Motorhome carpark parking

huskydog replied on 22/07/2016 08:50

Posted on 22/07/2016 08:50

Soon we are of for our first week in our M/H and what is the situation on parking in public car parks ?, do you pay for two tickets if the M/H overhangs the next space and how do they know you have paid for two spaces if the attendant checks, we are going to the Weymouth area , so if anyone has any carpark tips ,greatly recived.... 

ABM replied on 22/07/2016 10:39

Posted on 22/07/2016 10:39

BB, not at the moment we have applied , but not sure how folk would react when parking a M/H in a disable bay ..

I  used  to have  this  situaton  with my  late  father  --  I  would  take  him  to  his  Pensioners  Club,  help  him  in  then  go  &  do  my  own  thing  for  a couple  of  hours.

Later  I  would  return  &  park  up,  display  the  Blue  Badge,  then  stroll  to  where-ever  he  was,  collect  him  &  we'd  very,  very  slowly  walk  back.  On  the  few  times  I was  spoken  to  about  this  I  had  to point  out  that  the  Badge  is for  the  convenience/help  of  the  Badge  Holder   not  necessarily  the  driver !  I've  got  the  same  situation  now  but  with  my  Aged  sister  --  fortunately  she's  more  than  capable  of  making  the  point  herself  Wink

As  for  the  carparks,  wherever  I  can  I park  my  PVC    at  the  extreme  edge  of  the  park  but  if  its got  a  grass  verge  the  tail  end {  sorry  pup Innocent   }  is  hung  over  the  grass  !

Brian

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huskydog replied on 22/07/2016 10:43

Posted on 22/07/2016 10:43

HD I have just sent you a PM from the Fun.  I know the area well so can probably help.  Wink

Thanks ,will have a look might not be able to answer for a while , got a shop full of customersWink

statusMoty1 replied on 22/07/2016 12:31

Posted on 22/07/2016 12:31

When we stayed there we used the park and ride to go into Weymouth with our M/H, it was very efficient, loads of parking and cheap... It was when the olympics were on but wouldn't Imagine it would alter that much.

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JVB66 replied on 22/07/2016 13:04

Posted on 22/07/2016 13:04

P&R buses don't transport mobility scooters.  In fact I'm not sure that any buses do.

..All the Buses in our area are small mobility scooter friendly they fit where the wheelchair position is,and Cambridge P&R  buses accept them

Tammygirl replied on 22/07/2016 14:43

Posted on 22/07/2016 14:43

P&R buses don't transport mobility scooters.  In fact I'm not sure that any buses do.

..All the Buses in our area are small mobility scooter friendly they fit where the wheelchair position is,and Cambridge P&R  buses accept them

Pretty sure that's the same here, pushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed why not small mobility scooters.

Have to say one of the reasons we tow my car on an A frame in the UK is because of parking restrictions, we have a Bailey so would probably need 4 parking tickets due to its widthFrown

brue replied on 22/07/2016 14:51

Posted on 22/07/2016 14:51

Lots of good advice here Husky, especially from the locals, the Dorset Council Parking info is very good. The only thing I'd add is Weymouth can be very busy so get there early. An alternative day out if you don't want the shops and beach is Portland Bill with a big open grassy car park overlooking the bay plus a cafe and pub near the lighthouse. Hope it all goes well, have a good time. Smile

huskydog replied on 22/07/2016 15:09

Posted on 22/07/2016 15:09

Thanks brue, just had a look at the map ,is that the lighthouse at the very end?

just got to remember i'm wider and longer (the M/H)Surprised

brue replied on 22/07/2016 15:19

Posted on 22/07/2016 15:19

Yes it's at the end but there's a wide path and the grassy headland is easy to access with plenty of parking. You'd be fine with your M/H especially with everything on board for a day out. Smile

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