UK Motorhome Stopovers

This is our listing of officially approved (non-campsite) overnight stops, and service points.

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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), all have toilet disposal and fresh water available. For full details see: Practical Motorhome Nightstop Scheme.

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 7/6/2010 © 2010 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 co-ordinates, map and streetview links are at the entrance to the parking

England

BERKSHIRE

Windsor
Almer Road coach park.
map - streetview - GPS: N51 29.0264 W0 36.87678 - visitor report
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have confirmed that motorhomes may park overnight in this coach park if there are spaces available (coaches have priority). It's free between 6pm and 9am, charges apply outside these hours and access is only possible up to 6.30pm. No services. A few minutes walk from Windsor Castle.

CHESHIRE

Chester - UPDATED May 2010
Little Roodee Car Park.
map - streetview - GPS: N53 11.072 W2 53.570
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 6am. Toilets available but close about 5.30. Short walk to the city centre. Just off the A483 Grosvenor Road, by the river.

CORNWALL

Mevagissey - UPDATED April 2010
Willow Park Car Park, Valley Road (B3273)
map - streetview - GPS: N50 16.293 W4 47.427
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
Halfway House Inn, St. Jidgey. On the A39 just over 4 miles south of Wadebridge.
map - streetview - GPS: N50 29.357 W4 53.971
The motorhome parking is on the grass behind the pub.
Water and toilet disposal 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
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 - visitor report
Cost £3.50 overnight, £2 all day. Surface is gravel, with a grass overflow area.

Truro - NEW ADDITION February 2010
Truro City Football Club, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2TH.
map - streetview - GPS: N50 15.522 W5 03.863
Motorhomes may park overnight in the football club car park which is also used for overnight lorry parking. Cost is £5 for motorhomes, pay at the Club Office inside the ground. No facilities except on match days. County Arms pub nearby and also a Sainsburys.

Marazion
Kings Road car park.
map - streetview - GPS: N50 07.450 W5 28.552
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
Chesnut Street car park, off Northgate (A167).
map - streetview - GPS: N54 31.795 W1 32.858
This is a commercial vehicle overnight park, Darlington Borough Council have confirmed to us that motorhomes may stay overnight here and have not indicated that there are any restrictions. 24 hour pay and display, the charge between 8am and 6pm is £4.00, the overnight charge is another £4.00 between the hours of 6pm and 8am. No facilities.

CUMBRIA

Ambleside - 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.

DERBYSHIRE

UPDATE June 2010
The council have informend us that the information they gave us, indicating that overnigh stays by motorhomes were allowed at the following car parks, was incorrect. No sleeping in vehicles is permitted.

Castleton
Main Car Park, Cross Street

Edale
Main Car Park

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.

Exeter - NEW ADDITION February 2010
Matford Park & Ride, off the A379 south of the city
map - streetview - GPS: N50 41.721 W3 31.193 - visitor report
Exeter City Council have confirmed that 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 is likely to 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.

Plymouth
Milehouse Park and Ride car park
map - streetview - GPS: N50 23.260 W4 09.274
Just off Outland Road (A386) next to Plymouth Argyle football ground.
Plymouth City Council have confirmed that motorhomes may park here overnight and that no restrictions apply. No facilities, Leisure Centre nearby.

Plymouth
Ferry Port
map - streetview - GPS: N50 22.039 W4 09.360
If waiting for a ferry, motorhomes may be parked overnight in the car lanes provided they do not interfere with loading for any departures prior to that which you are travelling on.

Putsborough Sands (southern end of Morte Bay)
map - streetview - GPS: N51 08.693 W4 13.238
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
map

Teignmouth
Eastcliff Beach Car Park and Dawlish Warren Car Park
Update 29/5/10
Overnight parking of motorhomes has been suspended at Dawlish Warren. More details in the Stopovers News section.
Update 3/3/10 Overnight parking will no longer be allowed at the Eastcliff Beach car park.

DORSET

Swanage - NEW ADDITION May 2010
Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Avenue
map - streetview - GPS: N50 36.711 W1 57.815
Swanage Town Council have confirmed that overnight stays by motorhomes are permitted here for 1 night only, with no return within 7 days. About 400yds to the beach. The overnight facility is only available between 1st April and 30th September, motorhomes must use the coach bays, which are along the right hand side, and the overnight fee is £5.50 which covers the period from 6pm to 9am. Outside these hours motorhomes must use the normal car bays and pay the appropriate fee. There is an 'overnight sleeping prohibited' sign but this is not applicable to motorhomes. Caravans are definitely not permitted in this car park.
Overnight stays were formerly allowed in the North Beach Car Park, but this is no longer permitted.

