UK Van Life Vloggers Asked To Leave Norfolk Car Parks

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  • Опубликовано: 21 май 2022
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  • @gerryryan1372
    @gerryryan1372 2 года назад +23

    I look forward to our Sunday morning vlog. He's chhe me up when I'm feeling down x

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Music to our ears 💚

    • @Adrian-fy7rd
      @Adrian-fy7rd 2 года назад +4

      A simple google search will reveal that east coast councils all agreed to get rid of campers on the beach over a year ago. Where you’re heading you’ll find nothing over 2.1m long is welcome. No campers are welcome and no overnight sleeping is permitted. From skeggy to Hull you can expect the same limitations.
      I watched your whole vid hoping you might might point this out to your watchers. By now I’m sure you’ve discovered this for yourselves. Looking forward to seeing what your plan B is 👍

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 2 года назад +1

      Yes these peeps cheer me up too when I'm feeling down. ❤️

    • @travellingyoginikas
      @travellingyoginikas 2 года назад

      In terms of not accepting camper vans in Norfolk.... Why is this the case??????? It sounds pedantic and militant and prejudice towards van lifers. Perhaps iv just lived in india for too long and not used to rules that don't have to be there......

  • @hopesprings7812
    @hopesprings7812 2 года назад +87

    If you saw the sheer amount of people in North and West Norfolk June-September you'd understand why Holkham shuts car park overnight.

    • @jimmydemetriou7847
      @jimmydemetriou7847 2 года назад +6

      but we all pay for these facilities.

    • @hgglass8905
      @hgglass8905 2 года назад +5

      But then limit them to a maximum time ie 24 or 48 hours or similar and not to return within 7 days. It gives everyone a chance.

    • @hgglass8905
      @hgglass8905 2 года назад +7

      Did you know that they have over 5000 designated parking places in France. Some with limited time some without. Their also have more campsites than any European country. The vanlifers or Motorhomes spend on average £50 in local areas per visit.

    • @hopesprings7812
      @hopesprings7812 2 года назад +3

      @@hgglass8905 Yes we're very slow in uk in catching on, you'd think it'd be the same here.
      Holkham is a private estate but has plenty of land where they could have designated parking for camper vans and vls.

    • @jimmydemetriou7847
      @jimmydemetriou7847 2 года назад

      @@hgglass8905 are you suggesting the only people who are welcome are big spenders?

  • @richardcollyer6884
    @richardcollyer6884 2 года назад +70

    One of the reasons why Norfolk has so many "no overnight camping" car parks is that over the years, especially in the summer months the coastal car parks have attracted members of the travelling community. I have known car parks to have been taken over for weeks at a time by large encampments. The police only have limited powers to move them on once they are on a piece of land and they often leave behind a horrendous mess. It is just easier for the council to put up no camping signs and height restrictions.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +11

      Yeah understand it, just wish there was a compromise of some sorts

    • @hgglass8905
      @hgglass8905 2 года назад +10

      Most people with motorhomes don't leave mess and go round picking up the rubbish.what the councils could do is limited time 24 hours

    • @jankp5144
      @jankp5144 2 года назад +2

      your so right.

    • @jimmydemetriou7847
      @jimmydemetriou7847 2 года назад +10

      That doesn't mean everybody should be punished. The "traveling community"you refer to are the people who travel on-mass and take liberties but that's not what people like Liam and Janine are doing.

    • @henry9406
      @henry9406 2 года назад +3

      I was about to say the same , I’ve seen it many times in Lincolnshire , families with kids dare not park in the car park so ruins their holiday and like you say the rubbish afterwards. It does ruin camper van life for us all .

  • @chayheretoday9890
    @chayheretoday9890 2 года назад +5

    I remember driving a camper van up and down the east coast of Australia staying at the most amazing locations, but then a few people who were also living the life spoiled it for the rest of us by overstaying (sometimes for months) leaving rubbish behind and sometimes creating turmoil and havoc with locals and other van lifers. Those few spoiled it for the rest of us, we who took care of the wildlife and the existing environment to leave it as unspoilt as we had found it! As a result we must now all suffer these restrictions… so sad

  • @familyofsix1857
    @familyofsix1857 2 года назад +47

    Have to honest if the no overnighting rule was removed for Hunstanton then there'd be no room for anybody. Plus the mess left by the less responsible members of the VL community.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +4

      It's a shame as we've never seen van lifers leaving mess

    • @PawsomeAdventuring
      @PawsomeAdventuring 2 года назад +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays didn’t you do the NC500? 😅😅

    • @uptowndisco2
      @uptowndisco2 2 года назад +2

      it only needs a few dedicated 24 hour parking spots , the rest being off-limits for day parking only.

