Tag Archives: Caravan Club

London on a Sunday.

24 Sunday Sep 2017

Posted by in Places

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , ,


Once a month I have to be in London on a Sunday for a meeting. 

And there is something very attractive about London on a Sunday that I really like. Here in Waterloo Place it’s quieter, less people and you can get around so much more easily. It assumes in my opinion a completely different character and is all the better for that. 

I worked in central London for twenty years and loved it; but I was rarely here on a Sunday. I seem to now be putting that right.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Advertisements

Not very warm – but very enjoyable….

13 Friday Jan 2017

Posted by in Places, Sites

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,


A bit chilly here at The Caravan Club’s Moreton-in-Marsh site but very enjoyable nonetheless. It is one of my favourites and is undergoing an upgrade during the quieter winter months – among other things many of the hard standings are being given a new lease of life.

A ten minute walk into Moreton-in-Marsh and there you find a range of pubs and restaurants including as ASK Italian pizza outlet for when I’m looking for something simple and reliable. This stay however I frequented the Redesdale Arms hotel at http://www.redesdalearms.com and enjoyed the atmosphere in the main bar. There are other places of course; in fact you are spoilt for choice. 

The Cotswolds remain a huge tourist attraction and for very obvious reasons. I frequently struggle whether to stay here at Moreton or stay at equally attractive Broadway. A tough choice with two excellent CC sites and for us motorhomers a ten minute walk to the town in each case.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Weymouth in sunshine in January.

07 Saturday Jan 2017

Posted by in Places

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

, , , , , , , , , ,


I was in Weymouth this week visiting friends. The last time we were here was for the Olympics – Faye having been a keen sailor in her youth has never lost her interest so Weymouth was a must then if for no other reason than to witness Ben Ainslie winning his gold. Needless to say, there is now huge interest in the Americas Cup and whether he can pull off a stunning victory in Bermuda.

The weather this week has been brilliant in Weymouth and were it not for the temperature and a lack of tourists you could be forgiven for thinking my photo had been taken in high summer. Friends tell us this part of the south coast has its own micro climate and it certainly felt like it. 

Nearest Caravan Club Open All Year site is Hunter’s Moon in Wareham.

Chistopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Stay on the A35 stupid!

18 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by in General, Sites

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , ,


None of us much like being told what to do and us motorhomers are of an independent disposition and we in particular do not like being bossed about – we can always just drive away to a better attraction or a better site or, at this time of year, a more friendly relative. Remember over Christmas my mother’s adage that “Fish and friends go off after two days.”

However, as a mature adult we all learn that some rules are good to follow. Best not to murder anyone over Christmas if you can avoid it, pay your VAT on time and don’t drink and drive. 

And, follow the directions to a Caravan Club site as printed in the Sites Directory and Handbook. 

I have been at Hunter’s Moon this week which is near Wareham and despite having an all singing and dancing satnav with the sites pre-programmed, it would have had be wandering round Poole and Wareham given half a chance whereas by staying on the A35 as specified in the directory everything is kept simple and in no time you arrive at the site.

Simples. But am I and others tempted to pop the address into the satnav and hope for the best? Of course we are – but over time we have learned to do the right thing. Even as a motorhomer.

I wish you a very Happy Christmas. Try not to muder anyone over this very stressful period; plan a nice January trip instead!

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

And so to the Poolsbrook Caravan Club site……

11 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by in Places, Sites

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,


I am a fan of the Poolsbrook Caravan Club site in Staveley near Chesterfield. I stayed last week on my way to York Rowntree Park and once again it reminded me how good it is. Close to the M1 – but not too close – it has a touch of the Strathclyde about it and is not only a good transit stopover but also a destination site in its own right.

Here is the blurb – which unlike most blurb is spot on:

“You will be delighted by Poolsbrook Country Park Caravan Club Site – situated at the heart of the 165-acre Poolsbrook Country Park, it was previously the location of an active colliery. The land has now been magnificently transformed into an extensive country park, including a children’s adventure play area, visitor centre, cafe for refreshments and many well stocked lakes for fishing. There are also many trails to explore, be it by foot, by cycle or with your dog, with the added bonus that the caravan park adjoins the Trans-Pennine Trail. Poolsbrook Country Park Caravan Club Site uses a number of sustainable resource and energy features, making it an appealing destination for the environmentally aware concerned with kindness to our planet. The caravan site is also just 2 miles south of Staveley town centre, where you can absorb the area’s industrial heritage. The entire area offers the opportunity to observe the interesting local wildlife – it is rich with a large variety of birds and animals. Easily accessible and conveniently located from the M1 motorway, the site is conveniently placed for stopover visits.”

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

A couple of days in York.

07 Wednesday Dec 2016

Posted by in Places, Sites

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , ,


I am spending time in York staying at York Rowntree Park Caravan Club site which is in Terry Avenue for those of you familiar with York’s chocolate heritage. It is an outstanding site in an outstanding city and one of my favourites what with the York Railway Museum as well. 

It is all part of my Christmas Avoidance Measures – being away from home helps me not think about it – less still do anything about it.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

#motorhomes

The view from the Van.

10 Thursday Nov 2016

Posted by in Places, Sites

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , ,


I thought you might like to receive something in your inbox today which ISN’T about Donald Trump.

Am at The Caravan Club’s Castleton site in the Peak District not far from Chapel-en-le-Frith. It’s a top end site open all year and equipped to be suited to serious walkers and outdoor types. Castleton itself is a delight and in easy walking distance and has several pubs on offer if cooking at home suddenly fails to appeal.

Right now it is bathed in sunshine with snow on the hills.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Chatsworth – what can you say??!!

09 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by in Sites

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , ,

   
 
It’s one of the most popular sites on The Caravan Club’s network.

Located in a walled garden with its own private door into the grounds of Chatsworth itself you can see why it is so popular. You could spend a whole day wandering round the house and gardens and still not see it all.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews