Helmingham Hall - RV required

[Simpo Two]

Just planning ahead for this one on Sunday 5th August... this year to keep costs down we haven't reserved a space, we just pile in and have to park next to whatever arrives before and after us.

SO... we need to arrive in one big convoy to ensure we all end up together in a lump and not scattered across all corners of Lord Tollemache's estate. Last year we used the Tesco at Stowmarket but the route from there has several junctions and we'd be sure to get chopped up en route.

Does anyone know a place as close to the Helmingham Hall as possible - a pub possibly - where we can assemble en masse and then proceed to the Hall?

Ta!

[Griffaphenia]

How about the Sorrel Horse Inn at Barham! just off the A14 Approx 6 miles from Helmingham Hall.
www.sorrelhorse.co.uk

Phil

Edited by Griffaphenia on Tuesday 17th July 21:39

[mr.man]

Which direction are you all coming from? If from the A14 then Stonham Barns have a large car park.
If from the A12 there's a pub in Otley on the road to Helmingham or you could try Otley College car park. Either Stonham or Otley are only about five minutes from the entrance.

[Simpo Two]

Thanks chaps - all is now fixed. The closest pub is the White Hart at Otley, and this also means we'd approach the Hall from the south which has less traffic = shorter queues.

Better still, I had this great reply from the Lynda the landlady:

'I have no problem with you all meeting in the car park save for the fact that you will have to double up as it ain't that big for twenty cars, but then you will only be blocking each other in so no problem really! We are only about a mile away from the Helmingham Hall entrance, and as you suspect, it is along the road least travelled.

My only problem will be deterring sightseers depending on the cars that turn up, and maybe forfeiting you a "Spank it" T shirt as my man and I are due to head out to the States that day to do a Harley run to Sturgis. As he lives in Monaco and is indeed a Pistonhead of the Highest Order, he would be well chuffed and I would have huge Brownie Points that could translate to shopping in the U.S.

Let me know if you want to do a coffee/croissant or tea/bacon butty breakfast...'


I think we can safely say 'sorted'

[Cerberowner]

Nice one John. Bacon butty's sound good.

http://www.thewhitehartotley.co.uk/

I spoke to Helmingham on Monday and they're sending out more tickets this week.

[Griffaphenia]

So much for my good suggestion, also it has a large carpark.

Phil

[Simpo Two]

Griffaphenia said:

So much for my good suggestion, also it has a large carpark.

I know the Sorrell Horse; the TVRCC used to meet there. However I ruled it out as there are too many junctions between it and the Hall. The White Hart is one mile away and has no junctions where the convoy could get broken up. We're also coming in from the south which will minimise queueing.


Next week, a 1,000 bomber raid on Essen. Oops, wrong forum

[jerrytlr]

Guys I've only just spotted this thread - can I join in the convoy, even though I have not booked anything (I think I've missed the deadline)?? I only live a few miles away :-)

Cheers

Jerry

[Simpo Two]

Hi Jerry,
You're welcome to join the convoy, but as it's only going a mile I'm not sure it's worth it! By all means come in and say hello, or if you prefer, join us at the next meet at Tostock on 29 July.

[Tentenths]

The food at The White Hart is rather good... should any of you chaps fancy something to eat after the show

[crankedup]

I was going to suggest that you could all meet up at my place. Then you could follow me thru a lovely route to the hall

Good job your all ready sorted maybe.

[Simpo Two]

Now he tells me! Never mind Dave, you can cook us all bacon butties another time

[jerrytlr]

Simpo Two said:

Hi Jerry,
You're welcome to join the convoy, but as it's only going a mile I'm not sure it's worth it! By all means come in and say hello, or if you prefer, join us at the next meet at Tostock on 29 July.

Thanks - what time are you meeting up at the pub?

Cheers

Jerry

[Simpo Two]

jerrytlr said:

Thanks - what time are you meeting up at the pub?

Ha, secret



What I'll do is announce the gritty details about a week beforehand - otherwise people forget - so just check in here once a day and you won't miss anything

[Griffaphenia]

The closest pub is the White Hart at Otley, .

I think the Sierra's owners club use this pub carpark, yup there meeting here then convoying onto Helmingham !!


Phil



There leaving about 9.15 am

Edited by Griffaphenia on Saturday 21st July 10:54

[Ferg]

Griffaphenia said:

I think the Sierra's owners club use this pub carpark, yup there meeting here then convoying onto Helmingham !!

Whereas by a strange ironic quirk, the TVR Owners Club are using the Lidl Car Park.

[prmoldoaks]

White Heart Otley then, is that agreed guys

[Simpo Two]

Yes, I'll announce it officially later today with times