EAST SUSSEX

Newhaven - NEW ADDITION April 2010
Ferry Terminal (port website)
map - streetview - GPS: N50 47.684 E0 03.246
There is limited overnight parking for motorhomes and caravans at the ferry terminal for those waiting for an early ferry. Ask at the terminal office. Likely to be noisy!

EAST YORKSHIRE

Hull
Priory Park lorry park
map - streetview - GPS: N53 43.290 W0 25.071 - visitor report
Motorhomes are permitted to stay overnight for a fee of £8 ( plus £2 refundable deposit for entry card). Price includes electric hookup. Toilets and showers on site. 24 hour security, CCTV. May be noisy with trucks entering and leaving at all hours.
The lorry park is right next to the A63 at the Hessle exit and adjacent to the Park & Ride car park. Sainsburys and Aldi nearby. Signed 'Lorry Park, campervan, caravan and overflow car park'.

Sewerby
The Ship Inn, Cliff Road, Sewerby, YO15 1EW
map - streetview - GPS: N54 06.100 W0 09.847
Right at the end of Cliff Road overlooking the cliffs between Bridlington and Flamborough Head.
The motorhome parking is on the pub car park.
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01262 672374 (11am to 9pm only) www.shipinnsewerby.co.uk

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Cirencester
Old Cricklade Road lorry park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 42.456 W1 57.300
Cotswold District Council have confirmed that motorhomes may stay overnight at the lorry park. Cost: £6.20. Adjacent to McDonalds and Tesco.

Cirencester, Cerny Wick
The Crown Inn, High Street, Cerney Wick, GL7 5QH
map - streetview - GPS: N51 39.7584 W1 53.3592
Off the A419 south of Cirencester, in the middle of the village. The motorhome parking is on the field beside the pub car park.
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01793 750369 - www.thecrowncerneywick.co.uk
Updated 24/2/10

Newnham on Severn - NEW ADDITION July 2010
Elton Farm, Littledean Road, Newnham on Severn, GL14 1JU
map - streetview - GPS: N51 49.413 W2 26.852
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.
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01594 827 007 - www.eltonfarm-leisure.co.uk

Tetbury
Hampton Street lorry park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 38.815 W2 09.995
Cotswold District Council have confirmed that motorhomes may stay overnight at the lorry park. Free

HAMPSHIRE

Aldershot
Parsons Barracks Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 14.987 W0 45.439
Rushmoor Borough Council have confirmed that motorhomes may park overnight in these car parks. From 18:00 users are required to purchase a pay & display ticket costing £1.00, this covers the vehicle until 09:00 the following morning.

Farnborough
Peabody Road Car Park, North Camp
map - streetview - GPS: N51 16.531 W0 44.688
Rushmoor Borough Council have confirmed that motorhomes may park overnight in this car park. From 18:00 users are required to purchase a pay & display ticket costing £1.00, this covers the vehicle until 09:00 the following morning.

HEREFORDSHIRE

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

Hereford
Merton Meadow Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 03.734 W2 42.889
Close to the centre of town next to the Hereford United football ground.
Car charges apply: £0.80 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
Broad Street Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 13.790 W2 44.301
Close to the centre of town, off the A44 (Broad Street).
No charge.
Update 9/1/10: Toilets available (open 24hrs)

KENT

Canterbury - updated July 2010
Canterbury Coach Park, Kingsmead Road, CT1 1BW
map - streetview - GPS: N51 17.114 E1 05.047
This is a new coach park, opened in Jan 2010, replacing the old Kingsmead Coach Park. It is 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 £5 for 12 hours. 43 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.

New Dover Road Park & Ride car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 15.737 E1 06.138
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. 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.

Dover
Marine Parade (map)
map - streetview - GPS: N51 07.396 E1 18.990
Motorhomes may park on Marine Parade 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.

Folkestone
Overnight motorhome parking is no longer permitted at the harbour.

