February 12, 2012

Why Do Councils Ban Motorhome Parking?

Motorhome parked on picnic area on Marine Drive in Scarborough

I recently spent a long weekend in Scarborough and noticed that, unlike at many seaside resorts, overnight motorhome parking is permitted in the pay and display parking that runs along Marine Drive, the road that runs around the headland between Scarborough's North Bay and South Bay. This is a … [Read more...]

Overnight Motorhome Parking Trial in Ipswich – Use It or Lose It

I've just discovered that Ipswich Borough Council is currently running a trial scheme allowing motorhomes to park overnight in the town's Old Cattlemarket Car Park. Parking is permitted from 1800 until 0800, by which time motorhomes must have vacated the car park. Overnight parking for one … [Read more...]

Motorhome Parking: Can You Stop Where You Like?

One of the most commonly talked about benefits of motorhome touring is that you can park up for the night wherever you want - completely self-sufficiently (if you have a fully-equipped motorhome). That's true - to an extent. As anyone who has ever tried will know, restrictions on so-called 'wild … [Read more...]