Author Archives: 88Trucker

Another weekend away at Durham Grange. We find this a perfect break in the caravan without travelling too far and due to the short distance, we can even go when we finish work. We were on pitch 37 this time, … Continue reading →

Well it’s been nearly 10 years since we were here last, and this weekend saw us back to a Saturday departure – so a short weekend again! Journey to the site is straight forward, only held up by the roadworks … Continue reading →

Fri: The road(s) to hell. That’s the best way to describe our journey. To date, this has been the worst journey in all of our caravanning expeditions. A1 / M62 – delays all the way. M6 – closure due to … Continue reading →

Grass pitch and no wrist bands – that about summarises this trip! We arrived at tea time for this trip, as Cath had to work a full day due to staff holidays. As I paid my dues at reception, I … Continue reading →

Sun: A smooth relaxed pack-up at Beechwood and we were underway to our next destination, Bridlington. A straight forward route, albeit a bit of a twisty one and we arrived at the site and joined the queue, the longest queue … Continue reading →

Fri: We began our summer 2 week holiday after work, we picked up the ‘van and headed South for York, namely Beechwood. We’ve been here once before, it’s a nice site with good transport access into the centre of York … Continue reading →

Another 3 night weekend escape. Back to the lovely site that is White Water Park. We like it here, it has plenty to offer: great walks from the site, Beefeater and supermarket within walking distance from the site, good access … Continue reading →

Another 3 night weekend away – still impressed by the extra time, arriving Friday is making such a difference. Weather not brilliant, site the same as always, although the band system has changed for Covid – it’s now 4 in … Continue reading →

Mon: Departed at 7am, a little slower than usual when hitching up, as it has been 7 months since our last outing! A nice simple drive arriving at our inevitable M6 service station, southwaite. We took a break and enjoyed … Continue reading →

The first 3 night weekend getaway, hopefully the start of many more. Weather not good this weekend, so we stayed in the ‘van all weekend, bar doing the All Souls service. BBQ breakfast was had as well, even in the … Continue reading →