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Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:24 pm
by Blue
Yes 3 days for me also.
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:35 pm
by kma176
Booked for 5 so far
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:44 pm
by kma176
Considering trailering up!! - Finding secure parking somwhere around the area and drive across - Fuel cost from here will prob be around £400 + would only be an enjoyable drive if I avoid Motorways but then it would take a whole day!!

Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:53 pm
by Pete
kma176 wrote: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:44 pm
Considering trailering up!! - Finding secure parking somwhere around the area and drive across - Fuel cost from here will prob be around £400 + would only be an enjoyable drive if I avoid Motorways but then it would take a whole day!!
You are not the first person to suggest the Trailer but it may have an impact on the Ferry costs, may be worth checking.
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 6:13 pm
by kma176
Pete wrote: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:53 pm
kma176 wrote: Tue Feb 22, 22 5:44 pm
Considering trailering up!! - Finding secure parking somwhere around the area and drive across - Fuel cost from here will prob be around £400 + would only be an enjoyable drive if I avoid Motorways but then it would take a whole day!!
You are not the first person to suggest the Trailer but it may have an impact on the Ferry costs, may be worth checking.
I was thinking more on leaving the truck and trailer in this country some where nearer the port if I can find Secure parking !
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 22 6:22 pm
by Pete
My Boss was talking about trailering his car all the way to the IOM!
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 8:17 am
by RobTwin
We're in!
Well, almost...
Tried booking last nite but it bombed out at the last stage, said there was an Internal Server Error and that I needed to phone them so I dont get charged twice.
So hopefully get that sorted today

Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 9:00 am
by MattH
Mandie and I are booked in. 5 days 4 nights, so there for the start of things on the Friday morning.
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 2:15 pm
by RobTwin
Booked
Me & Stu, 4 nights. I ended up phoning them to make sure my failed online attempt didnt get duplicated.
He asked which port we'd likely be leaving from, Liverpool or Heysham, tho the ferry times for next year aren't confirmed yet.
I said probably Liverpool as we're coming from he south. He said ferries from L'pool are likely to leave at 7pm, arriving at Douglas at 10pm. He said the earlier one is during the night so prob not practical.
He though the better option would be to go from Heysham, even tho it's 40 mins further north, the departure time is likely to be 2pm, arriving at 6pm. And it's easier to get to, not having to drive through L'pool.
We dont have to decide for a while yet - prob not for another year, but worth bearing in mind...

Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 4:12 pm
by Pete
Excellent!
Can't beat a road trip.
Useful info on the Ports too!
We will probably stop on the way up there overnight to break the journey up.....
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 5:47 pm
by andyrob
Booked !!! didnt want to miss out on the fun
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 6:06 pm
by Pete
Great news! Andy - it will be fantastic to have you along!
Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 9:59 pm
by RobTwin
Pete wrote: Wed Feb 23, 22 6:06 pm
Great news! Andy - it will be fantastic to have you along!
x2

Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 22 10:56 pm
by RobTwin
andyrob wrote: Wed Feb 23, 22 5:47 pm
Booked !!! didnt want to miss out on the fun
What car would you be taking Andy?

Re: PLEASE READ - UPDATE!! : Isle of Man Festival of Motoring 2023
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 22 9:31 pm
by andyrob
cheers All, not sure on car yet, its along time away, but the
new yorker is the current choice