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Harty

When Are you going?

We too have chose this site for our first trip over the channel

Im doing the late drive, 6pm start to get the 2.45am ferry,

Then drive about 3-4 hrs on other side to stop in an Aire for a couple of hours kip and then finish the journey.

I have heard about a 24hr site about 15 k outside of Calais but dont know if it is on the road we will be taking.

I cant wait

Hi GP

What are the roads like on a Sunday?

Thats when I land on the other side

the family are very good on long journeys and will only ask to stop when bursting, thank goodness for caravans, legs down, kettle on and empty the toilet when I get there.

I chose the early Sunday morn Ferry as I was advised if I managed to get in early I could get an earlier ferry something to do with the wagon drivers, ie less of them.

When you say national roads what would you compare them too in north east?

Cheers

You can stay at La Bien Assise, Here which is actually not far from Calais, but accepts 'late arrivals' and is set up for overnight stays.  You can set off early, from here, too.  There's also a service area on the autoroute to Boulogne called 'Les Deux Caps' which is set up for caravanners, and you can hire a hook-up on a meter.  It has showers you can use in the morning.   Further on, on the same route, is the Aire de la Baie de Somme, which also has an area where caravanners can stop - no hook ups here, but a cul de sac, with bays, and picnic tables - and showers for the morning.  I have a photo somewhere, which I'll add to my gallery if someone wants to look at it.

I wouldn't worry too much about the ferry crossing, once you've booked - we set off from West Yorkshire mid to late afternoon and catch a Friday night ferry - and if you're early (or late) for the one you've booked  they usually put you on the next crossing.  Normally there's no charge for this - they obviously have experience of all the possible reasons someone might be late, or early.

Hi Harty

Looks like you're very local to me; I'm in Chorley too.

We usually set off (if towing) about 6.30am and book to sail at about 3ish from Dover. That allows us time for lots of stops (kids with small bladders....) and time just in case there're traffic issues. Usually if we arrive early we'll get on an earlier ferry than the one booked.

We then do a drive of about 2-3hrs on the French side. But I guess if it's your first time then the suggestion above of Bien Assise might be favourite.

TT.

Quote: Originally posted by shielsy on 19/1/2008

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Hi GP

What are the roads like on a Sunday?

Thats when I land on the other side

the family are very good on long journeys and will only ask to stop when bursting, thank goodness for caravans, legs down, kettle on and empty the toilet when I get there.

I chose the early Sunday morn Ferry as I was advised if I managed to get in early I could get an earlier ferry something to do with the wagon drivers, ie less of them.

When you say national roads what would you compare them too in north east?

Cheers

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Hi all

Im with Harty, your responses has settled my nerves.  Harty I'm there 27/07 - 08/08

The lad that recommended the site goes to France every year, he says he will never camp in UK again.  What a shame, I too have had some fabulous weather and hols in the UK.

I cannot wait to get going.