Some time ago, I was lamenting the fact that if you were traveling South down the M6, you got stuck for ages in the huge daily traffic jam that forms at junction 8, the start of the M5.
I hate it with a passion. In fact, I was ready to castrate myself with a broken bottle, such was the frustration. I searched Google Earth for hours, looking for somewhere safe to stop South of Birmingham in the early hours. Didn't fancy a motorway services, and all the lay-by's I found looked a bit seedy.......Dogging spots I think.
Anyway, the solution is in my hands! Er......Will re-phase that. I have the answer.
Malvern has a 24 hour car park, with no barriers, designed as a 24 hour stop over for motorhomes. Book in advance, wait for it, £3.20.........For a full 24 hours. Arrive after midnight, no problems. Set in a nice area as well.
Priory Road Car Park (South), WR143DS. You pre-book and pay by phone 0345 5207007.
Setting off next Friday to give it a bash. Will leave Lancaster at around 22.00, arrive Malvern some time after 23.59, heads down, go for a breakfast next morning, and set off to enjoy the trip.
Will let you know how I go on.............
I hate it with a passion. In fact, I was ready to castrate myself with a broken bottle, such was the frustration. I searched Google Earth for hours, looking for somewhere safe to stop South of Birmingham in the early hours. Didn't fancy a motorway services, and all the lay-by's I found looked a bit seedy.......Dogging spots I think.
Anyway, the solution is in my hands! Er......Will re-phase that. I have the answer.
Malvern has a 24 hour car park, with no barriers, designed as a 24 hour stop over for motorhomes. Book in advance, wait for it, £3.20.........For a full 24 hours. Arrive after midnight, no problems. Set in a nice area as well.
Priory Road Car Park (South), WR143DS. You pre-book and pay by phone 0345 5207007.
Setting off next Friday to give it a bash. Will leave Lancaster at around 22.00, arrive Malvern some time after 23.59, heads down, go for a breakfast next morning, and set off to enjoy the trip.
Will let you know how I go on.............