Got an entry to the red bull air race in longleat for september ,and thought about driving down the day before (coming from yorkshire) and pitching a tent somewhere as its something I've not done for years.

Anyway, my question is, does anyone know anywhere near longleat that I could camp the night ? or failing that any decent B&B's close by

I really hope its worth the drive

cheers

Phil

 

Im pretty sure theres a travel lodge near there.

 

its ok...gets a bit repetative after a while seeing all the planes do the same thing over and over. plenty of people, me included, left before the end!

 

There is a travelodge about a mile from Longleat or
There's a caravan club at Longleat. Give them a call maybe they'll take a tent.
http://www.touristnetuk.com/so/Wilts...htm#warminster

 

You probably avoided the 2 hour wait to get out of the car park then?

 

I thought it was a good event last year. Having a local in the car meant we avoided the car park chaos.

£35 per car is a bargain.

 

just ordered mine as well-the thing is my wheels got seating for 12
richie

 

I'm thinking of doing the minibus thing aswell and taking a trip from work

thanks for the info guys

 

yep...out in 2 mins

 

Keep your head down-they get a bit close to each other at times!

Les

 

if only, they all fly seperatley....which is what makes it so boring - to see them all fly at once (or even 2 at a time) would be far better.

 

Make sure you're there early enough to get a look around the 'pits' - it was seeing the planes close up.

It was absolutely ram jam packed last year - most of the decent viewing spots involved sitting practically on someone elses knee! They booted us off the best viewing spot in the woods on the hill. If I were going this year I'd pitch up good and early and nab a spot in one of the breaks in the trees on the way down from the car park.

Have to say we were among the early leavers last year too. Was fun once, but wouldn't go back.

Hope you enjoy it!