steve&jax Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hi to all, We are taking Missouri Star across the great divide and are heading "south" next weekend. Whilst there we are hoping to have visitors for two or three days who will arrive by car, and there lies the problem!. Where would the best place to arrange to meet them and where to leave their car. Any suggestions gratefully received. We can then plan a route to show them some of the sights of the southern broads taking in either the Beccles area or Norwich but probably not both due to the time allowed. Thanks in anticipation. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggymale Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Evening - railway station at Brundall might be a good bet and pick up passengers from Broom Boats. Other options are pub car parks (with permission) Somerleyton, Waveney River Centre, Bramerton might be options. Enjoy and hope the weather is good for you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Reedham (not sure on timing restrictions)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Waveney River Centre without doubt, Steve. The upper Bure to Beccles is a lovely run of about one and a quarter hours and there's little worry about leaving a car there if you moor there overnight. (There's also Geldeston Locks Inn if you can get under the bridge and back OK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 We have parked cars in Hippersons boatyard before paying a parking charge but fairly secure Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 We have a left a car at WRC before but not the easiest and quickest place to get to by road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You could always get them to park up at Gt Yarmouth, and meet them at the Yacht station. If you have 2 - 3 days with them, cruise the Yare and drop them at Brundall (Brooms right next to the station) or even Norwich Yacht station (Opp Norwich station) and its then a 30 min train ride back to GTY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 What about Thee Wherry at Oulton Broad I am sure after,asking they would let you. Good carvery and excellent breakfast £10.00 a night on mooring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'd say WRC they wouldn't notice and it's a nice location for a 2 or 3 days cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'd say WRC they wouldn't notice and it's a nice location for a 2 or 3 days cruise Are you having a laugh? Not much escapes notice at WRC. WRC charges guests £5 per day for additional cars, if they allowed parking only I would expect that they would make the same charge. I have asked about doing just this at the Locks Inn before to be told no, sadly. Personally I would have a word with Hipperson's or Gale's, they both have a good amount of space. The Ferry House at Surlingham may give permission if you frequent the establishment at some point during your stay. I would not endorse the Gret Yarmouth idea. I am always concerned about finding my car where I lft it in GY when I nip in to the Troll Cart for a bite of lunch, let alone three days later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve&jax Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Many thanks for all the kind replies , some great ideas there for us . 2 more sleeps then 2 whole weeks away !! Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Jax, I have space in my garden at Oulton Broad where you can park. I'm about a mile from the yacht station but can ferry you back and forwards. Afraid my mooring is not best suited to an additional boat but if you can meet your friends at the yacht station then I can provide off road parking, no probs. As a place the WRC is a great location but as has been said the good folk there don't miss much but hey, they are not a charity. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 JM - that is what THIS forum is all about!!! What a fantastic offer. GOOD ON YOU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 JM - that is what THIS forum is all about!!! What a fantastic offer. GOOD ON YOU. Seconded!!! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonTecky Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Seconded!!! Iain. What he said ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Enjoy your two weeks away Jax. Hope to hear all about it when you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve&jax Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks to you all, in the end they parked at the yacht station and were able to pay by phone each day. This was just as well as in the end they enjoyed it so much they stayed with us until we returned to the Northern Broads. Many thanks to you all, especially Jenny Morgan for his very kind offer which shows how friendly this site can be. Happy boating to all, lets make sure the site always stays this thoughtful to all its members and guests. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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