The Iron Heart Forum 15th and the Iron Heart 22nd Anniversary Party

[Tobi]

Has anyone checked parking situation and costs in Gosport (Travelodge)? I can rent a small car in Gatwick for around 85 Euro for the whole Friday to Sunday period, and tempted to do this to avoid train hassle (in particular on the way back Sunday). Any other issues I have not realized (e.g. horrible traffic situation from and two Gatwick when doing this by car)?

[AdamC]

@Tobi It is a bit of a lottery depending on times @Alex will know that journey better than me as he goes up the A3 a lot and I think there is some work being done when this merges with the M25 (which will be the way to Gatwick). There are other more scenic routes though so you are not bound by this route should the traffic have built up.

As long as you are not in rush hours (Monday-Friday 7am-9ish and 3.30pm-6ish) you should be fine.

Re parking around here there are a few paid for parking locations, one very close to the office with a parking meter. We have a few additional permits to park on site as well.

Travelodge website for Gosport says the following:

Long stay parking is available at Walpole Park Car Park, PO12 1NH.
Charges apply daily between 8am and 7pm, parking is free outside of these hours.
Charges as follows: 1 hour - £1, 2 hours - £2, 3 hours - £3, 4 hours - £4, 5 hours - £5, up to 19:00 - £6

Mumby road lorry park car park is a 2 minute walk and can pay and display there.

[Alex]

I eould anticipate 90-120 mins to do the Gatwick journey

[Tobi]

Thanks @AdamC and @Alex .. travel time is not too crucial since I will be arriving early Friday, and leave late on Sunday. I think I will rent a car, gives me also the flexiblity do do some sightseeing on Friday morning and Sunday afternoon.

[ARNC]

@Tobi things may have changed in the last two years but there was a small car park attached to the Travelodge - my guess is they don’t have as many spaces as rooms so don’t advertise it on the website. I’d give it a go before looking at other parking options - that’s my plan!

[AdamC]

@Tobi Yeah the "scenic route" goes through some lovely Sussex villages, Arundel being one of the most popular, very medieval with a huge castle! but Amberley and Pulborough as well both lovely!

[goosehd]

Using this tomorrow:

[gazza61]

@goosehd I think you will need a new one.

[goosehd]

@gazza61 Why’s that? It’s only been used once.

[Kasi]

Hope you don’t get fine

[goosehd]

What am I missing? Tickets can be used twice correct? Everyone told me that to keep the ticket and it can be used again…

[goosehd]

Should I buy another one to be safe?

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd That will probably be your cheapest purchase on this trip

[hbg1]

@goosehd from the ferry website

[goosehd]

@hbg1 Awesome and thank you very much!!!!

[hbg1]

Sure, not sure if they’ll say anything of course but that blurb covers it

[EdH]

@goosehd I'm a lawyer, any problems using that ticket, call me. How do mate's-rates of just £250 per hour (plus sales tax at 20%) sound?

[AdamJ]

@goosehd I've found half used ferry tickets down the back of the sofa before and used them years later. You'd hope they don't blood expire given how expensive it is for that short of a journey

[Tago Mago]

@AdamJ @Giles could offer a shuttle service for the party

[goosehd]

@EdH Sounds like a fair deal and I'll take you up on that, or does that response mean I'm on your clock and every answer is being charged?