Safe place for a kip

[janem]

Hi.

I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, please forgive me if it isn't.

Mum and dad will be coming over from France in the next few weeks. Previously they've used the ferry into Hull but they're not happy with the ferry company any more so they're going to try our preferred run which is the Dieppe - Newhaven route. Trouble is, Dad's over 70 and not looking forward to the hellish (by comparison) roads of the UK (the M25 in particular) and the long haul to get to Leeds.

He needs frequent breaks and a bit of shut-eye on long journeys (he'll only get 4 hours kip on the boat) and there's nothing resembling the French Aires over here so I'm asking if any of you know of suitable pull-ins he might use?

We did the run last week and saw a couple of lay-bys on the A26 not far past Newhaven but as we whizzed past I couldn't tell if they'd got any restrictive signs on them saying that someone would have your guts for garters if you dared stop and use them for anything but the most dire emergency! We had to see friends on the M1 side of Bedford so came north that way instead of our usual picturesque drive up the A1 (never again! not a bacon butty van or a truckers tea anywhere up that awful road. C***a Coffee!? At every services?? Blergh!) but again, where is 'legal' on the A1 for a prolonged stop?

Another 20 years and hubby and I will be facing the same dilemma; how do you drive long distance in this country and stay alert and safe on the roads if there isn't somewhere en route to pull up, brew up and catch 40 winks (for free) without upsetting the local councils or Highways departments?

Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Jane

 

[coroner]

Have a look at app park4night that should throw up some locations.

 

[MisterB]

M25, M11, A14, A1.

If he doesn't mind taking a couple of days to get to you, I would look for pub stops along or close to the A1 for an overnighter and take advantage of motorway service areas and truck stops for short breaks.

Another alternative might be a couple of CL' s along the way.

I think there is a pub right on the A1 near Peterborough that some funsters stay at prior to the Peterborough show, but can't remember the name, perhaps JockandRita could help as I know they've stayed there.

 

[JockandRita]

I think there is a pub right on the A1 near Peterborough that some funsters stay at prior to the Peterborough show, but can't remember the name, perhaps @JockandRita could help as I know they've stayed there.

Yes indeed Dave.

janem. The Sibson Inn just before the Wansford turn off, A1 North. They take MHs and caravans at the rear. Give them a call.

Home

Lovely traditional privately owned and run hotel on the outskirts of Peterborough. Specialising in weddings and functions. Call us to book.

www.sibsoninn.com

HTH,

Jock.

 

[Marie-Claire]

At st ives just as you come off the a1, the pub is in a lay by

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[Figaro]

He's unlikely to get any meaningful rest or sleep in roadside laybys.
I think pubstops are the answer if he doesn't want to use campsites.
Most pubs with a decent size carpark will allow it for customers or you can get the britstops book.
Or most are listed on searchforsites app.

 

[MisterB]

He's unlikely to get any meaningful rest or sleep in roadside laybys.
I think pubstops are the answer if he doesn't want to use campsites.
Most pubs with a decent size carpark will allow it for customers or you can get the britstops book.
Or most are listed on searchforsites app.

He said he needed frequent breaks AND a bit of shut eye - I took that to mean he needed frequent stops (services/truck lay-bys) AND the opportunity for some shut eye ( The Sibson Inn) or another pub etc which as you said could be found in Britstops or searchforsites P4N etc. Though a recommendation from here is by far a better option imho.

If his dad had a sleep at every stop, by the time he got up't'th'north it would be time for him to go back to France!

 

[jollyrodger]

Assuming your folks ore traveling in a motohome...

Me I use the "search for sites" app
Go into advance nd make your sections ie: pub stop overs.
Submit at bottom of page
And a map will then show
Pick your route and enjoy your trip
Daily conditions you may need your crystal ball

 

[jollyrodger]

Duplicate post

 

[RM_Marine]

Use this

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These are Places for Motor-homers to stop, in Pubs, Parking, Informal Camping and Aires, this web site has many to suit you all, no registration needed. People ask for recommendations on Facebook and get answers, then they get lost among the thousands of following messages. So I decided to

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[Rapido925M]

If he’s not in a hurry, cruise along the south coast to Southampton then head up to Oxford

Gordon