING The Rose Garden, Cambridge Road, Hitchin SG4 0JX T: 01462 421443 E: hitchinleisure@yahoo.co.uk www.hitchinleisure.co.uk FOX COUNTY MOBILE CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME SERVICING Unit A1 Armston Farm Business Park, Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 1RD T: 0770101 9574 www.foxcounty.co.uk

LINCOLNSHIRE GRANTHAM LEISURE LTD 76 Kings Cliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8EU T: 07980 919030 E: granthamleisureltd@yahoo.com www.granthamleisureltd.co.uk

MERSEYSIDE SPENCER & GILBERT 3 St. Luke’s Road, Southport, PR9 0SH T: 01704 531398 E: spencerandgilbert@gmail.com

NORFOLK CROWN GARAGE Air-con servicing available Newton St. Faith, Norwich, NR10 3LG T: 01603 898253 E: enquiry@thecrowngarage.com www.thecrowngarage.com JOHN WICKS CARAVAN SALES 145 Lynn Road, Grimston, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1AG T: 01485 601212 E: johnwickscaravansales@outlook.com www.johnwickscaravan.com

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SIMPSONS GARAGE (GT YARMOUTH) LTD Suffolk Rd, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LN E: service@simpsons-skoda.com www.simpsonsmotorhomes.co.uk

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ROCKINGHAM CARS FIAT Cockerell Rd, Phoenix Parkway, Corby, NN17 5DU T: 01536 268991 E: phil@rockinghamcars.co.uk www.rockinghamcars.co.uk SPINNEY MOTORHOMES NORTHAMPTON A45 Higham Road, Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 2DU 01933 277303 www.spinney.co.uk

SOMERSET HIGHBRIDGE CARAVAN CENTRE LTD A38 Bristol Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX T: 01278 764800 E: aftersalesdept@high bridgecaravans.co.uk www.highbridgecaravans.co.uk

STAFFORDSHIRE SPINNEY MOTORHOMES STAFFORDSHIRE Stonewall Place, Silverdale, Newcastle ST5 6NR T: 01782 622581 www.spinney.co.uk

SUFFOLK

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SHARMAN Habitation services to all motorhomes and campervans – AWS approved workshops.

Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4RU T: 01473 713284 E: sales@sharman.co.uk www.sharman.co.uk

AEG MOTORHOMES Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JE T: 01384 848439 www.aegmotorhomes.co.uk

SURREY ELMWOOD VEHICLES LTD Motorhome Servicing & MOTs 278 Kingston Rd (rear of petrol station), Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0SH T: 0208 394 2847 E: info@elmwoodvehicles.co.uk www.elmwoodvehicles.co.uk

SUSSEX CARAVAN TECH SERVICES LTD (Bailey, Swift & Adria) London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, TN19 7PN T: 01508 860260 E: shop@caravantech.co.uk www.caravantech.co.uk HIGHLAND CAMPERVANS Kerrowaird Steading, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JQ T: 01667 493976 E: workshop@highlandcampervans.com www.highlandcampervans.com

WARWICKSHIRE SPINNEY MOTORHOMES WARWICKSHIRE Warwick Rd, Leek Wootton, CV35 7RD T: 01926 858880 www.spinney.co.uk

YORKSHIRE JORDANS Jordans, 45-52 Witham, Hull, HU9 1BS T: 01482 222500 www.jordansmotors.co.uk

SCOTLAND DONALD MACKENZIE Authorised Fiat dealer, Motorhome Servicing & MOTs 62 Seafield Road, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1SG T: 01463 235777 E: dmaftersales@dmmotorgroup.co.uk NEWTON GARAGE LTD 14 The Wisp, Edinburgh, EH16 4SQ T: 0131 669 6336 E: newtongarage@aol.com NORTH ROAD GARAGE Great North Road, Kelty, Fife, KY4 0HW T: 01383 830404 E: sales@northroadgarage.co.uk www.northroadgarage.co.uk SHERIFFMILL MOTOR COMPANY LTD Sheriffmill Rd, Elgin, Moray, IV30 6UH T: 01343 547121 or 01343 547378 E: service@sheriffmill.co.uk

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STAY WITH THE CLUB

STAY WITH THE CLUB Enjoy the hospitality of our CLs, Night Stops and Safe Knights and take advantage of our friendly parking guide

Follow the Club’s guide to safe and sensible pitching. When visiting a site remember that you are a paying guest, so be aware of your surroundings and leave the pitch in the same clean condition you found it.

THE SITE CODE

• Do not stop on private land without prior permission from the owner.

• Park where you will not interfere with the freedom and enjoyment of others, six metres from other vehicles/units.

• Allow adequate access for emergency vehicles to reach other units.

• Avoid damage to the ground by testing the surface carefully before driving on and drive carefully and with consideration.

• Keep your pitch neat and tidy with no loose equipment outside your vehicle beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

• Leave your pitch clean and tidy.

• Recycle wherever possible and dispose of all rubbish in appropriate provided facilities.

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If there are none, take your waste home or to somewhere it can be safely disposed of.

Carry suitable sanitary equipment (chemical toilet with an approved fluid) and empty toilet waste only at disposal points.

Empty waste water tanks at designated points or dispose using a separate container following site rules.

Do not allow children and/or animals to spoil the peace and quiet of others.

Children remain the responsibility of parents and carers at all times.

Respect the privacy of others.

Drive slowly (5mph) at all times. Be aware of children who may be out of sight when playing.

Keep all entertainment systems at a level at which all can enjoy the facilities and so these items do not become a nuisance.

Limit generators to essential use only.

Keep dogs on leads and always ‘pick-up’.

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CL SITES

WHAT IS A CL SITE?

The Motorcaravanners’ Club are authorised

by Natural England, The Scottish Executive and The Welsh Assembly Government to issue licences for Certificated Locations.

These are known as CLs. Owners of land may permit up to 5 Motorhomes or Caravans without the need of planning permission.

The conditions are: • Not more than 5 ‘vans allowed on the site at any one time.

• No ‘vans shall be allowed to stay for longer than 28 consecutive days.

• Awnings and pup tents are allowed.

• TENTS & TRAILER TENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

WHO RUNS THEM AND WHO CAN STAY ON THEM? Many of our CL site owners are club members and provide very good sites for us all to use.

If you have friends who have motor caravans it will enable you to meet at our sites. They don’t have to be members of our, or any other club to be made very welcome.

HOW DO I BECOME A CL SITE? If you wish to become a CL or know of anyone who does please contact our office on 01684 311677, email derekc@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk or download the details from the website.

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STONESWOOD FARM (CL94211) Wrington Hill, Wrington, Bristol BS40 5PP Mrs A Pritchard 07880 934475 cost: £15 incl. electric open: All year access: 12ft. Not suitable for RVs directions: From M5 take junc 20, B3133 or 21, A370 to Conglesbury. Take A370 from Conglesbury towards Bristol. At Cleeve just after Tout’s Budgens supermarket turn right up Cleeve Hill Road, Stoneswood paddock 1 mile on left. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilet, shower, flat field with hardstanding. Dogs allowed. places of interest: Located in the Forest of Avon.

Lovely walks from site and in adjoining woodland, Bristol 8 miles, Weston-Super-Mare 8 miles, Cheddar Gorge and Wells.

BEDFORDSHIRE LOWER WOOD END FARM (CL94118) Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PA Mrs V. Parrish 07778 816389 (8am-8pm) cost: £15 no electric, £20 with electric per night open: All year access: 3m directions: From Bedford (old A421) drive past Morton Moretaine continue until you reach Woodend on your right. From Junc 13 continue until you reach L turn in to Woodend. Continue along road and you will come to a bridge over new A421, carry on until the road bends to the left (you need to turn right ) there is a brick wall on your right follow the track alongside black barn for approx. 200 yards to site. facilities: Flat grass field in a peaceful countryside location. Toilets, water, chemical disposal, dogs allowed, disabled members welcome but no special facilities, some hardstandings.

Childrens play equipment may be used if requested at your own risk with no responsibility

CHESHIRE BELMONT HALL (CL94397) Great Budworth, Northwich CW9 6JA Site manager 07496 408032 and 07530 450019 (9am-9pm) email belmontcamping@aol.com gps: N53.301158 W2.526938 cost: £17 for electric hook-up and £19 for a fully serviced pitch for MCC members. All pitches are hard-standing. Discount applied at booking through the website. open: All year access: Road 20ft. Gate 13ft directions: 3 miles south of M56 J10 on the A559 heading to Northwich. Site entrance at junction of the A559 and Pole Lane. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilets/ showers/washroom. Electric hook-ups, rubbish bins, 5 hard standings, disabled friendly with toilet/shower. Dogs allowed and exercise area, suitable for longer stays. places of interest: Three pubs within 10 minutes, two shops 2 miles, fishing on site, Country Park 2 miles, Cheshire showground, footpaths.

MANOR FARM (CL94433) TEMPORARILY CLOSED - CHECK WITH SITE. Newton Lane, Gates Heath, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9AY Brian Ryder 07944 135814 (9am-5pm) email bookings.manorfarm@gmail.com cost: £25 with electric. £20 without electricity open: All year access: Road & gate 30ft directions: From Chester South on the A41 Whitchurch Rd. at Haton Heath left into Chester Rd. From Whitchurch North on A41 right into Chester Rd. at Hatton Heath, after 2 miles fork left onto Gatesheath Lane Manor Farm 1 mile on left. facilities: Acres of flat land & countryside.

New RV pitches. Fresh water, rubbish bins, hard standing, chemical disposal, new shower & toilet block, wash room. Electric hook-up, one disabled facility accessible for wheelchair users.

On-site farm shop, cafe, coffee shop. Calor Gas T&G Builders just down the road. Rally field available. Check for details of discounts, numbers etc. places of interest: Beeston Castle, Peckforton Castle, Sandstone Trail & Ice Cream Farm. Regular buses to Chester/Whitchurch.

CORNWALL FERNLEIGH BARN (CL94323) Penstraze, Chacewater TR4 8PN Mr Leslie Hackett 07929 780012 email Les.penstraze@gmail.com cost: £20 pupn, including electric open: All year access: 12ft. Not suitable for RVs directions: From A30 Chiverton Cross intersection take A390 to Truro. Travel 1 mile to dog leg junction signed Tregavethan-Chacewater 1½ miles. Take Chacewater turning. Travel 140yds turn right into private road (beside long white wall with post box). Approx 200yds to Fernleigh Barn turning on the left. facilities: Water, green chemical disposal, bins, suitable longer stays, slightly sloping.

Dogs allowed. places of interest: Within 2 miles of three villages, each with pubs, restaurants, local shops and post office, bus stop ¼ mile, park & ride, 1½ miles for Truro and mainline station.

PORTHTOWAN (CL94486) Porthtowan Campsite, Jolly’s Lane, Porthtowan TR4 8AX Bookings number: 07920 715410 (8am-8pm) email porthtowancampsite@outlook.com Instagram for photos and special offers @porthtowancampsite cost: £15 pupn. Additional charge for elec. £5pn open: All year access: 11ft. Wide gate. No RVs directions: From the A30 in the direction of Pool & Camborne take the junction for Westway towards Wheal Rose. Carry on past Etheringtons Farm Shop and through Manor Parsley village. At junction with Coast Road turn left onto Rose Hill.

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to owner. If using equipment a responsible adult must be present at all times. Locked gated access when dark. places of interest: Bedford 6 miles, Milton Keynes 10 miles, Woburn Abbey 5 miles, village for shop and pubs.

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places of interest: South west Coast path is outside field with 15-20 minute walk into village where there are two pubs, village shop, local bus service. Surf lessons & board hire available on the beach. Site has sea views and views towards Godrevy lighthouse and St Ives.

CUMBRIA THE COACH HOUSE (CL94494) Borwick Rails, Millom, Cumbria LA18 4JU Lea McMeekin 01229 771788 or 07713 530289 (8am-10pm) email leahmcmeekin@btinternet.com cost: £20 pupn, no EHU open: All year access: 7m directions: Drive to bottom of Devonshire Road turn L onto Borwick Rails follow road past Du Dum Villa until you reach the sea then turn R into Estuary view Escapes. facilities: Water, rubbish, hard standing, dogs allowed, toilet, Elsan disposal, wash room.

Great walking site. places of interest: Shops, calor gas, garages nearby, beach on site.

TRANBY (CL94480) Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth CA13 OXB Mr Ken & Alison Simpson 01900 815523 or 07766 824350 or 07484 220658 (9am-9pm) email tranby@btinternet.com www.tranbycl.co.uk cost: £18 pupn including electric access: No limit on length of vehicle. Access road & entrance 12ft wide directions: From the A66 approximately 2 miles west of Cockermouth, turn right, signposted for Great Boughton, keep left onto Main Street, keep on the road signed for Broughton Moor, the site is approximately ¼ mile out of the village up a little lane on the right hand side. facilities: Fully serviced pitches with fresh water, grey waste, wifi and EHU. Small paddock on a quiet farm adjacent to woodland and a pond. places of interest: Village shop & pubs ½ mile away. Bus route. Lake district coast aquarium, Go Ape & Forest Segway at Whinlatter Forest, Senhouse Roman Museum. Wordsworth House, Lakes Distillery etc, all close by. Fabulous walks next to the site.

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DEVON THE LAZY BUZZARD CAMPSITE (CL94231) nr. Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe EX34 8NY Mr R Quaintance 07812 385915 or 07888 264739(10am-10pm) email rogerquaintance@gmail.com gps: N51.177832 W4.141783 cost: £15 per night, PayPal accepted in advance open: Easter-September. Winter if ground conditions permit. Field available for group rallies access: Good directions: Leave M5 junction 27, take A361 and follow to Barnstaple then take A39 towards Bideford/Ilfracombe and take A361 signposted Ilfracombe over the new bridge at Barnstaple keep on the A361 through Braunton until you reach Mullacott Cross roundabout, take the 2nd exit B3343 towards Woolacombe and the site is 800m on the right. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, grey water dump, rubbish bins, WC, sink, dogs allowed. places of interest: 800m pub/restaurant. Beaches, fishing, boat trips to Lundy Island. Challacombe Manor with golf, horse riding/quad bikes 1000m.

DORSET CAUSEWAY FARM (CL94135) Causeway, Radipole Village, Weymouth DT4 9RX Mr G Tite. Gary 07857 373927 gps: N50.630674 W2.478834 cost: Members £15 pn, no EHU, £18 pn with EHU. Non-members £17 no EHU, £20 with EHU. Always check before calling. open: All year access: 16ft. Suitable for RVs directions: On entering Weymouth from Dorchester at the roundabout take 2nd exit towards Old Harbour (N). Take 5th right turn at the Famous Old Spa into Spa Rd, continue straight on into Radipole Lane over River Bridge and take 1st right into Causeway Lane. Site is 100m on right. facilities: Almost flat grass site, water, chemical disposal, dogs allowed, suitable for longer stays, possible access for wheelchairs but not ideal. places of interest: Shop and pub 1 mile, Weymouth 2 miles, footpaths to Radipole Lane, bird reserve and north to Upwey.

HOME FARM CAMPSITE (CL94125) Rectory Lane, Puncknowle, nr Dorchester DT2 9BW Miss R Laver 01308 897258 (phone to book and check tariff)

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cost: £30-£34 inc. EHU. £22-£26 no EHU

open: 1 April-4 October access: 9ft. No ARVs. directions: On A35 between Bridport and

Dorchester turn off to Litton Cheney and follow road to Puncknowle. From Bridport take B3157 towards Weymouth turn off at Swyre to Puncknowle. facilities: Mostly flat grass field, water, chemical disposal, toilets, washroom. Dogs allowed, suitable for longer stays, gas available. places of interest: Bridport golf 6 miles, Abbotsbury swannery and subtropical gardens 4 miles, public house, good meals in village, beach, fishing 1 mile.

COUNTY DURHAM CROFT WORKINGMEN’S CLUB (CL94123) 6 Hurworth Road, Hurworth Place, Darlington, Durham DL2 2DA Nicola Woodford 01325 720497 cost: £10 pupn, £2 shower open: All year access: 20ft. Suitable for RVs directions: A167 from Darlington signposted Croft N.Allerton at 3 miles enter Hurworth, River on the right, site entrance 10m. Look for sign Croft Working Mens Club. facilities: Grass pitches, hard standing if necessary, toilets, water, chemical disposal, dogs allowed, suitable for longer stays, wheelchair access to club. places of interest: 4 miles to Darlington. Access to North Yorks moors, dales, lakes and coast.

