Motorhome Stopovers in the UK and Ireland

This is our listing of officially approved (non-campsite) overnight stops, and service points.
These are the closest thing the UK has to the motorhome 'aires' found in many countries in mainland Europe, however they are not equivalent. Most of the car and lorry parks listed have no specific motorhome parking places and or facilities, they are simply the ones we understand to have no regulations prohibiting overnight sleeping, eating and cooking.

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GPS Co-ordinates
GPS coordinates are given as degrees and decimal minutes, we will be gradually adding the co-ordinates as decimal degrees in brackets to help those whose sat nav devices only accept this format. If your sat nav needs a different format try this online converter: http://boulter.com/gps/
Coordinates have been verified with Google Maps but note that the marker may not be at a routable location for some sat navs, this may result in the sat nav's 'best guess' for the destination being inaccurate. If possible please check your sat nav's destination against the Google Map link!

Feedback
We encourage anyone using official motorhome stopovers to mention the facility when patronising local businesses, and if appropriate, write/email to the local council, thanking them for providing the service.

Prices, where given, are the latest ones reported to us, they may not be up to date.

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Nightstop Scheme
Stopovers marked with the Nightstop Scheme logo are part of a joint scheme run by Practical Motorhome magazine and The Motor Caravanners' Club. They are officially licenced as 5 van sites, but are open to all (no club membership required), most have toilet disposal and fresh water available.

Motorhome Service Points
The stopovers marked with this sign all have Euro Relais style motorhome service points, or other specific facilities, for supplying fresh water and the disposal of black and grey waste water, electricity may also be available - see description. These facilities may in some cases only be available to those staying at the site.

In addition to this listing, The Motor Caravanner's Club CL network is open to non-members. Many are on farms but there are some at pubs and social clubs. Find their listing on the Club website.

See below for details of the Camping & Caravanning Club motorhome stopoff facility.

UK Motorhome Stopover Listing

last update 4/1/2012 © UKMotorhomes.net

Before making plans to stay at any of these please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

Where possible the GPS coordinates, map and streetview links are at the entrance to the parking.

England

BERKSHIRE

Windsor - LAST UPDATED May 2011
Alexandra Gardens car park, Alma Road
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 29.038' W0° 36.897' (N51.483964° W0.614957°) - visitor report
Overnight parking is no longer allowed at the Coach Park. Overnight parking may be available, by arrangement with the parking attendants on duty, at the Alexandra Gardens car park which is adjacent to the Coach Park. A few minutes walk from Windsor Castle.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

St. Ives - ADDED December 2010
The Seven Wives, Ramsey Rd, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 5RF
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 19.916' W0° 04.581' (N52.331934° W0.076347°)
Just off the A1123, about threequarters of a mile walk to the old part of town.
£5.00 Electric & Water £10.00, water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01480 462180

CHESHIRE

Chester - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Little Roodee Car Park.
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 11.072' W2° 53.570' (N53.18454° W2.892838°)
For motorhomes which fit a standard car bay: £5.90 for over 6hrs (7am to 5pm), £1.50 for overnight (5pm to 9am). Larger motorhomes should use the coach/lorry bays and pay £10.00 over 6 hrs or £5.00 overnight (5pm to 9am). Barrier closes at 10.30pm and opens at 7.30am. Toilets available but close about 5.30. Short walk to the city centre. Just off the A483 Grosvenor Road, by the river.

CORNWALL

Mevagissey - LAST UPDATED April 2010
Willow Park Car Park, Valley Road (B3273)
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 16.293' W4° 47.427' (N50.271559° W4.790453°)
Overnight parking for motorhomes at £5/night (6pm to 10am), short walk to harbour. Do not attempt to drive any further into the town with a large motorhome! Daytime rates are £3 for 2hrs, £5 for 4hrs, £8 all day, 24 hours £10.
Rates may be higher in the summer. Large motorhomes can be accommodated. Contact phone 01726 843 258

St. Issey - LAST UPDATED August 2010
Halfway House Inn, St. Jidgey. On the A39 just over 4 miles south of Wadebridge.
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 29.357' W4° 53.971' (N50.489312° W4.899529°)
The motorhome parking is on the grass behind the pub.
Cost: £10.00 per night, refunded if 2 main meals are purchased. Latest arrival time: 9pm (phone first).
Water available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01208 812524 (10am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm only) www.halfwayhouse-stjidgey.co.uk

Tintagel
King Arthur's Car Park, opposite The Old Post Office, Fore Street.
map - streetview -GPS: N50° 39.814' W4° 45.108' (N50.663585° W4.751818°)
Large level carpark in centre of Tintagel town, easy access for 6m+ M/H. Reasonably secluded at far end of carpark.
Officially licenced for motorhomes to stay overnight
£3 for the night (4.00pm to 10.00am approx)
No services
Public toilet block in the car park closes at 10pm

Tintagel
Mayfair Car Park. In Fore Street behind the Mayfair shop, entrance almost adjacent to the one for King Arthur's car park.
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 39.798' W4° 45.062' (N50.663301° W4.751035°) - visitor report
Cost £3.50 overnight, £2 all day. Surface is gravel, with a grass overflow area.

