Dover overnight Marine Parade?

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As the title of the post, off to France next Friday morning. Will be arriving late Thursday and leaving early Friday. I have used Marine Parade many times before but not since last September.
Is it still possible?
 
jeffscarborough said:
As the title of the post, off to France next Friday morning. Will be arriving late Thursday and leaving early Friday. I have used Marine Parade many times before but not since last September.
Is it still possible?
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Went past yesterday morning couple of vans there . It wasn't accessible from the port side approach for a while though , quick look as I drove past , think that may have changed . You can certainly access it from the other end .
You may get inundated with different information about this but friend of mine used it a few weeks ago , no problems
 
We'll be there Sunday night. Hopefully there are some defined motorhome bays free as ours takes up 2 car spaces. There are other options :-

From Dover District Council Website
Motorhome parking in the Dover district is available in all our car parks providing the length of the motorhome does not exceed the maximum length of a single parking bay.
If the length of the motorhome exceeds the length of a single bay, then parking is available at Maison Dieu Car Park where vehicles can occupy two bays. However, the vehicles must clearly display two current pay and display tickets. Motorhomes must not park in bays specifically designated for other users (coach parking bays, taxi ranks, bus stops etc).
 
We were there in May, outside the flats seemed to be ok , no marked bays I think
 
NO, they have a TRO in place banning motorhomes from the entire seafront, The sign are specific ,cars and motorcycles only no MH or caravans.
People keep trying it on but they are in danger of getting a ticket. The parking morons drive around at night in a white van with Dover logo on it . They book lorries parked up waiting to deliver to the industrial area and Tescos all over. They get paid by results for be it on your own head if you try it.
 
There's supposed to be overnight parking tolerated at "The Monument"?
Not sure where it is, but supposedly near at hand to the ferry terminal.
Perhaps GWAY can enlighten he's a Dover soul.

These days I arrange to get to Dover about an hour before sailing and
if that happens to be late at night, I just park up in Calais at the Cite
Europe for an overnight. Dover = Hassle these days.
 
over night near Dover

I stayed at a pub stop in Folkstone in May The Nailbox, very welcoming landlord said no probs no cost just have a beer, they do not do food tho. and only 20mins to port. we left at 4am. sure I put it on the POI'S, make sure you use the entrance to the side of the pub to the carpark.
Enjoy your trip.
 
The Monument

I think this is the Monument overlooking the Straights. Last time we tried to stay there it was covered with No Overnight signs
 
The parking at the monument has been popular for a long time,the signs have been put up in the last few years.It is a rough road to get to.sometimes locals tell motorhomes not to use it.
We have started using Canterbury park and ride and making the most out of using the bus into town.This makes a good start to the holidays.Also use it on the way back because it makes our return journey a bit shorter the following day.
 
AndyC said:
Which TRO is it and when was it introduced?
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Curious about this myself . Previous thread on this subject , if I remember correctly , said that you could park at [or next to] Marine parade , council preferred [recommended] other spots ? Don't remember TRO
 
Spent last night there, parked up the far end away from the port. Had to move down to the other end at 03.00 as it was so noisy, motorbike with no silencer revving up and Eastern Europeans shouting and singing ouside us. Quiet outside the flats for the last 3 hours of the night.
 
jann said:
The parking at the monument has been popular for a long time,the signs have been put up in the last few years.It is a rough road to get to.sometimes locals tell motorhomes not to use it.
We have started using Canterbury park and ride and making the most out of using the bus into town.This makes a good start to the holidays.Also use it on the way back because it makes our return journey a bit shorter the following day.
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Use Canterbury P&R whenever going across channel. Its a pity they restrict entry to before 8:30 pm as it can be a mad dash to ensure you beat the deadline. OP has earl start so not convient
 
We have often stayed overnight at the western end away from the port but not been for a couple of years. Now that the redevelopment of the Western Docks is nearing completion what is the current status of overnighting on the seafront road?
 
There was going to be a van park at Granville gardens just a short distance back from the front for use at night, BUT they reinstated to height barrier at 2 metres.
 
GWAYGWAY said:
There was going to be a van park at Granville gardens just a short distance back from the front for use at night, BUT they reinstated to height barrier at 2 metres.
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That's a shame, but I'm not surprised. Here at Portsmouth there's a Park & Ride car park opposite the ferry port but it also has height barriers. It doesn't make any sense! So is overnight parking currently permitted on the seafront road? Need to find out as we are heading that way next week.
 
MollsPhot said:
That's a shame, but I'm not surprised. Here at Portsmouth there's a Park & Ride car park opposite the ferry port but it also has height barriers. It doesn't make any sense! So is overnight parking currently permitted on the seafront road? Need to find out as we are heading that way next week.
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NO, do not risk it There are definite prohibition signs allowing cars and motorbikes only.
 
GWAYGWAY said:
NO, do not risk it There are definite prohibition signs allowing cars and motorbikes only.
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Got into Dover last night too late for Canterbury p&r (seems daft 8.30 curfew ?) . Marine parade rammed , over 30 motorhomes, mostly British .
Went to Maison Dieu carpark , peaceful night , 4 or 5 other vans .
Couple of pints in The Lanes , unusual bar (?) well worth a visit . Mostly Kent ales and ciders . English wines .
Good coffee and bacon sandwich in Mean Bean this morning .
My opinion of Dover has changed
 
alcam said:
Got into Dover last night too late for Canterbury p&r (seems daft 8.30 curfew ?)
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Set alarm and arrive at Canterbury earlier :idea:

I know the " official " cut off is 20.30 but i`ve seen them still coming in as late as 22.00 when i`ve done the last walk to the bins to get rid of the rubbish.
 
Wooie1958 said:
Set alarm and arrive at Canterbury earlier :idea:

I know the " official " cut off is 20.30 but i`ve seen them still coming in as late as 22.00 when i`ve done the last walk to the bins to get rid of the rubbish.
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More a case of ferry captain putting his foot down than setting alarm .
Did think of chancing it at Canterbury but was happy with Dover . Free parking AND decent pub . The Gate at Canterbury is typical of everything I dislike in modern 'pubs'
 
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