C&MC Abbey Wood site (1 Viewer)

[Brian and Jo]

We are off to London next Wednesday,anyone stayed at Abbey Wood before ,comments pls.
Brian & Jo

 

[shawn&emma]

Stayed a couple of times but a few years ago. We're not keen on sites really but as a location for visiting London its a great spot. Only a 10 minute walk from the train station. Had very good security from memory, high fences with barbed/razor wire on top and access only available on foot after a certain time.

Photo from our stay.

 

[Anthea M]

Never stayed but have stayed on Crystal Palace site recently with number 3 bus straight into London bus stop nearby .

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[TheTwoOfUs]

Don't wish to hijack this thread but someone recently said that Crystal Palace site has had a reprieve. I asked at the C&MC stand at the NEC if this was the case and they said that as far as they knew it was still closing in December.

 

[Anthea M]

Don't wish to hijack this thread but someone recently said that Crystal Palace site has had a reprieve. I asked at the C&MC stand at the NEC if this was the case and they said that as far as they knew it was still closing in December.

We were there and the wardens said they were open next year now!

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

We hope so.

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[Anthea M]

We hope so.

So do we as daughter lives in a one bed flat in London so need to stay somewhere cheap!

 

[joka250]

We have stayed regularly and would rate it highly for a site. Easy 10 minute walk to station. Frequent fast trains to centre. Can change at Greenwich for DLR across Thames. Also quite a few bus routes. I would recommend a tourist Oyster card, easier and more secure than credit card, get them via tfl web site.

 

[mike mcglynn]

We have stayed there twice and its a good site and is only a short walk to railway station, its very popular with foreign campers and has always been a busy place .

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[phil1946]

Stayed last year, excellent site but you do need to take care as it is very, very, close to the LEZ. One wrong, Left, turn and you have to pay (unless your vehicle is exempt). The Pied Bull, in the LEZ, did good food and, as said, the station (and a small row of shops and a Chippy) are just a short walk away.

Hope you enjoy it.

 

[scousebird]

Stayed there earlier this year, great winter site. OK breakfast at Abbey Cafe on the way to the station.

 

[GJH]

We used to stay there when we visited London regularly but that was a few years ago.
For access we always followed the club directions to the site. After the first time I asked a warden why it was a relatively long way round when the roads seemed OK and he told me that there are a couple of bends on other roads which can be awkward for large vehicles and there had been accidents when that was coupled with the driving standards of locals.

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[138go]

If you prefer a CL then at Newbury Park there is Aldborough Farm. It’s a slightly longer walk but there is a tube station at Newbury Park. We’ve stayed at this CL many times and there’s hard standing and it’s really quiet.

 

[scotjimland]

Don't wish to hijack this thread but someone recently said that Crystal Palace site has had a reprieve. I asked at the C&MC stand at the NEC if this was the case and they said that as far as they knew it was still closing in December.

From Club site

We are pleased to announce that The London Borough of Bromley Council has recently informed us that the plans to redevelop the area where Crystal Palace Club Site is located, have been temporarily postponed. These redevelopment plans would have closed the Crystal Palace Club site forever, from the end of December 2018.

Following discussions between the Council and the Club, we have agreed terms for a short term lease while they plan the redevelopment works. This lease will enable us to keep the site open until mid-December 2019. There is a possibility that the lease could be extended further, but this will be communicated to our members later next year.

We know London is a very popular destination and are pleased to enable our members more time to enjoy one of our most popular and historic sites!

 

[Rockcrawler]

We are staying there in 3 weeks time

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[PhilMary]

We were there in the summer taking the granddaughter to visit London. Easy bus from gate to tube station. Welcoming and helpful wardens.

 

[two]

If you want to cycle into the city, it's not far from the Thames Path. You can follow that all the way in.

 

[Makingtrax]

Been there quite a few times when we go watch Arsenal and take in a show /museum etc. It’s very well located and easy to get the train in, or cycle along the path. The cycle ride to Greenwich is great. Follow their route and you’ll find it easily. The people running the site are very friendly.

There are a lot of trees, so if it rains you might need ear plugs.

It’s well worth it. We went to London recently just for the day and parked our car in an NCP car park and took the tube in. When we came back the car had been vandalised. So after excess insurance costs, loss of no claims etc Abbey Wood is much cheaper.

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[Gaston aires]

We stay on Abbey wood and Crystal Palace. Both have easy London connections but AW is easier, the No 3 bust can take ages depending on the traffic. AW will have Crossrail soon if not already and will be even easier.
There is a great café near the station as well.
Phil

 

[Hotelman]

A great thread, thank you, we are staying 9th and 10th November, and down to Dover for a quick 3 week ‘jolly’ somewhere, it’ll be left or right or straight on from Dunkirk

 

[Deleted member]

Abbey Wood will have Crossrail soon if not already and will be even easier
Phil

Dream on!
Crystal Palace gets my vote.

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