DERWENT RESERVOIR (CL94441) Edmundbyers, Consett DH8 9TT Christopher Hodgson 01207 255250 (8am-5pm) email christopher.hodgson@nwl.co.uk cost: £10 per night MCC members open: All year access: Road 12ft, gate 12ft. Max length 5m directions: From A68 4 miles West of Castleside turn south onto the B6378. Signposted Edmundbyers and Weardale. After 2 miles turn right just before Bridle. facilities: Fresh water tap, toilet facilities, rubbish bins, hardstanding, wash room, dogs allowed on leads. Suitable for stays of 7 days.

Disabled friendly. places of interest: Reservoir shop and visitor centre. Waterside parks, see Northumbrian Water website for more details on Derwent Reservoir.

Local pubs serving food.

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GRASSHOLME RESERVOIR (CL94446) West Pasture, Micklton DL12 0PW 01833 641121 (8am-5pm) cost: £10 per night MCC members open: All year access: Road 12ft, gate 12ft directions: From Barnards Castle take either the B6278 or B6277 at Micleton turn onto the W Pasture road. facilities: Toilets, info room, picnic site, lakeside location in upper Teesdale, trout fishing. places of interest: Pub within 1 mile. Barnard Castle 10.5 miles.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE BOURTON ROVERS FOOTBALL & SOCIAL CLUB (CL94114) Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AY Michelle Hollings email brfcclubsecretary@gmail.com Bookings can’t be made. Please turn up and see directions in clubhouse window. gps: N51.881297 W1.750306 cost: £20 inc VAT open: All year access: 10ft. Not suitable for RVs directions: Bourton is off the A429 between Cirencester and Moreton in Marsh. Take the Rissington Road out of Bourton, pass Birdland and car park on right, take turning on left, sign for Bourton Vale Lawn Tennis Club. No advanced bookings, turn up and park. The club open in the evenings for payment. facilities: Flat field on gravel base, social club, toilets, water, chemical disposal, dogs allowed on lead, suitable for wheelchairs. places of interest: Fishing, good walks, shops, pubs, Birdland, Motor Museum, model railway and other attractions. Cheltenham, Whitney, Cirencester close.

PARKEND CLUB (CL94396) Lion Row, Parkend, Lydney GL15 4JZ Robert Morgan 01594 562566 (10am-10pm) email parkend-wmc@btconnect.com cost: £15 inc. EHU open: All year access: 3.5 metres. Suitable for RVs directions: From the M5 to Gloucester or from the M4/M48 to Chepstow, take the A48 to Lydney town centre, take the B4234 to Whitecroft and Parkend. At the first crossroads in Parkend at the train station turn right over the level crossing towards Yorkley. Take the second turn on the left 40 yards. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, >>

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elec hook-ups, hardstandings, toilet facilities when club is open, dogs allowed, exercise area, suitable for longer stays. Disabled friendly. places of interest: Local shop/post office. Two pubs that serve food, cycle hire shop and cafe ¼ mile, steam train station (working) 100 yards, Calor gas ½ mile. Footpaths.

THE DAISY PADDOCK (CL94438) Hall End Lane, Wickwar, Wotton Under Edge GL12 8PD Kerry & Fran Oram 07773 205467 (10am-8pm) email kerryoram@hotmail.co.uk. cost: £14 pupn open: March-October access: Road 20ft, gate 15ft directions: From Chipping Sodbury to Wickwar on B4060 take the 6th turning on the left on Frith Lane, signposted Hall End. Follow road to Hall End Lane, after going over railway bridge the site is on the left in about ½ mile, next to the layby. facilities: Water tap, Elsan point, rubbish bins, dogs allowed, suitable for stays of 7 days.

LOWER FIELD FARM (CL94490) Willersey Fields, Broadway, WR11 7HF Gareth & Sue Atkinson 01386 858273 / 07599 111898 (10am – 9pm) Email info@northcotdwolds.site cost tbc open March - October access: 5m gate. Any size van directions: From A46 take B4632 to Willersey.

At bottom of main street take Badsey Lane which is SP Willersey Industrial Estate go under railway bridge for ¾ mile & entrance is on R facilities: water, rubbish, dogs allowed, easy walk to village. places of interest: 2 Pubs, Broadway only 2.5 miles, Evesham 5 miles.

HAMPSHIRE BURLEY PARK (CL94357) Burley, Ringwood BH24 4DJ Mr DGJ Tanner 07801 345 264 or 01425 672 451 (9am-5pm) email sopleyfarm@live.com gps: N50.827394 W1.700286 cost: £15 +VAT per night open: April-October access: Road 18 feet, gate 12 feet and 20 feet.

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turn immediately right into coach park. From A35 turn off to Burley, on entering Burley turn right at Queen’s Head pub go past pub into Chapel Lane.

Take next left and turn immediately right into coach park. Site entrance is through gate. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilets in car park, rubbish bins. Dogs allowed, exercise area. places of interest: Park in New Forest village of Burley. Red deer in fenced area, general store, butcher, post office, pubs, cafe, tea rooms, cider maker, bike hire, deer safari.

NEWLANDS FARM (CL94337) Odiham, Hook RG29 1JD Mrs M Saunders 01256 702373 or 07729 022123 (7am-10pm) email bandnewlands@btinternet.com gps: N51.229999 W0.915645 cost: £10 per night, £20 with EHU open: All year access: 18ft, gate 30ft. Suitable for RVs directions: Leave M3 at junction 5. Follow signs to Odiham. At top of hill past Texaco garage bear left into Odiham High St. Past pedestrian lights turn right up King St. Go straight on for 1.5 miles until you see a Newlands Farm sign on left. Turn left down a concrete farm track.

At top of hill bear right. Newlands is at the end. facilities: Water, chemical disposal point, rubbish bins, suitable for longer stays, disabled friendly, no dogs allowed. places of interest: Ancient Village of Odiham 2 miles away with castle, canal for boating, walking and footpaths and cycleway.

NEW LANE ORCHARD (CL94313) New Lane Bashley, New Milton BH25 5TD Mr J Southcombe 01425 612404 or 07899 728991 (9am-9pm) email jsouthcombe@btinternet.com cost: From £15 open: All year access: 20ft, roadway 18ft. Suitable for RVs directions: From A35 Lyndhurst to Christchurch road take the B3058 towards New Milton, follow for approx 1 mile. New lane is on the right. New Lane Orchard is 400 yards down on the right. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins and hardstandings. Dogs allowed. There are no facilities for the disabled, but it is a flat and well kept, peaceful location. places of interest: Two pubs, shops, post office and garage at the end of the lane, beach 4 miles, on site fishing, New Forest walks.

AYLTON MOTORHOME & CARAVAN SITE (CL94468) ADULTS ONLY Yew Tree Farm, Aylton, Ledbury HR8 2RQ Andrew & Helen Riga 07968 160168 email site@aylton.net cost: Electric included. Low season £20. Mid season £25. High season including all bank holidays £28 open: All year, weather dependant access: Road 4.2m, gate 7m directions: Follow signs to Ledbury. 1st roundabout, (on Ledbury bypass), turn left, 2nd r/about straight over, 3rd take 2nd exit. After 2 miles at next r/about turn right. After passing Newbridge Farm Park take left signed Aylton, at village green take right fork, in ½ mile Yew Tree is on your right. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, elson point, dogs allowed & exercise area. Green organic chemical use only, available on site at cost £4 for 2l. places of interest: Pubs nearby, Ledbury; shopping, Calor Gas, Weston’s Cider Mill, Wye Valley AONB; Malvern Hills AONB; Eastnor Castle; Three Choirs Vineyards; Hereford (cathedral).

KENT BUTTERACRES (CL94253) 8 Denstead Farm Cottages, Denstead Lane, Chartham Hatch, Canterbury CT4 7NL Mr J Butterfield & Mrs A Butterfield 01227 731473 or 07834 085138 email info@butteracres.com or happybird@btinternet.com, www.butteracres.co.uk cost: £7.50 per person per night open: All year access: 14ft. Suitable for RVs directions: From A2 London bound between Canterbury and Faversham, turn into Denstead Lane. Signposted Chartham Match for 1 mile, site on right. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, grass area.

Hardstanding, toilet/shower. Dogs allowed.

Suitable for longer stays. places of interest: Close to the A2 and Canterbury, but still surrounded by Kent countryside, plenty of local walks. Handy access to Euro Tunnel and Dover port 20 minutes away.

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UPPER FOWLE HALL FARM (CL94487) Willow Ln, Paddock Wood TN12 6PF Justin Warrior: 01892 832402 / 07703 039938 (bookings 9am-5pm) Email autobahnvw@hotmail.com cost: £16 plus EHU open: March-October access: 15 feet. Can take 30 ft plus units flat grass. directions: From Maidstone Rd head towards Paddock Wood, turn L into Lucks Lane at the bottom turn L into Green Street, then R into Willow Lane. facilities: Water, hard standing, Elsan tip, toilet facilities, dogs allowed. place of interest: Hop Farm Showground.

LANCASHIRE HAWES VILLA (CL94358) Moss Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 OSS Anna 07917 850126 www.hawesvilla@gmail.com cost: 2 people with elec: £21, 2 people without elec: £13 (awning and pup tent included), members £2 discount. Additional adults £6, children 16 and under £2 pupn. Dogs free. open: All year access: Gate 6m. Road 6m directions: Leave M6 at junction 35 (Carnforth).

Turn right at rbt at the end of slip road onto A6 towards Milnthorpe and Kendal. After 2 miles turn left onto Nineteen Acre Lane, sign-posted Silverdale and Yealand Redmayne. At the T junction, turn right (Silverdale). After 1.5 miles turn right past Silverdale railway station on your right. After 0.5 miles turn right onto Moss Lane.

Hawes Villa is on the left in 0.5 miles. Look for farm buildings. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, dogs allowed, suitable for longer stays, 5 hardstandings. Disabled friendly. place of interest: Shops, pub, cycle hire, beach, pool, fishing. RSPB Leighton Moss.

LEICESTERSHIRE BREEDON PRIORY (CL94271) Ashby Road, Breedon-on-the-Hill, Derby DE73 8AZ. Mr D Shields 07875 562787 (7am to 10pm) email clujeans@googlemail.com www.priorycaravans.wordpress.com gps: N52.801095 W1.405059 cost: £10 per night open: All year

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access: Road 18ft, gate 18ft, suitable for RVs

access: Road and gate 4.5m. Max length 40ft

Through traffic lights near Donington Park. Keep on this road, but do not turn towards A42 island.

Head for Breedon-on-the-Hill. Through village, past War Memorial, turn right. From Flagstaff junc, Ashby A42 turn right at Tesco island; stay on main road into Breedon-on-the-Hill and turn left. facilities: Slightly sloping grass lands. Water, chemical disposal and toilets, rubbish collection system in place during busier periods, suitable for longer stays, disabled friendly.

direction turn labelled Crabtree Lane. Proceed down Crabtree Lane, past the Sutton on Sea Motorhome & Caravan site. Pass 2 access tracks to Crabtree Lodge and take the third track signposted Poplar Farm, Eat Craft Stay. 200m down drive, CL is on the immediate left track.

Please reverse onto pitch. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, chemical disposal point, disabled friendly. Suitable for 7 day stays. places of interest: Close to site arts & craft centre and tearooms. Footpaths to Sandilands Beach and the village. Bus stop. RAF Heritage Sites.

directions: From J24 M1 south, past E.M. Airport.

LINCOLNSHIRE DURHAM OX (CL94497) Thimbleby, Horncastle LN9 5RB Kerry Stanforth 01501 527152 / 0786 737007 email durhamox@hotmail.com what3words: triangle.annotated.pickles cost: See site open: All year. Book through pitch up access: Max length: 7.5m directions: on B1190 off A158 facilities: Elsan tip, water, rubbish, hard standing, dogs allowed, EHU. place of interest: Many local attractions. Pub on-site.

LAKESIDE FARM (CL94269) Station Road, Little Steeping, Spilsby PE23 5BQ Mr A Edwards 07932 784918 (8am-8pm) email relax@naturistholiday.co.uk This is a naturist only site please contact owner for details. Strictly bookings only. cost: From £22.50 per night, electric hook-ups £2.50 per night open: All year access: Road access 22ft. Suitable for RVs directions: From Spilsby B1195 turn right onto Mill Lane turn left onto main road. After 1 mile turn right onto Station Road after ½ mile look for farm buildings on the edge of a village. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilet and showers, flat pasture land, large nature reserve for wild birds/wildlife, sauna, hot tub and site shop in office. places of interest: Pub and shop 10 minutes walk away, beach 20 minutes drive, fishing nearby.

POPLAR FARM (Front Field) (CL944476) Crabtree Lane, Sutton-on-Sea, Lincs. LN12 2RS Rowan Matthews 07889 922831 (9am-5pm) email rowan.matthews14@gmail.com cost: £15 members. £20 non-members. Stay 3 nights, get the 4th FREE! open: March-November 168 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

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SUNNYRIDGE (CL94200) Huttoft Road, Mumby, Alford LN13 9JR Ms J Morlini 01507 490274 email jean.morlini@btinternet.com cost: £15 inc electric open: All year access: 15ft 6ins. Not suitable for RVs directions: On A52 between Mumby to Huttoft, from Mumby on left, through wide silver gate by road sign indicating a bend. facilities: Flat field with views. Quiet site visited by kestrels and owls. Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, well behaved dogs welcome. places of interest: On bus route to Skegness (7 miles), Mablethorpe (4 miles), pub in Mumby (2 miles), market town of Alford (2 miles).

THE PADDOCK (CL94328) ADULTS ONLY Willow Tree Farm, Brickyard Lane, Sutton-on-Sea, Mablethorpe LN12 2RN Mrs A Nash 07906 176808 (9am-6pm) email willowtreefarm@yahoo.co.uk what3words: sung.bristle.toads gps: N53.305886 E0.256690 cost: £20 (MCC members) £25 (non-members), incl. elec hook-up. open: Mid March – end October (subject to weather) access: Two access roads, 4m and 5m directions: M6 south join M69 north join M1 north at the 1st junction. A46 north signpost Newark continues on the Lincoln bypass on to A158, Wragby/Horncastle onto Partney Island onto A1104 then onto A1111 signpost Sutton-onSea. Pass Lakeside Caravan Park, take 1st left onto Brickyard Lane, site is on the left. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, showers and toilets, disabled friendly, dogs allowed, exercise area, fishing, grass pitches. places of interest: Beach. Attractions in Skegness. >>

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NORFOLK HYTTEN (CL94469) 21 Bullock Rd, Terrington, St Clement PE34 4PP Angela & David Allen 01553 828554 (9am-10pm) email toognang@btinternet.com cost: £15 pn inc EHU. open: All year access: Road 12ft. Tarmac Gate 12.6ft directions: From King’s Lynn A17 2nd turning on left onto Moat Road to small cross roads. Turn Left Bullock Rd. Second property. From Wisbech towards King’s Lynn. 2nd junction (slip road) onto dual carriageway. Turn left at top of slip road. Drive approx. 11/2 miles. Sharp righthand bend then small crossroads. Turn right Bullock Rd, second property. facilities: Water tap, rubbish bins, 5 hard standings. Chemical disposal. Electric hook ups. Dogs allowed. Disabled friendly. Suitable for 7 day stays. places of interest: Two pubs with food. Two shops. Bakers, kebab, chinese/fish & chips.

Garage sells fuel and Calor gas. Golf range & course (with food). King’s Lynn & Wisbech 10 mins from site.

MILL COTTAGE (CL94419) ADULTS ONLY Holt Road, Upper Sheringham NR26 8TN Sharon Hunt 01263 823695 or 07772 140183 (9am-8pm) email millcottagemcc@btinternet.com www.millcottagemcc.com gps: N52.923789 E.1.197118 cost: £24 per night inc electric open: All year access: 4m roadway, 4m access directions: On A148 at junction with the A1082. facilities: Five level hardstanding pitches, views of countryside, cottage gardens, water, electric hook-up, chemical and grey water disposal, rubbish and recycle point, disabled friendly, max 8m, no dogs. Own sanitation essential (no toilet or shower block). places of interest: Sheringham 1 mile via woodland footpaths. Central location to explore North Norfolk Coast. Steam trains, national rail and buses at station approach Sheringham. Local National Trust properties.