Marazion
Kings Road car park.
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 07.450' W5° 28.552' (N50.124166° W5.475875°)
Small car park close to the town centre and right on the sea front. Overnight parking is allowed for £4. No services. Owners of large motorhomes would be wise to check the availability of spaces before attempting to drive into the town, the car park is often full during the day.
Note that the large car park (Folly Field) on the edge of the town does not allow overnight stays.

COUNTY DURHAM

Darlington - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Chesnut Street car park, off Northgate (A167).
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 31.795' W1° 32.858'
Commercial vehicle overnight park, motorhomes may stay overnight. 24 hour pay and display, the charge between 8am and 6pm is £2.00, The fee covers the period from time of arrival untill 8am the next morning. No facilities.

CUMBRIA

Ambleside - LAST UPDATED June 2010
Miller Field Motorhome Camping, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EE
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 25.739' W2° 57.955'
Motorhome overnight parking just two minutes walk from the centre of the town. Fresh water. Toilet disposal. No electric. Cost £10/nght. Discount for Motor Caravanners Club members. No admissions after 9.00pm, departure by mid-day. The main gate remains locked at all times except for arrival and departure. If possible you are advised to book in advance of your stay. For bookings and enquiries the preferred method of contact is by email to: mfmcambles@hotmail.com stating your name, van registration number and proposed dates. Alternatively ring 07708 310986 after 5.30pm for access details.

DEVON

Barnstaple
Fishleigh Farmhouse Foods, Fishleigh Barton, Umberleigh, EX37 9DZ.
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 00.289' W4° 01.017'
On the A377 6 miles South of Barnstaple. Camping & Caravanning Club CS (members only) but has a 'stopoff' service for all motorhomers, allowing filling with fresh water, and emptying waste water and toilet, £3. No other facilities. Farm shop and restaurant on site.

Crediton - LAST UPDATED 27 June 2011
Thelbridge Cross Inn, Thelbridge, Crediton, Devon EX17 4SQ
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 53.712 W3° 43.351 (N50.895195° W3.722521°)
Motorhomes may stay in the pub car park.
£5 per night, 2 13A hookups available at £3.50
Water and toilet disposal available. Limited to 5 motorhomes.
Tel 01884 860 316 (9am-9pm) www.thelbridgexinn.co.uk

Exeter - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Matford Park & Ride, off the A379 south of the city
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 41.721' W3° 31.193' (N50.695355 W3.519887°) - visitor report
Limited motorhome parking is available, for one night stays only, in the large vehicle parking bays. Parking is free, adjacent toilet facilities are locked overnight.
Please note that overnight stays are 'tolerated', meaning that although the Parking Regulations do not permit camping, sleeping in vehicles, etc., enforcement action will not be taken. Any abuse of the facility such as noise/rubbish/high number of vehicles or similar issues will result in the concession being removed.

Ivybridge
Lee Mill Services. PL21 9EE
map - streetmap - GPS: N50° 23.096' W3° 58.225'
On the A38 about 9 miles east of Plymouth. Truck stop allowing overnight parking of motorhomes and caravans. £8 per night. Well signed off the A38.
Tesco Extra nearby (open 24 hrs Tue-Fri). Convenient stopover for the ferry port.

Lydford - LAST UPDATED April 2011
The Castle Inn, Lydford, Devon, EX20 4BH
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 38.615 W4° 06.536 (N50.643591° W4.108931°)
Right on the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park. Motorhome parking is in the small car park behind the pub, overnight parking is not permitted in the public car park opposite. Free if eating in pub. Electric hook up available (£5). Parking space is limited, it is advisable to phone in advance to check availability.
WARNING! To avoid narrow lanes it is advised not to use GPS navigation to get you here. Turn off the A385 Okehampton to Tavistock road at The Dartmoor Inn, just over 5 miles south of the A30 junction. Follow the road into Lydford and the pub is on the right next to the Castle.
Water and toilet disposal available. Limited to 3-4 motorhomes. Not suitable for large motorhomes.
Phone: 01822 820241 www.castleinndartmoor.co.uk

Plymouth - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Milehouse Park & Ride car park
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 23.260' W4° 09.274'
Just off Outland Road (A386) next to Plymouth Argyle football ground.
Well lit overnight. No facilities, Leisure Centre nearby.