    • @steveashton4042
      @steveashton4042 2 года назад +1

      @@ThoseHappyDays I have many times sadly first hand . Really is a shame

    • @BurtReynoldstash
      @BurtReynoldstash Год назад +1

      @@PawsomeAdventuring I’ve done the nc 500 id say the biggest problem is rented motor homes that just take the piss with staying in one place too long.
      Leaving litter or emptying out waste tanks in the car parks. ( they’ve rented the van they don’t give a shit as long as they’re having a good time.
      I was shocked at the amount of rental vans to be honest. Loads of young lads renting out motor homes and being leery. Hopefully now magalufs back in operation they’ll go there and act like tits

  • @christinenightingale2528
    @christinenightingale2528 2 года назад +8

    That brought back happy memories. We used to go to Norfolk and Suffolk a lot when we lived in Cambs. Thanks for the memories, you two 💖

  • @scarlettskies100
    @scarlettskies100 2 года назад +11

    Great video but I feel like I've just got off a roller coaster....it all felt a little rushed

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      We have a bit of pace on this trip

    • @scarlettskies100
      @scarlettskies100 2 года назад +2

      @@ThoseHappyDays just don't forget you left the rat race to enjoy the freedom and slower pace of van life though ....its about the journey and not the destination....im old though lol so don't listen to me ....safe journeys

  • @ascendingsoul9237
    @ascendingsoul9237 2 года назад +8

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane, I grew up in Norwich and spent my childhood on the lovely Norfolk beaches. It’s a shame you did not get to see more of Norwich which has a beautiful Cathedral and a cobbled Tudor street -Elm Hill , where my great, great grandparents lived. 🙏🏻💜💗 Happy days indeed.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +3

      We saw loads of it, and loved it. Love Elm Hill and the area around the cathedral by the river, really pretty

  • @juliedowning7782
    @juliedowning7782 2 года назад +5

    Sunday in the garden with my coffee and Those Happy Days….👏🏻👏🏻

  • @theblurredcrusade.2557
    @theblurredcrusade.2557 2 года назад +13

    Good to see you getting into the swing of the beginnings of your journeys, me I'm watching from my bed with a coffee ☕ on the Sunday morning, only this time I'm in hospital with a broken hip and wrist 😳 I fell over at work the other week and last Tuesday on my way to sign on the sick I tripped up crossing the road and then broke my hip 🙄
    I have to give a massive shout out to the NHS and the amazing treatment I'm getting at the moment 😘 have a fantastic week on your travels 🤗

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Oh My God, so sorry to hear that 💚💚💚

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Take care x

    • @theblurredcrusade.2557
      @theblurredcrusade.2557 2 года назад

      @@ThoseHappyDays Thanks 🤗 I'm getting the best of care, the hip operation went great and was up and walking yesterday, and today I'll find out if I need plates and pins in both hands 👐
      Have a cracking week, will look forward to Sunday.

  • @terry362
    @terry362 2 года назад +4

    I’m so happy ‘Morgan’ found somewhere to park. The beach is beautiful, and calm. Love the video. 💚🇬🇧💚

  • @madeleinejoynson9704
    @madeleinejoynson9704 2 года назад +3

    Hi to you both ..loved today's video .Those amazing beaches !! You both seem so happy in your lovely van too. Look forward every Sunday to watching your video and following your lovely lifestyle .x

  • @patsystarotmusings
    @patsystarotmusings 2 года назад +4

    Norfolk coast was where my childhood holidays were as I lived in Cambs , some beautiful beaches just a shame you couldn’t get parked up near them . Great video as usual I always look forward to Sunday to watch your adventures. Thank you 🙏

  • @jamescrook9749
    @jamescrook9749 2 года назад +11

    Great bit of filming and drone footage, I really found the visit to the restaurant interesting and the food looked fantastic, ref Campervan parking over night, its becoming tougher the closer you get to any major beauty spots or tourist attractions, back in 2007 we did the NC 500 in our LDV Campervan and there nowhere near the problems faced by campers today, nowadays we find by dropping back a few miles from coastlines etc it gets easier to find somewhere, just as a heads up when/ if you get to the county of Powys in Wales, you can stay in any council owned car park for a pound 👍
    And you know what I like about you guys?... "Nothing" 😂😂😂 only kidding, I like the fact you both keep the van tidy, I always try to keep organised when away, looking forward to seeing the next video which we'll be watching from our van on holiday in Belgium 🇧🇪🇧🇪😊
    Be lucky regards James, Tracy and Polly 😊👍

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Haha love the mid way humour in there, i would have done the same...made us LOL haha

  • @billiegennard1744
    @billiegennard1744 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for my lovely Sunday Fix. Love the hair Jenine. I agree that Norfolk beaches are amazing but so sorry you were unable to park over night.
    Have a safe happy week.