Blakeney and Cley nearby. Golf, fishing.

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NORTHANTS HOME FARM (CL94223) Barnwell Manor Estate, Barnwell, Peterborough PE8 5PL 01832 272244 (8am-5pm) cost: £12.50 pupn inc electric hook-up open: All year access: Good directions: From Junc.17 on A1M go west to Oundle. Go past Oundle and take road S/P Barnwell and Barnwell Workshops. Go through gate with private sign and follow to camp area.

From Junc.13 on A14 follow A605 east and turn off at Barnwell. facilities: Rubbish, Elsan, water, dogs on leads, electric hook-up. places of interest: Village 10 min. walk with shop, PO, pub. Near to River Nene. On Duke of Gloucester’s Estate.

NORTHUMBERLAND BUDLE FARM (CL94329) Bamburgh NE69 7AJ Mr E R Anderson 07707 299430 (9am-7pm) cost: £15 + £5 electric hook-up open: All year access: Road 4m, gate 4m. RVs please phone directions: North/South. A1 Belford. Take coastal route B1340 heading for Bamburgh after 6kms at Bundle junction turn left down the lane towards Bundle cottages 100m. B1340 out of Bamburgh (coastal route) site 3kms on the right (north). facilities: Flat site. Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, suitable for longer stays, dogs allowed and somewhere to exercise them. places of interest: Within 100m of the golden sands of Bundle Bay. Coastal walks and water sports, 3km from village of Bamburgh and its castle, Farne Island trips 6km. On bus route, footpaths and bridleways run past the site, golf course 3km.

FONTBURN RESERVOIR (CL94445) Fontburn, Morpeth NE61 4PL 01669 621368 (8am-5pm) cost: £10 per night MCC members open: All year directions: From Rothbury take the B6342 for 7.5 miles. facilities: Toilets (incl. disabled), picnic tables, shop on site, free children’s play area (including zip wire), trout fishing and rod hire.

GRINDLEY BROOK WHARF MILL HOUSE (CL94120) Grindley Brook Wharf, Whitchurch SY13 4QH Mr T Merrall 01948 664003 email t.merrall29@gmail.com Please note in the interest of peace and quiet the CL is for motorhomes and occupants, not for casual day visitors. gps: N52.981062 W2.709544 cost: £25 with electric, £20 without. open: 28 March-26 October access: 45ft reducing to 13ft directions: From Whitchurch take A41N over outer ring road roundabout. SP Chester after approx 400yds turn left into drive marked Grindley Brook Wharf. facilities: Flat grass site alongside Llangollen canal, toilets, shower, chemical disposal. Dogs allowed. places of interest: Fishing, local shop, pub, coffee shop, canal towpath, staircase locks, swimming, golf etc in Whitchurch 2 miles along towpath, good walks.

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B4364 towards Ludlow. 11 miles when you enter Burwarton red telephone box, and site 20 yards on left. facilities: Fresh water, dogs allowed, EHU, shop 1 mile, pub 50 yards.

WHITCHURCH MARINA (CL94145) ABC Leisure Group, Wrexham Road, Whitchurch SY13 3AA Mr J Rouse (Marina Manager) 01948 662012 (9am-5pm) email abclg@whitchurchmarina.com gps: N52.967585 W2.708315 cost: £25 per night inc. EHU open: All year access: 3.5m. Suitable for RVs directions: On the A525 out of Whitchurch west towards Wrexham. Site is 100 yds off the roundabout on the right. facilities: Flat grassed, canal site, water, toilets, shower, washing up facilities, chemical disposal, gas and small on site shop, recycling, dogs allowed on lead. places of interest: Walking, cycling and fishing, Whitchurch 1 mile, shops, supermarket, pubs, swimming pool and golf course, Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Chester are close by.

IVY HOUSE FARM (CL94196) Soudley, Cheswardine, Market Drayton TF9 2SE Mr & Mrs Rushton 01630 661336 or 07957 823713. email billr@uwclub.net gps: N52.857914 W2.405914 cost: £8 MCC members per night open: All year (subject to winter ground conditions) access: 10ft max to site field. directions: A529 Market Drayton-Newport Rd ½ mile after Four Alls pub turn left signposted Cheswardine, follow the road through Cheswardine to Soudley, and turn left at chapel, sign-posted to Eccleshall, site 300 yds on the left. facilities: 1.6 acre field mainly level in natural countryside surrounded by trees and hedges, there may be sheep grazing. Suitable for longer stays. No electric but possible in an emergency, walking, cycling and bridleways in the area. places of interest: Pub, shop, fishing (canal/resr) 15 mins walk. Market Drayton town. Golf 10 mins drive.

LADY MEAD (CL94501) Northwick Road, Somerset TA9 4PG Mark 01278 641531 Bookings: 07930 342386 (9am-7pm) email gcordery@hotmail.co.uk cost: From £20 open: March-October directions: From junc.22 on M5 heading towards Weston super Mare first right at the Fox & Goose pub into Harp Road. In 1 mile 2nd on left into Northwick Road, Ladymead is 1st property on right. facilities: Water, Elsan, rubbish, dogs allowed, suitable 7 day stay, toilet and shower, EHU, no disabled facilities. places of interest: Pubs, PO and general store, country walks, beach at Burnham, Weston, near Mendip and Quantock hills, Strawberry Line cycle route, Glastonbury etc.

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE (CL94482) Burwarton, WV16 6QG M. Ritchie 07708 536457 (9am-5pm) email: m.ritchie22@yahoo.com cost: Free if meal eaten in pub. EHU £10 per night open: All year access: 4.5m directions: From Bridgnorth A458 turn left onto

SHIPLATE FARM (CL94473) Shiplate Road, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 0NY Adam Cole 07895 852162 (8am-8pm) email adam@shiplatefarmfishery.co.uk cost: £12-£15 open: All year directions: We are approximately 6 miles

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from M5 Junction 22 in Somerset. Follow the A370 towards Weston General Hospital, past Westland’s Helicopters Museum. At the hospital roundabout take the A371 Bridgewater Road towards Bleadon. Turn onto Bleadon Road and follow to church in village, then turn into Shiplate Road. Keep going for a mile past Thatcher’s Orchard & Shiplate Farm Fishery is on your right.

Look for fishing poster. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, hardstanding, chemical disposal point, toilet facilities, disabled friendly and suitable for wheelchairs, dogs allowed, suitable for 7 day stay. places of interest: At foot of the Mendips, extremely popular for walking and outside activities, the site is the fishery where residents can buy a licence or book in advance to fish the four lakes. Nearby Weston-super-Mare is still very popular in the summer.

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South Perrot Road, Misterton, TA18 8NS Ian Hill 07570 958899 (8am-10pm) email innisfree64@yahoo.co.uk cost: £14, £12 to MCC Members directions: Site on A356 by Yeovil, to Beaminster X roads. facilities: Water, elsan, hardstanding, EHU, rubbish. Level H/S grass, slight slope.

Footpaths, disabled friendly & dogs allowed. places of interest: Lidl & Waitrose, garage 4 miles. Within quarter of a mile to bus stop, café and Cedrics the home of the awardwinning Somerset cider and apple cake.

Scrumpy cider sold from the barrel, local cheeses, preserves etc. 1 mile to railway station, 2 miles to Crewkerne. Rally field also available STAFFORDSHIRE CANAL SIDE PARK (CL94427) TEMPORARILY CLOSED. CONTACT SITE Shay Lane, Shebdon ST20 0PU Mr Philip Evans 07482 452105 (9am-6pm) email canalsidepark@gmail.com gps: N52.831097 W2.360711 cost: £8 per night open: All year access: Road 41ft, entrance 22ft. Suitable for RVs (35ft) directions: A41 to Newport Staffs, turn onto A519 to Eccleshall, then first left onto Shay Lane. Three

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miles to Shebdon, canal side park on the right just before canal bridge. facilities: A flat grass area with three hardstandings. Water, rubbish bins, chemical disposal, toilet (no disabled facilities), wash room, dogs allowed with exercise area. places of interest: Bus route to Newport. Easy walk to pubs along canal footpath (Shropshire Union Canal), Shropshire and Staffs borders.

SUFFOLK BURNT HOUSE FARM (CL94163) Wash Lane, Witnesham, Ipswich IP6 9JE Mr B Roots 01473 785730 pat.roots@btinternet.com gps: N52.114181 E1.200948 cost: £7 per night, £15 with electric hook up open: All year access: Road 14ft. Gate 14ft directions: Take B1077 north from Ipswich bypass, through Westerfield to Witnesham. After Barley Mow pub turn right at crossroads into Wash Lane marked no through road. At end of lane bear right marked Burnt House Farm. facilities: Quiet site. Mainly grass with 3 hardstanding pitches, rubbish and recycling bins, water, chemical disposal, grey water connections, dogs allowed. places of interest: Two local pubs serving food within 1 mile, Ipswich 6 miles, Felixstowe 15 miles, golf course with café open to nonmembers 2 miles.

GRANGE FARM LODGE (CL94442) Potash Lane, Wyverstone, Stowmarket IP14 4SL Gee Warner 07733 342577 (8am-9pm) email warner6795@gmail.com cost: MCC members: £17 pupn inc EHU. Non-members: £18 pupn inc EHU open: 1 April to 30 September access: Road 23ft, gate 121/2ft directions: East bound leave A14 at junction 47 and take 2nd exit to Elmswell. West bound leave A14 at junction 49 Haughley. Full directions are on the Club website and 2018 Handbook. facilities: Fresh water, Elsan point, hook-up, toilets, showers (have steps to them), rubbish bins, wash room, hardstandings. Dogs allowed. Suitable for longer stays. Disabled friendly. Dog exercise area. places of interest: Local shops, public house, post office, food outlets, golf, fishing and local attractions.

BELDY FARM (CL94350) Haggs Lane, Lamesley, Gateshead NE11 0HA Mrs M Straughan 01914 877556 or 07517 485391 (9am-8pm) gps: N54.913990 W1.624166 cost: £9 open: All year access: 4.7m. Suitable for RVs directions: From the A1 south, leave A1 slip road (sp Retail World) at the roundabout take the 4th exit (sp Lamesley, Kibblesworth) within ½ mile at roundabout by Lamesley church, turn right, the site is on the left in ½ mile, quad bike sign at gate. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilet, rubbish bins, hardstandings, dogs allowed and exercise area, disabled friendly, suitable for longer stays. places of interest: Sainsbury’s, post office.

Outdoor pursuits on site. Newcastle city centre, Metro Centre. Beamish Hall. Coastal routes to Whitley Bay etc.

WARWICKSHIRE GREEN GATES (CL94462) Kings Lane, Snitterfield, Stratford on Avon CV37 0QA. Mark Andrews 0783 1195032 (9am-8pm). email markrace@hotmail.co.uk. cost: £20 inc. electric, £25 for non-members. open: All year access: Road 20ft, gate 24ft. directions: (5 miles from jct.15 M40) Follow A46 towards Stratford on Avon, turn left onto Kings Lane (do not take right exit sign posted Snitterfield!). Site ¼ mile on left. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, 5x hardstandings, dogs allowed, exercise area, suitable for 7 day stay, chemical disposal, elec hook-up. places of interest: Within walking distance – shop (Calor Gas),local pub, bus stop into Stratford, local fishing lakes, golf club, cycle and walking path into Stratford, close to Warwick and Kenilworth Castles, Leamington Spa, 28 miles to NEC. KENILWORTH RFC (CL94300) Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth CV8 2AJ Caroline Spence (Secretary) 07790 847162 or Paul Phillips (Bar Steward) 07735 270245 email camping@kenilworthrugby.co.uk www.kenilworthrugby.co.uk/information/ camping.

Please note there has been a height bar installed. Book by email and details will be given re access. TO BOOK: www.pitchup.com/ campsites/England/centralwarwickshire/ Kenilworth/Kenilworth-rugby-club gps: N52.338250 W1.561136 what3words: alone.softly.stones cost: £15 pupn. No electric. Pay across the bar to Paul or put money in envelope and put in letterbox at LHS of building. open: All year except between 24 April-4 May access: Suitable for RVs. Book by email and details will be sent re. access. directions: Take A452 off the A46 and head for Kenilworth Centre. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto Birches Lane. This leads onto Glasshouse Lane, the club is on the right hand side. At end of the drive turn right and keeping pitch on left, park behind the goalposts. facilities: Grass or hardcore. Water, chemical disposal, toilets and rubbish bins, suitable for longer stays, disabled friendly, but not all are accessible for wheelchairs, dogs allowed, showers available.

WILTSHIRE REJOYCE (CL94218) Flisteridge Road, Upper Minety, Malmesbury SN16 9PS Mrs. Heidi Sear-Smith 07879 456178 (book before arriving) gps: N51.618079 W1.996407 cost: £13 p/night inc. electric open: 1 April-31 October access: Road 5m, entrance 4m. Suitable for RVs directions: Take the A429, north from Malmesbury or south from Cirencester. In Crudwell, at school, turn east for Eastcourt, continue towards Minety, site is on the right at the bottom of the hill, entry via right gate. From Cricklade, take B4040, 0.5 after White Horse, large white pub on left, turn right into Minety. Follow road 2 miles to Upper Minety, straight on into Flisteridge Road, after 400 yards site is on left. facilities: 1.5 acres slightly sloping, five gravel hardstandings, water, toilet, showers, dogs allowed, exercise area, chemical disposal, rubbish bins. Suitable for longer stays. Bus 800 yards.

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WORCESTERSHIRE BRICKWALLS BARN (CL94451) Gilberts End, Hanley Castle WR8 0AS Lou Partridge 07887 556991 (9am-8pm) email nickloufarrier@gmail.com cost: £17pupn members, £20 non-members. £5 EHU per night. open: All year access: Road 15ft, gate 12ft, not suitable for RVs directions: M50 junction. Follow A38 to Upton on Severn B4211 to Hanley Castle. Turn left into B4208 to Malvern Wells. 50m. Left into Gilberts End. 1 mile, site on left. facilities: Flat level grassland, water tap, Elsan point, electric hook-up, rubbish bins, dogs allowed, wash basin and toilet. Suitable for stays of 7 days. places of interest: Shop, Post Office, two pubs and food, gas and fishing lakes within 1 mile. The Upton Festival Three Counties Showground. Good walking area. Rally field available to book.

LOWER FIELD FARM (CL94490) Willersey Fields, Broadway WR11 7HF Gareth & Sue Atkinson 01386 858273 / 07599 111898 (bookings on landline 10am-9pm) email info@northcotswolds.site cost: TBC open: March-October access: 5m gate. Any size van. directions: From A46 take B4632 to Willersey.

At bottom of main street take Badsey lane which is SP Willersey Industrial Estate go under railway bridge for ¾ mile & entrance is on R. facilities: Water; rubbish; dogs allowed; easy walk to village.

Places of Interest: Two pubs serving food.

Broadway only 2.5miles; Evesham 5 miles.

LUCYS FARM & STABLES (CL94460) Callow Hill, Kidderminster DY14 9XG Mr.Kelly 07973 712311 (6am-9pm) email joe-kelly11@hotmail.co.uk cost: £12-£20 per night MCC members. open: All year access: 29ft any size van directions: Turn off A456 at Callow hill adjacent to The Wyre Forest Visitor Centre. facilities: Water, rubbish, elsan, toilet & shower, EHU, dogs allowed. Disabled welcome but no special facilities. places of interest: Forest and bridleways adjoin site. Many other local places of interest.

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MARLBROOK FARM (CL94454) ADULTS ONLY Castlemorton Common, Welland WR13 6LE Mr Ian Coles 07811 801499 (8am-9pm) email liz@marlbrookfarm.com www.marlbrookfarm.com cost: MCC members £15 with elec. Non-members £17 with elec open: Easter-October access: Road 12ft. Gate 12ft directions: M5 to M50 follow A38 Worcester.

Turn left to Upton upon Severn. After bridge turn left. Onto A4104 until Welland. Turn left at junction. Through Welland until Castlemorton Common. After 1/4 mile take right onto single tarmac track over brook. Sharp left bend. Take farm track. Site on left 3rd property. Double gates take first farm gate. facilities: Level cut grass field. Five hardstandings.

Electric hook-ups, fresh water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, shower and toilet, dogs on leads. places of interest: Post Office, shop and pub in walking distance. Approx 2 miles from Three Counties Showground.

