Parking like in the brochure ! (Day picnics)

[edocali]

Hi I would like to park in places where we can have day picnics by the side of the van, awning opened.
Most parking sites are paved and one needs to drag all picnic stuff from the van on a nearby grass field/beauty spot.

I would love instead to find some nice spots where I can park on the grass, open the awning and start cooking ...
Sure I could check-in in some campsite but for a day-only stay, e.g. lunch or dinner that feels excessive.

Any suggestions ?

PS I live in Surrey not in Norway or Finland ....

 

[vwsween]

Best ask Dominic Cummins. I think he found a lovely spot by a river. But he had to travel a long way to find it.

 

[Louis II]

Might be a bit far from Surrey for a day trip but my favourite is Stonebarrow Lane in Charmouth.

 

[mike5im5]

Hi I would like to park in places where we can have day picnics by the side of the van, awning opened.
Most parking sites are paved and one needs to drag all picnic stuff from the van on a nearby grass field/beauty spot.

I would love instead to find some nice spots where I can park on the grass, open the awning and start cooking ...
Sure I could check-in in some campsite but for a day-only stay, e.g. lunch or dinner that feels excessive.

Any suggestions ?

PS I live in Surrey not in Norway or Finland ....

dunno if still possible now. But during lockdown the parking spots on the grass verge in denley’s vineyard were perfect while main building was closed.

We also used a few pub car parks when the pubs weren’t allowed to be open (checked with owners first of course).

we’ve also done 2 trips to the open air cinema at tulley’s farm in Sussex and made ourselves right at home. Was great.

other than this, I’d be interested if you find any other quite spots. I’m sure there’s loads especially around the Surrey hills out in the country. Even some greens where you can park on road but roll out the awning onto the grass/green would be nice.

 

[Wildcamper]

Try Ness Head near Bridgend. Also take the road from Bridgend through Ogmore by Sea then just before the road turns away inland from the coast there is a large green area where lots of folk do exactly what you say.

 

[edocali]

Try Ness Head near Bridgend. Also take the road from Bridgend through Ogmore by Sea then just before the road turns away inland from the coast there is a large green area where lots of folk do exactly what you say.

Thanks will keep in mind that when I'll be able to do a longer trip !

 

[Marc Oldman]

A number of National Trust or English Heritage carparks have a nice vista. You’ll often find other campervans parked up doing the same.

I’ve also wondered why campsites have never thought to offer day passes for use of a pitch and the facilities during the daytime. I reckon it’d catch on if they did in the right locations.

 

[capt kirk]

A number of National Trust or English Heritage carparks have a nice vista. You’ll often find other campervans parked up doing the same.

I’ve also wondered why campsites have never thought to offer day passes for use of a pitch and the facilities during the daytime. I reckon it’d catch on if they did in the right locations.

 

[capt kirk]

Climping beach car park always good for a picnic by the sea, or top of goodwood by the racecourse several good spots with terrific views,

 

[capt kirk]

Frensham big pond, when its not busy near farnham

 

[capt kirk]

Runnymeade car park on grass by the thames near windsor

 

[capt kirk]

Cut mill top carpark near putnam, great views of the south downs

 

[vwsween]

Tilford Green - when the pubs open and the cricket is on.

 

[mike5im5]

A number of National Trust or English Heritage carparks have a nice vista. You’ll often find other campervans parked up doing the same.

I’ve also wondered why campsites have never thought to offer day passes for use of a pitch and the facilities during the daytime. I reckon it’d catch on if they did in the right locations.

or better still Covid pubs where you order drinks to be delivered to your camper/car. It’s the future!

 

[capt kirk]

Tilford Green - when the pubs open and the cricket is on.

Have they repaired the bridge yet, car park was full of contractors last time i was there

 

[TwoDogs]

Try Ness Head near Bridgend. Also take the road from Bridgend through Ogmore by Sea then just before the road turns away inland from the coast there is a large green area where lots of folk do exactly what you say.

Where is Ness Head? I grew up in Ogmore and I've never heard of it

 

[Wildcamper]

Where is Ness Head? I grew up in Ogmore and I've never heard of it

Sorry, Nash Head

 

[TwoDogs]

Nash Point

 

[Wildcamper]

Nash Point

 

[vwsween]

Have they repaired the bridge yet, car park was full of contractors last time i was there

Sorry, dont know. Not local to it anymore.

 

[CALI FATE]

anywhere ???? - any woodland any river / lake / verge - just get out and drive

 

[mike5im5]

Runnymeade car park on grass by the thames near windsor

great suggestion. This thread reminded me of this spot so took the family there after school today. Birthday cake (mine) and took the kids in turns out on the iSUP on the Thames.

 

[mike5im5]

great suggestion. This thread reminded me of this spot so took the family there after school today. Birthday cake (mine) and took the kids in turns out on the iSUP on the Thames.

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although I should have taken this picture the other direction and actually got the river in.

 

[California4x4]

Hi I would like to park in places where we can have day picnics by the side of the van, awning opened.
Most parking sites are paved and one needs to drag all picnic stuff from the van on a nearby grass field/beauty spot.

I would love instead to find some nice spots where I can park on the grass, open the awning and start cooking ...
Sure I could check-in in some campsite but for a day-only stay, e.g. lunch or dinner that feels excessive.

Any suggestions ?

PS I live in Surrey not in Norway or Finland ....

I know exactly what you mean. I’ve gone to a dozen different spots and set up just like the photo but the girl hasn’t turned up. I’m left there like an idiot on one aching leg, pretending to drink a brew that’s gone cold, under my shoddy baggy awning but still nothing. I’m giving up.

 

[westfalia]

I tried doing this once and a guy came running towards me
and said "What are you doing you dick the effing tide is coming in now"