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Old 22nd November 2014, 06:04 AM
gninnam gninnam is offline
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Setting off in around 20 mins for that there London and will be heading for the Shoreditch area (Batemans Row).
Anyone know of any good parking around there (cheap and secure)?

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Old 22nd November 2014, 09:55 AM
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You should be OK on street today as there are few restrictions, Sunday is market day. Can't advise on off-street as the only one I use in that area is my son's driveway!

Don't park on what might appear to be a safe private road, many of those are actually council-owned (part of various estates) and have properly-enforceable penalties with wardens patrolling.

Depends on how far away you want to park, near the top end of Swanfield Street usually isn't full.

Edit: Just seen the time, I guess you're there!
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Old 22nd November 2014, 12:09 PM
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Cheers bud.
i had to do the last few miles so got your message while driving.
found street parking about 5 min walk from where we need to be and very cheap.... £5 for 48 hours
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Current cars:

BMW i4 M-Sport

Peugeot 207 (the sons)

Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg)

===========================

Gone but not forgotten

Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)

1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)

Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre

2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)

2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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Old 22nd November 2014, 11:16 PM
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Back home - 420 miles and used £65 of LPG - not to bad

Misses drove 70% - I did the driving around London which was cap but hey-ho.

So - including £5 parking and 3 of us traveled, a bit cheaper than the train or coach I thing
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Peugeot 207 (the sons)

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Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023)

1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow)

Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre

2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member)

2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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