Going from Southampton to the IoW I allowed extra time in case of hold ups. I could see we were very early, but there is simply nowhere to wait, so we got turned away at the gate. No problem said the steward and directed us to a car park. No use at all as there was a height barrier. I found a road leading the the cruise terminal and parked at the bottom. I figured I could do a 180 using both pavements as the kerbs were low. But, just in case, I could see that there was a roundabout after the terminal gate. So I walked to the gate and asked politely if they minded if I drove in, then straight out. Mrs jobsworth gave me a tirade of abuse, but I guess she meant no. Then a car parked in front of me with a top box. This would prevent me doing the 180. But it did not matter, as he was there for the same reason as us, and was waiting for the same ferry.
I was told the barriers were new. Wonder if many have this problem at Southampton.
John