Camping at Brands

cos · 25 Jan 2002, 11:06 (Ref:204104)

Hello..could some of you more 'older' and experienced types give me some info about camping down at Brands Hatch, like price, facilities, etc.
thanks

**Stephen Green** · 25 Jan 2002, 11:17 (Ref:204107)

Hi Cos,

While I have never camped there myself, I believe the facilities are shall we say 'basic'. I know some of the other ten-tenthers camped there last year for the BTCC meeting which was a bit of a washout. So, I would recommend you take plenty of dry clothes etc. As for cost, try calling Brands Hatch direct or go to the website which I think is www.octagon.co.uk or try www.brandshatch.co.uk If you drive out of the circuit there are a few local shops in West Kingsdown including a fish & chip shop and a Chinese take-away. Of if you want to venture further afield, Dartford is not too far away. Food at Brands tends to be a little on the expensive side and to be honest, not pretty good quality wise. The Kentagon or Hailwoods within the circuit do a good breakfast including coffee for £5 (last years prices)

Hope to see you there during the year!

Stephen.

**bella** · 25 Jan 2002, 13:56 (Ref:204198)

facilities vary between toilets and showers (btcc, £5) to absolutely no toilets, no nothing (formula ford festival, no charge).

the field is very wet, especially when it rains extensively. i opened my car door at the festival one morning to find a small lake outside. and i got the car stuck in the field at the btcc....

redshoes · 25 Jan 2002, 14:23 (Ref:204209)

I was there for both BTCC meetings last year and wasn't charged at all. Toilets are ok, showers work (which is a major plus compared to some places).

Both times I've been there it's been very very wet. The middle of the field (sorry, campsite) has a major drainage problem - avoid.

Can't comment on the local food/drink facilities as we normally BBQ and bring a bottle (or three).

cos · 25 Jan 2002, 18:22 (Ref:204335)

Thanks all, I'm deciding whether or not to camp over for the BTCC/F3/GT extravaganza, so I might see some of you there

Takuma · 25 Jan 2002, 18:58 (Ref:204347)

it would be more comfortable to find a b&b nearby, probably not a lot more expensive too.

Definately more civalised!

Carrie · 25 Jan 2002, 19:10 (Ref:204356)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
The Kentagon or Hailwoods within the circuit do a good breakfast including coffee for £5 (last years prices)

Obviously the extortionate profit they make on Red Bull (try £2.70 for a can at the BTCC

) means that they can offer the breakfasts at subsidised rates

Paul Rayner · 25 Jan 2002, 19:25 (Ref:204361)

Quote:

Originally posted by cos
Thanks all, I'm deciding whether or not to camp over for the BTCC/F3/GT extravaganza, so I might see some of you there

Lots of us will be there. I will be. Camping's great. There's a great group of people, and as long as you're prepared for the weather, it's good fun.
Camping is just £5, but if you're not around when the security guard comes round, there's no-one to charge you.

**Craig** · 25 Jan 2002, 19:30 (Ref:204364)

We'll see you there cos! We'll be the ones with the B&Q flags (possibly) and the big fire, I mean barbeque. Come over and say hi, or feel free to camp in our group

Don't listen to Takuma, much of the fun is the camping!

**Stephen Green** · 25 Jan 2002, 21:14 (Ref:204428)

You guys must let me know when you do get there and I will come and say a big HI...

**Craig** · 25 Jan 2002, 21:30 (Ref:204442)

Do you have a mobile, Stephen ? If so, we can exchange numbers and organise a meetup!

**Stephen Green** · 25 Jan 2002, 21:39 (Ref:204449)

Yup, I'll PM you with it after the weekend Craig.

WoodyTJ · 31 Jan 2002, 19:09 (Ref:207581)

Camping hummmm ..... Brands was very wet last year! £5 charge and toilets on site - but like it's already been said the ground was very soggy, and some of ten-tenths members lost their tents to the windy conditions.

Just imagine what weather is normally like on easter weekend - rain coats at the ready!

See you there!

cos · 1 Feb 2002, 21:17 (Ref:208489)

Well, if the weather's anything like it was in October I'll think twice about it

lizardking · 2 Feb 2002, 17:33 (Ref:209005)

Wimp!

Read Craig's mention of a BBQ as 'chuffing big flames over which 'stuff' is burnt beyond recognition. Cover with BBQ sauce. Eat.'

**Stephen Green** · 2 Feb 2002, 17:38 (Ref:209011)

Lizardking, I don't remember seeing you at one of my BBQ's in the past

Owy's No1 Fan! · 3 Feb 2002, 02:56 (Ref:209331)

Do u guys cook lizards Stephen?!

lizardking · 3 Feb 2002, 03:50 (Ref:209347)

Note to all: Lizards do not cook well. We are tough, have lots of bones, far too much stringy skin and take an extraordinary long time to cook to the point where we're even remotely edible.

(VERY worried now... )

**Stephen Green** · 3 Feb 2002, 09:53 (Ref:209444)

I think I will stick to cooking chicken for the time being

mile:

Owy's No1 Fan! · 3 Feb 2002, 15:02 (Ref:209604)

Shame, i quite fancied a bit of exotica at the BTCC this year.

**Stephen Green** · 3 Feb 2002, 17:18 (Ref:209703)

Just pop down to Matt Neals garage then

Owy's No1 Fan! · 3 Feb 2002, 22:57 (Ref:209876)

I meant eating exotica.

Any Quailkings about?

lizardking · 4 Feb 2002, 00:29 (Ref:209914)

Quailkings are a bit thin on the ground in Kent.

There were some, but the cooks didn't expect such a rush!

Owy's No1 Fan! · 4 Feb 2002, 00:48 (Ref:209919)

How about BBQ'd Iguana tail in a pitta bread?

lizardking · 4 Feb 2002, 12:46 (Ref:210081)

No reptiles will be eaten, thank you.

And I think a nice ciabatta roll rather than pitta bread would work well.

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