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Best Parking options
Best Parking options
I'm hoping to take a trip to Brize Norton in the not too distant future. Having never been spotting at Brize Norton before I am after some advice...
Where are the best places for parking at the runway 26 end? (Without causing any issues). I am aware of the spotting map on this forum and the Thunder and Lightnings guides but these mention parking in the village - can anybody advice where the best place in the village to park is (again without causing issues for the locals and not parking where I shouldn't)? I assume a walk along the verge is the norm to the runway end from the parking location?
Thanks!
Where are the best places for parking at the runway 26 end? (Without causing any issues). I am aware of the spotting map on this forum and the Thunder and Lightnings guides but these mention parking in the village - can anybody advice where the best place in the village to park is (again without causing issues for the locals and not parking where I shouldn't)? I assume a walk along the verge is the norm to the runway end from the parking location?
Thanks!
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There's an industrial estate 5 mins walk from the end of the runway, free and easy parking, postcode is OX18 3QQ
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Thanks for the reply! My only concern is that on the Thunder and Lightnings viewing guide it says "So, back down the lane to the main road. Turn left at the end, and you'll very soon see the entrance to the Viscount Court industrial estate - unfortunately this area is no longer useful for parking as the owners of the industrial estate have now employed the services of a car clamping firm." Is this advice now out of date? Are there usually any issues?
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Best bet for parking is either end of the 25 approach mate as long as you don't obstruct the crash gates there is ample room for several cars and a relatively safe area to park as well. In terms of 07 there is a nice large car park in the willow meadows (Postcode Carterton OX18 1PF)located on the edge of Carterton if you follow the tarmac path (leading into fields) you will come across the perimeter fence and a perimeter path which is accessible right the way around the 07 end all the way around to the 47 squadron crash gate. If you happen to have Google maps or Google Earth installed the concrete path can been seen clearly around the airfield perimeter. Hope this helps have a safe and hopefully busy day of action.
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Thanks for the info, it is appreciated!
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Parked by crash gate 25 end this am well clear and tucked in but moved on as was someone else.
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Do not park in the industrial estate - you will get clamped!
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Last time I went,I parked at the village hall and walked up.
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I'm in the area this week, will be first attempt at Brize... was going to use willow meadows car park and have a walk around.
Is Brize fairly spotter friendly?
Much going on this week?
Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers
Is Brize fairly spotter friendly?
Much going on this week?
Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers
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I live in swindon and when i visit brize i just pull up on the side of the road on the grass on station road. Shouldn't cause any problems, with regards to how busy it is there is something circuit bashing evrey day if not there will definitely be something coming in from Europe. Hope this helps
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Thanks, I'll give it a go
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Do not park between the lights as it is a clearway and there are signs showing this, there are also signs stating no waiting on the verge or footpath. It is illegal and inherently dangerous. Perfect example were the 3 cars parked on the verges this afternoon 23rd July 2020, A red VW Scirocco registration R90 UFO, a silver Vauxhall Corsa GJ59 YWY....the occupants of this vehicle found it good to be on top of their car right next to the approach, and on the opposite side directly across from these was a red Renault Kadjar S8 GCE. Parking like they have will, and at any other base before the elitism tag gets banded around, get spots elsewhere closed off and as there is hardly any parking spots available ruin it for everyone633 squadron wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:51 pmI live in swindon and when i visit brize i just pull up on the side of the road on the grass on station road. Shouldn't cause any problems, with regards to how busy it is there is something circuit bashing evrey day if not there will definitely be something coming in from Europe. Hope this helps
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