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[Sam]

There aren't any cars revving up at 2am these days; all the cars are put in the que early in the evening. The only thing that kept me awake last year was some bloke snoring in a nearby tent!

[Mini Cheddars]

Someone's iPhone alarm was going off for about half an hour in someone's tent. That pissed me right off!

[Zara]

I forgot about camping in Brighton I'm going to be wrecked driving home Sunday night.

 

Its why Ive chosen to camp near to Brighton this year, in 2013 when I did the run after 2 and a half hours sleep on the Saturday night, driving back to Leicester on the sunday absolutely killed me lol!

[jt19]

Well sounds like I'll be taking my ear plugs then!!

[Lennyliverpool]

In 2013 i did Northampton (left at 04:00 ish) to CP - arrived 06:00 ish

Beautiful weather had coffee burger and mooched about till we all starting to leave at 08:00 ish

Reckon it was past 9 when i left but got to Brighton at 11:00 ish

 

Spent about 5 hrs at the show - Fantastic day

 

Stayed overnight in Premier Inn Brighton - with Car park :) and returned next day to Northampton

Well recommended - and doing it again this year

 

Lenny

[Vicky1000]

In 2013 i did Northampton (left at 04:00 ish) to CP - arrived 06:00 ish
Beautiful weather had coffee burger and mooched about till we all starting to leave at 08:00 ish
Reckon it was past 9 when i left but got to Brighton at 11:00 ish
 
Spent about 5 hrs at the show - Fantastic day
 
Stayed overnight in Premier Inn Brighton - with Car park :) and returned next day to Northampton
Well recommended - and doing it again this year
 
Lenny

Might see you on journey then as me and boyfriend are doing it from Northampton at about 3.30ish :)

[Mrstars11]

Are many people doing day before day after hotel jobs, I'm coming for the first time this year with a few mates who've been before, think there's about 10 minis coming this year, we've decided to do most the drive there on the Friday hotel it, little drive to campsite, then hotel after the show.
I'm so excited for this show, I got my mini about 2 days after last years show so I just missed it.

[jt19]

Is there anywhere to get brekkie on the Sunday morning at crystal palace?

[Zara]

IIRC theres a burger van on site and is open in the morning

[jamesmpi]

In 2013 i did Northampton (left at 04:00 ish) to CP - arrived 06:00 ish
Beautiful weather had coffee burger and mooched about till we all starting to leave at 08:00 ish
Reckon it was past 9 when i left but got to Brighton at 11:00 ish
 
Spent about 5 hrs at the show - Fantastic day
 
Stayed overnight in Premier Inn Brighton - with Car park :) and returned next day to Northampton
Well recommended - and doing it again this year
 
Lenny

I used to do the same when I lived near Oxford. Leave at 4.30, get to CP for 6.30ish, leave CP at 8.30 and get the Brighton for 10am

[scrumpix]

I have camped before and unless you're a good sleeper you won't get much sleep! People talking, shouting, cars revving all at 2am. There is supposed to be a quiet area but when I got there last year (about 4pm) I got put near the entrance even though I asked to go to the quiet area.
If you arrive on Sunday you will be queuing for hours to get out. When I parked my car it was in the 3rd line and it was an hour before I got out so enjoy the wait.

When you get to Brighton you will queue for over an hour to get to Madiera Drive which killed a lot of Mini's last year due to overheating. Take plenty of water in case the weather is hot (for the car as well as to drink)!

Still a good day but with all those cars and people do not expect peace and quiet and to get anywhere quick.

Well I hope you'll be quiet Doug I fancy a good nights kip

[Mini Cheddars]

IIRC theres a burger van on site and is open in the morning

Yup. Don't forget to re-mortgage your house beforehand!

There's also a small Tesco about half a mile down the road.

Quite liked the pub at the top near the lights.

[Twincam]

As others have mentioned, you're placed in the field in the order you arrive. Here you set up your tent/go for a wonder/talk to everyone/get legless etc etc etc.

The queue is then formed in the order which you have arrived (they block the ends of the aisles so no queue jumping).

That night you're probably not going to get much sleep. I advise a good blanket/duvet. Early rise Sunday morning to queue up ready to get your run pack.

Just enough time to pack everything away, grab something to eat (I say bacon/sausages and a disposable bbq) and add the plaque to the Minis and you're off.

If you get to CP Sunday get ready to leave towards midday - there are several queues made on Saturday night.

It's a good experience - just get the red bulls ready...

[matt050990]

So planning on getting to Crystal Palace on the Sunday at about 6am.
Is that too late?

[grumpy2]

Second ticket arrived today, thanks to organisers for sorting it all out.