Best Parking Spot for Newport Marathon Spectators (1 Viewer)

[Tizme]

I'm going to Newport on Sunday to watch my son run the marathon, his first (at 41), he's aiming to beat my PB of 2hrs 53minutes, knowing him he will !
I was hoping to use the Marathon Park and Ride but that is now full (poor planning on my part!), can anyone suggest somewhere to park please? I'm happy to walk a couple of miles to get to the Start/Finish and avoid all the stress of finding somewhere closer. I'm aiming to get there between 8 and 9.

 

[Tizme]

I should have said, I'm going in my car, not "Florence"

 

[TheBig1]

Not sure of the route, but there are loads of industrial estates. Look one up near to where you need to be and phone a business on there and ask permission to park. It will likely surprise them, but because you had the manners to ask will likely allow it if they are closed on Sunday

I did this as I couldn't find parking near a parade and needed to be close as can't exactly walk far. They were happy with being asked and allowed it. I offered to pay or put some money in the charity pots at the parade and did the latter

 

[Tizme]

Not sure of the route, but there are loads of industrial estates. Look one up near to where you need to be and phone a business on there and ask permission to park. It will likely surprise them, but because you had the manners to ask will likely allow it if they are closed on Sunday

I did this as I couldn't find parking near a parade and needed to be close as can't exactly walk far. They were happy with being asked and allowed it. I offered to pay or put some money in the charity pots at the parade and did the latter

Thanks! that's a great idea