Is there a list of places where wild campers can empty tanks and fill with water in England. In

[Dee101]

Is there a list of places where wild campers can empty tanks and fill with water in England. In particular the London area?

 

[stevewagner]

Searchforsites app

 

[ivorantony]

Most cemetery will have water, but alway being respectful to people visiting their loved ones,
unfortunately most councils have shut down their public toilets so that makes it much more difficult,

 

[funflair]

Is there a list of places where wild campers can empty tanks and fill with water in England. In particular the London area?

You say "tanks" so does that mean you have black as well as grey water tank?

 

[Dee101]

Preferably grey and black. But black trumps grey. Then water trumps black

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[DBK]

Is there a list of places where wild campers can empty tanks and fill with water in England. In particular the London area?

Unlike the CMC the Camping and Caravan Club let members use their facilities for a charge of about £7.50 or thereabouts. They have three sites around London but I don't know if they have drive over waste points.

 

[Dee101]

And I’ve just downloaded the Searchforsites app.
But it would appear that it is not for wild camping. And from my experience general campsites are not interested in someone turning up just to empty and fill, even for a charge

 

[Dee101]

Unlike the CMC the Camping and Caravan Club let members use their facilities for a charge of about £7.50 or thereabouts. They have three sites around London but I don't know if they have drive over waste points.

Thanks for that. That’s interesting, but I’m not a member and currently have no intention of joining.

 

[houdini]

Thanks for that. That’s interesting, but I’m not a member and currently have no intention of joining.

Any particular reason? Might be worth considering online membership if it gives you the facilities you want.

 

[funflair]

Preferably grey and black. But black trumps grey. Then water trumps black

If you have black tank it is worth checking out the map compiled by ceejayt the map is on the first post.
https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/black-tank-emptying-map.266490/

EDIT just seen your post#8 so map may be of limited use.

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[Stealaway]

And I’ve just downloaded the Searchforsites app.
But it would appear that it is not for wild camping. And from my experience general campsites are not interested in someone turning up just to empty and fill, even for a charge

Try Park4Night. It's all I use. You will need to buy the full version (10€) to allow you search for different services

 

[MisterB]

Preferably grey and black. But black trumps grey. Then water trumps black

if black trumps are grey and water trumps are black? what colour are curry trumps?

 

[Dee101]

Any particular reason? Might be worth considering online membership if it gives you the facilities you want.

Hi, I was a member once. The wardens can be very regimented. Not for me

 

[Dee101]

Try Park4Night. It's all I use. You will need to buy the full version (10€) to allow you search for different services

Thanks, i’ll have a look at that

 

[nicholsong]

And I’ve just downloaded the Searchforsites app.
But it would appear that it is not for wild camping. And from my experience general campsites are not interested in someone turning up just to empty and fill, even for a charge

We have not done it often but never been refused. Some free, some 'Put something in the charity box'

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[houdini]

Hi, I was a member once. The wardens can be very regimented. Not for me

I know some people say this and understand there have to be rules some people don’t like, fortunately we’ve been lucky and found them all to be lovely so far.

But you wouldn't be staying there, just using the facilities.

 

[Dee101]

Thanks, i’ll have a look at that

Just signed up, but comes up with sites you pay at to stay over night and everything else in between. Unless I’m missing something

 

[Dee101]

If you have black tank it is worth checking out the map compiled by ceejayt the map is on the first post.
https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/black-tank-emptying-map.266490/

EDIT just seen your post#8 so map may be of limited use.

Thanks. I’ll still have a look at that. Crazy theres not an existing app that seems to show exactly what I’m after

 

[Dee101]

Most cemetery will have water, but alway being respectful to people visiting their loved ones,
unfortunately most councils have shut down their public toilets so that makes it much more difficult,

I never thought of that one. Great idea thanks

 

[DBK]

Just signed up, but comes up with sites you pay at to stay over night and everything else in between. Unless I’m missing something

Try here:

Service Stop-Off Points - The Camping and Caravanning Club

Are you making a long journey and need somewhere to fill up your water, freshen up and take a break? A number of our Club Sites offer Service Stop-Off Points.

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

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[Dee101]

Try here:

Service Stop-Off Points - The Camping and Caravanning Club

Are you making a long journey and need somewhere to fill up your water, freshen up and take a break? A number of our Club Sites offer Service Stop-Off Points.

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Brilliant! Thank you very much

 

[funflair]

Brilliant! Thank you very much

You have to join the club though

 

[cyberyacht]

Canalside marinas often have black pump-out facilities. Whether you can get close enough with a van is another issue but worth a try.

 

[Speve]

Take a look at CAMpRA that’s campaign for real Aires in the UK

Campaign for Real Aires UK - CAMpRA

This campaign is to encourage spending in the local economy by the provision of Aires

campra.org.uk

 

[Marie-Claire]

Scarborough have just installed a elsan point on the end of the new toilet block on the marine drive , tap with a sign for rinsing out casettes, you would need to be daring to fill youre fresh tank with it tho eek!!, parking charges are on the way £9 for 24 hours not a bad price for sea views i guess

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[emjaiuk]

Are you specifically looking for somewhere free? The simplest solution would be to stay somewhere cheap and cheerfull overnight when you need servicing.

 

[peterc10]

Canterbury's New Dover Street P&R has black and grey dump and fresh water facilities. £4 for each day, which includes free bus into the City Centre and back.

 

[Dee101]

Canterbury's New Dover Street P&R has black and grey dump and fresh water facilities. £4 for each day, which includes free bus into the City Centre and back.

That’s what we need…all over the country. Thanks. Will be there later in the year

 

[Dee101]

Scarborough have just installed a elsan point on the end of the new toilet block on the marine drive , tap with a sign for rinsing out casettes, you would need to be daring to fill youre fresh tank with it tho eek!!, parking charges are on the way £9 for 24 hours not a bad price for sea views i guess

Thanks. Another place I’ll be going to

 

[weefish]

Maybe reconsider your use of a black tank?