  • @sarahjames2991
    @sarahjames2991 2 года назад +8

    Stunning beaches guys . Its so hard trying to find parking on the beach the councils hate us being there .They don't mind us there during the day spending . Omg that last beach was amazing. 😃 see you next week guys x

    • @steveallen1635
      @steveallen1635 2 года назад +1

      The last beach was between the villages of Heacham and Snettisham.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Thanks Sarah 👍

  • @Campervan-wr2fn
    @Campervan-wr2fn 2 года назад +6

    Great video so sad you missed Gorleston the beach is amazing!

  • @tridaks
    @tridaks 2 года назад +35

    If you are happy to pay for "overnight parking" in a safe and organised parking facility, then surely a campsite is your answer!!

    • @peskyparttimers8239
      @peskyparttimers8239 2 года назад +9

      Norfolk campsites are an absolute rip off, £70 a night at Wells.

    • @vanlifesueuk5938
      @vanlifesueuk5938 2 года назад +8

      I think it depends on the cost. A council car park charging £10 a night stay amounts to £70 in a week. A campsite charging £30 a night would cost £210 a week.

    • @sontaranlee3369
      @sontaranlee3369 2 года назад +8

      There is a huge difference of paying approx £5 overnight to £30 on a camp site
      X 365 you get the point

    • @sallywilliams421
      @sallywilliams421 2 года назад +17

      Someone has obviously never looked at campsite fees 👆It’s 2022 we don’t need facilities, we have solar. The UK is centuries behind Europe with regards to van parking and Aires. Councils are losing out on £.,why give it to a rich landowner?

    • @goldilocks913
      @goldilocks913 2 года назад +6

      @@paultrussy4243 Some good points Paul, and although l don’t completely agree, l think it’s a problem that is going to affect more and more people, regardless of the manner of travel and lifestyle because the push for regulation is becoming overkill , not helped by the decreasing level of common sense and care by the general public these days.

  • @calfraser8282
    @calfraser8282 2 года назад +4

    We live in Cromer and are van life but even we noticed that norfolk doesn't realise that it should be vanlifer friendly with overnight spots available the main car park in Cromer is big enough contacting council to see if they'd reconsider allowing overnight campers

  • @annpope2429
    @annpope2429 2 года назад +5

    Another amazing video. We love north Norfolk and your footage definitely did it justice

  • @Drpepperhernandez
    @Drpepperhernandez 2 года назад +3

    Love your channel so much. Thank you for doing all this for us. You guys are the best. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @heronhouse7099
    @heronhouse7099 2 года назад +1

    Great to see you enjoying Norwich and the Norfolk coast. We love Namaste too. Our county gets so full during holiday season that you really can't get moved in any of our amazing beaches, there's so many camp sites though. Come back in January to see 100s of seals and their pups at Horsey, so beautiful to see. We live right on the edge of the broads, parking becomes a huge issue on sunny warm days. Glad you found a spot at last though on the beach. We used to love taking our caravan up to East Runton, overlooking the sea.

  • @steveallen1635
    @steveallen1635 2 года назад +19

    I've camped all along that coast, but it's been at paid sites and they are not cheap £20+ a night! It would seem that the council have made it very difficult to camp for free/car park fee and force people onto the paid sites!

    • @steveashton4042
      @steveashton4042 2 года назад +3

      This is due to certain people abusing the right and leaving huge clean up bills along with court costs. Trust me on this , these areas I have found faeces , rubbish dumped and areas of beauty trashed .It saddens me that this happens and law abiding folk cannot use it but it is what it is .It’s a little naive not to understand this and to blame the council for the rules they have to put in place . If people behaved in the first place there would be no problem .

