Aires in the UK

I believe it's a one off, run by the local authority rather than part of a chain. I can't see a commercial organisation setting up and running 200 odd sites spread over the country for that price. Also don't know what it has in the way of facilities. The campingcarpark ones, have water/waste, often 6 amp electric and wifi, barrier control and the ability to book if required.

Several of the free or very cheap Aires in France, previously local authority run, are now looked after by campingcarpark on a commercial basis. If folk want Aires, I see it as the way forward. Just don't expect it to be an ultra cheap option.

Why should the name change have made any difference PD? Motorhomes and campervans used the sites before the change and as a marketing ploy the name was changed to acknowledge this. Why they changed the logo to a walls ice cream inspired one I have simply no idea.

As for long stay facilities I am not sure what you mean as you can stay one night or up to 21 nights. Do you mean EHU and showers, clothes wash etc? . 

Or is it the old chestnut of wanting a special area and cheaper prices?

That is i think te only one  and that is subsidised by the local taxes , 

Not quite correct PD. Charging period is midnight to midnight and so if you stay just overnight it is £7 normally. 

Presently 50p midnight to midnight and no P&R busses but bus stop nearby. Looks like you are paying for a parking space and the P& R bus in normal times. Facilities look like a waste water drain only. Parking cheek by jowl.

I would prefer something like this.😀 Water, waste, 6amp electric and Wifi. 12€ there, perhaps £20 here with our land prices.

Thanks for the correction ET, I'll get there one day to try it out.

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BBC Wales reporting that Authorities in Pembrokeshire are clamping down on wildcamping of campers and motorhomes in carparks, laybys and verges throughout tourist areas of the county. Early morning patrols starting around 5.00 am are taking place and fixed penalty notices of £70 issued.These are prompted by the dumping of rubbish including toilet waste. Some of the images show many expensive motorhomes including large tag axle ones parked up. This is not an anti motorhome post but purely to warn those who consider wildcamping that they may get an early morning shock.

Good, those who break the rules should take the consequences. They spoil it for the rest of us.

Im always surprised by the number of folks driving around in £60k + motorhomes with all the toys who want to break the rules to save £15 per night.

By that picture, "if"? the motor caravans in shown will be tha ones who complain about "small pitches"

Description I have seen said fresh water, waste water and toilet emptying.

Good facility, other councils should take note and follow their lead, especially where they want to promote tourism.