Burton on Trent

[DeliDave]

Looking for a nice site for a weekend near here have to collect a part and it would be nice to have a weekend away in the van

Thank you

 

[Hamer_5041128]

Deli Dave,

Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan Club site, just down the road.

Hamer

 

[nffcdave_374234697]

hi dave

you could try the new c&cc site conkers in moira or theres a nice cl in ashby called prestop farm i think.both are about 9 miles away from burton.

cheers

dave

 

[ThePlotter]

Depends what you want but the Scout HQ at Rolleston is a CL with tilets showers EHU etc,or Beehive at Rosliston.

 

[Sam_374394490]

Hi

Sorry, if this post comes out wrong but this is my first posting on the forum.

I live in Swadlincote, a mile up the road from Conkers. I can thoroughly recommend that you stay there. I am not too sure what the facilities are like at the caravan and camping club but Conkers as a whole is lovely.

They also have a lakeside restaurant which does the most fantastic carvery sunday lunch.

Thanks

Sam

 

[DeliDave]

Thanks all for your input,a friend suggested Beehive but thinks they are closed til spring,I'll have a ring around the sites suggested.

Best wishes Dave

 

[ThePlotter]

Deli Dave,Beehive is not closed I have just spoken to them and they only closed over Christmas their number is 01283 763981 they have nice walks,cafe,fishing lakes two village pubs and close to the Forrestry Centre and National Memorial Arboretum

 

[Sam_374394490]

My children used to go to Coton in the Elms School so I know Beehive Farm really well. They do lovely cooked breakfasts, and the homemade cakes are gorgeous. It is in a really lovely area and you are about 20 mins max on a slow drive to Burton on Trent.

Just to advise you, that you if you decide to stay here then you will be better following the A511 into Burton as through the back country roads you will pass through a village near Drakelow where the speed ramps are a nightmare along with the narrow roads. There is also a very narrow bridge, and I think you may encounter difficulties getting across it with your caravan. I am new to caravanning, and I would be very nervous taking my caravan through the very narrow country lanes.

However, as you are probably very experienced it might be okay for you but please check!!!

Sam

 

[Sam_374394490]

Sorry, having a blonde moment it is the A444 into Burton ;-)

 

[ThePlotter]

I would agree you do not,repeat do not want to go over the bridge at Walton as it is 7' max width.

Either go Croxall or as sam says A444 to a little roundabout and turn left there.

 

[MartinJ]

There is a nice little caravan club site at Elvaston Castle in Derby. About 10 miles to Burton I'd say.