  • @williamquestmagic
    @williamquestmagic 2 года назад +3

    What a brilliant video you two. Janine, your hair looks fabulous. Norfolk is a place that is so down on camper vans it is apparent. But the best you save for last with that lovely park right on the beach at the end of the video. Thanks for the show, will in Florida

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Thanks Will, it was awesome that last place

  • @ilikejelly7890
    @ilikejelly7890 2 года назад +4

    Wow great to see the seals. Britain really does have some beauty spots. I live in SW Scotland and we have the Galloway Hills and coast line all the way round up to Ayrshire. Lots of people by-pass us. More space for me and my old van lol Michelle x

  • @johnhuggins3700
    @johnhuggins3700 2 года назад +4

    Cromer seafront is free to park and stay overnight also there's a place in sheringham where you can park overnight for free to🙂

  • @Astrid591000
    @Astrid591000 2 года назад +2

    Hi guys great to see you travelling about the sea resorts were amazing. Loving
    the content your putting out. Thank you both ❤❤😊

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback, we love that you loved it

  • @Rich.Aardvark
    @Rich.Aardvark 2 года назад +5

    I met a guy called Tim who did the English beach walk, camping a long the way. For charity.

  • @delmabond9800
    @delmabond9800 2 года назад +1

    Thank you both for this great video,as usual of course. Aussie here, chances of us getting over to the UK are very slim, so will enjoy travelling along with you each week. As a 5 years Vegan, that food looked so amazing. Total envy.🤗

  • @angelanicholson951
    @angelanicholson951 2 года назад +2

    My favourite coastline. I go often. Shame you didn't get to see Wells beach and pinewood forest to it. It's huge! Very like Holkham, but far bigger. Incredible! We used to camp in the fantastic Pinewoods holiday park next to the beach car park, until they ended the camping when Wells became far more popular and the property prices skyrocketed. That car park is packed all summer. Pinewoods went all snooty and only had camper vans and very posh statics. I don't blame them. It's a very nice holiday park with excellant facilities. There's a little train from the town going down that road to the beach and back. Some great shops and restaurants there. But the beach is perfect and spectacular. Norfolk had to do what it has with overnight parking. Everyone would flock there for those beaches. It does with cars. Old Hunstanton beach is also very nice. Same beautiful sand and dunes to sit in. I was there just last week with the dogs on a lovely sunny say.

  • @tinadavis3333
    @tinadavis3333 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful sights thankyou so much taken us with you 🙏👍🤗💕

  • @raurausharmaine9066
    @raurausharmaine9066 2 года назад +2

    Hi guys another awesome video glad in the end that you were able to find a beach to stay at take care and travel safely guys xx

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan 2 года назад +3

    Another awesome vlog Janine & Liam and the plant based hotel & restaurant looks great and the food was yummy 😋. Great to hear the good news about your website and will have to check it out. Love 🥰 the vlog and love 💕❤Janine & Liam.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Yes we must get that site live haha...soon,

  • @yvonnemerchant3916
    @yvonnemerchant3916 2 года назад +3

    Hi, another great video ❤️ but just wanted to tell Janine to get a waterproof jacket, the ones which you can pack away into a bag, we picked ours up from stone henge in their sale for £10 and went to the abbey at Whitby, it was blowing a gale and even though we had warm coats on the wind was going straight through and we were freezing, so we put the waterproofs on, it was amazing, they stopped the wind and we were as warm as toast,. I think you should invest in one ♥️♥️♥️

  • @carolynjones6116
    @carolynjones6116 2 года назад +8

    It is a shame that this country isn’t more camper friendly. You two are gonna be blown away in France and Europe at how camper friendly it is . Check out “all the aires “ books. ☀️

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      We cannot wait!!!

    • @hgglass8905
      @hgglass8905 2 года назад

      Exactly that's why most people go aboard it's amazing

    • @ronr61
      @ronr61 2 года назад +2

      Beware of gang attacks on roadside camping in the EU, place chains from inside front doors from side to side to prevent night time break in’s.

  • @terrybailey4622
    @terrybailey4622 2 года назад +1

    Hi guys.. This is a fab video.. I love seeing you both enjoying & embracing every bit!!! Beaches are amazing.. Thank you for sharing.. Lotsa ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jankp5144
    @jankp5144 2 года назад +1

    another great vid.love watching you guy battle the parking spots.look forward to next vid.

  • @mariechosgaire6984
    @mariechosgaire6984 2 года назад +1

    I love the way you say "room", Janine. ❤️

  • @I-am-Sam
    @I-am-Sam 2 года назад +2

    Another stunning video. Wow, all the lovely beaches. Well done and thank you. Mooi loop.

