Travel Advice

Driving in Europe

One of the great pleasures of a camping and caravanning holiday is that you are free to choose your own route and plan the journey to suit yourself. If you've never driven on the continent before then rest assured the roads are quieter, better signed and generally more picturesque than here in the uk, and driving on the 'wrong side' soon becomes second nature.

 

Travelling with your dog

We have put together a handy guide containing everything you need to know about travelling with your dog. Click here to download it.

Planning your Journey

Below we have listed some general points to help you when planning your itinerary.

If towing, it is reasonable to estimate your journey on the basis of 45mph on motorways and 30mph on other roads (excluding stops) and somewhat quicker if you are not towing. If you are intending to use routes through holiday areas or travel through hilly country, progress could be slower. You should allow extra time for crossing large towns and cities.

Are you giving yourself enough time to get from site to port to catch your homeward ferry? Remember that you should arrive at your ferry at least an hour before sailing.

Are the distances which you are planning to cover in Britain and on the Continent practical? Bear in mind how well the children travel, unfamiliarity with continental driving conditions and time taken breaking the journey and remember to allow some time for unforseen delays.

You should plan to arrive at your site by 7.00pm at the latest. Should you be delayed, a quick phone call to the site or to our reservations team (during office hours) will ensure that the site will be expecting you.

Please note that particularly during high season (July and August) many sites prohibit the circulation of vehicles until 8.00am. You should bear this in mind if planning an early start.

Should you wish to stop off on the way to your chosen destination you are quite free to do so. All customers will receive our free guide to sites suitable for overnight stops close to the main routes and ferry ports. The guide will include the location, addresses and phone numbers of the sites, should you wish to book in advance. We can book pitches just for one night at many of our sites featured on this website and also have a selection of well located sites that we specially recommend for overnight stops see overnight stops. You will find, however, that many sites have pitches kept aside for 'passing trade'

Another alternative is to stay overnight in a hotel and we can make reservations at a number of hotels see our overnight stops guide. If you prefer to find your own hotel, it is a good idea to arrive before 6.00pm, especially during July and August.