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Netherlands April 26
Posted by Lukeledge on 26/10/2025 |
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Last reply Lukeledge
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 We will be going for 2 weeks in mid April next year, to visit the bulb fields and some other areas of the country.
Does anyone know if the Dutch campsites are likely to be very busy then? If so I....  ....more
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August !
Posted by Ironned on 13/10/2025 |
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Last reply dk168
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We are contemplating traveling in 2026 at a time we've not really tried before...late August!
June was great last year but still hotter than was ideal for my husband with his health issues .... ....more
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France in April ? May
Posted by gailbonney on 23/09/2025 |
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Last reply MrDasherD
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We are looking to go to France in April/ May next year. We normally go in Aug. What's it like then... not necessarily weather just about being 'open', if you know what I mean. We have b.... ....more
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B/NL/DK/D site booking Spring 2026
Posted by MrWez on 16/10/2025 |
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Last reply MrWez
on 22/10/2025 |
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Hi all,
We're looking into the feasibility of touring Belgium/Netherlands/Denmark/Germany and France next spring/early summer.
We've toured quite a bit in France so I&#.... ....more
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Can`t quite believe it ...
Posted by bofs on 13/10/2025 |
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Last reply 664DaveS
on 19/10/2025 |
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...but yesterday we booked a 2 week holiday in the Netherlands for August 2026, return ferry, accommodation on a campsite, the lot!
We've never booked so early before, but we're going w.... ....more
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French toll roads flux libre
Posted by sarafdean on 03/10/2025 |
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Last reply longcol
on 18/10/2025 |
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We have just returned from a trip to Normandy to view the Standing with Giants silhouettes (amazing). Whilst there, we took a trip to Honfleur on the A13 and although there were signs saying peage, th.... ....more
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France at Christmas
Posted by Bossynix on 21/09/2025 |
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Last reply longcol
on 08/10/2025 |
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Hi
Has anyone been to France over the. Christmas period?
Where did you go? Was there much open?
Thinking about going away for Christmas as we don’t really like Christmas that much anym.... ....more
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Seen on a French campsite
Posted by franbee on 26/09/2025 |
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Last reply franbee
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One of the sites we visit most years has more recently upgraded its 3 sanitary blocks. There are separate toilet rooms for ladies and gents, each with several wash basins, liquid hand soap, a very eff.... ....more
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EHU Cable
Posted by badger54 on 23/09/2025 |
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Last reply Mucker1884
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Like most Brits, I would guess, I carry the orange heavy duty EHU cable with me on trips and it is such a pain, being heavy and fairly inflexible. Almost without exception European campers tend to use.... ....more
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ETIAS coming soon
Posted by franbee on 28/09/2025 |
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Last reply Mucker1884
on 02/10/2025 |
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There was a report on the BBC news this morning, with a reporter being registered, I think he was at Eurostar, and comments from Simon Calder. Apparently they are starting soon with coach passengers a.... ....more
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Camping abroad Italy
Posted by MJJACKSON on 26/08/2025 |
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Last reply cllr_gyppo
on 02/10/2025 |
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Hi all, new to this group. I am thinking of going to Italy and was wondering if anyone had gone camping there and could recommend a great place to pitch a tent with electric. Thanks. .... ....more
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First time campers
Posted by Espanabum on 08/06/2025 |
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Last reply Kelper
on 17/9/2025 |
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We live on the east coast of Spain and it gets very hot in July and August. To escape the heat of August we want to try camping in northern France, where the temperatures will be cooler.
We are .... ....more
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Caravan registration
Posted by dailewis on 08/09/2025 |
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Last reply Pixie_Hez
on 08/9/2025 |
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To go abroad I keep reading you need to register your caravan is this true.... ....more
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Beach nr town site between Pezenas &spain
Posted by lizzie on 04/09/2025 |
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Last reply steve mx
on 07/9/2025 |
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We are making our way from Millau to Spain and will next stop at Pezenas. Does anyone have any suggestions for a beach side site where you can also walk easily to the town/village/few bars and restaur.... ....more
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Harwich Ferry
Posted by RainMagnet on 02/09/2025 |
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Last reply Monty15
on 02/9/2025 |
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We have just come back from a lovely holiday in the Netherlands. Despite living near the Hull port we travelled to Harwich for the ferry saving almost £1000.
Having always sailed fro.... ....more
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Who is at fault when you miss the ferry (
Posted by peter weston on 30/08/2025 |
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Last reply dk168
on 02/9/2025 |
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Simple enough idea but one hell of a rabbit hole we went down last weekend.
I had a DFDS ferry booked at 6am in the morning. We landed at Dover docks front at 4am. But due to lane life and custom.... ....more
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2027 EU trip planned
Posted by dk168 on 31/08/2025 |
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Last reply dk168
on 31/8/2025 |
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Friends from NL visited while they were in UK recently and we talked about me returning to NL to pay them a visit.
Last year I visited them as part of FR and NL trip, camped overnight in my van p.... ....more
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River swim
Posted by steve mx on 24/08/2025 |
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Last reply longcol
on 26/8/2025 |
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Off to sarlat next week, what are the realistic chances of swimming in the Dordogne this time of year , or is it a bit chilly .... ....more
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Has anyone experience of PORTABLE air con
Posted by Motor homers on 14/07/2025 |
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Last reply Monty15
on 26/8/2025 |
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Morning all.
Just wondering if anyone has any experience good/bad of portable air con units?
I am not talking about the permanent roof mounted ones (Unless you have a negative story yo.... ....more
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Overnighter before Calais
Posted by gailbonney on 23/08/2025 |
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Last reply SGThomas
on 25/8/2025 |
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Hello,
We’re staying at Villedieu de Poeles for couple of nights on our way back to the tunnel. I had booked Blangy due Bresly for our last night, but realise it’s too far to the tunnel, ab.... ....more
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