  • @christinehopkins7561
    @christinehopkins7561 2 года назад +3

    Great you got a park up at last on the beach…. all along Britain’s coastline camping overnight is becoming a thing if the past…
    We are in Norfolk/Suffolk in July campervan but staying on sites overnight & travelling around during the day…. need our beauty sleep😂😂. Thanks for highlighting some fab places to visit!! 🍷

  • @cookie9169
    @cookie9169 2 года назад +1

    Hi guys if you ever come to Norfolk again go to Waxham beach you can camp on the beach for 6 weeks during the summer and it is beautiful with lots of seals there. People with vans stay the whole 6 weeks every year xx

  • @sst6358
    @sst6358 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely love Indian food , l worked in London at a wine bar called JC’s , they owned spice trader which was downstairs and JC’s wine bar upstairs
    Well the food there is out of this world and my tiny wine bar was just a dream job 💛they treated me like family 💛 will never forget them 💛

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Aw sounds lovely! And yes Indian food takes some beating 😍

  • @mpjkea2000
    @mpjkea2000 2 года назад +2

    Hello, the reason being is so many areas have seen what can happen with stopovers.
    We fulltime and have seen examples of why Councils who have tried to make provision for overnighter, have had to stop .
    Dawlish Warren tried it, 2 nights max, by the sea , toilets etc, once the Vans turned up and never left, and NOT TRAVELLER'S, but people who just abused the area.
    Bideford allows overnight guests, Barnstaple lorry Park near the centre.
    It's what people leave behind them, spoilt for most.

  • @anne4116
    @anne4116 2 года назад +1

    Another beautiful video, thank you for sharing the Norfolk coast with us. I get why vans aren't welcome in some ways, just because of the sheer numbers potentially. Word would soon get around! Loved the drone shots again Janine 🌞💚 I feel like I've been on an adventure with you both.

  • @rph31015
    @rph31015 2 года назад +4

    Wells next the Sea is our go to location in our campervan but we stay at Pinewoods camp site (expensive!). It's a shame you missed Old Hunstanton beach because of the car park barrier. There is however another entrance just along the road where they open the height barrier. Maybe next time 👍

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Sounds great, would love to check it out

  • @gsdtravels6457
    @gsdtravels6457 2 года назад +2

    Loving the beach, what an awesome spot! And the food at Namaste looked amazing!

  • @theoldhobbit3640
    @theoldhobbit3640 2 года назад +8

    I get it that the local authorities and residents don't want camping in carparks, but what a waste of space and potential income when money is scarce at local authority level. There must be a way to safely manage all that empty space at night time making sure those who stayed overnight move on.

    • @uptowndisco2
      @uptowndisco2 2 года назад +2

      and they are the same residents that expect to have a free space when they travel away from their local area on holiday lol

  • @marycorcoran245
    @marycorcoran245 2 года назад +3

    Loved ye're travels along the coast, specially the seal colony. shame no wild camping or free over night parking . have a lovely week ahead. 😘

  • @bernadettekeogan-clarke5025
    @bernadettekeogan-clarke5025 2 года назад +1

    Love the video and drone footage. Norfolk is great,shame about lack of camper van park ups. The indian food looked incredible,i think i could easily partakexxxx

  • @clarehudson4087
    @clarehudson4087 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this weeks travel , Thanks for sharing. How lovely you where invited to try out the hotel and their restaurant. Looking forward to viewing next week's travels. Keep safe guys :-) :-)

  • @jackwatsonepic626
    @jackwatsonepic626 2 года назад +6

    All the places in Norfolk and Lincolnshire have no parking for van lifers (overnight)
    but you're in a van you could park anywhere you don't have to park where there's a view of the sea

    • @goldilocks913
      @goldilocks913 2 года назад

      I take your point but a big draw of Van life is things like parking by the sea and going to sleep listening to the waves.

    • @heriotpayne
      @heriotpayne 2 года назад

      @@goldilocks913 why not buy a boat next time

    • @goldilocks913
      @goldilocks913 2 года назад

      @@heriotpayne even more regulation on the waterways these days! And pretty expensive too 😉

    • @heriotpayne
      @heriotpayne 2 года назад

      @@goldilocks913 i am not talking about canal boats i speek of sea worthy vessels capable of travel to the med and beyond

    • @goldilocks913
      @goldilocks913 2 года назад

      @@heriotpayne Ah! Wonderful idea! 😊

  • @tahoeblue2491
    @tahoeblue2491 2 года назад +1

    Great seeing all these UK beaches and all the weather you face. I would have a hard time moving on from each beach town. Travel safe.

