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Sharnor

In August we will be travelling up the M5 from a dog show in Exeter to a Steam Rally in Evesham. It happens to be over the weekend of the Balloon Fiesta in Bristol and thought it would be a good idea to stop for the day on the Friday. I phoned the Balloon Fiesta office yesterday to find out if we could park in the normal carpark for the day. Unfortunately our RV is too big and they have told us that we will have to park off site. The problem is we will have 8 dogs with us in the RV. Any suggestions?

Sharon

ruthiebabe

There is parking along the railway outside the Caravan Club Site at Baltic Wharf, there were 2 or 3 vans there last w/e. This may not be a convenient location for you though, I don't know. What about the Downs? I don't know Bristol so hopefully someone who does will be along soon.

Hampshireman

There is a Caravan Club site on the river next to a pub with a ferry/river taxi service I believe. Can't get details at present. I was booked on it last year then had to cancel.

carol

SpeedyDux

Sharon,

Your best bet is the CC site at Baltic Wharf (if you can get in). It is a reasonable walking distance from the Balloon Fiesta.

All the on-street parking within a radius of 3 miles of Ashton Court where the Balloon Fiesta is held including the Downs will be choked with locals' cars for all the major Balloon Fiesta events (Night Glow etc.) so the chances of getting a parking space for your RV are slim unless you get there several hours in advance. All approach roads get jammed solid with cars looking for somewhere to park. Some approach roads also have weight and width restrictions - 4 tons gross weight on the Clifton Suspension Bridge, for example.

Good luck.

SD Rolling Eyes

sallytrafic · Southern Rally Co-ordinator

Sharnor

Unfortunately we are too long for Baltic Wharf - they have a 33ft limit. Crying or Very sad

I think we might have to give up. We have contacted the management office again and they are going to speak to the parking warden and see if they can make an arrangement for us.

Carol - My dogs are smallish, (terriers) but the RV is especially kitted out for them. Laughing

Hence the reason we have a large RV.

We are still open to all suggestions though.

Sharon

**LadyJ** · National Rally Co-ord

Hi Sharon

There is a cl which is just of Jun 17 of the M5 I think you would get in there ok and there are hard standings, its also next door to a pub

Mrs Pook Vine Farm House
Northwick Road
Pilning
Bristol
BS35 4HA

Tel 01454 633633

Jacquie

Sharnor

Thank you Jacquie - I will look into that one.