NEWLAND MEADOW (CL94346) Old Worcester Road, nr Malvern WR13 5AY Mr & Mrs W H Beck 07802 445863 (9am-10pm) cost: £25 pupn inc. EHU. £20 without EHU. 10% discount to MCC members. open: Closed November to March access: 12ft, suitable for RVs directions: From M5 junction 7 take A4440 for Malvern then onto A449 for approx 3 miles. Turn right at signpost for Leigh Sinton. Take 1st gate on the right into CL site after 30yds. (Sign on gate behind the hedge line). facilities: Electric hook-up, water, chemical disposal point, toilets, rubbish bins, hard standings, dogs allowed and exercise area, suitable for longer stays, two-acre site. places of interest: Public house 300 yards. Bus route, buses to Worcester and Malvern every 15 mins. Three Counties Show Ground 4½ miles away, retail park, M&S, Morrisons etc. Malvern hills, footpaths and cycle paths.

ROSEVILLE FARM (CL94349) Castlemorton, nr Malvern WR13 6AA Mrs. C Elwin 07769110740 or 07766 417 680 (8am-8pm) gps: N52.033176 W2.322176 cost: £22 pupn. £25 with EHU. 10% discount for MCC members open: All year access: Gate 15ft, RVs up to 30ft

Worcester for approx 4 miles, then turn left to Upton upon Severn, cross bridge and turn left onto A4104. Continue until you reach Welland crossroads (Pheasant Inn on right) turn left onto B4208 continue on for approx. 3 miles, turn right at sign post for Golden Valley (no through road) take care this is on a sharp bend, bear right at Y junction, site on left approx 200yds. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins.

Suitable for longer stays, dogs allowed, exercise area, common/farmland. Eight hook-ups and three hardstandings. places of interest: Three Counties showground, shops at Welland, Eastnor Castle, Calor gas, Malvern hills, local pubs.

THE OLD ALLOTMENTS (CL94485) Hanley Road, Upton on Severn WR8 0PA Lee Spackman 07487 511156 (9am-5pm) email leespackman@gmail.com cost: £25 pupn with EHU, £20 without open: All year access: 4m directions: From the A38 take the A4104 to Upton on Severn after crossing bridge turn R at

painted roundabout. Site is 1/4 mile on RHS.

facilities: Water, Elsan, EHU, dogs allowed. Short

walk to all shops, pubs, bus route at Upton. places of interest: Three Counties showground, Eastnor Castle, The Malvern Hills. Croom House & Park (N.T.).

YORKSHIRE 1 THE PADDOCK (CL94500) Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9BA Duncan Mounsey 07860 103388 Email duncan.mounsey@gmail.com cost: £10 pupn plus EHU open: May to September access: 6m. Minor slope on pitches directions: From Junc. 28 of the M62 head south towards Dewsbury on A653. At the Jet petrol station turn left and follow Chidswell Lane for half a mile. Site on the LHS. facilities: Elsan, water, hardstanding, EHU, rubbish bin. Dogs allowed. places of interest: Farm shop 5 min walk. Pub & Garage 10 min walk. Several pubs in 10 min walk.

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BONNIE BANKS (CL94440) ADULTS ONLY 161 Coach Road, Sleights, Whitby YO22 5EN Mrs J. Cownden 01947 811364 (6.30am-7pm) or 07780 722061 cost: £15 pupn, reduction for 2 or more nights for MCC members. open: All year (subject to ground) access: 14ft, road max weight 3.5 tonnes. directions: Main A169 from Pickering, upon entering Sleights you will pass The Plough Inn on your left. Then signs for Grosmont and North York Moors Steam Railway. Driveway on the right opposite Grosmont Road end. facilities: Fresh water, Elsan point, rubbish bins.

Dogs allowed (one per van – on lead). Five-acre field surrounded by fields (parking on flat area). places of interest: Pub nearby, fish and chip shop a couple of minutes walk. Spar shop, butchers, bakers, hairdressers and café. On the bus route and near North York Railway train station. Bus every half an hour. Public toilets opposite the site.

IVY COTTAGE (CL94463) ADULTS ONLY Royal Oak, Filey YO14 9QE John & Carol Torring 01723 449578 or 07802 759280 (9am-9pm) email jtwwa@aol.com what3words: Volcano.claps.pats cost: £16 pupn (electricity metered) open: All year access: Road and gate 15ft. Max length 7.5m.

No tag axles directions: On A165 Filey to Bridlington Road approx ¾ mile south of Filey turn right (heading south) or left (if heading north) by Jet Garage sign, then go north on Moore Road past The Royal Oak Pub (on your left), bear left in 100m.

Behind the row of bungalows, the house and site are 70 metres on your left. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, chemical disposal point, two hardstandings,and grass pitches all with EHU, dogs allowed on leads.

Suitable for longer stays. places of interest: Pub and restaurant 180m, Spar shop and garage 500m, bus stop 100m, Filey and beaches 11/2 miles, Hunmanby historic village 11/2 miles, Bempton Cliffs and RSPB nature reserve 7 miles, Scarborough and Bridlington 7 miles, Yorkshire Wolds, Moors, Whitby nearby.

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LILLING HALL FARM (CL94489) Moor Lane, Nr. Flaxton, York YO60 6RL Gary & Lynn Sanderson 07950 622402 / 07775 871325 (9am-5pm) cost: £28 with hook-up open: March-October access: 10 foot gate; 20ft. max length directions: A64 turn off to Flaxton drive through over train lines ¼ mile on turn right to Bulmer.

Site on right. facilities: Water; rubbish; chemical disposal; shower; toilets. No dogs. places of interest: The Highwayman Pub in Sheriff Hutton. Castle Howard 3 miles, York 10 miles and Scarborough 22 miles.

SCALING DAM (CL94444) Scaling Fishing Lodge, Whitby Moor Road, Easington, Saltburn-by-Sea TS13 4TP 01287 644032 (8am-5pm) email christopher.hodgson@awl.co.uk cost: £10 per night. MCC members (no time limit) open: All year access: Road 12ft, gate 12ft, max length 5m. directions: Between Guisborogh and Whitby directly off the A171. facilities: Toilets, shop, trout fishing and rod hire, picnic site, lake side location, lakeside walks. places of interest: Within 7 miles of Whitby and The North York Moors National Park.

SCOTLAND CAITHNESS FERRY VIEW (CL94458) Gauze Cottage, Gills Bay, Canisbay, Wick Caithness KW1 4YB Mr Royston Brightman 07799 147146 email roystonbrightman@gmail.com cost: £25pupn with EHU, £20 without. Discount available to MCC members open: All year access: Gate 7m, road 7m directions: Just off the A836 at Gills Bay, between Thurso and John O’Groats. facilities: Chemical and grey water disposal, three hardstanding with three electric hook-ups.

Showers, toilets, fresh water tap, rubbish bins, dishwashing area, dogs allowed, exercise area. places of interest: Located on NC500. Approx 7 miles from John O’Groats. Less than 1 mile to car/ passenger ferry to Orkney Islands. Between Wick and Thurso. Castle of Mey a short distance away.

THE OLD MART (CL94484) Nithsdale View, Thornhill, DG3 5DX. Sharon Tait 07712 645636 (8am-9pm) email shaztait13@gmail.com cost: £10 PUPN open: All year directions: From A76 enter Thornhill and at cross in town centre turn into East Morton St. Continue past school and golf club and under the railway bridge turn left past the sandstone houses and entrance is on the left. facilities: Fresh water, hard standing, rubbish bins, EHU. Dogs allowed. places of interest: Thornhill village and Morton Castle 1 mile. Drumlanrig castle with walking and mountain bike trails 4 miles.

EAST LOTHIAN ABERLADY STATION (CL94354) Haddington Road, Aberlady East EH32 OPZ Mr Andrew Dyer 01875 870666 or 07415 327921 (9am-8pm) email aberladycaravanpark@hotmail.co.uk cost: £30pn inc. EHU open: 1st March-31st October access: Gate 20m. Roadway 6m. Max length 9m directions: From A1 northbound take the A6137 from Haddington junction to Aberlady. Site is on the left hand side before the village. From A1 southbound take Bankton junction at Tranent, signpost A198 to North Berwick. Aberlady 5 miles.

Take A6137 signpost to Haddington, site on the right hand side. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, electric hook-ups, toilets/showers/washroom, hardstandings. Suitable for longer stays. Dogs allowed and exercise area. No disabled facilities available. places of interest: Shop, post office, 2 hotels serving food. Nature reserve, house and estate, Motor Museum, Glenkinchie Distillery, museum of flight with Concorde, foot and cycle paths.

THE STEADING (CL94336) 8A the Steading, West Garelton, Haddington EH41 3SJ Mr E Grey 01620 825160 (8am-10pm) email egrey@btinternet.com thesteadingcaravanpark.@gmail.com cost: £20, electric hook-ups £3 open: All year access: 20 feet. Suitable for RVs

directions: From Edinburgh take the A1 south.

Come off at Haddington Oak Tree junction A199. At the roundabout take the 1st left A6137 Aberlady, site 1 mile on left. facilities: Water, chemical disposal, toilet/ showers and washroom, with central heating.

Rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, disabled friendly. On a bus route to local areas and Edinburgh city centre. Very slight sloping site, some hardstandings. places of interest: Pub 1 mile, shops, restaurants, takeaways and hotel all within 1 mile. Panoramic views of River Forth and the Fife coastline.

FIFE THE CLINK (CL94204) Auchtermuchty, Cupar KY14 7HT Mr K Swan 07802 441953 email ksclink@gmail.com cost: Nightly rate is £12.50. EHU is priced by the meter, members are advised to check the EHU price when booking. open: All year access: 12 feet. Suitable for RVs directions: Leave Auchtermuchy on B936 signposted Newburgh and Perth. After 1 mile turn left signposted Glassarts. Bear left at fork in road.

At Clink Cottage, turn sharp left onto concrete road and check in at Fir Trees on the right before turning left along track towards the site, which is in view. facilities: 1 acre site on a farm with level hardstanding. Water, chemical disposal and rubbish bins. Dogs allowed. Disabled welcome but no special facilities. places of interest: Village 1½ miles, Falkland Palace 3 miles, Scottish Deer Centre 5 miles, cycle and footpaths into forest from site, Dundee, Perth and St Andrews half an hour drive.

HIGHLANDS BLACK ISLE STUD (CL94472) Brachia House, Mount Eagle, Culbokie IV7 8GY Rebecca Richmond 07732 181264 (9am-5pm) open: All year access: Road 4m, gate 5.5m. Motorhomes only.

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speed sign, playing field on right at corner.

Passing a left, right, & left options coming into a clearing with Mount Eagle mast nearly directly ahead. Black Isle Stud is the last on the left. Sign at entrance saying Brachia House & Black Isle Stud. A9 South X Cromarty Bridge 3.5 miles.

Turn left onto B9169 2.4 miles. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, hard standing, chemical disposal (bio green fluid only), dogs allowed. Suitable for 7 day stay. places of interest: A peaceful and tranquil site, where wildlife abounds. Culbokie is walking distance. We are happy to collect fresh rolls from the shop and takeaways from the Culbokie Inn. NIGG FERRY HOTEL (CL94408) Nigg by Tain, Ross-Shire IV19 1QU Mr Norman Kimber 01862 851440 (10am-6pm) cost: Members £7 open: All year access: Gateway 12 feet. Suitable for RVs directions: A9 to Nigg roundabout take B9175 to Nigg Ferry for 7 miles. Entrance off small roundabout at end of road. facilities: Water, chemical disposal point, rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, flat site with hardstanding, suitable for long stays. places of interest: Dolphins can be viewed from site. WW1 gun sites. Old castle. Overlooking beach.

ISLE OF ARRAN ASHLAR FARM MOTORHOME AIRE (CL94483) Tormore Cottage, Machrie, Isle of Arran KA27 8DX Angus Smith 07903 589898 or 004740 222923 (9am-5pm) email angus.s@online.no cost: £12.50 MCC members open: All year access: Entrance 12ft directions: 20 minute drive from the car ferry in Brodrick, over the String Road. Located on the island perimeter road. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, hard standing, chemical disposal, electric hook-up, disable friendly, dogs allowed & exercise area.

Suitable for 7 day stays. places of interest: On bus route, walking distance of Kings Caves, Machie Standing Stones and driving distance of Machrie Golf Club, Cafe Tyme, Machrie Tearoom, villages of Blackwater Foot and Pirmill.

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INVERNESS-SHIRE CROILA CROFT (CL94479) c/o Highland Horse Fun, Unit “a” Railway Station Industrial Estate, Ruthven Rd. Kingussie, Nr Aviemore Highland PH21 1AT Mr E. Ruaridh Ormiston 01540 670000 or 07831 338012 email croilacroft@yahoo.com cost: £10 for site or £5 just to use services open: All year access: Road 4m. Entrance 4m directions: Take Kingussie junc. From A9 drive through village High St. Through traffic lights to Duke of Gordon Hotel on your right & memorial gardens on the left. Take rd. on left sign posted for Insh. Ruthven barracks & railway station. After 100m turn right into station carpark at the stone fountain & the Silverfjord Hotel. Follow rd. through carpark & 150m to end of industrial estate & continue into High Hores Fun & Croila Croft. HHF is well signposted from High St. facilities: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, hardstanding, dogs allowed on leads. Chemical disposal point, council run toilets & showers 400m away (daytime only) next to doctors’ surgery.

WALES ANGLESEY AFON BRAINT (CL94502) ADULTS ONLY

Anglesey Model Village, Newborough, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey LL61 6RS Nick Bowler / Larry Chambers 07890 218516 / 01248 298259 (10am-8pm) www.afonbraint.co.uk. email afonbraintclsite@gmail.com what3words: chariots.attracts.homelands cost: £20pupn, Electric £7pn. Complimentary tea/coffee for MCC members on arrival. open: All year access: 13ft 6 inches directions: Located on the main A4080 between Dwyran & Newborough.

8 mile approx. from A55 Britannia bridge.

Follow brown signs to Model Village. facilities: Water, rubbish, hard standing, chemical disposal, toilets, dogs allowed, disabled friendly places of interest: Licensed café & model village

MAES YR HUFEN (CL94503)

Llanfaelog, Ynys Mon, LL63 5UA Mr. Owen 01407 810393 (9am-5pm) email maesyrhufen@outlook.com cost: £14 pupn open: All year access: Good directions: A55 to Anglesey and take junc 5 towards Rhosnegier. Continue until LLanfaelog on A 4080 and just before village 40mph sign site is on RHS (signposted Maelog Teryki Milk vending Machinery) facilities: Water, rubbish, elsan, dogs allowed. places of interest: Shops, pub etc in village.

TY NEWYDD GREEN COTTAGE (CL94465) Llanfachraeth, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 4DH Gareth & Nia Jones 01407 749166 or 07481 133522 (8am-8pm) email gwjones@btinternet.com gps: N53.317123 W4.52287 what3words: seriously.freedom.solution cost: £15 pupn. Showers available at £1 open: All year access: Gateway 13ft. Members area on right. directions: Follow A55 to Anglesey, Come off at Junction 3. Turn right for “Valley” in Valley traffic lights, turn right onto A5025 for 3 miles to Llanfachraeth, in the middle of the village turn right by shop towards Llanddeusant for ½ mile. Site on left after “Frondeg Lodge” and Edern Terrace. facilities: Fresh water tap. Rubbish bins. 5 hard standings. Chemical disposal point. Toilet. Dogs allowed on lead. Suitable for 7 day stay. places of interest: On bus route. Pub/hotel in Llanfacaeth. Valley village 3.5 miles away with 2 pubs/hotels, 2 garages, shops, takeaways, Post Office and chemist. Holyhead Port & ferries 7 miles. Railway stations in Valley & Holyhead.

TYN Y GONGL FARM (CL94496)

Benllech, Anglesey LL74 8SG S. & R. Maden 01248 851017 Bookings 07823 771248 (8am-5pm) email stevenmaden@aol.com cost: £20 pupn open: All year access: 3-6m directions: From Britannia Bridge take A5025 after 8 miles you arrive in Benllech. At the village crossroads (Tescos) turn R onto B5108.

Uphill past school / fire station, at staggered crossroads turn R & site is on the R. facilities: Water, rubbish bins, dogs allowed.

Other facilities are being put in place, ask when booking to find out latest. places of interest: Anglesey Coastal Path, beach, Snowdonia National Park.

