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Seemed to be mixed reactions, some had major problems others succeeded. Some even gave up the internet and phoned. I did not add to the issue as I am not sure what we are doing next year with regard UK sites and tend only to book a few weeks before.

David

We only use Club sites once in a blue moon, usually for something like a wedding if it's the only site in the vicinity. This year was all CLs/CSs and ACSI in France, also away to a CL for Christmas/New Year. I never bother booking up way in advance unless for Bank Holidays (Easter booked already).

Anne

I have just looked now to go to Baltic Wharf and every weekend is full next year until around sept But there are spaces from say monday till thursday/friday

But for us its too far to go only for a few days....

Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 05/12/2013

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I have just looked now to go to Baltic Wharf and every weekend is full next year until around sept But there are spaces from say monday till thursday/friday

But for us its too far to go only for a few days....

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Managed to get a few days mid week at Baltic Whalf this year. Its a great place to visit and i'd reccomend it, I then moved on to Bath marina  (not CC) as part of my trip to make the distance worth while.

There are plenty of places in the Cotswolds worth a visit or even some where part way back that would make it a longer trip.

Jules

Quote: Originally posted by N88dle on 05/12/2013

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I feel your pain! First experience of the frenzied booking day madness for me and not impressed at all. Took time off work this morning as I wanted to book for the tour de France. Booked the site several times but it wouldn't complete the booking. Also on the phone on redial from 9am and didn't get through until after 10. By which point all the Yorkshire sites were booked up. Feeling very frustrated!

Nikki

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I'm posting this on here, as well as on several other parts of the forum, to notify people that Broughton Hall near Skipton (where I work) is to host an event over the Tour de France weekend which has space for 15,000 campers (not sure whether that's just tents or campers/caravans too).   Obviously not a 'real' campsite,but they do host major festivals with apparently good facilities (my sons have been).   And for a small fee   I could perhaps be persuaded to give access to our shower/toilet/cooking facilities.

I've just had details in the Broughton Hall Christmas newsletter, and these are copied from the article:

Plans are underway for next year’s Tour de France extravaganza to be held at Broughton, aptly named “The Rapha Tempest Festival of Cycling” which will see the Estate host 15,000 campers looking to celebrate the Grande Depart in Yorkshire. If you fancy coming along then please call Mike at the Estate Office on 01756 799608.