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Yeah so hard to leave them all as so pretty

  • @ChrissyloveUK
    @ChrissyloveUK 2 года назад +3

    Loved catching up, just got back from Cyprus, so watched you while I have been washing and having huge mugs of Tea 🥰x Happy Sunday x

  • @BIadesMan
    @BIadesMan 2 года назад +2

    Good video guys,I could tell you we’re getting fed up with the parking,it was pissing me off,for ya.At least you got that great park up on that beach.That Indian food looked lovely and made me hungry.Take care both of you and il see you next week👍👋

  • @joezanella8949
    @joezanella8949 Год назад +1

    It looks like all the towns work hand in hand with campsites.

  • @-Jay-001
    @-Jay-001 2 года назад +1

    Great channel! Full time van lifers and vegan. Goodluck on your journey, will look out for you when you reach the west 😊

  • @terryknott523
    @terryknott523 2 года назад

    Great Video and keep up the good work. From a fellow roaming motorhomer who knows the Norfolk and Suffolk coastlines well, you did pretty well on your search for a beach stopover.

  • @lorraineselby
    @lorraineselby 2 года назад +5

    Great video and loving the drone footage. Such a shame about the parking. Probably something to do with travellers or litter. A few ruining it for the many. Those beaches all look beautiful, so I can only image what they look like in the sunshine. How lovely to have a vegetarian hotel and restaurant, and the biker cafe looked amazing. More places to add to my wish list. Aren’t seals wonderful. I love watching them play. I’ve seen them in Cornwall playing in the seaweed. I’m glad you finally found a beach park up. Looking forward to the next episode already. Stay safe and happy travels x

  • @thebutterfly1356
    @thebutterfly1356 2 года назад +2

    Aww your in my home county. Ive just moved from Norwich and back in my van in Wales. The Norfolk coastline is so beautiful but almost impossible to wild camp 😭 glad you got to see the seals. From December onwards there are thousands that come to shore to pup.. Saw hundreds of babies this winter. Right up until February.. It’s a magical sight. The food at Nameste is so good. Loads of amazing vegan eats in Norwich.. Glad you found somewhere to park eventually. I will have to look it out 😛

  • @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES
    @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video guys safe and happy travels 👍😊

  • @sontaranlee3369
    @sontaranlee3369 2 года назад +21

    Couple of us sat down with Exeter Council to explain, we're the ones clearing the litter every night from the leisure users in the day and boy racers with their McDonald's and stopping it entering the canal. Just did not get it. One bank holiday weekend collected 17 black bags of rubbish from the whole site. Phoned the council on Monday to be told they do not have any bins there, so won't collect it. 3 days later seagulls and rats had ripped the bags apart and the council had to send in a team on a raft to net the canal of rubbish. Now there is a low barrier, stopping anyone using it 24/7.
    I've seen the damage and mess caused by many Irish travellers and sadly were tarnished the same. No understanding of our way of life until you explain it. Then usually you get a good response back. Keep going on your travels.
    I'm not out to cause an argument, just what I see local to me every summer with the travellers arriving.

    • @jaywren20
      @jaywren20 2 года назад +6

      I thought it must be something like that - previous bad experiences. It's a shame that everyone one gets tarred with the same brush but for them they have no way of knowing.

    • @AyyRainer
      @AyyRainer 2 года назад +4

      they can turn most no over night spots into a sort of ''camp ground'' with a parking fee with a refundable deposit for if no mess and damage was caused, but they then have to man the areas which would cost more than it'd gain, unless they operated multiple places (hub station) by 1 place with an electric barrier paid for by card (maybe via an app) and CCTV overlooking

  • @sallysouter-smith3481
    @sallysouter-smith3481 2 года назад +1

    Some pubs allow overnight parking, all they ask is you go inside for a meal or a couple of drinks. Find them online..

  • @AshleyEWyatt
    @AshleyEWyatt 2 года назад +1

    You did us proud! Thank you. Great video. Sorry we didnt let you camp - its a shame. Come back soon. Good luck onwards journey.

  • @MsBabygurl4646
    @MsBabygurl4646 2 года назад

    That’s so cool 😎 so glad y’all got to experience that !!

