Arriving early at CMHC campsite (1 Viewer)

[Jagtazman]

Looks like need to book a CMHC campsite however I notice check in is 12 noon. However we have an event at starts at 12.30pm so ideally need to be there closer to 11am.
Has anyone turned up an hour or so earlier and been turned away? or have I nothing to worry about.

 

[funflair]

You need to talk to the site, we were told "YOU ARE EARLY" "WAIT THERE' and the was after asking if it would be OK to arrive early and being told "yes" as again we had an appointment.

Martin

 

[Jagtazman]

Well just rang Ferry Meadows at Peteroborugh and was told a Resounding NO under no circumstances even if space available. Was having non of it :-( I am a member of C&CC and never had this issue but I was told about CMHC had strict rules hence the query. She just kept referring to the CMHC rules no flexibility. So disappointing will have to look further out which is a royal pain in the.... as I need to be in Peterborough centre for 12-12.30pm. Such a shame no wonder some people hate the club. Told her straight I was thinking of joining however whats the point !.

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[tacr2man]

There is a CL at Chesterton PE7 3UA, also others not far

 

[maison]

@Jagtazman
Make your feelings known to the CMHC explaining your need for an early arrival due to your appointment.

You won't get anywhere but it may make you feel better

 

[Jagtazman]

Now thinking of looking for a pub stopover as we will need somewhere to eat in the evening. Not wanting till mid November so we have plenty of time to plan

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[Flamenca]

Don't they impose a fine if you arrive early

 

[maison]

Now thinking of looking for a pub stopover as we will need somewhere to eat in the evening. Not wanting till mid November so we have plenty of time to plan

Sounds like a much better plan.

Good luck.

 

[Jagtazman]

Don't they impose a fine if you arrive early

I did ask and was told NO you have to wait outside........

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[icantremember]

Now thinking of looking for a pub stopover as we will need somewhere to eat in the evening. Not wanting till mid November so we have plenty of time to plan

Google the Sibson Inn .. we have stayed and eaten there a few times.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Don't they impose a fine if you arrive early

No but you do get 3 weeks in the cooler

 

[Margaritaman]

Could you arrive the day before your appointment if they have a pitch?

One reason for the 12 noon check in on CMC Sites is that staff are unavailable to check in early arrivals between 10 and 11-30ish as they are cleaning the toilet blocks, laundry and washing up areas.

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[Bailey58]

Well just rang Ferry Meadows at Peteroborugh and was told a Resounding NO under no circumstances even if space available. Was having non of it :-( I am a member of C&CC and never had this issue but I was told about CMHC had strict rules hence the query. She just kept referring to the CMHC rules no flexibility. So disappointing will have to look further out which is a royal pain in the.... as I need to be in Peterborough centre for 12-12.30pm. Such a shame no wonder some people hate the club. Told her straight I was thinking of joining however whats the point !.

We arrived early at Ferry Meadows on 8th July and as the site is split into east and west across the main road they let us in, and two or three vans before us, so as not to block the road with the queue. I can understand the rules to some extent that they have other duties to carry out and letting those in early who have taken the trouble to call first can lead to problems with others in the queue but there's usually four on duty so maybe a bit of leaway. But where do they draw the line?

 

[Jagtazman]

Could you arrive the day before your appointment if they have a pitch?

One reason for the 12 noon check in on CMC Sites is that staff are unavailable to check in early arrivals between 10 and 11-30ish as they are cleaning the toilet blocks, laundry and washing up areas.

yup could arrive Friday eve but it's an additional cost I don't need and it's not exactly a cheap site

 

[SpeedyDux]

Have you tried asking the organisers to move your event back a couple of hours?

More chance of that perhaps than getting the C&MC to change its Rules

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[Welsh girl]

Have they got a late arrivals area where you can wait until the morning, I believe that you are allowed in before 12in those circumstances, just read your earlier message. You would have had to pay for the night though

 

[TerryL]

Another reason is that access roads are sometimes limited and people arriving early cause problems for those leaving late morning.
We stayed on the Clumber Park site last week (tend not to use full CMC sites but it was handy). Leaving around 11.30 we ended up having to give way to a whole stream of caravans coming in - I suppose they may have all been together of course but they caused me a delay.
Like it or not, rules are made for a reason, even if you don't see it. But it's a free world, if you don't like it you can always take your business elsewhere.

 

[JFD]

Seems that you can wild camp in part of Ham Lane, just around the corner from the CMHC site, if you are into wild camping!! Bing maps shows quite a few mohos and lorries taking advantage of the lack of facilities!

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[Ex-caravantugger]

yup could arrive Friday eve but it's an additional cost I don't need and it's not exactly a cheap site

It's £7.10 per adult and £7.30 for the pitch how cheap would you like it to be given the facilities available to you? There are 244 touring pitches, not exactly a small site. Ahh I see your from Halifax. Sorry, now I understand. Personally I would have gone over the night before and had a nice relaxing evening. What if you're held up in traffic or other delays? Enjoy your event but RULES IS RULES !!! Mike

 

[hilldweller]

It's £7.10 per adult and £7.30 for the pitch how cheap would you like it to be given the facilities available to you?

Grump Old Man on a magnificent scale.

Keep it up, it's not easy but someone has to do it.

 

[gus-lopez]

It's £7.10 per adult and £7.30 for the pitch how cheap would you like it to be given the facilities available to you? There are 244 touring pitches, not exactly a small site. Ahh I see your from Halifax. Sorry, now I understand. Personally I would have gone over the night before and had a nice relaxing evening. What if you're held up in traffic or other delays? Enjoy your event but RULES IS RULES !!! Mike

It's extortinate to me.

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[Jagtazman]

What annoys me is there are close to 250 pitches are you telling me in Mid Nov they will be full? I doubt it very much, if not full whats the issue. Appreciate height of season pitches get booked up and lots of sites are full but mid november !!! seriously?

 

[chaser]

£21.50 for a night you don't need

 

[Jagtazman]

£21.50 for a night you don't need

Try £47.70
4 x Adults £7.10 each
1 x Pitch £7.30
1 x non member fee £12


Bring back the good olds days when I used to camp with my parents and it was a FLAT fee no matter the size of the party !

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[Ex-caravantugger]

Try £47.70
4 x Adults £7.10 each
1 x Pitch £7.30
1 x non member fee £12


Bring back the good olds days when I used to camp with my parents and it was a FLAT fee no matter the size of the party !

So you want them to bend the rules........and you're not even a member !!

 

[Ex-caravantugger]

£21.50 for a night you don't need

It isn't if you miss the event by turning up late

 

[Jagtazman]

So you want them to bend the rules........and you're not even a member !!

Correct glad I aint a member, she never asked if I was and the answer was still no. Was debating whether to switch from C&CC to CMHC however think will stick with C&CC now

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[Stretto Boy]

You can park motorhomes (though not stay overnight) at the Council Car Park in Brook Street Peterborough PE1 2TU. Could you go there, visit your event and then go to the Ferry Meadows site afterwards? You would need to be at the site for 8.00 pm or stay in the late arrivals area.

 

[Jagtazman]

You can park motorhomes (though not stay overnight) at the Council Car Park in Brook Street Peterborough PE1 2TU. Could you go there, visit your event and then go to the Ferry Meadows site afterwards? You would need to be at the site for 8.00 pm or stay in the late arrivals area.

I would if the event was not a Gin Festival lol, need to be able to park up and leave it. One reason we are going in the afternoon and not evening sessions so I can drive the following day.....

 

[Bailey58]

You could try the Travellodge, they charge a tenner for an early check in.

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