Welcome to Brit Stops

1100+ Unique Locations That Invite Motorhomers To Stay Overnight in the UK and Ireland!

Brit Stops is a network of farm shops, pubs & vineyards, and other fantastic locations that invite motorhomers to stay for one night — free of charge!

A Glimpse of Other Worlds

Brit Stops hosts have a passion for what they do, and they want to share it with you. You just might discover your favourite ale, learn the hidden benefits of eating fresh sustainable produce, or uncover the tale behind a curious antique. No matter what, you're bound to make new mates along the way.

Say Hello to Our Hosts

Free overnight stops at 1,100+ locations in the UK and Ireland.

Farm Shops
Pubs & Vineyards
Other Locations

Meet our Happy Campers

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It proved to be invaluable for our trip. we won't leave on another trip without it, that's for sure.

Members

Judy and Steve

It's been good to know how well motorhomers are received at Britstops. Without fail, every one was genuinely happy to see us. It's a no brainer really.

Members

Martin Dorey

I would recommend all who haven't tried it to give it a go for a year. I would be surprised if you were disappointed.

Members

Clive Richard Cumbers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why would hosts allow us to stay on their property for free?

One reason is that they do not have to provide any facilities over and above a parking space However Brit Stops hosts are also passionate about the local produce they offer to the public, and the more visitors they have the better the chance they have of spreading the word about fresh, sustainable produce.

Although they will not oblige you to buy from their shops, they are confident that when you see the quality of their wares and experience the personal service offered by the producer/retailer, you will find it difficult not to purchase! Even if you do not buy anything your positive experience will be spread, and this will bring more customers. The only thing you may be charged for (and you may not, but don't forget to ask) is electricity if it is provided.

What facilities will we find at the host sites?

Many sites will have no facilities. Currently around half of our hosts have an outside tap and/or somewhere to drain grey waste water, and this is noted in the Brit Stops guide. Very few have facilities for toilet waste disposal, or offer electricity (it's also likely that you'll need a standard UK 3-pin plug adaptor). Remember, your hosts are not camp sites but in many cases are working farms, pubs or vineyards, and although they are keen to encourage tourists to visit their local area, they do need to continue working as normal.

The fact that motorhomes can fill up or empty waste at camp sites, and charge batteries while on the move or by solar panels, means they can be invited on site by hosts without disturbing their daily work routine.

How far in advance should I phone ahead?

Remember, Brit Stops hosts are not camp sites, so do not have a reservations desk or book, and you can't book a pitch like at a camp site. Those hosts who do require a phone call in advance are clearly marked in the guide, and phoning ahead is just to check a stopover is ok; this can be done on the same day or the day before.

How many nights can I stay?

Brit Stops is a stopover scheme, so a one-night stay is the standard stopover duration. Unlike camp sites though, there is very rarely a departure time, so in most cases you can stay during the day.

How will I know if there is space at a host location?

Some hosts do like you to phone in advance, and this is noted in their entry in the guide. In most cases you will not know if there is a space until you turn up, but it is unlikely that a host will not have a space. In theory this could happen though, and on the odd occasion, a host may not be able to welcome motorhomes at short notice due to personal or work reasons, and we ask our members to respect this.

Fortunately there is usually another host not too far away, and it's always best to have a "plan B". Sometimes you might be able to park outside until the car park empties out at closing time, then move in for the night.

Is my motorhome too big/small?

Yes, although it's true that some sites will not be able to welcome large motorhomes. This will normally be due to problems with manoeuvring large vehicles on site. If motorhomes over 30ft long (9m) are welcome, you will see a clear symbol in the guide. Currently around half of our sites will accept motorhomes over 30ft long.

If you are under 30ft long you will be able to access most of our host sites. Any that can only accommodate small vans such as VW campervans, have this noted on their entry.

Can I join if I have a caravan, car, tent, or roof tent?

Unfortunately Brit Stops is just for self-contained motorhomes, panel van conversions or campervans. Parking is in customer car parks, not on pitches, so manoeuvring can be an issue with other customers coming and going. Also, most hosts will not have fresh water available to fill an Aquaroll, or anywhere to dispose of waste water from the waste caddy.

How do I get the Brit Stops app?

Our app is free to all Britstoppers, and you can download it from either the App Store or Google Play. In order to unlock the app you will need to type in the code found on the inside front cover of your Brit Stops book. Unfortunately we cannot send out the unlock code separately from the book. The app can only be used on one device at a time.

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Keep the Following in Mind

There are no limits to how many Brit Stops you can stay at.
The Brit Stops Guide book is active for 365 days after you purchase. Use the app to supplement the Guide Book and track newly added locations!
Search each Brit Stop listing in your guide for rules, requirements, and other relevant information you need to know.
We recommend you purchase something at each Brit Stop to say thanks to your host, though you are not required to do so.

Brit Stops, gone mobile!

Download the Brit Stops App

Download the app and enter the code inside of your booklet. You'll get access to a virtual map of all Brit Stops, get details about each host, and get directions to your chosen stop.