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Old 29-05-2007, 11:45 AM
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Right.. I'm thinking of driving to Hamm this year.

Has anyone driven and can give me detailed instructions of what the best route is to take, where the best parking in Hamm is, and also how to get over there - ferry, tunnel, what's the best bet?

I'm pretty sure i'm too fat to be comfortable on the coach journey.. and plan on bringing back a whole car full of stuff, and as there's 4 of us I think by the time we paid for 4 coach tickets it wouldn't be any more expensive to drive anyway.

I like to get things sorted way in advance and we'll probably stay in a hotel too so that's why I'm asking now Afterall it's less than 4 months away now!
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Old 29-05-2007, 11:50 AM
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tunnel is quicker and a bit cheaper i think.. ferry is more fun.
the route is straight forward.. its about 5/6 hours on the other side.
long old drive if ur not used to it.
there is lots of parking when u get there.
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Tempted to borrow my friends campervan, I'll sleep in the back and make my OH drive
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thats not a bad idea.
its gonna be 500-550 miles for you each way.
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Old 29-05-2007, 12:06 PM
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Alternatively is there a train station in Hamm?

I want to stay overnight as it's my birthday, and see the sights too! (Yeah.. I'm a big travel tourist )
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i looked into it, it was about 400 quid
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Old 29-05-2007, 12:10 PM
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Ouch I could fly for cheaper than that *and* pay someone to take my reps back for me.
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Old 29-05-2007, 12:12 PM
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yes, that would be a good option
then maybe meet the coach or someone at an airport?
or tnt
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Tips for Hamm

buy tom tom

Drive

Get the tunnel

stay at the mercure

flirt with the blonde maid

do not try ALL the cheese in the restaurant at breakfast prior to going to the show

and for christ sake dont drink franziskanner weissbier. it will actualy kill you

also if customs ask..................... 'its a rodent'

ps - see how many times you can get free jelly tits from the grot shop by the hotel. also see how many times you can get chucked out of it.
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Old 29-05-2007, 08:55 PM
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lol, its best not to lie about what you have, they can check.
as for the tom tom? i managed to get there 3 times no probs without one, but they do help i agree lol
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