filmidget
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Jul 11, 2007 16:02:40 GMT
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Planning to stay overnight, and now the wife has managed to book leave from work, and has suggested we make it a family thing...
I am not convinced this is the right place to take our twin 3.5 year olds for their first camping trip. They are pretty well behaved/trained* lads, and used to cars and noise (present when me and mates messing with cars, been in paddock/pit garages at trackday, etc) and go to bed/sleep well.
But I'm not sure that the facilities and general environment will be like on the night ie slightly laddish/drunken/noisy/not family friendly?
Opinions sought, especially from parents who've done similar.
BTW We live less than an hour away if it all goes horribly wrong.
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Jul 11, 2007 16:16:52 GMT
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We'll have a separate quiet camping area for families and those that don't like noise  |
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filmidget
East Midlands
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Jul 11, 2007 16:58:13 GMT
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That's good to know, thanks.
What are camping facilities like at Mallory? Only a year or so since I went last, but never thought about it/took note before.
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention
'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Jul 13, 2007 12:42:09 GMT
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What are camping facilities like at Mallory? I'm in a similar position with a wife and 2 young girls, who don't like slumming it  Is it OK for caravans? Are there any additional toilet/shower blocks or just the ones inside the circuit? Thanks |
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Jul 13, 2007 13:15:59 GMT
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We'll have extra toilet facilities for campers. We have suitable spots to park up caravans and campers and we are just talking to Mallory to see what other services are available... We are finalising the facilities at the moment. If you are really keen to avoid slumming it we have a deal with a local hotel that ensures a discount : www.retro-rides-show.com/?ID=33 |
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Camping with children?rustingdeathtrap
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Jul 13, 2007 17:23:03 GMT
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Well we'll be bringing our three year old along for his first camping experiance, should be interesting if its nothing else.
The general vibe on the campsite is normally pretty laid back anyway.
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filmidget
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Jul 13, 2007 23:11:56 GMT
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Toilets? Nevermind extra toilets... Have you organised the creche yet? |
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention
'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Jul 17, 2007 23:18:31 GMT
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at the CaRS show last year there were people up most of the night, but the noise and music died off around 12 and then it was just people enjoying each others company.
I'd recomend pitching your tent not too near a big group of tents and taking some ear plugs.
But tbh, I'm not expecting it to be very loud really.
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Jul 19, 2007 19:07:50 GMT
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Is there any time the gates are gonna close on Friday night. Its just i'm also attending an 18th Birthday the same night so possibly wont be there until 10ish.
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bstardchild
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Camping with children?bstardchild
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Jul 19, 2007 22:15:57 GMT
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at the CaRS show last year there were people up most of the night, but the noise and music died off around 12 and then it was just people enjoying each others company. I'd recomend pitching your tent not too near a big group of tents and taking some ear plugs. But tbh, I'm not expecting it to be very loud really. I'd agree with that - just a chilled out atmosphere with good conversation in nice company |
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Is there any time the gates are gonna close on Friday night. Its just i'm also attending an 18th Birthday the same night so possibly wont be there until 10ish. We Should be finding that out today.. |
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Jul 23, 2007 16:51:29 GMT
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Any news on this boss?
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ezzyrs
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Jul 27, 2007 19:21:35 GMT
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Planning to stay overnight, and now the wife has managed to book leave from work, and has suggested we make it a family thing... I am not convinced this is the right place to take our twin 3.5 year olds for their first camping trip. They are pretty well behaved/trained* lads, and used to cars and noise (present when me and mates messing with cars, been in paddock/pit garages at trackday, etc) and go to bed/sleep well. But I'm not sure that the facilities and general environment will be like on the night ie slightly laddish/drunken/noisy/not family friendly? Opinions sought, especially from parents who've done similar. BTW We live less than an hour away if it all goes horribly wrong. I go to the Classic Ford Show with the family every year, and camp the night before the show at Santa Pod. When the show first started in 2004 my youngest was just under 4 yrs old, and she loved it (been every year since). I don't know what they do at Mallory, but at Santa Pod its loud music off by midnight and security drive around the camping area through the night, just to keep a check. I'm sure they will love it mate. |
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I'm writing a FAQ for the website and it'll be answered in there,.. no entry after 12 midnight.. so you should be fine. |
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Jul 28, 2007 20:17:14 GMT
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Cheers, yeah thats fine.
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