  • @gerryryan1372
    @gerryryan1372 2 года назад +1

    Having done the camper van bit. We used a site called wild camping, also used camping sites, and parked in laybys. I can see both sides. Why not ask the locals what they think .
    Loved the vlog x

  • @sarawarrener2193
    @sarawarrener2193 2 года назад +2

    Such incredible beaches. Loved this video.😊

  • @tracymac1111
    @tracymac1111 2 года назад +1

    Very informative and enjoyable tour of Norfolk beaches. Happy days with the happy Days. 😊

  • @pickstonfamily
    @pickstonfamily 2 года назад +5

    You need to point your nameservers to your hosting space at Squarespace so the domain name points to your website, also speak to your host for a SSL secure socket layer, the little green padlock, so visiting people feel secure and scam free. Loving the channel, keep it up. If you need help HMU👍

  • @kevinclayton5948
    @kevinclayton5948 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant, can't wait until next Sunday.

  • @CarolP-uk
    @CarolP-uk 2 года назад +1

    This week is a real trip down memory Lane for me. Used to live a mile inland from Mundesley, Cromer, Sheringham, Wells, Holkam, Brancaster beaches etc etc are stunning. It’s ridiculous that Norfolk can’t see the value of having van lifers staying in their car parks 😬😡. Great video this week again guys 👍🏻👍🏻💛

  • @thriftytowers7160
    @thriftytowers7160 2 года назад +1

    wow thx for this vid! norfolk looks amazing!

  • @paulellis6203
    @paulellis6203 2 года назад +1

    Hi love you guys , can’t wait each week to chat chat up with what your up too , excited for your European trip coming soon .

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Thanks mate, really appreciate that 💚

  • @hamiltongemstones8479
    @hamiltongemstones8479 2 года назад +2

    Some of those beaches looked fantastic!

  • @antonysmith9173
    @antonysmith9173 2 года назад +6

    So enjoy watching your vids every Sunday. But don't quite understand why you seem to want to do this trip ASAP!
    Surely you have all the time you want. Stay safe.

    • @tedbus7708
      @tedbus7708 2 года назад +2

      Rolling for content..

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      I have a very sick family member and as I am writing this have had to travel back to see him as we thought he was passing...but he has some time left now which is good. But if you see a bit of pace then there is always a reason behind it, and some stuff I don't put on the video...although I might explain a little about the situation in future video

  • @peterregis2119
    @peterregis2119 2 года назад +1

    Hi, Holkham Beach is where “Shakespeare in Love” was filmed and in the winter being as its so vast the Queens Household Calvery from nearby Sandringham are quiet often seen exercising their horses along there, also horse & trap races are held along it regularly.
    Regards Pete.

  • @colincampbell9195
    @colincampbell9195 2 года назад +1

    Super drone pictures looking forward to the next video have a great time

  • @patti4785
    @patti4785 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Amazing Restaurant and Hotel, beautiful decor

  • @peterhayes5512
    @peterhayes5512 2 года назад +1

    Nice to spot you today on my return from ingoldmells me in the small white van that flashed you and so glad to get a wave back .... stay safe

  • @neil796
    @neil796 2 года назад +3

    Hi Guys when you hit the north west recommend Formby beach and pine woods if you haven’t already it’s bliss.

  • @sandracrosby5204
    @sandracrosby5204 2 года назад +1

    Another great video guys always look forward to them xx

  • @rpenby6315
    @rpenby6315 2 года назад +1

    Hey guys! Just stumbled across your channel and so glad I did! Shame about Norfolk not being van lifer friendly!
    I live in Lytham, St Anne's which has a coastline spanning miles all the way from Lytham through St Anne's, Blackpool, Bispham & Fleetwood.
    St Anne's LOVES van lifers and motor homes.
    There's loads of on street free parking with no restrictions. Some vans spend weeks at a time here!
    If you would feel safer on a carpark there's dedicated zones for campers/motor homes 👍
    Come pay us a visit in Lancashire! It's beautiful this time of year!

  • @kaycresswell6179
    @kaycresswell6179 2 года назад +1

    If you come through perranporth if you go up lisky hill past lisky caravan park keep going on the right side there’s a pull in or follow the road on and you have 2 pull ins on the left side where you could pull in also if you go through Portreath if you go to the top of lighthouse hill which is steep but I managed to get up in my campervan go past the car park ( you can’t park on the car park over night ) on the left carry on till you come to a Turning point I parked there for the night x I’ve got a high top Ford duetto also Texaco petrol garage in perranporth have a field to can pay to park on over night it was £10 night just go in and ask your right by the town then

  • @whiskymacable
    @whiskymacable 2 года назад

    So...glad for you both that you found your dream park up :)

  • @batmscot6149
    @batmscot6149 Год назад +1

    Please invest in a snood as you know you can wear them oodles of ways but really good thing about them they keep your neck nice and warm 😊 really good to keep you cosy and less textile than a scarf.