LANCASHIRE

Preston - NEW ADDITION March 2010
Rimmer House, Bank Head Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6YR
map - streetview - GPS: N53 43.580 W2 38.098
Purpose-built motorhome stopover alongside the M61, just north of the M61/M65 junction. Full facilities. Cost £11.50 per night weekdays, £12.50 per night weekends. Electric included (additional fee of £1.50 for high power users such as USRVs).
Website: www.rimmerhouse.com Phone: 01772 336 043

LEICESTERSHIRE

Stanton under Bardon
The Old Thatched Inn, Main Street, Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire LE67 9TQ
map - streetview - GPS: N52 41.200 W1 18.701
Just over 1.5 miles from M1 J22, in the village on the corner of Main Street and Meadow Lane. Motorhome parking in the car park just behind the pub off Meadow Lane. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01530 242460

LINCOLNSHIRE

Boston
St Johns Road coach and lorry park (next to Boston Port)
map - streetview - GPS: N52 58.284 W0 01.201
Boston Borough Council have confirmed that motorhomes may stay overnight at the coach and lorry park. It is required that a booking is made in advance by contacting the Boston Economic Development Officer, Ian Martin, on 01205 314587 (07920722023 out of office hours). The stay is limited to a maximum of 24 hours and is free.

Lincoln
Tentercroft Street Car Park (off High Street, signed for overnight lorry park) LN5 7DB
map - streetview - GPS: N53 13.509 W0 32.442
Overnight stays permitted at owners' risk. Overnight fee £1.50 (6pm - 8am). Toilets available (close 6pm).

Lawn Car Park, Union Road LN1 3BU
map - streetview - GPS: N53 14.113 W0 32.581
Overnight stays permitted at owners' risk. Overnight fee £1.50 (6pm - 8am). Not suitable for large motorhomes.

NORFOLK

East Wretham - NEW ADDITION April 2010
The Dog and Partridge, Watton Road, East Wretham, Thetford, IP24 1QS
map - streetview - GPS: N52 28.835 E0 50.157
On the A1075, between Watton and Thetford.
An overnight stay costs £5 but you receive a voucher to the value £5, redeemable in the bar against the cost of food or drinks. Motorhomes park in the car park at the rear of the pub. Phone in advance to ensure that a space is available. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Website: www.dog-and-partridge.org.uk Phone: 01953 497014 Email

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Guisborough
Fountain Street East car park
map - streetview - GPS: N54 32.048 W1 03.037
Two motorhome parking bays within the car park. The designated area for the motorhomes is within the coach parking bays.
Maximum permitted stay 18 hours (6.00pm to midday the next day). Cost £5. No services.
Normal daytime parking arrangements are unaffected for those not wishing to stay overnight.

OXFORDSHIRE

Abingdon
Rye Farm Pay & Display car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 40.047 W1 16.686
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. Vale of White Horse District Council have confirmed that motorhomes may park in this section overnight.
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.
Update 3/3/10 - Vale of White Horse District Council clarified that any vehicle parking in the 'large vehicles' section must pay the £7 fee

SOMERSET

Weston-super-mare
Locking Road car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 20.761 W2 58.310
Accommodates overnight parking. Motorhomes which fit in a car bay pay £5.00 (24 hour), otherwise the coach/lorry fee will be payable and you will need to park in a lorry/coach bay: £6.00 (24 hours). Barrier closes at approx 06:00pm every evening. It will automatically let you out as you approach it. If you enter the car park after this time you will need to pay at the machine attached to the barrier.
The signage to this car park does state NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING, NO CAMPERS etc but occassional (one night only) campers are tolerated 'as long as there is no cooking, no washing, no alchohol etc etc'.

SUFFOLK

Bury St Edmunds
Ram Meadow Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 14.862 E0 43.158
Off Cotton Lane to east of town centre, near Abbey Gardens.
5 dedicated motorhome spaces, £1.20 per day, Overnight parking is permitted for one night. This is at no extra cost, although anyone staying after 8am should buy another ticket (£1.20) for that day. Public toilets nearby.

Ipswich
Old Cattle Market car park, Portman Road
map - streetview - GPS: N52 03.351 E1 08.767
Ipswich Borough Council was operating, for an experimental period, a motorhome overnight parking facility in this car park.
The cost was £6, which only allowed 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.
We unsure whether this is still in operation as we are awaiting a response from the City Council. If making a special trip please contact the Council Parking Services on 01473 432426 to confirm availability.

Orwell Crossing Lorry Park (website)
map - streetview - GPS: N52 01.484 E1 13.607
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.

