poacher82
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Just wondering from anyone there today what the access/traffic queues have been like? Going tomorrow and wondering if our plans are early enough (aiming at 9.30 arrival)! Any intel appreciated please…
Badminton - traffic / queues?
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Domirati
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Seemed fine. Didn’t get there until 11 though. Drove straight in
fankino04
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Anyone any idea how early do I need to be at j17 of the m4 to get in before the queues on Saturday?
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Gates open 7am Sat. Aim to be at the gates for then.
Saturday is going to be mental, with a maximum crowd. Plus people being turned away with no tickets...
poacher82
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Thanks Domirati!
poiuytrewq
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I’m going tomorrow and have been wondering the same. I’d like to see the Shetland grand national at 10.30
According to daughter we are leaving at 7am it’s about an hour from us.
have a good day!
According to daughter we are leaving at 7am it’s about an hour from us.
have a good day!
asmp
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We drove straight in today at about 9.15 and straight out at 4.30pm! We were very surprised.
Don’t forget to go to the BP stand opposite the scoreboard to get your free passionfruit and orange ice cream - very nice ?
ETA if you like the Rambo beekeeper fly masks, Hope Saddlery have them for £20 on their stall.
Don’t forget to go to the BP stand opposite the scoreboard to get your free passionfruit and orange ice cream - very nice ?
ETA if you like the Rambo beekeeper fly masks, Hope Saddlery have them for £20 on their stall.
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Bobthecob15
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I'm actually quite nervous about Saturday!!! We're aiming to get there for 8 I think
poiuytrewq
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Oh fab thank you for that.
I was looking at the Rambo hoods online today!
icecream sounds good too!
Northern Hare
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When I was driving to Badminton this morning along the M4, there were signs to say that the M4 between J6 (Slough/Windsor) and J8/9 (Maidenhead) is due to be closed for works this Sat/Sun. Not great timing for Badminton weekend! ?
I'm sure there'll be diversions in place, but it would be worth leaving extra time for those traveling to Badminton.
Here's the link to the National Highways webpage with details, and below is a screenshot.
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/south-east/m4-junctions-3-12-smart-motorway/
I'm sure there'll be diversions in place, but it would be worth leaving extra time for those traveling to Badminton.
Here's the link to the National Highways webpage with details, and below is a screenshot.
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/south-east/m4-junctions-3-12-smart-motorway/
MereChristmas
riding reluctantly into the sunset
Just saw this. Will it affect Badminton?
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/m4-traffic-live-coach-fire-7042637
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/m4-traffic-live-coach-fire-7042637
The Bouncing Bog Trotter
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We always aim to get there at gate opening time each day. We then have no stress and can have a bacon roll and coffee while people watching.
poiuytrewq
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How important is the car pass being printed and displayed?
I’ve just realised I forgot to get it printed today and my own printer is broken ?
I’ve just realised I forgot to get it printed today and my own printer is broken ?
Dustygirl
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I’m now worrying about travel on Saturday!! Have always camped before so easier. It’s a good 2 1/2 hour drive for us.
Bobthecob15
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Its just under 2hrs for us. We're just going to leave as early as we can with kids and hope for the best!! The queues in 2019 were really bad when the masses tried to get in at 10 onwards so I think just aim for as early as possible...im sure I read that they have changed the location of the entrance to try and manage it better?
Wheresthehoofpick
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Very easy drive today. Straight in and out at 9.30 and 5.30. We had a fab day. Best cheese Toasties ever opposite the craft tent.
Just chaps over trousers at £50.
Just chaps over trousers at £50.
MuddyMonster
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irishdraft
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Honey08
Waffled a lot!
The car pass scanner worked surprisingly well. It was very smooth arriving at 9.30 today.
Some of the Xc fences seemed incredibly easy for Badminton (a few horrific fences too, but overall it didn’t look as frightening as usual)
Some of the Xc fences seemed incredibly easy for Badminton (a few horrific fences too, but overall it didn’t look as frightening as usual)
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Screenshot it on your phone and it should be fine. Don’t rely on internet coverage- my friend and I had no signal all day (Vodafone and O2).
Northern Hare
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I'm not sure what day you're going, but I'd recommend you ring the Box Office to double check that a screen shot on your phone will be ok, just in case.
poiuytrewq
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So you guys didn’t have it displayed in the windscreen for the day?
Northern Hare
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Yes I left it in the windscreen. When they scan the parking ticket it is linked to the admissions for the passengers.
Wheresthehoofpick
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They scanned car pass and individual ticket. Asked to leave pass on windscreen. Agree I had no Vodafone signal all day.
poiuytrewq
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? so I need to get it printed now!!
Supposed to be leaving in 10 and not yet fed horses, I’m great at working to a schedule ?
Supposed to be leaving in 10 and not yet fed horses, I’m great at working to a schedule ?
asmp
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Both of us didn’t have phone signal all day either which was frustrating as we couldn’t check prices. I’m on Giffgaff, daughter is with Virgin.
We also got sunburnt so take sunscreen ?
We also got sunburnt so take sunscreen ?
Steerpike
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EE worked there, I think I saw an article that EE had a temporary mast put up for badminton and I'm sure there was another phone company but I can't remember, sorry!
rosiesowner
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Thanks for the info everyone. Going to be an early start to leave at 6:10 tomorrow!!!!
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
I did print it out, but badminton had replied to me on their Facebook page that tbey needed to scan the barcode, so a paper printout was best, but screenshot ok. They scanned my parking ticket and said “two people and a car pass” they never looked at the entry ticket or asked us to leave it on the window. I was actually impressed at the efficiency, it was the thing that worked best all day! Even the scoreboard kept jamming regularly.
Bobthecob15
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EE and O2 apparently have temporary masts, Vodaphone declined to be involved!