  • @billyandleanne
    @billyandleanne 2 года назад +1

    Loved it, great video guys. wells beach is one of our favourites Lots of happy memories there and holkham is just beautiful ! We had same problem with Norfolk so hard to find parkups we just end up driving around in circles every time 😆 brilliant for campsites not so great for wild camping! Big shame. Looking forward to the next one 🚐😁🧡

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад

      Thanks guys 👍

    • @vandemic1696
      @vandemic1696 2 года назад

      Unfortunately wild camping is illegal in all but a few places in England.

  • @philipday8601
    @philipday8601 2 года назад +1

    Forgotten how beautiful Norfolk is guys, lovely upbeat video x

  • @robbie891
    @robbie891 2 года назад +1

    Welcome to norfolk/Suffolk. The land where if you live in a van your classed as a Pikey. This is why I visit the peaks and lakes so much. Glad you took my advice on ness point tho. Sadly it is a Concrete jungle and it was pretty grim on your visit but on hot sunny days its a nice place to be/spend a few nights.

  • @DVWNatSecResearcher
    @DVWNatSecResearcher 2 года назад +2

    Lovely video with a particularly stunning ending.

  • @valeriephillips9048
    @valeriephillips9048 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed this weeks video. I love all that area but haven’t been there for years so thanks for the memories 😀

  • @adiehull
    @adiehull 2 года назад +1

    Great vlog, I love Norfolk. Can't wait to see Lincolnshire vlog, as we live in Lincoln! Although alot of coastal car parks are the same here too 🙈

  • @fifteenq9102
    @fifteenq9102 2 года назад +1

    Another good quality video. Thanks. I live a ten min walk from the beach in Filey and also there’s no overnight parking there too. Sadly this is due to the more disrespectful campers. For every one respectful, thoughtful, considerate and kind hearted Van lifer such as yourselves there are 2 or more polar opposites (as in life), which then spoils things for everyone else. It’s a shame.

  • @Lindsay.k3492
    @Lindsay.k3492 2 года назад +4

    Hi you two, how lovely of the hotel to give you a room for a plug! The restaurant looked supurb! What a shame about parking but .. Looks like you eventually found somewhere in the end , loved seeing the seal s
    too, this vlog has been great ! Btw do to get a script with square face lol? As it sounds like I've heard it before with other vloggers! Your face janine was a picture when you saw the seals! It just lit up X

    • @ThoseHappyDays
      @ThoseHappyDays  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! No script, just highlighting the features I guess

  • @nikkibeale3084
    @nikkibeale3084 2 года назад +5

    I always look forward to my Sunday morning exploring - from the comfort of my bed. Thanks guys.
    @janine love the haircut :) @liam is that the official collective term for seals - a clump ? :D

  • @victorialakin2825
    @victorialakin2825 2 года назад +1

    I go to Norfolk some times and my auntie dawn has a caravan in Norfolk 😁😁😊

  • @sandralowe2874
    @sandralowe2874 2 года назад +1

    Loved the look around the beaches 🥰👍

  • @vwout_and_about9270
    @vwout_and_about9270 2 года назад

    Hi guys hope your both well loving the videos lately always look forward to them. What a pain it is trying to find parking spots around that area such a shame but anyway take care guys
    John+Manda X

  • @davey.59dave
    @davey.59dave 2 года назад +1

    Bit late watching this one, The lack of park ups was a bummer for this part of uk guys, hope it gets better as you travel more north & west, still a good watch though so thanks.👍

  • @lesliewheeler4785
    @lesliewheeler4785 2 года назад +1

    Whenever I have traveled across The Pond .. my hotels accommodations always booked with 100% East Indian owned & operated.. Best service, clean, maintained well..breakfasts are great.. especially when they own adjoining restaurant. UK has terrific food thnx to food loving good people from the farm right to your plate..ITS all organic in the UK!!
    Great video and wonderful vibes per usual..ty!!
    ✨️

  • @alisonweston6063
    @alisonweston6063 2 года назад +1

    Great blog again guys, such a shame about the lack of overnight parking. Loved seeing the seals!. You need to pack a couple of emergency ponchos, for when those showers arrive! 😂

  • @graemeedmonstone6616
    @graemeedmonstone6616 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic best thing on a Sunday ! Have a great week 😀