If you have not already seen it, the EMA VFR Pilot Website is a good tool-http://www.koolflyer.co.uk/EMA%20VFR%20Pilot/-put together by one of the PPLs on the Unit.
As for which side of the Motorway, that will depend on whether entering or leaving and the Runway in use-feel free to ask if you need any more advice.
Wonder who the guy in the cool shades is though!