WILTSHIRE

Westbury - UPDATED July 2010
The Paddock, Brook Drove Cottage, 32 Fairwood Road, Fairwood, Westbury, BA13 4EL
map - streetview - GPS: N51 15.824 W2 13.411 - visitor report
About 2 miles west of Westbury but the easiest access is from the A36. The motorhome parking is in the paddock opposite Brook Drove Cottage.
Two hard standings available, toilet, shower, washing up facilities, fresh water, and chemical disposal. £6.00 per night (Motorcaravanners Club Members £5.00). 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01373 864123 or 07737 993 503 (8am - 10pm only)

WORCESTERSHIRE

Upton on Severn
Hanley Road Car Park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 03.924 W2 13.186
Malvern Hills District Council have confirmed that motorhomes may park overnight here on payment of the HGV parking fee (currently £6 for 24 hours). Toilets and water tap available.

Scotland

ABERDEENSHIRE

Fettercairn
Bowling Club car park
We can't find any evidence of this stopover still being in existence - if you know different please let us know!

MORAY

Tomintoul
Car park of Tomintoul Bowling Club, Lecht Drive, Tomintoul.
Sadly this former overnight parking place is no longer available. We understand that this is due to insurance restrictions.

Wales

ANGLESEY

Lligwy Bay - UPDATED April 2010
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
Easier access to this one, which also has toilets

map - streetview - GPS: N53 21.691 W4 16.019
Beware narrow lanes

GWYNEDD

Abergynolwyn - New addition May 2010
Riverside Guest House & Cafe, Llanyegryn Street, Abergynolwyn, LL36 9YR
map - streetview - GPS: N52 38.753 W3 57.513
Riverside location, 150 yds away from the local pub. About 7 miles inland from Tywyn, in the Snowdonia National Park. Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Phone: 01654 782235 - www.riverside-wales.co.uk - email

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' rate. Check the notice boards for details and parking charges.

Brecon - UPDATED April 2010
The Watton car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 56.765 W3 23.113
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.
All networks, 3G on 3 only. No WiFi

The Promenade car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 57.057 W3 24.212 - 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.
All networks, 3G on 3 only. No WiFi

Coach/lorry park, Canal Street
map - streetview - GPS: N51 56.692 W3 23.400

Builth Wells
The Groe car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 08.975 W 24.151

Smithfield car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 08.828 W3 24.146
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
Beaufort Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N51 51.498 W3 08.130
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.
All mobile networks except 3, no 3G, no WiFi.

Hay-on-Wye
Oxford Road car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 04.387 W003 07.554 - 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!
All mobile networks, 3G on T Mobile and 3, no WiFi.

Knighton
Bowling Green Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 20.589 W3 02.748

Llanidloes - UPDATED April 2010
The Gro car park, Chapel St
map - streetview - GPS: N52 26.867 W3 32.486
Toilets onsite, short walk to town centre.

Mount Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 26.848 W3 32.366
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Machynlleth
Maengwyn Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 35.415 W3 51.011
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 - UPDATED April 2010
Back Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 30.924 W3 19.031
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Gravel car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 30.872 W3 18.557
Behind Mcdonalds
£5 overnight charge for large vehicles

Rhayader
Dark Lane car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 18.121 W3 30.663

Welshpool - UPDATED April 2010
Berriew Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 39.527 W3 08.867

Church Street car park
map - streetview - GPS: N52 39.603 W3 08.777
Adjacent to Tourist Information
£4.40 overnight charge for large vehicles
This car park is being sold for retail development which will make it unavailable for parking proably by September 2010

Northern Ireland

CO. ANTRIM

Ballymoney
The Anglers' Rest, 139 The Vow Road, Ballymoney

The aire at Broughshane

Broughshane (Aire de Service)
Houston Mills.
Follow the brown tourist signs to Houston Mills (at the Larne end of the village)

Antrim
The Ramble Inn
236 Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, BT41 2JT

Carrickfergus (Aire de Service)
Harbour Car Park, Carrickfergus
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

Whitehead (Aire de Service)
Blackhead Path Car Park, Whitehead
Tokens from Bentra Golf Club, Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, BT38 9TG, Tel 028 9337 8996

CO. DERRY

Coleraine
Brown Trout Golf and Country Inn 209 Agivey Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine BT51 4AD

Eglington
Decks Bar & Restaurant 1 Campsie Business Park McLean Road, Eglington, BT47 3XX

CO. DOWN

Newtownards
Daft Eddy's Restaurant, Sketrick Island Newtownards Co Down BT23 6QH

Killyleagh
Ringdufferin Country Club Ringdufferin Road, Toye, Killyleagh, BT30 9PH

CO. FERMANAGH

Ballinamallard
Ballinamallard United Football Club Ferney Park, Ballinamallard BT94 2HH

It should be noted that stopovers are NOT a substitute for campsites, they 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 £6.50.

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 motorhome parking facilities from all UK Councils 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.

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!