CARMARTHENSHIRE BRYNHYFRYD FARM (CL94434) Talley Road, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 7HU Eynon Price 07970 906489 (8am-8pm) email eynonplant@aol.com cost: £14, electric £4 per night open: All year access: 16ft, drive 19ft directions: Approach and access the site via the A48 Truck Road and turn off onto the C2117 (Nantyrhibo to Penybanc Cross Roads) then turn right onto C2118 to approach the site. Leave the site via the same route. (There shall at no time be any means of vehicular access to the site from the Farm via the B4302 road). facilities: Three electric hook-ups, fresh water tap, elsan point, rubbish bins, hard standing, dogs allowed on leads. Suitable for 7 day stays. places of interest: Site within two miles of Llandeilo. Close to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Aberglasney Gardens.

TYCROES RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (CL94498)

Cae Gelli, Heol, Penygarn, Tycroes, Ammanford, Carmarthanshire SA18 3NY Tel: 01269 592673 Bookings 07490 951745 (11am-8pm) What3words: richly.rationed.starred email: malcolmd2121@gmail.com cost: £10 pupn open: All year access: 4-5m directions: From M4 junc 49 take A483 to Ammonford. In Tycroes village take sharp right at bottom of hill into Penygarn Rd. Entrance 500yds on LHS. Head for playing fields and signs will direct you. facilities: Water, hardstanding, dogs allowed with exercise area, Elsan tip, disabled friendly.

places of interest: Pharmacy, pizza takeaway, supermarket, Fish & Chips in village. In Ammanford (2 miles) several major supermarkets, Chinese takeaway, pub food. On X13 bus route to Swansea, Llanelli. Heart of Wales railway line.

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next door. Garage/ petrol station nearby.

200m from Anglesey Coastal Path, 2 miles to Llanddwyn island, beach & Newborough Forest. Village approx. 1 mile away has general store, pub, chip shop, gift shop & Bistro.

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NIGHT STOPS Our Night Stops are a pleasant way to break up a journey. Sites suitable for a short stay, often hotels and pubs, and many run by our own members, so you will always get a warm welcome and good company. Just a quick courtesy telephone call is all they need to know when you will be arriving. Please note that some nightstops may not be suitable for longer stays.

If you feel that a hotel or pub would like to join our Night Stops, ask them to get in touch by email to derekc@ themotorcaravanners club.co.uk or download one of our application forms from the website, fill it in, send it to us and we will do the rest.

ENGLAND BEDFORDSHIRE THE AIRMAN HOTEL (NS54309)

16 Hitchin Rd, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5JF 01462 850853 (9am-10pm) GPS: N52.025185 W0.316429 COST: £10 OPEN: All year ACCESS: 15m. Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: Follow signs to Shefford A507 from J10 (A) 1M or J9 M1 exit to Hitchin A505.

The pub is on the roundabout A507 near Meppershall Village.

FACILITIES: Water, rubbish bins, dogs allowed, exercise area, access for wheelchairs to hotel.

Flat in places but rough pasture site.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Close to Milton Keynes, Bedford, Woburn Safari Park, Tescos, RAF Henlow, open countryside and fishing.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BLACK HORSE PH (NS54400)

Aylesbury Road, Great Missenden HP16 9AX

Miss Gayle Martin 01494 261248 (10am-3pm)

N51.710127 W0.712538 £20pn OPEN: All year ACCESS: 3.6m DIRECTIONS: M40 Beaconsfield then A413 Aylesbury Road for 15-20 minutes.

FACILITIES: Water, rubbish bins, toilet when pub is open, dogs allowed/exercise area, suitable for longer stays, and grass pitches.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Great Missenden town with church, museum, restaurants, footpaths and cycle paths and the Chiltern Hills.

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CUMBRIA BLENKINSOPP CASTLE INN (NS54431)

Blenkinsopp Castle Park, Greenhead, Brampton CA8 7JS. Carol and Gary Stirling 01697 747757 (9am-11pm) carolandgaryblenkinsopp@gmail.com COST: £30pn or free if the Inn is used OPEN: All year ACCESS: Road 5-6m, gate 12m. Max length 7m.

DIRECTIONS: Just off the A69 to Blenkinsopp.

FACILITIES: Half acre car park, secluded with trees and grass sitting area. Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, hardstanding, toilet facilities, dogs allowed and exercise area, full disabled access and toilet. No chemical waste point.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Blenkinsopp Castle, Hadrian’s Wall 1 mile, Roman Army Museum 1 mile, Pennine Way. DERBYSHIRE CARPENTERS ARMS (NS54420) Moor Lane, Dale Abbey DE7 4PP John & Elizabeth Young 01159 325277 (10am-10pm) email j7presacanario@yahoo.co.uk or www.carpentersarmsdaleabbey.co.uk COST: £10 pupn, EHU (if wanted) is metred.

OPEN: All year ACCESS: 14ft. Gate to field standard road width.

RVs please check

Travelling north M1 at junction 25 take A52 exit. At Sandiacre Interchange take 2nd exit onto Bostocks Lane, continue onto Rushy Lane, turn left onto Nomans Lane, turn right onto Potato Pit Lane, continue onto Woodpecker Hill which bends left and becomes Moor Lane, pub on right. M1 south take junction 25, take A52 exit at Sandiacre Interchange 5th exit onto Bostock Lane then as for northbound.

FACILTIES: Fresh water, rubbish bins, hardstanding, dogs allowed, chemical disposal point, electric hook up. Dog exercise area, disabled friendly, wheelchair users facilities.

Toilets in pub.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Hermit’s Cave/Wood. Abbey ruins, tearooms, the Gateway Centre, the “unique church”.

DIRECTIONS:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ELTON FARM (NS54268) Littledean Road, Elton, Newnham GL14 1JU Mr P Radley 01452 760795 or 07768 182684 (9am-9pm) petercilla.elton@gmail.com COST: £7.50 per night OPEN: All year ACCESS: Road 50 ft, gate 20 ft. Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: From M5, J11 Gloucester A40 Rosson-Wye, A48 Chepstow A4151 Forest of Dean ½ mile on left. From M48 Old Severn Bridge, Chepstow A48 Gloucester A4151.

FACILITIES: Part of a large field. Water and chemical disposal.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Shop 2 miles, pub ¼ mile, golf course and carp lake maise, Wye Valley, puzzle wood, Gloucester Cathedral and the Cotswolds.

FOREST PITCHUP (NS54456) Brook Cottage, The Branch, Steam Mills, Gloucestershire GL17 9DB Vincent Edwards 07951 603338 (9am-6pm) COST: £20 pupn, £5 EHU OPEN: All year ACCESS: 4m DIRECTIONS: On A4136 between Monmouth & Gloucester take A4151. After 200m turn L next to Steam Mills Primary School into The Branch .

Follow road site at rear of Brook Cottage.

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£30 with EHU in high season (April-mid Sept), £25 without. £20 flat rate low season OPEN: All year (please ring for availability) ACCESS: 6m DIRECTIONS: From Penzance head towards Newlyn. At crossroads go directly up hill. Continue up hill for appox 1 mile until T-junction. Turn left for approx half a mile and just before the church, turn right. The entrance is directly in front (200m).

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, hardstandings, shower, toilet facilities, electric hook-up, washroom, disabled friendly, disabled toilet, facilities accessible for wheelchair users, dog exercise area, suitable for stays of 7 days.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Mousehole harbour, St Michael’s Mount, the Minack theatre, Kings Arms pub (500m from site). Garage, shops, coastal walks south-west footpath and jubilee pool. (Pictures of site on website).

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THE GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT (NS54306)

Tewkesbury Road, Piffs Elm, Elmstone Hardwick, Cheltenham GL51 9SY Maria Bound 01242 680321 (9am-11pm) eat@thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk GPS: N51.933246 W2.148814 COST: Eat in park free OPEN: All year (Closed Christmas & Boxing Day) ACCESS: Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: From the A38 at Coombe Hill take the A4019 towards Cheltenham. Pub is on the left.

FACILITIES: Water, rubbish bin, dogs allowed, toilet facilities when pub is open. Disabled friendly, flat car park with grassy area.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Supermarket 1 mile away, fishing lake opposite, riding stables and canal close by. Food available at pub lunch and dinner time. Good shopping in Tewkesbury and Cheltenham.

GREATER MANCHESTER THE HAWTHORNS (NS54318) 365 Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN Mr S Jackson 01612 139860 or 07948 204901 (10am-10pm) email jackos4@virginmedia.com COST: £12 (2 persons); extra adults £3; electric £3; children 12 and under and dogs free OPEN: All year ACCESS: 18 feet-16 feet and 15 feet.

Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: From M62 leave at J20 onto A627 Oldham, carry on from slip road to roundabout take 2nd exit onto A627. At the next roundabout take 3rd exit A627.

Keep on for approx 1½ mile to roundabout.

Take 2nd major exit A62 Huddersfield Road, keep in right lane and turn right at first set of traffic lights into Cross Street. Carry on through traffic lights onto Glodwick for approx 400yds then turn left into Roundthorn Rd, site approx 1/3 mile.

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, toilet, washroom, showers, laundry, rubbish bins, suitable for longer stays and hardstandings.

Dogs allowed and exercise field.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Quiet location, footpaths and cycle ways, nature park 15 mins walk, Glodwick 5 mins walk, pub, town centre 1 mile.

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HAMPSHIRE THE FLYING BULL (NS54404) TEMPORARILY CLOSED CONTACT SITE London Road, Rake GU33 7JB Len Woodhouse 01730 892285 (12am-6pm) info@theflyingbull.com GPS: N51.043997 W0.854445 COST: £5 OPEN: All year ACCESS: 2.5m DIRECTIONS: Exit the A3 (London to Portsmouth Road) sign posted Midhurst A272. At the 1st roundabout take the 1st exit left sign posted Rake, Liphook and Midhurst. Continue past the Midhurst turning on the London Road B2070 for appox 4 ½ miles. When you enter the village of Rake the pub is at the bottom of the hill on the left.

FACILITIES: Water, toilet when pub is open, rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, disabled friendly.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Shop 600m, golf 5 miles, fishing ½ mile. Lots of walks, South Downs National Park. Stop over for ferry terminal 20 minutes away. Dog friendly pub, ideal for walkers.

HERTFORDSHIRE THE LAND OF LIBERTY (NS54449) Long lane, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth WD3 5BS Manager 01923 282226 gill@landoflibertypub.com COST: £20 pupn (discounts available) OPEN: All year ACCESS: Good but 20ft max length.

DIRECTIONS: Close to M25 Junc 17.

FACILTIES: Water, Grey waste, no Elsan.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Close to Chorleywood Common, Harry Potter studio tour and tube station.

THE RED COW (NS54440) 11 High Street, Chrishall, Royston SG8 8RN Neileish Misquigta (General Manager) 01763 838792 (11am-9pm) email info@theredcow.com COST: £20 OPEN: All year ACCESS: B road into overflow car park. Max length 10m DIRECTIONS: From Royston A505 turn right to Chrishall (Red Cow board in field). Follow road for 2.9 miles. Slight left onto Crawley End, left into Hog’s Lane, pub 100ft on left.

FACILITIES: Rubbish bins, hardstanding, dogs allowed.

LANCASHIRE LANSDOWNE (NS54415) Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston PR4 6XP Mr & Mrs Tyson 01772 814075 (9am6pm) or 07751 249272 email info@ landsdownecamping.org.uk www.landsdownecamping.org.uk COST: Members £15 per night, £35 for 3 nights.

OPEN: All year ACCESS: 2x12 feet gates. Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: From Preston on M6 make for A59 at Tarleton. At Tarleton traffic lights follow sign post for Hesketh Bank. 2.5 miles through village turn left at end into Shore Road. Site on left in 2 miles. From Southport or Liverpool turn left at end of Marine Drive. Signs for Hesketh Bank. Site on right in 3 miles at Hundred End. FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal point, rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, flat site with hardstanding, disabled friendly, suitable for long stays. Fishing lake (extra charge), also suitable for canoes. Some electric avaliable. Children’s playground.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Fishing available on lake.

Southport resort 6 miles, bus stop 200m, shops, bank, fuel, chip shop etc at Hesketh Bank 2 miles. Lancs Light Railway. Wildlife Park RSPB reserve opposite.

LINCOLNSHIRE THE BLUEBELL INN (NS54299) Cranesgate South, Whaplode St Catherine, nr Holbeach, Spalding PE12 6SN Mr Jason Watson 01406 540300 email bluebellpub01@outlook.com GPS: N52.759714 W0.015423 COST: £8 pupn. Electric hook-up £5 per day.

Weekend bookings essential. Can come anytime but please telephone first. Check pub website for opening times. OPEN: All year.

ACCESS: 20 feet. Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: A17 to Holbeach thru traffic lights to Holbeach St. Johns, travel for 3 miles to crossroads, turn right for Spalding, ½ mile on left 2nd turning.

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, toilets, washrooms and disabled facilities open all the time, flat gravel carpark. Free shower,

WiFi and washing up area.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Close to historic Spalding, Holbeach and Peterborough and approx 35 miles from North Norfolk Coast. Shops 3 miles, fishing 300m, three golf courses within 8 miles.

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PLACES OF INTEREST: Duxford Museum, shop on site, BP station 4 miles, 15 mins from Cambridge, Wimpole Estate – National Trust.

BANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE (NS54405)

BCC, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HB Manager 01953 888109 (9am-5pm) GPS: N52.448426 E1.035203 ACCESS: Gate 15 feet, road 16 feet OPEN: All year COST: £10.

DIRECTIONS: From A11 at Thetford take the A1066 to Diss then follow the signs to Banham Zoo. Pass the zoo on the right, the site is 250yds on the left. Attleborough: follow signs for Banham Zoo. FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, dogs allowed and exercise area, hardstandings, disabled toilets in club when open.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Shops, post office, zoo, pub and take away, fish and chips, garden centre, mini supermarket all in the village.

THE GREAT DANES COUNTRY INN

(NS 54458) PUB TEMPORARILY CLOSED BUT NS STILL IN OPERATION Old Hall Lane, Beachamwell, Swaffham PE37 8BG. Mr R Gransden 01366 328443 (Please telephone first) email rogergransden@icloud.com www.thegreatdanes.co.uk GPS: N52.617400 E0.587006 COST: £10 pupn. if you use the inn. Electric hookup £5 OPEN: All year ACCESS: 10 metres. Suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: Between the A10 Downham Market and A47 Swaffham is the A1122. From A10 turn right to Swaffham through Fincham, RAF Marham on the left, turn right into Wight Road, over crossroads, take 2nd right into Chestnut Walk the Inn is on the left of the village green opposite the church.

FACILITIES: Flat gravel car park with usual pub facilities. Restaurant and toilets.

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LANDAL KEILER WATERSIDE (NS54455) Keilder, Hexham NE48 1BT 01434 251000 (Bookings 9am-5pm) Email info@keilderwaterside.com WHAT3WORDS: briefing / stow / masses COST: £10 pupn OPEN: April-October ACCESS: Max. length 8m FACILITIES: Rubbish bins, hard standing/ toilets.

Disabled friendly. Café etc this is a lakeside park. Off C 200 from Kielder village.

SUFFOLK THE BENNET ARMS (NS54443) 1 Kingshall Street, Rougham, IP30 9LH Sally Bowers 01359 270356 or 07557 417904 email sally.bowers47@gmail.com COST: £10 – redeemable if you buy food or drink.

OPEN: All year ACCESS: Road 21ft (6.4m) Gate 12ft (3.7m) DIRECTIONS: Heading east or west on the A14 exit 45 (Barton/Roughham Ind. Est.) turn right for 0.2 miles at junction turn left, for 0.7 miles turn left onto Church Lane for 0.6 miles then turn right onto New Road, pub in front of you.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Village Post Office. Countryside walks, paths, cycle routes, bus into busy historic town of Bury St Edmund’s 3.5 miles away.

Thetford forest 10 miles away.

TYNE AND WEAR ANGEL VIEW HOTEL (NS54445) Low Eighton, Gateshead NE9 7UB Manager 01914 103219 email reception@angelviewhotel.co.uk ACCESS: 9m. Max length 9m OPEN: All year COST: Sun to Fri £10 or £20 with EHU Sun-Fri, £15 or £25 with EHU on Sat. £10-00 voucher redeemable on purchasing food.

Left at Durham Road into car park.

Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, grey wastewater disposal. Electric hook-up. Hotel facilities when open, hotel not suitable for wheelchairs.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Angel of the North. Newcastle City Centre, Beamish Museum.

