A place of many contrasts
As we approached the site it was good to see how a local beauty spot had been created in an old industrial part of the UK. The site was filling up for the weekend and our pitch options were limited, so we went for a pitch at the far corner of the site. A walk round the neighbouring water park led us to the river and its wildlife - particularly birds and seals. We walked to the infinity bridge to plan a photoshoot that evening, but this proved disappointing because half the lights on the bridge were not working. Returning to the site, we noticed a private party was in full swing around two caravans - table, half a dozen chairs, cars parked in front and alongside, but not too noisy - until well after midnight when even a little party laughter is far too much and very unfair on other campers. A warden had walked past this developing party just as we were returning, around 10pm, and he knew exactly where we meant when we told him the next morning, as we moved to another pitch - beside the entrance and the noisy hotel driveway, with regular vehicle noise and unnecessary shouting and swearing, although they were quiet after 11pm.
Showers are very powerful and it seems strange how we can have showers that would perforate an eye or eardrum, but a bucket of water and a mop is too dangerous. Wonder if the water pressure was to blame for cracking all the shower tiles? Great place, but not if you want a peaceful break.
Bri n Jan
Reviewed on 09/08/2015 10:08
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