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Dorsetman 30th August 2013 08:32

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Originally Posted by Daddsie71b (Post 77530)
Swanage Dorsetman?

We have not included Heritage Railways. That's a different ball game.

Dorsetman 30th August 2013 08:35

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Originally Posted by Tony (Post 77441)
Hi Dorsetman,
Two enthusiast's places missing; Stafford and Newport.

Tony, you'll be pleased to see we've received recommendations for Stafford http://www.station-stays.co.uk/england-o-z

Madcaravanner 30th August 2013 10:58

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Originally Posted by Dorsetman (Post 77588)
We have not included Heritage Railways. That's a different ball game.

That's a shame

Although I can see why it would mean longer than single night stays and for some of us need to include other forms of "accommodation" by which I mean Campsites to enable a much longer visit. Might it not be a useful feature to add at a future date??

pre65 30th August 2013 11:06

Yes, campsites near to heritage railways would be a good idea.

There is one near the ELR (with a good view) and one quite close to Weybourne on the NNR.

johnmoly 31st August 2013 20:38

There is, or was, a big caravan/camping site alongside the SVR but I forget whereabouts.
I was staying in a caravan there many years ago when they had their night gala, magic being woken up by steam trains throughout the night !

mark456m 31st August 2013 22:48

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Originally Posted by johnmoly (Post 77601)
There is, or was, a big caravan/camping site alongside the SVR but I forget whereabouts.
I was staying in a caravan there many years ago when they had their night gala, magic being woken up by steam trains throughout the night !

You were sleeping when there were steam locos going by? :eek:;)

62440 31st August 2013 23:05

That site is probably the one just north of Hampton Loade station on the S.V.R. It's run by the Unicorn Inn 01746 861515 will get you details.

This link is to Google maps.:-https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=52.476...21136&t=h&z=16 Hampton Loade Station at the bottom of the screen.

Regards, 62440.

ianrail 1st September 2013 10:47

Thanks for the link and great to see this very useful directory. I've submitted an entry for the Crab Tree which is right beside Shoreham-by-Sea station but with the warning to avoid it on Friday and Saturday nights because of the awful noise from the bar on those nights. It's a nice place to stay on other nights though and a very nice location with an excellent very frequent train service.

johnmoly 1st September 2013 13:51

Yes, that's the one 62440. Remember now the Unicorn pub on site. Thanks.

Mark456m. Woke to watch the trains go past then fell asleep until the next one went by.

Dorsetman 8th October 2013 09:41

Thanks to all those who have contributed. We now have over 500 quality places to stay:
http://www.station-stays.co.uk


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