Grapestock 2011 suggestions for venues please

[northepaul]

Ironically its easier for me to get to France than to the midlands!!

[lynda66]

Ironically its easier for me to get to France than to the midlands!!

actually, tis easier for me to get to france, than anywhere on the east side of the country south of leeds ..... public transport sucks.

[Seahorse]

Just as a rough guide if you want to start saving up. Flights are coming in around £250 per person. Ferry crossing from Calais to Dover car + 3 passengers (just an example) £85. Just to give you an idea.

I have flown to France for much, much less than that. If you go with one of the budget airlines and shop carefully, you can do it for about £30.

[Bigmallly]

Just another travel option, obviously I am pricing from leeds but going from Leeds via Eurostar to Rennes is working out @ aroud £135.

[Bigmallly]

I have flown to France for much, much less than that. If you go with one of the budget airlines and shop carefully, you can do it for about £30.

That's what I thought until I spent well over an hour looking at all options. From Leeds or Manchester you also have to change at Amsterdam which I failed to mention. If you find cheaper flights please feel free to post. The prices I quoted are for May'11.

[bobleponge]

To give you a todays pricing, I've just booked a flight for my daughter and 2 granddaughters, all full price seats, Southampton - Rennes return for £185 for a long weekend.

[Seahorse]

Have just randomly put some dates into Ryanair for flying EMA - Nantes return, £43, £12, etc. They don't seem to let you book very far in advance so I can't quote prices for next year but I would imagine they will be similar.

http://www.ryanair.com/en

[Bigmallly]

Likewise from Leeds/Bradford they are coming in @ £10 but not for next May. Maybe bank holiday has something to do with it.

[northepaul]

I think its 2011 they mean now BM

[taff]

Even if "Operation Certain Death" was offered on my doorstep...

I thought that's what you WERE offering. Forget it, I'm not coming now if that's not on the cards...

[Bigmallly]

I think its 2011 they mean now BM

Sorry Thea, you've lost me but then that's not very difficult.....

[BarleySugar]

Further to my previous post about Palace Farm in Kent they would take a booking but not over a weekend, so that is out. No one sounded interested in it anyway, so I don't think it matters.

[lottie dolly]

have just googled CAMPSITES WITH RALLY FIELDS, its worth a look,lots of ideas and places,the forest one's offer variouse discounts,as in £2 for a solo camper,over 55's,and children,prices depend on what site you choose,and when,is well worth a look at,so many to choose from,
if one or two area/county be chosen,then perhaps it will narrow things down a bit,am sure something can be found,

[jackyspratty]

Thats a good idea LD. Price is a factor for lots of us, will have a look see too.

[Hilary B]

A thought for Raisinstock, people bringing dogs from UK will have to sort out a vet, the day BEFORE their return journey......
I am sure that Dogs Away can find a vet with the right certificates etc in the right area, but we are talking about a WEEKEND, so would there be a problem finding a vet available, or would dog-owners need to do the return on the Tuesday????
I can look into rules about minibus hire, if anyone is still interested. I'm sure that 'cost sharing' wouldn't disqualify it from being hirable.