Solent – A Daytime Drive on Wednesday 19th November, in the West Sussex Countryside to The Bluebell Inn, Dockenfield for lunch

Hi Everyone,

Steve Wagg has suggested a drive to the Bluebell Inn, Dockenfield, which lies South of Farnham, between the A31 and A3.

Steve tried to book this venue for a Sunday drive but unfortunately the venue could not fit us in and given the venue does stunning food it gets very busy and parking would be an issue ?

However, the Landords are very nice people and would love to host Solent Area,  So, have booked us in for a mid-week lunch and this decision has been taken, due to the fact that in the winter not many members wish to venture out in the dark to a venue, especially if the weather is inclement.

We have done a few lunchtime drives before (pre-covid) and they have proved very successful, so this one will test the water to see if there is an appetite for more lunchtime drives in the 2026 winter period?

Drive Details

Rendevous Point; Halfords/Hobbeycraft Car Park,  Selbourne Rd, Havant PO9 1ND

What3Words: shared.ocean.paths

Rendevous Time; 10:30 

Departure Time; 11:00 (prompt)

Arrival time at venue; 12:30 (approx) so a drive time of approx 1.5 Hours (39 miles).

Venue: The Bluebell Inn, Boundary Road, Farnham, GU10 4EX

What3Words: sofa.nourished.shippers

The link was updated today (3rd October) as technical issues prevented members opening the drive route;

https://portal.onlinepcstorage.co.uk/shares/file/YRjOpewnUaz/

Hopefully, it’s all fine now for everyone ?

Steve Wagg & Mal