Plymouth - ADDED March 2011
George Junction Park & Ride car park
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 25.702' W4° 06.736' (N50.428369° W4.112272°)
Showers and toilets are available in the terminal building between 06.30 and 18.30 approx on Mondays to Saturdays. If you wish to park overnight please inform the attendant in the terminal

Plymouth - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Ferry Port - Brittany Ferries
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 22.039' W4° 09.360' (N50.367314° W4.156003°)
If waiting for a ferry, motorhomes may park to the left or right at the beginning of the car lanes as long as they are not in the way of any traffic that is queuing for a sailing.

Putsborough Sands (southern end of Morte Bay)
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 08.693' W4° 13.238' (N51.144912° W4.220663°)
Parking area just outside the campsite. Charges vary between £15 and £35 per night depending on the time of year and how busy it is.
Fresh water, public toilets

DORSET

Poole - ADDED March 2011
Ferry Port - Brittany Ferries
If waiting for a ferry, motorhomes may park in the check in lanes at Poole, after the last departure, for a £5 charge.
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 42.620' W1° 59.616' (50.710336° W1.993604°)

EAST SUSSEX

Newhaven - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Ferry Terminal (port website)
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 47.684' E0° 03.246' (N50.794754° E0.054089°)
Motorhomes travelling on the early sailing from Newhaven are welcome to park overnight. If the vehicle parks in the lanes leading to the vehicle check in and arrives after 22:30 hours, there will not be a problem. There is 24 hour access to the port and there is no charge. There is a freight drivers lounge, with showers and toilets, open 24 hours a day. Customers are welcome to use this facility if they wish.

EAST YORKSHIRE

Sewerby - LAST UPDATED August 2010
The Ship Inn, Cliff Road, Sewerby, YO15 1EW
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 06.100' W0° 09.847' (N54.1017° W0.164133°)
Right at the end of Cliff Road overlooking the cliffs between Bridlington and Flamborough Head.
The motorhome parking is on the pub car park.
Cost: £10 per night. Latest arrival: Daylight hours (phone first and check at bar before parking).
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01262 672374 (11am to 9pm only) www.shipinnsewerby.co.uk

ESSEX

Thaxted - ADDED September 2011
Thaxted PC have confirmed that motorhomes may stay overnight in the following car parks.
Please note that the main car park in Margaret Street is operated by Uttlesford DC and overnight stays are currently not permitted there.

Park Street car park CM6 2ND
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 57.152' E0° 20.667' (N51.952526° E0.344443°)
Free, no services

Bolford Street car park (Village Hall) CM6 2PY
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 57.231 E0° 20.426 (N51.953854° E0.340425°)
Free, no services
May not be available on Fridays or Saturdays when the Hall is in use.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Cirencester - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Old Cricklade Road lorry park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 42.456' W1° 57.300' (N51.707636° W1.955034°)
Adjacent to McDonalds and Tesco.
Cost: 10 hours - £3.40, 24 hours - £6.40. Toilets available 7am to 8pm.

Cirencester, Cerny Wick - LAST UPDATED August 2010
The Crown Inn, High Street, Cerney Wick, GL7 5QH
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 39.7584' W1° 53.3592' (N51.662658° W1.88933°)
Off the A419 south of Cirencester, in the middle of the village. The motorhome parking is on the field beside the pub car park.
Cost: £10 per night inc electric. Latest arrival: 6pm
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01793 750369 - www.thecrowncerneywick.co.uk
LAST UPDATED 24/2/10

Newnham on Severn - LAST UPDATED August 2010
Elton Farm, Littledean Road, Newnham on Severn, GL14 1JU
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 49.413' W2° 26.852' (N51.823621° W2.447573°)
On the A4151 about 3 miles east of Cinderford. The farm has maize mazes, carp fishing and mountain biking and boarding. Motorhome parking is alongside the maze field.
Cost: £5 per night. Latest arrival: 10pm
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01594 827 007 - www.eltonfarm-leisure.co.uk

Tetbury - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Hampton Street lorry park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 38.815' W2° 09.995' (N51.646936° W2.166628°)
Free

HAMPSHIRE

Hayling Island - LAST UPDATED September 2011
West Beach Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 47.118' W1° 00.044' (N50.7853° W1.000727°)
Overnight stays are permitted, for motor caravans only, on the West Beach Car Park. Charges: £8 a night from September to May inclusive and £10 a night from June to August inclusive. There is a separate daytime charge of £6 June to August & £5 September, October and March to May. No daytime charge November to February. 72 hour maximum stay.
Fresh water, toilet waste disposal and showers available (no 'drive over' dump facility), RADAR key required for toilet disposal. RADAR key available for £3, and shower tokens for £1, from the nearby Tourist Information Office (opposite the small funfair to the right of the roundabout).

Portsmouth - ADDED January 2011
D-Day Museum Car Park, Southsea, PO5 3NT
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 46.806' W1° 05.397' (N50.780107° W1.089943°)
Car and coach park for D-Day Museum and Visitor Information Centre. Charges apply from 8am to 10pm. Toilets available. CCTV surveillance.