DIRECTIONS: FACILITIES:

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YORKSHIRE HEPTONSTALL BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB

(NS54448) Acre Lane, Hebden Bridge HX7 7LT Bookings 07517 394389 (10am-4pm) email heptonstallclub@live.co.uk COST: £10 pupn. The car park is open to public & club use during day. Do not park without permission. We only have an exemption for 5 vans, unauthorised vans will be asked to leave.

Self-contained vans only.

OPEN: All year.

WHAT3WORDS:; ///lasted.singing.decking ACCESS: Maximum length 4 metres.

DIRECTIONS: West on A 646 through Hebden Bridge to set of traffic lights. Continue on to turning circle and retrace back to traffic lights.

Take L turn S/P Heptonstall proceed uphill keep L at top towards village. Just before entering village take L turn S/P “Car Park for Visitors” and keep to end. East on A 646 turn L at traffic lights as above.

FACILITIES: Level hardstanding, dogs allowed, toilets (incl disabled) available only when the club is open. Chemical disposal and water available, additional £5 charge for access to the water tap and grid lifting irons.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Two pubs, and general store in village. Walking, cycling and open countryside.

SOUTH MOOR FARM (NS54305) Dalby Forest Drive, Langdale End, Scarborough YO13 OLW Mr R W Walker 07496 755830 (9am-9pm) email lo@southmoorfarm.co.uk www.southmoorfarm.co.uk COST: £8, ehu one only 13amp + Wi-Fi @ 5MHz and usb dongle available. OPEN: April-October ACCESS: 12 feet. RVs please telephone DIRECTIONS: From Pickering follow A170 (Scarborough) to Thornton le Dale. Turn left after pedestrian crossing before the Buck Inn. After 1¼ miles turn right into Dalby Forest. At toll point tell operator you’re staying at South Moor Farm. We are 8 miles past toll point. 1 mile from Jingleby, on the right hand side.

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PLACES OF INTEREST: Walking, cycling, children’s activities, pubs, restaurants, cafe, tourist attractions. Dogs allowed.

THE HOGSHEAD (NS54457)

Huntington Road, Huntington, York YO32 9PX R & D Turner 01904 769200 (3pm - 10pm) email hogsheadpubrd@gmail.com COST: TBA OPEN: All year ACCESS: good.

DIRECTIONS: From A1237 turn S onto Haxby Road, straight over R/BT onto Hawthorne Terrace.

Next R/BT turn left onto Link Road. Next R/BT turn L and you will see the pub.

FACILITIES: Water, hard standing, dogs allowed, toilets when pub open. Disabled friendly PLACES OF INTEREST: On NE side of York so city itself also many other attractions and country walks in area.

THE SHIP INN (NS54241)

Cliff Road, Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1EW Mr C Kilburn 01262 672374 (11am-11pm) email shipinnreservations@gmail.com GPS: N54.101628 W0.164443.

COST: £30pn and includes £15 voucher for food/ drink in pub (Sun-Thu) £35pn includes voucher £15 as above (Fri & Sat). Fees discounted NovFeb. See www.shipinnsewerby.co.uk OPEN: All year. ACCESS: Road 18 feet, gate 18 feet.

Suitable for RVs. DIRECTIONS: From the North A171 to Scarborough and A165 to Bridlington. From the South M18 to M62 to J37 A614 to Bridlington follow the signs for B1255 (Flamborough) turn right to Sewerby. Pub is off the main street.

FACILITIES: Pub serves real ales and quality food, on site shop and next to Sewerby Hall. Land train to Bridlington. View over Bridlington Bay. PLACES OF INTEREST: Farm shop, beach, cliff top walks, three golf courses, gym and sea fishing.

SCOTLAND DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY CRAWICK MULTIVERSE TRUST (NS54451)

B740, Sanquhar DG4 6EG 01659 50242 10am-4pm (3pm Oct-Dec) bjohnson@crawickmultiverse.co.uk COST: £10 pupn OPEN: Mid-Mar – Mid-Dec ACCESS: Good. 8m max length 186 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

From A76 turn onto B740 take 3rd left signposted.

FACILTIES: Most except no Elsan, showers & EHU. Toilets when site office is open. Dogs allowed.

PLACES OF INTEREST: The trust is an art installation but the village has 3 pubs, bakers, cash machine and the world’s oldest Post Office.

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THE OLD STABLES INN (NS54437)

Main Street, Beattock, nr Moffatt DG10 9QX Hazel & Peter Dutton 01683 300134 (12-8pm) email peter.stables3@gmail.com COST: £10 or free if using the pub. OPEN: All year ACCESS: Road 5m, gate 6.5m. Max length 10m.

DIRECTIONS: Leave junction 15 on M74 and travel 1/2 mile into centre of Beattock village. Inn on left going south. Or leave A701 into Beattock and go to the centre from north or south.

FACILITIES: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, disable friendly, wheelchair facilities during opening hours. Dogs allowed, exercise area.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Walking, cycling, bus stop, near local tourist town which has shops and park.

HIGHLANDS BANNOCKBURN INN (NS54441) Stafford Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland KW8 6JY. Alison Scott 07546 422823 (10am-10pm) email tartanlounge@aol.com COST: £3 per night or free if using Inn. OPEN: All year FACILTIES: Water, hard standing, toilet, dogs allowed. Some disabled facilities.

DIRECTIONS: Site is on the A9 over the bridge at Helmsdale. (NC500) opposite the Inn on right.

PLACES OF INTEREST: On bus route, short walk to shop & station. Walks, fishing, gold panning nearby.

WALES CARMARTHENSHIRE RAILWAY HOTEL (NS54278) Nantgaredig SA32 7LQ Mrs Annaly Tyler 07854 290855 (11am-11pm) email delyn81@hotmail.co.uk GPS: N 51.865333 W 4.189104

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CEREDIGION PENRHIWGALED ARMS (NS54251) Cross Inn, Llandysul SA44 6LN Mrs T. Phelps 01545 560238 (9am-6pm) email penrhiwgaledarms@outlook.com or FB “Penrhiwgaled private message” GPS: N52.189864 W4.355584 COST: £10, or free of charge if eating OPEN: All year ACCESS: 6m. Not suitable for RVs DIRECTIONS: On A487 at Synod Inn take the A486 to Newquay. On entering Cross Inn the pub is on the left hand side.

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, toilets, rubbish bins, hardstandings. Dogs allowed.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Close to Newquay and beaches, sailing regatta in August, music festival and fishing at Aberaeron, walks and coastal paths GLAMORGAN

CROFFT YR HAIDD (NS54452) Llantrisant, Pontyclun CF72 8LQ Janet Howells-Johnson 07745 540044 COST: £12 pupn OPEN: All year ACCESS: 3.1 m DIRECTIONS: from A470 exit at Pontypridd / Rhonda valleys taking A4056. At T/L/past Quikfit turn L onto High Street under railway bridge. Travel uphill into Penycoedcae and turn L into Tonyrefail Road at the Queens head Pub. Follow lane and on sharp bend turn L we are past the T junction on the RHS.

Bins, dogs allowed.

Close to Royal Mint, Coal Mining Museum, Brecon Beacons.

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PEMBROKESHIRE THE SEAVIEW HOTEL (NS54282) Seafront, Fishguard SA65 9PL Mr K Lynch 01348 874282 (9am-9pm) GPS: N51.998550 W4.988878 COST: Free if you use hotel. OPEN: All year.

ACCESS: 15 feet. Suitable for RVs. DIRECTIONS: From M4 take the A40 to Fishguard.

Located by the ferry terminal.

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, toilet, hard standing and rubbish bins. Dogs allowed.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Beach, shops, pubs, restaurants and ferry terminal all within ½ mile.

POWYS THE MILL LEISURE HOLIDAY COTTAGE & CAMPSITE (NS54442)

Manafon, Welshpool, Powys SY21 8BJ Tom & Pauline Bennett 01686 650278 email gmandtnlbennett@gmail.com OPEN: All year COST: £10 (honesty box) ACCESS: 4.5 DIRECTIONS: A483 from Welshpool after 4 miles take R turn to Berriew. Continue through Berriew along the B4390 to Pantyffrid approx.

1mile further on L is a red brick farmhouse and buildings. Just after on the R is the sign for site.

FACILITIES: Fresh water tap, rubbish bins, chemical disposal point, grey wastewater disposal.

PLACES OF INTEREST: Llanfair Caereinion 4 miles away, Llanfair Welshpool Stream railway, Montgomery Canal, Offa’s Dyke.

WREXHAM HILL FARM (NS54453)

Overton Road, Penley, Wrexham LL13 0LY Mr P. Huxley 01978710081 or 07788925792 Email: holidays@ hillfarmpenley.co.uk COST: £23 (Booking advised) ACCESS: 4m.

DIRECTIONS: A539 entrance signposted ‘Farm Shop’ on the corner FACILITIES: Fresh water, toilet, shower booking needed. Chemical disposal, dogs allowed.

PLACES OF INTEREST: A working poultry farm selling fresh produce.

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£5 OPEN: All year 10m gate. 12m roadway outside. RVs please telephone.

DIRECTIONS: From the M4 Pont Abraham roundabout take the A48 to Cross Hands.

At the next roundabout take the third left, still on the A48 towards the Botanic Gardens sign and turn left onto the B4310 to Nantgaredig. At the next junction turn right onto the A4300, take the next left back onto the 4310. The pub is on the left entering the village. Nantgaredig is on the A40 between Llandeilo and Carmarthen.

FACILITIES: Water, chemical disposal, rubbish bins, toilets, dogs allowed with exercise area, disabled friendly, flat site.

PLACES OF INTEREST: 3 miles botanic gardens, 5 miles from Aberglasney gardens, 10 miles to the seaside, 6 miles to Carmarthen.

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MOTORHOME FRIENDLY PARKING The Club has compiled the following guide to motorhome-friendly car parks. Please tell us about any changes to existing parking or new parking you have found on your travels by calling 01684 311677 or email suep@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk Please be aware that some councils do not allow “camping” on their sites.

(Camping i.e. chairs, tables awnings etc outside of the motorhome.)

Please check car park signage upon arrival for any restrictions on time or weight etc.

ENGLAND AVON Bristol Long Ashton Park & Ride - BS3 2HB (height barrier) A4 Bath Rd Park and Ride - BS4 5LR (height barrier) Bath Charlotte Street Car Park - BA1 2NB Riverside Coach Park - BA1 1UE Park & Ride Lansdown - BA1 9BJ (bays available for motorhomes) BEDFORDSHIRE Luton Birch Link - LU4 8HT (height barrier) Burr Street - LU2 0DD (height barrier) Chapel Viadust - LU1 2SE (height barrier) Power Court - LU1 3JJ (height barrier) Bedford Melbourne Street Car Park - MK42 9AN (No overnight parking) BERKSHIRE Reading Madejski Park & Ride - RG2 0FL (No bay markings) Windsor Alexandra Gardens Car Park - SL4 3HY (Overnight parking permitted with attendant’s permission) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Burnham Neville Court Car Park - SL1 8BQ (Long bays) Milton Keynes Marlborough Gate Coach Park - MK9 3NJ

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE Cambridge Trumpington Park & Ride - CB2 9FT (5 bays, out by 18:15) Chatteris Furrowfields Road Car Park - PE16 6DY Ely Forehill Car Park - CB7 4AF Fisherman’s Car Park - CB7 4AT Godmanchester Bridge Place Car Park - PE29 2AD (Park at bottom) March City Road Car Park - PE15 9LS (Lorry bays) CHESHIRE Chester Boughton Heath Park & Ride - CH3 5QD (Motorhome bays) Little Roodee Car Park - CH1 1SL (overnight sleeping allowed) Macclesfield Duke Street Car Park - SK11 6UR Wimslow Broadway Meadow Car Park - SK9 1NB CLEVELAND Guisborough Fountain Street East Car Park - TS14 6PP Middlesborough Cannon Park Coach and Lorry Park - TS1 5JP Redcar Majuba Road Coach & Lorry Car Park - TS10 5BJ CORNWALL Read site notice before leaving these car parks for weight and time restrictions.

Bodmin Victoria Square Car Park - PL31 1EB Boscastle Cobweb Car Park - PL35 0HE Bude The Crescent Car Park - EX23 8LE Crooklets Car Park - EX23 8NF

Penhalt Cliff Car Park - EX23 0DF Summerleaze Car Park - EX23 8HJ Widemouth Bay Car Park - EX23 0AW Wharf Car Park - EX23 8LG Camborne Rosewarne Extension Car Park TR14 8BE Camelford Clease Car Park - PL32 9PH Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach Car & Coach Park TR11 4DP Fowey Main Car Park - PL23 1ET Hayle Gwithian Towans Car Park - TR27 5BT Saltings Reach Car Park - TR26 3DL Helston Fairground Car Park - TR13 0RA Helford Car Park - TR12 6JU Poldhu Cove Car Park - TR12 7JB Launceston Cattle Market Car Park - PL15 9BA Phoenix Leisure Centre Car Park - PL15 9DQ Liskeard Rapsons Car Park - PL14 4DH Westbourne Car Park - PL14 6BW Looe Millpool Car Park - PL13 2AF Riverbank Car Park - PL13 1HN Kilminorth Woods Car Park - PL13 2AF Mevagissey Willow Car & Coach Park - PL26 6SB (Overnight parking allowed) Newquay Pentire Headland Car Park - TR7 1PF Tolcarne Road Car & Coach Park - TR7 2NQ Towan Headland Car Park - TR7 1HN Tregunnel Car Park - TR7 1QT Trenance Car Park - TR8 4BY Watergate Bay Car Park - TR8 4AD Padstow Constantine Bay Car Park - PL28 Link Road Car Park - PL28 8AY Porthcothan Bay Car Park - PL28 8LW Port Issac New Road Car Park - PL29 3SB Penzance Folly Field Car Park - TR17 0HB Marazion Station Car Park - TR17 0AA Harbour Car Park - TR18 2GB Wherrytown Car Park - TR18 4NP Porthcurno Car Park - TR19 6JX Polperro Polperro Car Park - PL13 2PL

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Aylesbury Vale does not have specific motorhome parking, please call their parking officers on the number below and they will endeavor to help you wherever they can: 01296 585381

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Redruth West End Car Park - TR15 3AD St Austell Polkyth Car Park - PL25 4DB St Ives Trenwith Car Park - TR26 1DD Tintagel Fore Street P&D Car Park - PL34 0DA Jeffrey’s Pit Car Park - PL34 0ET King Arthur’s Coach & Car Park - PL34 0DA (Overnight sleeping allowed) Mayfield Car Park - PL34 0DA (Overnight sleeping allowed) Sword in the Stone Car Park - PL34 0AA (Overnight sleeping allowed) Tintagel Visitors Centre Car Park - PL34 0AA Trebarwith Strand Car Park - PL34 0HB Torpoint Seaton Park Car Park - PL11 3JD Tregantle Car Park - PL11 3AL Truro Threemilestone, Langarth Park & Ride - TR3 6GJ (Motorhome area) Wadebridge New Polzeath Car Park - PL27 6UF Piggy Lane Car Park - PL27 7AP Polzeath Beach Car Park - PL27 6SS COUNTY DURHAM Darlington Chesnut Street Car Park - DL1 1QL (Overnight sleeping allowed) Hartlepool Maritime Avenue Car Park - TS24 0XZ (9 coach bays) Seaton Carew Seaton Carew Car & Coach Park - TS25 1DE CUMBRIA Brockhole The Lake District Visitor Centre - LA23 1LJ Carlisle Devonshire Walk Car Park - CA3 8UL (Near castle. 16 coach and caravan bays) Coniston Coniston Village Car Park - LA21 8EH Coniston Boating Centre - LA21 8EW Grasmere Stock Lane Car Park - LA22 9SJ Hawkshead Hawkshead Car Park - LA22 0NT 190 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

