AVONDALE CARAVAN CLUB
Gretna Meet , 15th – 25th June 2017.
Welcome to this beautiful part of Southwest Scotland. Voted “The Best Holiday Destination in Britain”, Dumfries and Galloway earned this prestigious accolade from fans of the flagship BBC TV ‘Countryfile’ programme.
Braids Caravan Park is a full facility site offering grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans and motorcaravans. Well-appointed shower block and excellent laundry facilities will help us enjoy our stay. 10 amp electric is included in the nightly campsite fee of £16.
Gretna, situated 8 miles north of Carlisle, makes an excellent starting point for many interesting days out. Here are a few ideas:
Gretna Green – home of famous Blacksmith (of weddings fame) and busy retail shopping complex.
Rothwell – birthplace of the Trustee Savings Bank, excellent museum tells the story.
Caerlaverock Castle (SH) and RSPB Nature Reserve – splendid 13th century ruined castle. Nearby Nature Reserve hosts thousands of birds depending on the season.
Carlisle – capital city of Cumbria; good for shops, museums, cinema, Cathedral and Castle. Start of famous Carlisle to Settle railway line. Excellent day out.
Penrith – large market town full of character, good for interesting shops, pubs and walks.
Alston – market town set high in the Pennines (at 950 feet). Exciting scenic drive from Penrith. Heritage steam railway worth the visit.
Brampton – small market town with cobbled streets and fabulous Arts & Crafts church. Lanercost Priory nearby, worth a visit.
Housesteads Roman Fort (NT) – best preserved Roman fort in Britain. Good place for introduction to Hadrian’s Wall.
Moffat and Grey Mares Tale – the spa resort, known for its interesting shops, leads to the graceful waterfalls (NTS).
North Lakelands – beautiful unspoilt villages and countryside, not invaded by tourists.
Both Glasgow and Edinburgh are reachable by train from Carlisle in approximately 1.25 hours, thus making each a viable day out.
Heather, John, Helen and Stephen look forward to welcoming you.