Portsmouth - ADDED March 2011
Ferry port - Brittany Ferries
If waiting for a ferry, motorhomes may park free in the check in lanes at Portsmouth after the last departure.
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 48.807 W1° 05.228 (N50.813442° W1.087133°)

Winchester - ADDED January 2012
St Catherines Park and Ride Car Park, Garnier Road or Bar End Road, SO23 9NP
Access via M3 Junction 10 (northbound) or M3 Junction 9 (southbound).
10 dedicated motorhome bays (other bays are restricted to vehicles with an unladen weight of 2000kg or less). Maximum stay 24 hours. Winchester Council confirm that no penalty charge will be made for overnight stays as long as a valid Pay & Display ticket is purchased.
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 03.272' W1° 18.393' (N51.054533° W1.306558°)

HEREFORDSHIRE

Herefordshire County Council have confirmed that overnight stays by motorhomes is permitted in the following car parks in Hereford and Leominster, 'as long as no nuisance is caused'. Both are frequently used for overnight parking by lorries.

Hereford - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Merton Meadow Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 03.734' W2° 42.889' (N52.062228° W2.714917°)
Close to the centre of town next to the Hereford United football ground.
Car charges apply: £1.50 per day, free from 6.00 pm to 8.00 am. Toilets available (close at 6.00 pm)
Height barriers are closed on Saturday and Sunday nights, between 7.00pm and 7.00am. Motorhomes may still stay overnight, but will be unable to enter or exit the car park between those hours.

Leominster - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Broad Street Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 13.790' W2° 44.301' (N52.229831° W2.738351°)
Car charges apply: £1.00 per day, free from 6.00 pm to 8.00 am.
Close to the centre of town, off the A44 (Broad Street).
Toilets available (open 24hrs)

Tarrington
The Tarrington Arms, Ledbury Road, Tarrington, Herefordshire HR1 4HX
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 03.884' W2° 33.624' (N52.064735 W2.560405)
On the A438, half way between Hereford and Ledbury
Free. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact: 01432 890 796 between 10am and 10pm

HERTFORDSHIRE

Hertford
Old London Road Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 47.821' W0° 04.328' (N51.797033° W0.072153°)
Motorhomes may use this car park overnight, but no vehicles with an unladen weight of over 2500kg are permitted to use the car park during the chargeable period, which is Mon - Sat 7.30am - 6.30pm. If a pay and display ticket is purchased the vehicle may be issued a Penalty Charge Notice if it is over 2500kg unladen. Parking regulations do not preclude sleeping, but cooking, and 'camping' (i.e. putting anything outside the motorhome), are not permitted.

KENT

Canterbury - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Canterbury Coach Park, Kingsmead Road, CT1 1BW
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 17.114' E1° 05.047' (N51.285237° E1.084116°)
This is a new coach park, adjacent to Sainsburys, as you drive into the Sainsbury's access road, keep right to access the Coach park.
Fresh water available, no waste water or toilet dumping facility. Standpipe for fresh water is available. Parking fee is £10 for 24 hours. 10 spaces. Overnight stays tolerated. There is a new Visitor Centre with information about what to do in the district, refreshments, toilets including disabled, baby changing facilities and water point. The site has CCTV surveillance.

Canterbury - LAST UPDATED March 2011
New Dover Road Park & Ride car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 15.737' E1° 06.138' (N51.262285° E1.102296°)
Dedicated motorhome bays are on the left just as you enter the car park. Fresh water available, grey and black water dump facilities (ground level) on payment of the parking fee of £2.50 (valid for 24 hours) (includes bus fare). 24 spaces. Overnight stays tolerated, 24 hours max. The entry barrier closes and locks at 20:30 hours each Monday to Saturday night and opens again at 06:00 the following morning, except on Sunday mornings when the site is closed and so will remain locked shut allowing exit only. Motorhomes cannot enter when the barrier is closed but exit is possible at any time, as long as the parking has been paid for at the payment station at the site terminal building. Customers are requested not to run engines as this annoys other users.

Dover
Marine Parade
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 07.396' E1° 18.990' (N51.123269° E.316492°)
Motorhomes may park on Marine Parade, where signed for car/caravan parking, for up to 12 hours. Free after 6pm. No services.
Access is via The Esplanade off the A20 roundabout (see map), the eastern end of Marine Parade has a 6' 6" (2.0m) width restriction.