Keswick Lakeside Car Park - CA12 5DG Penrith Sandgate Car & Coach Park - CA11 7TP (6 coach bays) Ravenglass Ravenglass Car Park - CA18 1SQ Ullswater Glenridding Car Park - CA11 0PD Windemere Waterhead Car Park - LA22 0ES Workington Brow Top Car Park - CA14 2DP Central Station Car Park - CA14 3DG DERBYSHIRE Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre - DE45 1AQ (3 designated bays for use on non-livestock sales days. Limited alternative grassland parking on livestock sales days, Mondays and Thursdays weekly) Buxton Sylvan Park Coach Car Park - SK17 6BX Chesterfield Ashgate Road Car Park - S40 4AA Holywell Cross Car Park - S41 7SA Derby Abbey Street East Car Park - DE22 3SP Cattle Market HGV Park - DE21 6EP Pride Park, Park & Ride - DE24 8AN Hope Valley Castleton Car & Coach Park - S33 8WN Edale Car & Coach Park - S33 7ZP Little Longstone Monsal Head Long Stay Car Park - DE45 1NJ (rear of Monsal Head Hotel) Matlock Bath Matlock Bath Station Car & Coach Park & Overspill Car Park - DE4 3NT (Use upper unmarked level only. Aadjacent to coach parking area. NOTE: Do not use coach parking spaces) DEVON Appledore Churchfields Car Park - EX19 1RL (Overnight sleeping allowed) Axminster West Street Car Park - EX13 (By Tesco) Barnstaple Barnstaple Park & Ride - EX32 9AX Seven Brethen Coach Park - EX31 2AP

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Beer Central Car Park - EX12 3EQ Bideford Riverbank (long stay) Car Park - EX39 2QS Brixham Freshwater Car Park - TQ5 8BA Oxen Cove Car Park - TQ5 8AY Shoalstone Car Park - TQ5 9AH Dartmouth Dartmouth Park & Ride Car Park - TQ6 9LW Exeter Haven Banks Car Park - EX2 8DP (Large bays) Howell Road Car Park - EX4 4LZ (Use and pay for 2 bays) Magdalen Road Car Park - EX2 4SU (Use and pay for 2 bays) Magdalen Street Car Park - EX2 4HZ (Use and pay for 2 bays) Matford Park & Ride - EX2 8FD (10 large bays outside height barrier) Triangle Car Park - EX1 2BL (Use and pay for 2 bays) Exmouth Estuary Car Park - EX8 1DG The Esplanade - EX8 1BJ Queens Drive - EX8 2AY Holsworthy The Manor Car Park - EX22 6DJ (Overnight sleeping allowed) Honiton Lace Walk Car Park - EX14 1LT Ilfracombe Brookdale Car Park - EX34 8BD (Use coach/lorry bays) Ivybridge Leonards Road Car Park - PL21 0RU Lee Mill Services on A38 - PL21 9EE (overnight sleeping allowed) Hillsborough Car Park - EX34 9QG (Use coach/lorry bays) Kingsbridge Cattlemarket Car Park - TQ7 1HH Modbury Poundwell Meadow Overflow Car Park - PL21 0QJ Okehampton Market Street Car Park - EX20 1WL Paignton Churchward Road - TQ3 3BA Clennon Valey Car Park- TQ4 5JR Colin Road Car Park - TQ3 2NR Preston Gardens - TQ3 2RA Plymouth Breton Side Bus Station PL4 (Overnight parking from 4pm)

Seaton Harbour Road Car Park - EX12 2TB The Esplanade - EX12 2LN Shaldon The Ness Car Park - TQ14 0HP (Large bays at back) Slapton Memorial Car Park - TQ7 2PN South Molton South Molton Car & Lorry Park - EX36 4AR Tavistock Riverside Carpark - PL19 9AZ (dedicated parking for motorhomes) Teignbridge Any motorhome that is larger than a single space must pay for the spaces used. Contact the council on 01626 215859 for further details.

Torquay Brunswick Square Car Park - TQ1 4UT Chilcote Close Car Park - TQ1 4QT Hampton Avenue Car Park - TQ1 3LA Lower Union Lane Car Park - TQ2 5PN Lymington Road Car & Coach Park - TQ1 4BD Meadfoot Road Car Park - TQ1 2LH Princes Street Car Park - TQ1 3LW Walls Hill Car Park - TQ1 3LZ Watcombe Beach Road Car Park - TQ1 4S Torrington New Street Car Park - EX38 8BX (Large bays) Sydney House Car Park - EX38 8AA (Overnight sleeping allowed) Totnes Longmarch Car Park - TQ9 5AL Westward Ho! Westward Ho! (Main) Car Park - EX39 1LG (Overnight sleeping allowed) DORSET Beaminster Yarn Barton Car Park - DT8 3EQ Blandford Forum Langton Road Car Park - DT11 7EN Bournemouth Central Car Park - BH1 2HH (Large bays available) Kings Park Car, Coach & Lorry Park - BH7 7AF Winter Gardens Car Park - BH2 5AQ (Large bays available) Queens Road Coach & Car Park - BH2 6BE Bridport West Street Coach Park - DT6 3TP The Beach Car Park - DT2 9DG (Two motorhome bays)

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Charmouth Lower Sea Lane - DT6 6LR (Beach) Christchurch Bargates Car Park - BH23 1QL (Six long bays)

By Pass Car Park - BH23 1QD (for Town Centre) High Cliffe Castle - BH23 4LE High Cliffe Top - BH23 1J Leisure Centre Car Park - BH23 1HW (Eight long bays outside height barrier) Mayors Mead Car Park - BH23 1HU (Christchurch Quay) Mudeford Quay - BH23 4AB Pit Site Car Park - BH23 1PA (Four long bays) Priory Car Park - BH23 1BU Steamer Point - BH23 4TA (Three bays outside height barrier) Willow Way - BH23 1JJ (Three large vehicle bays) Dorchester Top O’Town Car Park - DT1 1XT (Use coach bays) Lyme Regis Charmouth Road Car Park - DT7 3DP (10 designated bays) Holmbush Car Park - DT7 3HX (Four designated bays) Monmouth Beach Car Park - DT7 3LE (Six designated bays) Poole Harbourside Park 1 & 2 - BH15 1UX Sandbanks Car Park - BH13 7QJ (Four motorhome bays) Portland Chesil Car Park - DT4 1NP Masonic Car Coach & Lorry Park - DT5 1AL Portland Bill Car Park - DT5 2JT Shaftsbury Longmead Car Park - SP7 8PX Sherborne Culvershayes Car Park - DT9 3ND Swanage North Beach Car & Coach Park - BH19 1PL Main Beach Car & Coach Park - BH19 1AP Weymouth Heron Close Car Park - DT3 6SX Mount Pleasant Park and Ride - DT3 5HJ Wimborne Minster Allenview North Car, Coach & Bus Park BH21 1AS EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE Bridlington Hilderthorpe Road Car & Coach Park - YO15 3HA 192 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

EAST SUSSEX Bexhill De la Warr Parade - TN40 1NR Eastbourne Fishermans Green Car Park - BN22 7AA (Sea Front) Beachy Head Car Park - BN20 7YA Warren Hill Car Park - BN20 7TZ St Leonards Seaside Road - TN38 0AE Seaford Buckle Car Park- BN25 2QR EAST YORKSHIRE Hull Priory Park Park & Ride - HU4 7DY ESSEX Brightlingsea Oyster Tank Road - CO7 0DY (Unmarked bays. Gravel) Clacton on Sea Martello Coach & Car Park - CO15 1BN Colchester Brittania Car Park - CO2 7EF Highwoods Country Park - CO4 5JR Sheepen Road Lorry & Coach Park - CO3 3LE Victoria Esplanade Car Park - CO5 8BP Willoughby Car Park - CO5 8AU Jaywick Beach Road Car Park - CO16 8TB (Sea front and amusements) St Christophers Way Car Park - CO15 2HD (Sea front and local shops. Free) Maldon Promenade Park - CM9 5JQ (Do not use coach park) Southend-on-Sea Seaway Car & Coach Park - SS1 2AS (Park in coach/lorry bays) Walton-on-the-Naze Coronation Coach & Car Park - CO14 8PZ Station Yard Car Park - CO14 8DE The Naze Car Park - CO14 8LJ GLOUCESTERSHIRE Bourton-on the-Water Bourton Vale Coach & Car Park - GL54 2EP Cheltenham Arle Court Park & Ride - GL51 6SY

HAMPSHIRE Andover Shephers Spring Lane - SP10 1QY (Two coach bays) Aldershot and Farnborough You can park your vehicle across two bays, end to end, as long as they do not exceed two bay lengths, plus one metre overhang at each end (12 metres in total length). The wheels of the vehicle or the vehicle and trailer must be within the marked bays. You will need to buy a ticket for each bay used – even if you are only partly using one bay. If you are towing a caravan or trailer, you must also display a ticket on each vehicle, including the towed vehicle.

Aldershot Parsons Barracks Car Park - GU11 1TW Farnborough Princes Mead Car Park - GU14 7LT Queensmead Car Park - GU14 7TE Farnborough Leisure Centre Car Park – GU14 7LD (customers only) Lymington Bath Road Amenity Car Park - SO41 3SE Barfields Road Car Park - SO41 9BL (Large spaces outside car park) St Thomas Street Car Park - SO41 9ND Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Car Park - SO43 7BE (Back of Long stay car park) Malthouse Lane Car Park - PO16 0EA (Three longer bays for motorhomes) Milford on Sea Hordle Cliff Amenity Car Park - SO41 0NW Hurst Road East Amenity Car Park - SO41 0PY Paddys Gap Amenity Car Park - SO41 0NS Taddiford Gap Car Park - SO41 0LJ

Ringwood Furlong Norht Car Park - BH24 1AT Southampton Harbour Parade Car Park - SO15 1BA (One large bay, otherwise pay for bays occupied where wheels overhang. Max of two spaces) Winchester St Catherine’s Park & Ride - SO23 9NP (10 motorhome bays) Worthy Lane Coach Park - SO23 7AB HEREFORDSHIRE Hereford Merton Meadow Car Park - HR4 9HE (Check overnight sleeping still allowed) Leominster Broad Street Car Park - HR6 8DD (Check overnight sleeping still allowed) Ross-on-Wye Red Meadow Car Park - HR9 7DF HERTFORDSHIRE Cheshunt Newham Parade Car Park - EN8 9NU Waltham Cross High Street Car Park - EN8 7AN ISLE OF WIGHT Bonchurch Shore Road Car Park - PO38 1RN (No bay markings) Smugglers Haven Car Park - PO38 1QD (No bay markings) Brighstone Chilton Chine Car Park - PO38 4DD (No bay markings) Chale Blackgang Viewpoint Car Park - PO38 2JB (No bay markings) Blackgang Chine - PO38 2HN (Motorhome bays) Whale Chine Car Park - PO38 2JE (No bay markings) Cowes Mornington Road Car Park - PO31 8BH Brunswick Road - PO31 7DF (Perimeter bays £6.60) Lake New Road - PO36 9PX (Occupy two bays) Newport Coppins Bridge - PO30 2AQ (Coach bays £13 unlimited) >> Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026 193

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Cirencester Beeches Car Park - GL7 1BN (Park at end by grassed area) Cricklade Road Lorry Park - GL7 1NR Gloucester Westgate Coach and Car Park - GL1 2TU Stow on the Wold Maugersbury Road Car Park - GL54 1AQ Tewksbury Gloucester Road Car Park - GL20 5SW Spring Gardens Car Park - GL20 5LR Gander Lane - GL20 5PG (next door to Caravan Club Site) Winchcombe Back Lane Car & Coach Park - GL54 5PZ

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Newport Harbour - PO30 2EB (Bays adjacent to cemetery £6.60) Seaclose Park - PO30 2QS (Bays in upper car park £6.60) Ryde Appleby Park Car Park - PO33 1ND Quay Road Car Park - PO33 2HH Brannon Way Car Park - PO33 4NU St Thomas Street - PO33 2DL (Perimeter bays £6.60) Victoria Street - PO33 2PU (Perimeter bays £4.60) Sandown Fore Street Coach and Heavy Goods Car Park PO36 8BA Yaverland Car Park - PO26 8QS (No bay markings) Seaview Pier Road - PO34 5EJ (Perimeter bays free) Seaview Duver - PO34 6BQ (Bays facing sea £6.60) Shanklin Atherley Road Car Park - PO37 7AU Spa Car & Coach Park - PO37 6BG Vernon Meadow - PO37 6BQ (Coach bays £13) Winchester House Car Park - PO37 6HS (No bay markings) St Helens St Helens Duver - PO33 1XZ (Gravel car park £6.60) Ventnor Dudley Road Car Park - PO38 1ER Eastern Esplanade - PO38 (One hour Ecehelon bays £6.60) La Falaise - PO38 1JY (Grassed overflow car park £6.60) Wheelers Bay Car Park - PO38 1HU Wootton Brannon Way - PO33 4NX (Perimeter bays free) Wroxall St Martins Road - PO38 3BJ (Perimeter bays free) Yarmouth Bouldnor Viewpoint - PO41 0RA (Unlined car park, free) River Road Car Park - PO41 0RA KENT Ashford Car parks have a weight limit of 3,500kg Bexleyheath Oaklands Park Car Park - DA6 7EL Canterbury New Dover Road - CT1 3EJ 194 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

(20 bays Park & Ride with fresh and waste water facilites. 48 hours maximum stay) Canterbury Coach Park - CT1 1BD (10 motorhome bays) Dover Maison Dieu Car Park - CT16 1RL Russell Street Car Park - CT16 1PX Motorhome parking in the Dover District is available in all car parks providing the motorhome does not exceed the max length of a single parking bay. If the motorhome exceeds this, parking is available at the above car parks only, where you can occupy two bays but must display two current pay and display tickets.

Motorhomes must not park in bays designated for other users.

Herne Bay Neptune Carpark - CT6 5JG (six motorhome spaces) Maidstone Sittingbourne Road Car Park - ME14 5ES (Five designated bays) Lockmeadow Car Park - ME16 8RG (By Odeon Cinema. Four designated bays) Tunbridge Wells Linden Park Road Coach Park - TN2 5Q Welling Nags Head Lane Car Park - DA16 1QW LANCASHIRE Blackpool Motorhomes are allowed to park (coach bays) in the following car parks Foxhall Village - FY1 6JX Glnn Square - FY1 2JR Lytham Road - CP FY4 1HT South CP - FY1 6BF A 12 hour fee of £10 is payable (2020). Sleeping only allowed, no tables/chairs etc.

Chorley Fleet Street Car Park - PR7 2EZ (8 coach bays) Must purchase a parking ticket Fleetwood Central Car Park - FY7 6QE Overnight parking up to three nights, payment by Ringgo. Council to trial this from September 2017. Details on the council website, please check for up to date information.

Garstang Windsor Road Car Park - PR3 1ED Knott End-on-Sea Quail Holme Road Car Park - FY6 0BT (Free) >>

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Lytham St Annes, Flyde St Annes Swimming Pool Car Park - FY8 1SW (Overnight parking allowed at £5 per night, max 3 nights) Morecambe Breakwater Car Park - LA3 1DN Festival Market (The Old Station) - LA4 4DW Marine Road - LA4 5AA Poulton-Le-Flyde Hardhorn Road Car Park - FY6 7SR (Pay for bays occupied) Preston Hill Street Car Park - PR1 2BB Rimmer House, Bamber Briadge - PR5 6YR (Near M61/M65. Full facility stopover) Rochdale (Littleborough) Hollingworth Lake Country Park Car Park OL15 0AQ Thornton-Cleveleys Derby Road West Car Park - FY5 1DE North Promenade Car Park - FY5 1DB (Max stay 2 hours) LEICESTERSHIRE Rutland Kilburn Road Coach Park - LE15 6QL LINCOLNSHIRE Boston St Johns Road Coach & Lorry Park - PE21 6BN Chapel St Leonard Well Vale Drive - PE24 5SE (Use coach bays) Lincoln Tentercroft Street Car Park - LN5 7DB (Several bays at its east end which back onto a large grass verge, allowing the rear overhang of longer vehicles to be out over the grass, with the front of the vehicle within the bay. If your vehicle is too long, you may park in two bays end-to-end, but you must purchase a ticket for each bay).

The Lawn Car Park - LN1 3BU (Access for motorhome users, with bays backing onto grass for longer vehicles to reverse into).

