A361 meeting spot?

[sedra]

Hi- we are taking a different route this year to meet some newbie friends to go in convoy. We usually go across country ( a route we have done for many years and is very quiet with no traffic) but they are coming from Chippenham so thinking we will meet them on a361 around Frome- is there a petrol station/little chef somewhere around there for a good easy meet up point? Also any traffic spots to avoid on this main road - we plan to meet them about 7am weds.Any suggestions, thanks

[al_coholic]

Where the A36 meets the A361 at Beckington there is a Service Area with space to park etc..

Further along the A361 towards Shepton Mallett there is also a Service Area at Nunney Catch

[sedra]

Thanks - will have a look on google maps

[wosman]

We were meeting some friends to convoy into campervan fields last year and met in the asda, good option if you want any last bits and pieces or to use a proper loo before heading to site!

Asda Frome Superstore

Warminster Road

Frome, Somerset BA11 5LA

Edited May 16, 2015 by wosman

[parsonjack]

Sainsburys superstore in Frome is on east side of town 500m from A361 to Shepton Mallet. There is petrol, cafe, last minute beers etc plus a Halfords and Homebase opposite for anything else you might need....plus Mcdonalds/KFC.

[alexwetherell]

Tescos Shepton mallet is always a good shout. Massive car park too

[carlosj]

Hi- we are taking a different route this year to meet some newbie friends to go in convoy. We usually go across country ( a route we have done for many years and is very quiet with no traffic) but they are coming from Chippenham so thinking we will meet them on a361 around Frome- is there a petrol station/little chef somewhere around there for a good easy meet up point? Also any traffic spots to avoid on this main road - we plan to meet them about 7am weds.Any suggestions, thanks

we meet at nunney catch too. If you have a convoy sign in your windscreen that helps the stewards identify you and keep you together between entry and parking, like 1/2, 2/2 etc

[Curlygirl]

 

we meet at nunney catch too. If you have a convoy sign in your windscreen that helps the stewards identify you and keep you together between entry and parking, like 1/2, 2/2 etc

I have never thought of doing the convoy thing. Thanx CarlosJ! So do you just make your own on a piece of paper and tape it to the window? I always worry we will get split up when directed.

Edited May 19, 2015 by Curlygirl

[alexwetherell]

 

I have never thought of doing the convoy thing. Thanx CarlosJ! So do you just make your own on a piece of paper and tape it to the window? I always worry we will get split up when directed.

If you just say to the stewards that you and x amount of cars behind you are together then they won't split you up. Worked for us going into camper East the last four years.

[AboutTime]

we meet at warminster services (bp garage, little chef etc)

Then we go in a convoy of 3 campers! never had problem being together, apart from us being offered to go into a different field with the other VW's.

[carlosj]

 

I have never thought of doing the convoy thing. Thanx CarlosJ! So do you just make your own on a piece of paper and tape it to the window? I always worry we will get split up when directed.

Yep, just an A4 sheet written on with a marker. You won't get split up really, as there are spaces to pull aside and regroup (quickly!) as you drive to the final parking, but I think it makes things easier for/helps the stewards keep things moving as they need to process and check the CVs quickly to avoid queues, both at entry and on the fields.

[Curlygirl]

Yep, just an A4 sheet written on with a marker. You won't get split up really, as there are spaces to pull aside and regroup (quickly!) as you drive to the final parking, but I think it makes things easier for/helps the stewards keep things moving as they need to process and check the CVs quickly to avoid queues, both at entry and on the fields.

Thanx mate

[rischbrit]

Tescos Shepton mallet is always a good shout. Massive car park too

Yup we meet people in our convoy here too

[parsonjack]

If you meet at Sainsburys Frome this place is 200m away