LANCASHIRE

Oldham - ADDED Sept 2011
The Hawthorn, 365 Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 32.012' W2° 05.182' (N53.533529° W2.086373°)
A couple of miles south east of Oldham town centre. Motorhome parking is in the former car park adjacent (opposite the Dog and Partridge).
£9.00 Electric £2.50. Showers and toilets available. 5 motorhomes only.
Tel: 0161 213 9860 or 07948 204 901

Preston - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Rimmer House, Bank Head Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6YR
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 43.580' W2° 38.098' (N53.726328° W2.634962°)
Purpose-built motorhome stopover alongside the M61, just north of the M61/M65 junction. Full facilities. Cost £10 per night. Electric included. £5 meal voucher for local pub included.
Website: www.rimmerhouse.com Phone: 01772 336 043

St. Annes - ADDED Jan 2012
Swimming Pool Car Park, South Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1SW
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 44.845' W3° 01.866' (N53.747423° W3.031101°)
Seafront car park at the rear of the swimming pool. Operating as an experiment by Fylde Borough Council for 2012. Open from the Spring to the end of the Summer. Maximum stay 3 nights. Exact dates and cost TBA. No services.

LINCOLNSHIRE

Boston - LAST UPDATED June 2011
St Johns Road coach and lorry park (next to Boston Port, PE21 6BN)
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 58.284' W0° 01.201' (N52.971394° W0.020018°)
About half a mile from the town centre. Free. Cafe and toilets on site (5am - 5pm).

Langworth - ADDED DECEMBER 2011
Lakeside Caravan Park, Barlings Lane, Langworth, LN3 5DF
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 16.220' W0° 24.042' (N53.270327° W0.400696°)
Just over 6 miles north east of Lincoln, off the A158.
The campsite has made available their car park as a motorhome stopover at a charge of £6 for an overnight stay, emptying grey and black tanks, and filling with water.
Phone: 01522 753200 www.lakesidecaravanpark.co.uk

Spalding - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Bluebell Inn, Cranesgate South, Whaplode St. Catherines, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6SN
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 45.576' W0° 00.928' (N52.759596° W0.015473°)
Just off the B1165 between Spalding and Wisbech. Country pub/restaurant with on-site brewery.
Free if you book a meal, otherwise £5.00. Electric Hook-up £2.50. Water and toilet disposal available. Phone: 01406 540300 between 10am-11pm. www.thebluebell.net

Surfleet - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Riverside Hotel, 123 Station Road Surfleet, Nr Spalding, PE11 4DG
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 50.485' W0° 07.355' (N52.841423° W0.122583°)
Just off the A19 between Boston and Spalding. The location is right on the river but adjacent to the A19. Motorhome parking is on the car park. Phone in advance (11am to 6pm only) to ensure that a space is available.
£5.00, Free if you eat and drink in the hotel. £5.00 Electric hookup. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01775 680675 www.theriversidehotel.info

MERSEYSIDE

Southport - ADDED June 2011
Pleasureland Car Park, Esplanade, Southport PR8 1RX
map - streetview - GPS: N 53° 38.840' W 3° 01.114' (N53.647326° W3.01857°)
Overnight stays allowed, charge £6/night.

NORFOLK

Caister-on-Sea - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Old Hall Hotel, High Street, Caister On Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5JL
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 38.941' E1° 43.477' (N52.649017° E1.724622°)
Ajacent to Lidl, at the north end of High Street
£5.00 per night, free if you eat and drink, otherwise £5.00. Electric hookup, water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01493 720400 www.oldhallhotelcaister.co.uk

Beachamwell - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Great Danes Inn, Old Hall Lane, Beachamewell, Swaffham, PE37 8BG
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 37.041' E0° 35.208' (N52.617353° E0.586805°)
Free if you eat or drink in the inn. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Website: www.thegreatdanes.co.uk Phone: 01366 328443 Email

NORTHUMBERLAND

Milbourne - ADDED November 2011
The Waggon Inn, Higham Dykes, Milbourne, Northumberland, NE20 0DH
map - streetview - GPS: N55° 04.570' W1° 47.898' (N55.076162° W1.798294°)
Free if you eat in the inn. Water available, toilets during opening hours, hardstanding available, 5 motorhomes only.
Website: www.waggoninn.co.uk Phone: 01661 881872 (11am to 11pm) Email

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Pickering - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Pickering Antiques Centre, Southgate, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8BL
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 14.648' W0° 46.816' (N54.244135° W0.780266°)
Car park at rear of the Antiques Centre, entrance is off Vivis Lane, ajacent to the public car park.
£10. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Tel 01751 477 210

Scarborough - ADDED Sept 2011
South Moor Farm, Dalby Forest Drive, Langdale End, Scarborough YO13 0LW
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 18.030' W0° 36.702' (N54.300499° W0.611696°)
Farm B&B about 11 miles west of Scarborough, in the North York Moors National Park. Motorhome parking is in a area of the large garden, or hardstanding near the barn.
Water is available, toilet disposal for green chemicals only. £8 per night. 5 motorhomes only.
Tel: 01751 460285 website: www.southmoorfarm.co.uk

OXFORDSHIRE

Abingdon - LAST UPDATED October 2011

Rye Farm Pay & Display car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 40.047' W1° 16.686' (N51.667448° W1.278096°)
On the A415 going south from Abingdon, on the left hand side just across the river bridge. The car park has a separate section for HGVs and coaches, motorhomes may park in this section overnight.
Motorhomes may park in the access road to the HGV section to avoid taking up the marked HGV bays.
May be busy with HGVs. No services. Public toilets across the road. Short walk into town for shops, restaurants, pubs, etc
Parking fee: £7 for a maximum of 24 hours.

