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Subject Topic: Leicester Special Olympics
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14/7/2009 at 9:43pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: 1981 Eccles Amethyst Ci
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Hi all. Fairly new to UKCS but loving all the useful posts. I wonder if anyone can help. My brother in law is competing in the Special Olympics in Leicester next week (how proud are we?)and we are going to be there to watch the opening ceremony and see him compete. We are looking for a camp site within a max half hour drive of Leicester and wondered if anyone could recommend anywhere. We don't need EHU, but do need clean toilets and showers, we don't have pets and have 2 young children, (5 and 19mths).

Thanks in advance for your help.


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15/7/2009 at 12:29pm
 Location: Durham
 Outfit: Gelert horizon 8
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We're camping at the national water sports centre at Holme Pierrepont, south of Nottingham. Site is Busy when events on, but toilets generally clean except after a rush and staff always helpful. Don't know if it's too far away but at least it gets rid of the blue face.


15/7/2009 at 12:57pm
 Location: Leicestershire
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I've had a quick look and think there are two possible sites north of Leicester (near where I live) which are within 30 mins drive of Leicester.  They are Proctors Park, Barrow upon Soar or Hill Top Caravan and Leisure at Thrussington.  I know very little about either of them but they are within the range you require.

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15/7/2009 at 1:03pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Lots of tents and a 72 VW Camper
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Have you searched for sites from here 23 , Using the Area Radius search would be your best option

Most sites you find will have visitor reviews too

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15/7/2009 at 1:04pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Swift Rapide 490
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My bro is in special olympics Powerlifting!! We 2 thought about camping out in order 2 c him! Unfortunately we can't have the full week off, so hoping 2 go 2nd half of week!

Will b looking at sites 2



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16/7/2009 at 10:43am
 Location: Cheshire
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Hi all, thanks for your replies and information. Apologies for initially posting in the wrong place - this is all a bit new to me. I didn't realise you could do a radius search so will do that now. Good luck to your brother Fiona - powerlifting! Wow! My brother in law is competing in the badminton.


16/7/2009 at 9:15pm
 Location: leicestershire
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Hi,

we are going to the opening ceremony just to support everyone as it is only up the road.

I have never been to the two sites mentioned but as they are only a few miles away from us I could go and check them out for you if you want?  I teach so am off for 7 weeks. 

you could list your requirements and I could focus on them. 

Holme Peirpoint is approx 40 mins away.

There is also a new Etap hotel just outside leicester about a 10 min drive, they charge about £32 per room per night - just another option!

let me know about checking out the sites - its no problem.



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17/7/2009 at 7:04am
 Location: Herefordshire
 Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
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You need to be quick the Hereford Blind College is hosting some of the events and places are already booking !!

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