Mablethorpe Seacroft Car Park - LN12 2DT (Motorhome parking facility) Scunthorpe High Street East Car Park - DN15 6UH Skegness North End - (Large motorhome parking facility) Princes Parade Car Park - PE25 3HR 196 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

(Six motohome bays) Richmond Drive Car Park - PE25 3PG (Use coach bays) Sleaford Eastgate Car Park - NG34 7DT (Coach park) Sutton on Sea Broadway Car Park - LN12 2FH (Grass, no markings) MERSEYSIDE Southport Marine Drive - PR8 1SQ (Beach) Pleasureland Car Park - PR8 1RX (Overnight sleeping allowed) The Esplanade - PR8 1RR (Park & Ride) NORFOLK Cromer Runton Road Car Park - NR27 9AU (No bay markings) East Runton Beach Road Car Park - NR27 9PA (No bay markings) Great Yarmouth Sandown Road Coach & Lorry Car Park - NR30 1EX Happisburgh Cart Gap Car Park - NR12 0QL (No bay markings) Hunstanton Coach Park Car Park - PE36 5AR Overstrand Pauls Lane Car Park - NR27 0PE (No bay markings) Sea Palling Clink Road Car Park - NR12 0UL (No bay markings) Weybourne Beach Road - NR25 7SR (No bay markings) NORTH YORKSHIRE York Foss Islands Road Car Park - YO31 7UL NORTHUMBERLAND Alnwick Greenwell Road Car Park - NE66 1HB (Four motorhome bays) Bamburgh Links Road Car Park - NE69 7AX (No bay markings)

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Newark Lorry Park - NG24 1BY Retford Chancery Lane (North & South) Central DN22 6EU Churchgate Central - DN27 6PA Worksop Farr Park Central - S80 1LJ Newgate Street West Central - S80 2AH OXFORDSHIRE Abingdon Rye Farm Commercial Car Park - OX14 3NN (Overnight sleeping allowed) Oxford Oxpens Car & Coach Park - OX1 1RQ Redbridge Park and Ride - OX1 4XN (16 motorhome bays in dedicated area. May need to ask attendant to open barrier. Entrance next to the kitchen and bathroom showroom, not via main entrance.)

Water Eaton Park and Ride - OX2 8HA (Reserved area. See member of staff to open barrier) Wallingford Riverside Car Park - OX10 8EB

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Berwick Upon Tweed Castlegate Long Stay - TD15 1DR Spittal Point Car Park, Standstell Road - TD15 (Go past car park with height barrier) Blyth Ranch Links Car Park - NE24 3PL Hexham Wentworth Car Park - NE46 3PJ (Very large car park, can use two bays, purchase two tickets) Holy Island Chare Ends Car Park - TD15 2SE (No bay markings) Seahouses Station Yard Car Park - NE68 7SN Seaton Sluice Fountain Head Car Park - NE26 (Off roundabout. No bay markings) Country Parks Bolam Lake Country Park, Belsay - NE20 0HE Plessey Woods, Cramlington - NE22 6HZ Druridge Bay, Morpeth - NE61 5BX Tyne Green, Hexham - NE46 3SG Tyne Riverside, Newburn - NE15 8ND

SHROPSHIRE Can use coach and lorry parks (No blue badge concession) Bridgenorth Innage Lane HGV & Coach Park - WV16 4HJ Severn Street HGV & Coach Park - WV15 6BP Church Stretton Crossways HGV & Coach Park - SY6 6PQ Ludlow Smithfield HGV & Coach Park - SY8 1RZ Oswestry Oswald Road HGV & Coach Park - SY11 1RE Prees Prees Heath HGV & Coach Park - SY13 2AF Shifnal Aston Street HGV & Coach Park - TF11 8DW Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate HGV & Coach Park - SY2 6AE Frankwell Main Coach Car Park - SY3 8HQ SOMERSET Burnham-on-Sea Pier Street (South) - TA8 1BU (15 designated motorhome bays) Cheddar Cliff Street - BS27 3PS (Nine long vehicle bays) Clevedon Salthouse Fields - BS21 7TU (Motorhome bays) Uphill Clifton Sands Beach Parking, Links Road Weston-Super-Mare (Check all signage for height restrictions etc) Lock Road Car Park - BS23 3DE (Use coach or lorry bays) Melrose Car Park - BS23 2BE (Two large bays at rear) Marine Parade Sea Front - BS23 1BE Royal Sands Beach Parking - BS23 4NH SOUTH YORKSHIRE Rotherham Drummond Street Car Park - S65 1EZ STAFFORDSHIRE Burslem Chapel Lane Car Park - ST6 2AB Hanley - City Centre (Three-hour limit or height restriction on all) Broad Street Park & Ride Car Park - ST1 4EU Hope Street Car Park - ST1 5BT

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St Ann Street Car Park - ST1 2NU Longton Commerce Street Car Park - ST3 1TU Stoke Hide Street Car Park - ST4 1NF SUFFOLK Aldeburgh Slaughden Quay - IP15 5DE Thorpe Road - IP15 1BH Bury St Edmunds Ram Meadow Car Park - IP33 1XP (Five dedicated bays. Overnight sleeping allowed) East Bergholt The Red Lion - CO7 6TB Felixstowe Clifflands - IP11 9SA Crescent Road - IP11 7BX Dock Viewing Area - IP11 3TW Landguard (Manor Terrace) - IP11 2EL Ranelagh Road - IP11 7ET Framlingham The Elms - IP13 9EH Lavenham The Cock Inn - CO10 9QT Leiston Valley Road - IP16 4AQ High Street - IP16 4BX Sizewell Road - IP16 4AD Sizewell Sizewell Beach - IP16 4UH Sudbury Station Road Lorry Car Park - CO10 2SU (Lorry park at end of car park) Sutton Sutton Heath Woodland Parking - IP12 3TA Thorpeness Thorpeness Beach & Car Park - IP16 4NR Woodbridge Station Road - IP12 4AU (Larger spaces to rear of swimming pool) The Avenue - IP12 4BA SURREY Guildford Artington Park and Ride - GU3 1LP (Use of coach bay by prior arrangement) Guildford Park Car Park - GU2 7NA (Use two bays) Onslow Park & Ride - GU2 7AD (Adult day return to Guildford £2.50) 198 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

TYNE & WEAR North Shields The Parks Car Park - NE29 6TL Tynemouth Blue Reef Car Park - NE30 4DG Whitley Bay Brierdene Car Park - NE26 4NF Waves Car Park - NE26 1TQ WARWICKSHIRE Stratford Parking Leisure - CV37 6YR (overnight parking, no camping) Riverside Car Park - CV37 6YY Warwick St Mary’s Area 2 Car Park - CV34 6JP (Next to Racecourse) St Mary’s Area 3 Car Park - CV34 6HN St Mary’s Area 4 Car Park - CV34 4UX WEST MIDLANDS Birmingham Brewery Street Coach & Lorry Park - B6 4JB National Indoor Arena North Car Park National Indoor Arena South Car Park (Overnight arranged with NIA 0121 200 2000) Walsall Mountrath Street Car Park - WS1 3LY Willenhall The Wakes Ground Car & Lorry Park - WV13 2ER (Overnight sleeping allowed) WEST YORKSHIRE Huddersfield Brook Street Car Park - HD1 1RY Albion Street Roof Car Park - HD1 2NW Oldgate Car Park - HD1 6HQ Sports Centre Car Park - HD1 1QX Civic Centre Car Park - HD1 2NW WILTSHIRE Chippenham Sadlers Mead Car Park - SN15 (Large bays available) Devizes Station Road Car Park - SN10 (11 large bays) Salisbury Central Long Stay Car Park, Mill Stream Approach - SP1 3SL

Malvern Priory Road South Car Park - WR14 3DS Malvern Hills Parking Blackhill Car Park Pay and Display - WR13 6DW (Grid SO 76580 40652) British Camp Car Park Pay and Display WR13 6DW (Grid SO 76290 40389. Unsuitable for larger motorhomes) Gardiners Quarry Car Park Pay and Display WR13 6DN (Grid SO 76627 42097) Swinyard Car Park Pay and Display - WR13 6BX (Grid SO 76630 38131) Upton upon Severn Hanley Road Car Park - WR8 0HY Worcester Croft Road Car Park - WR1 3NZ (Four large bays)

N. IRELAND CO ANTRIM Ballymena Broughshane Motorhome Service Point, Huston’s Mill, Ballymena Belfast Dundonald Touring Caravan Park opens as an Aire in winter (Nov to mid March), including water, electric and showers. Keys to be collected between 9am-11.30am daily. 22 pitches. 111 Old Dundonald Rd, Belfast, Down, BT16 0XT Carrickfergus Motorhome Service Point, Carrickfergus Harbour Car Park, Rodgers Quay BT38 8BE Portrush Aire de Service Portrush, Co Antrim BT56 8BF (11 vans) Whitehead Bentra Golf Course, Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, Co. Antrim BT38 9TG CO ARMAGH Armagh The Palace Demesne Public Park - BT60 4EL The Mall East Car Park - BT61 9DL Omagh Parking can be arranged through Omagh Rugby Football Club - Tel: 028 8224 3417 Ulster American Folk Park - Tel: 028 8224 3292

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SCOTLAND ABERDEENSHIRE Cruden Bay Port Errol Harbour - AB42 0HF (Overnight sleeping) Inverurie Bennachie Centre - AB51 5HX (Motorhome bays) ARGYLL & BUTE Inveraray Pay & Display Car Park - PA32 8UB (Six bays) Inveruglus Loch Lomond Visitors Centre - G83 7DP AYRESHIRE Irvine Harbourside Car Park - KA12 8PP Largs Largs Marina Car Park - KA30 8EZ Saltcoats Union Street Car Park - KA21 5LL Stevenston Stevenston Beach Car Park - KA20 3LZ DUMFRIES Gretna Green Old Blacksmiths Shop Visitors Centre - DG16 5EA EDINBURGH Musselburgh Wallyford Park & Ride - EH21 8JX

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Newbridge Ingliston Park & Ride - EH28 8LS (Large bays) GLASGOW Glasgow Bunhouse Car Park - G3 8DP Cathedral Car Park - G4 0RD High Street Car Park - G4 0UW (Entrance by train station) King Street Car Park - G1 5RB HIGHLANDS Caithness Duncansby Head - KW1 4YR (4 coach bays) Dunnet Bay Car Park - KW14 8XD Dunnet Head Car Park - KW14 8XS (No bay markings) John O’Groats - KW1 4YR (Motorhome bays) Thurso Riverside Car & Lorry Park - KW14 8BU Fort William West End Car Park - PH33 6ED Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Car Park - PH33 6ST Inverness Bight Road Car Park - IV3 5TH (On River Ness) Nairn Marine Road Parking - IV12 4EA Newtonmore Ralia Cafe & Picnic Area - PH20 1BD (Off A9) Ullapool Latheron Car Park - IV26 2XB Ross & Cromarty North Kessock Car Park - KW14 3UB (Off A9) Dingwell Central Car Park - IV15 9LD SCOTTISH BORDERS Harwick Common Haugh Car Park - TD9 7AH (Motorhome sleeping allowed Easter til end September, EXCEPT Fridays) MORAY Elgin Lossie Green Car Park - IV30 1RJ (13 lorry bays) Keith Lorry Park - AB55 5JY (No bay markings) PERTH & KINROSS Aberfeldy Moness Terrance Car Park - PH15 2AD 200 Motor Caravanners’ Handbook 2026

Perth Broxden Park & Ride - PH2 0PX South Inch Car Park - PH2 8HX Pitlochry Atholl Road Car Park - PH16 5DH (Four motorhome bays) Bridge Car Park - PH16 5LE SOUTH LANARKSHIRE Biggar Biggar High Street Car Park - ML12 6DA STIRLINGSHIRE Bo’Ness Seaview Place - EH51 0AJ Falkirk Meeks Road Car Park - FK2 7ES (Park in bays with no markings) Falkirk Wheel Car Park - FK1 4RS Three Bridges Park & Ride - FK1 4AD Larbert Foundry Loan (East) - FK5 4AW

WALES ANGLESEY Amlwch Bull Bay Road Car Park - LL68 9RY Salem Street Car Park - LL68 9BT Beaumaris Beaumaris Castle Coach Park - LL58 8RA Benllech Bay View Road Car Park - LL74 8TT Trearddur Bay Lon Isalt Road Car Park - LL65 2UN CEREDIGION Cardigan Quay Street Car Park - SA43 1HP CONWY Aberaeron Beach Parade Car Park - SA46 0BE Lower Regent Street Car Park - SA46 0HZ Conwy Morfa Bach Car Park - LL32 8FZ (5 bays below castle) Lampeter Rookery Car Park - SA48 7BU (Larger bays available) >>

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Llundudno Maelgwyn Road Car Park - LL30 2YN (no markings) GOWER Swansea Rhossili next door to Worms Head Hotel - SA3 1PP (Open all week, £5 a day to motorhomes) GWENT Caerleon Coldbath Road Car & Coach Park - NP18 1NF GWYNEDD Bala The Green Car Park - LL23 7NH MID GLAMORGAN Caerphilly Crescent Road Car Park - CF83 1XY Machen Crescent Car Park - CF83 8PH Risca Raglan Street Car Park - NP11 7AA MONMOUTHSHIRE Abergavenny Fairfield Car Park - NP7 5SP Chepstow Castle Dell Car Park - NP16 5EZ Monmouth Cornwall House Car Park - NP25 3EN

POWYS Powys County Council is motorhome friendly and allows overnight sleeping in their car parks one night in seven.

Builth Wells The Groe Car Park - LD2 3BL Smithfield Car Park - LD2 3EB Brecon Canal Road Coach & Lorry Park - LD3 7DE Watton Car Park - LD3 7ET Crickhowell Beaufort Street Car Park - NP8 1AF Hay-on-Wye Oxford Road Car Park - HR3 5AJ Knighton Bowling Green Lane Car Park - LD7 1DJ Llanidloes Mount Street Car Park - SY18 6BZ The Gro Car Park - SY18 6AE Machynlleth Bank Lane Car Park - SY20 8EL (Extra large spaces. Overnight parking £5) Newtown Back Lane car Park - SY16 2QZ (Large bays) The Gravel Car Park - SY16 1BL (Overnight sleeping allowed at £5) Rhayader Dark Lane Car park - LD6 5DA (Overnight sleeping allowed at £5) Welshpool Berriew Street Car Park - SY21 7SL Church Street Car Park - SY21 7DP (Large bays) SOUTH GLAMORGAN

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The Safe Knights scheme is given freely by fellow members of The Motor Caravanners’ Club to travelling members who need a place to stay for a night. If you wish to use this please make sure, for security reasons, that you have your up-to-date membership card with you. Just telephone them to see if it will be alright and they will then give you directions to their property. You will always receive a very warm welcome! If you enjoy the experience and think you could help your fellow members by joining the scheme give email suep@ themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk ENGLAND CORNWALL: PARR Brian & Vera Palmer 01726 817707 DORSET: CHRISTCHURCH Gowan & Joy Mansbridge 01202 477226 DORSET: STALBRIDGE Tony & Pauline Brown 01963 362313 ESSEX: BRAINTREE Don & Rich Wicks 01376 552002 LANCASHIRE: FLEETWOOD Will Tibbs & Linda Topham 01253 875000 LANCASHIRE: PRESTON Graham & Denise Blundell 01772 613879 07935 090357 LEICESTER: BROUGHTON Ashley & Andy Ball 01455 282 670 NORFOLK: CROMER Lynette Hollis 01263 512327 S.NORFOLK: NR. BECCLES Dan & Paula Jeffries 01508 548602 M40/M1: BANBURY Ian & Alison Simmonds 01295 711432 SHROPSHIRE: MIDDLETON/LUDLOW Bill & Eileen Weaver 01584 877441 SOMERSET: TAUNTON Mike & Sheila Lewis 07973 122145 WORCESTERSHIRE: WORCESTER Kenneth Gallagher 01214 586854 07889 267881

IRELAND ENNISKILLEN Mark Fawcett 02866 325822 LONDONDERRY Willie & Eva Braiden 02871 343886 CO TYRONE Darrell Monteith 02882 249599 SCOTLAND FIFE Anne & George Kyle 07974 409975 WALES LLANELLI: CROSS HANDS Joy Greville 01269 844611 LLANELLI: LLANGENNECK Marian & Chris Slader 07966 131032 MID GLAMORGAN Pete & Wendy Bonney 07856 540424 EUROPEAN FRANCE

SOUTH: LIMOGES Fred Simpson 0033 555 788 841 NR CONFOLENS ANZAC -SUR-VIENNE Bill Whitehouse 0033 545 715 383 PORTUGAL

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TORREVIEJA Bob & Carol Mitchell 0034 966 784 427 FORTUNA Ann & Derek Jackson 0034 628 005 183

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