Abingdon Town Football Club
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 39.952 W1° 16.699 (N51.665868° W1.27831°)
On the A415 going south from Abingdon, on the right hand side about 300m past the river bridge.
Large car park at the entrance to the football club. Fresh water, toilet emptying facility (including RV holding tanks), toilets available. £3 per night. Gate to car park may be locked, phone 07887 602752 for access code.

Local website with information on things to do and see, downloadable maps available: www.chooseabingdon.co.uk

SOMERSET

Taunton - NEW ADDITION April 2011
Priory Bridge Road Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 01.188' W3° 05.952' (N51.019806° W3.099202°)
Free from 6pm to 8am and all day Sunday. Car charges apply at other times, if 2 bays are occupied both must be paid for.

Taunton - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Home Mead, New Road (adjoining Greyhound Inn), Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5SP
map - streetview - GPS: N50° 57.586 W3° 02.924 (N50.959774° W3.048729°) - visitor report
Motorhome parking is on private land previously part of the pub car park. The pitching area itself is grass with gravel underneath. Limited facilities.
£5. Water available, no waste disposal. 5 motorhomes only.
Tel 07929 910 954 (11am-8pm - no late arrivals)

SUFFOLK

Bury St Edmunds - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Ram Meadow Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 14.862' E0° 43.158' (N52.247696° E0.719296°)
Off Cotton Lane to east of town centre, near Abbey Gardens.
5 dedicated motorhome spaces, £2 for 4 hours or more, Overnight stays are permitted for one night. This is at no extra cost, although anyone staying after 8am should buy another ticket for that day. Public toilets nearby. Main car park is height restricted.

Ipswich - LAST UPDATED March 2011
Old Cattle Market car park, Portman Road
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 03.351' E1° 08.767' (N52.055844° E1.146117°)
Ipswich Borough Council is operating, for an experimental period, a motorhome overnight parking facility in this car park.
The cost is £6, which only allowes overnight parking from 1800hrs to 0800hrs the following morning. Offer only available Mon-Fri eves. Car park must be cleared by 0800hrs when normal P&D/season ticket parking takes place. Motorhomes still parked past this time limit may be subject to a PCN. Parking not allowed Sat/Sun nights as car park used for other purposes. Daytime parking is available at the Park & Ride car parks.
If making a special trip please contact the Council Parking Services on 01473 432840 to confirm availability.

Ipswich
Orwell Crossing Lorry Park (website)
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 01.484' E1° 13.607' (N52.02473° E1.226783°)
Privately run lorry park, on the A14 Eastbound at Nacton, near Ipswich. Postcode: IP10 0DD
Motorhomes are welcome, we understand that the overnight fee is £14 but are unsure if this applies to private vehicles as well as trucks, there is a separate truck parking area. See the website for full details of the facilities offered.

WARWICKSHIRE

Stratford upon Avon - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The New Inn Hotel, Clifford Chambers , Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8HR
map - streetview - GPS: N52 10.158° W1 43.009° (N52.169295° W1.716809°)
Just off the B4632 Campden Road, 2 miles from Stratford upon Avon
£8.50 per night Electric hook-ups £3.50. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01789 293402 www.thenewinnhotel.co.uk

Scotland

BORDERS

Bonchester Bridge - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Horse & Hound Country Inn, Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Roxburgh, TD9 8JN
map - streetview - GPS: N55° 24.038' W2° 39.371' (N55.400638° W2.656176°)
Car park at the rear of the pub.
£10 with electric hookup. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Tel 01450 860 645

FALKIRK

Falkirk Wheel - NEW ADDITION January 2012
Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk, FK1 4RS
map - streetview - GPS: N55° 59.904' W3° 50.111' (N55.998393° W3.835185°)
Motorhomes may stay overnight for a fee of £10, a basic toilet, shower, and laundry facility is available (£5 deposit for access key). [Restricted opening during the winter: Site closed Mon & Tue]

Wales

ANGLESEY

Lligwy Bay - LAST UPDATED April 2011
The two car parks for Lligwy Bay, just north of Moelfre, allow overnight stays for a fee of £10
map - streetview - GPS: N53° 21.544' W4° 15.675' (N53.359065° W4.261245°)
Easier access to this one, which also has toilets

map - streetview - GPS: N53° 21.691' W4° 16.019' (N53.361522° W4.266989°)
Beware narrow lanes

