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UK: Thetford Forest campervan overnight trial and North Yorkshire permanent ban

15.07.2026 03:04 1 min 2 sources
East Anglian Daily Times ENG + 1 more
UK: Thetford Forest campervan overnight trial and North Yorkshire permanent ban
Original source: East Anglian Daily Times

In Brief

Forestry England launches a 60-day pilot allowing campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight in Thetford Forest, while North Yorkshire plans to make a trial ban on parking from 11am to 7pm permanent.

Thetfordⓘ Forest Pilot

Forestry England has launched a 60-day pilot project allowing campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight in Thetford Forest, including the High Lodge area. The trial runs from 16 July to 14 September and also covers six other forests, including Bedgebury National Pinetum and Kielder Castle. Visitors must book in advance and adhere to site-specific time restrictions and rules.

North Yorkshire Permanent Ban

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking of motorhomes and campervans in tourist areas. The ban has been in place since November 2024 in Scarborough and on the A174 from 11am to 7pm due to complaints about anti-social behaviour. The council will consider the matter on 27 March, despite two-thirds of the 3,000 responses received being from motorhome owners opposing the restrictions.

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New trial allows campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight in Thetford Forest

11.06.2026 East Anglian Daily Times ENG Original source

Trial 11am to 7pm ban on motorhomes and campervans set to be made permanent

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