CEREDIGION

New Quay - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Penrhiwgaled Arms, Cross Inn, New Quay, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6LN
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 11.379' W4° 21.372' (N52.189655° W4.3562°)
£5. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only. Not suitable for large motorhomes.
Phone: 01545 560238 www.penrhiwgaled.moonfruit.com

GWYNEDD

Abergynolwyn - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Riverside Guest House & Cafe, Llanyegryn Street, Abergynolwyn, LL36 9YR
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 38.753' W3° 57.513' (N52.645879° W3.958555°)
Riverside location, 150 yds away from the local pub. About 7 miles inland from Tywyn, in the Snowdonia National Park. Use of guest house facilities included.
Cost: £15 per night (includes electric). Latest arrival: 11pm (later possible by arrangement).
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01654 782235 - www.riverside-wales.co.uk - email

PEMBROKESHIRE

Fishguard - LAST UPDATED November 2011
Seaview Hotel, Seafront, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA65 9PL
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 59.952' W4° 59.314' (N51.999192° W4.988567°)
On the A487 just 1 mile from Fishguard harbour
Free if eating or drinking in hotel. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01348 874282

POWYS

Powys County Council are one of the UK's most motorhome-friendly councils and have confirmed the following provisions for motorhomes to stay overnight.

Overnight parking (including cooking/sleeping) of motorhomes is permitted for 1 night in 7 at the following car parks.
Charges:
If the vehicle fits into a normal car bay then the car rates apply and overnight parking from 6pm to 8am is free, if not then users should pay the 'over 3 tonnes' (large vehicles) rate if applicable. Check the notice boards for details and parking charges.

Brecon - LAST UPDATED April 2011
The Watton car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 56.765' W3° 23.113' (N51.946075° W3.385212°)
Large car park, approx 400 spaces. Long bays in far corner, to the left opposite the entrance. Free overnight (6pm-8am).
Go into Brecon from the east on the B4601, just before the town centre turn right at the mini roundabout, signed for car park. Car park is left at the next mini roundabout. Tourist information, toilets, cafes, pubs, post office, shops and banks all around 5 mins walk in town centre.

The Promenade car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 57.057' W3° 24.212' (N51.950945° W3.403525°) - visitor report
Small riverside car park, approx 70 places, no long bays. Free overnight (6pm-8am). The 'No Camping' sign refers to tents.
Go into Brecon from the west on the B4610, cross the river bridge then immediately turn left in to Watergate. In around a third of a mile bear left into Fenni Fach Road (narrow road!), signed for The Promendade, the car park is on the left in around a quarter of a mile. It's around a five minute walk along the riverside footpath to the town.
About 200 yards further on, there is another smaller car park with access to a big grass parking area. Overnight parking is permitted here as well. There is a barrier, preventing access to the grass, which is closed between Sept and March and also in summer if the weather is bad.

Coach/lorry park, Canal Street
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 56.692' W3° 23.400' (N51.944869° W3.390003°)

Builth Wells - LAST UPDATED April 2011
The Groe car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 08.975' W3° 24.151' (N52.149584° W3.402511°)

Smithfield car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 08.828' W3° 24.146' (N52.147137° W3.402495°)
Height barriers at both car parks are normally open, but are closed in early July until the end of July because of the Royal Welsh Show.
Entry to Smithfield car park is from either Brecon Road (opposite the entry to the Co-Op) or from Smithfield Road. Smithfield car park is sloping and is the parking area for the livestock market, it would be worthwhile parking well away from the auction sheds to avoid the possibility of a very early wake-up.

Crickhowell - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Beaufort Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 51.498' W3° 08.130' (N51.858305° W3.135497°)
Smallish car park, spaces for around 100 cars. No long bays. Mostly sloping, a few level bays at the bottom. Longer motorhomes can overhang the ends of the bays on the right toward the top of the car park. Free overnight (6pm-8am).
Turn right off A40 where signed for car park, just as you enter the town from the south, car park is next left, signed. Tourist information, toilets, cafes, fish & chips, chinese, pubs, post office, shops and bank all very close.


Hay-on-Wye - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Oxford Road car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 04.387' W3° 07.554' (N52.073168 W3.125933°) - visitor reports
Large car park, approx 350 spaces, 3 long bays marked for lorries/coaches only at bottom left corner. Long motorhomes can overhang the ends of the car bays at the bottom of the car park. Free overnight (6pm-8am).
Coming from the south, turn right off the B4350 into Oxford Road (signed for Car Park) car park is on right in about 100m. Tourist information, toilets, cafes, pubs, post office, shops and bank all close by. Oh, and a few book shops too!


Knighton - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Bowling Green Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 20.589' W3° 02.748' (N52.343144° W3.045794°)

Llanidloes - LAST UPDATED April 2011
The Gro car park, Chapel St
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 26.867' W3° 32.486' (N52.447778° W3.541431°)
Toilets onsite, short walk to town centre.

Mount Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 26.848' W3° 32.366' (N52.447461 W3.539433°)
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Machynlleth - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Maengwyn Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 35.415' W3° 51.011' (N52.590242° W3.850183°) - visitor reports
Height barrier present, but it is normally open, keys for the barrier are held at the adjacent council toilets.
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Newtown - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Back Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 30.924' W3° 19.031' (N52.515404° W3.317182°)
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Gravel car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 30.872' W3° 18.557' (N52.514534° W3.309275°) - visitor reports
Behind Mcdonalds
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Rhayader - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Dark Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 18.121' W3° 30.663' (N52.302031° W3.511029°) - visitor reports

Welshpool - LAST UPDATED April 2011
Berriew Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 39.527' W3° 08.867' (N52.658783° W3.147782°)

Church Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 39.603' W3° 08.777' (N52.660056 W3.146275°)
Adjacent to Tourist Information
£4.40 overnight charge for large vehicles

SWANSEA

Swansea - LAST UPDATED November 2011
The Old Barn Inn, Mynydd Gelliwastad Rd, Swansea SA6 6PX
map - streetview - GPS: N51° 41.214' W3° 55.915' (N51.686907° W3.931916°)
£5. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01792 774411

Northern Ireland

CO. ANTRIM

The aire at Broughshane

Broughshane
Houstons Mill, Buckna Road
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 53.584' W6° 12.035' (N54.89307° W6.200587°)
Follow the brown tourist signs to Houstons Mill. Buckna Road is off the B94 Rathkeel Road.
Free parking, tokens for services. 4 electric points, toilet disposal, fresh water. Tokens from the supermarket.

Carrickfergus
Harbour Car Park, Carrickfergus
map - streetview - GPS: N54 42.763° W5 48.583° (N54.71272° W5.809719°)
Toilet disposal, fresh water. Overnight parking is allowed on the opposite side of the car park.
Tokens from the Tourist Information Centre, Unit 4 Heritage Plaza, 11 Antrim Street, BT37 7DG Tel. 028 9335 8000 and Marina Office, 3 Quayside, BT38 8BJ Tel 028 9336 6666

Donaghadee - NOT YET IN SERVICE
Commons Recreation Ground, Millisle Road, Donaghadee
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 38.072' W5° 31.903' (54.634526° W5.531725°)
Toilet disposal, fresh water. Overnight parking is allowed

Whitehead
Bentra Golf Club, Slaughterford Road, Whitehead
map - streetview - GPS: N54° 45.546' W5° 43.205' (N54.759094° W5.720081°)
Toilet disposal, fresh water, tokens can be bought in the Club House. Overnight parkiing allowed.

Republic of Ireland

LIMERICK

Askeaton
Askeaton Pool and Leisure Centre
Signed off the N69
map - streetview - GPS: N52° 36.147' W8° 58.525' (N52.602456° W8.975418°)

Disclaimer:
Local authorities may change the regulations that apply to overnight parking, and users of any of the places listed should ascertain in advance, or on arrival, whether overnight parking, sleeping, or cooking is currently permitted.

Whilst we endeavour, as far as possible, to keep this listing of places allowing overnight stays by motorhomes up to date, we will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or changes of local authority policy. If you do discover any errors or changes please let us know.

The inclusion of a location in this listing does not imply any recommendation by us and no locations have been inspected by us, users must judge for themselves the suitability, safety and security of any of the places listed.

Several lorry parks are included in the listing, these may not be located in the most attractive surroundings or be the most restful places to park overnight!

It should be noted that stopovers are, in general, NOT a substitute for campsites, they normally do not have the facilities or security of a campsite and are usually only intended for short stays, either as an overnight stop on a long journey, or as a base for a short visit to the local community and to make use of local facilities. They are for self-contained motorhomes only, and generally you should not put anything outside the vehicle - no chairs, tables, barbecue etc. It should go without saying that waste water must NOT be dumped on the ground, or put down surface water drains. Many of these sites do not have disposal facilities, so rubbish, waste water and toilet disposal may need to be done at an alternative location.

Camping & Caravanning Club Motorhome Stopoff facility
The Camping and Caravanning Club have a facility at some of their sites for motorhomes to fill up with water, empty black and grey waste, and make use of all on-site facilities, for up to 3 hours, for a fee of £6.60.

The Club website has a list of the sites offering this facility here.

Unofficial stopovers
There are several listings of unofficial places to stop overnight to be found on the internet. We no longer give direct links to any of the listings because the thoughtless actions of some motorhome users has meant that some places listed are no longer usable. A Google search for 'motorhome stopovers' or 'motorhome wild camping' will produce some results, but use them at your own risk.

Motorhome Parking
Details of car parks suitable for motorhomes can be found at www.motorhomeparking.co.uk
This is a very useful site which includes details of car parks where overnight parking is permitted, but even where parking overnight is permitted, local parking regulations may prohibit 'camping', cooking, eating, or sleeping in vehicles.