by Marcus Dubois
It’s the one-stop superstore for caravan enthusiasts in Yorkshire which recently underwent a major expansion to an eight-acre site. Now Catterick Caravans are using the site for their very own event called The Great North Caravan Show.
The caravan show will be a first for the dealership based in Richmond, Yorkshire and will be open from Saturday 18th until Sunday 26th September. Already a host of major caravan manufacturers have pledged to support the event including Buccaneer, Elddis, Lunar, Sprite, Sterling, Swift and T@b.
In contrast with many caravan events, the Great North Show will offer both free admission and free parking for visitors. Around 30 caravans will be on display in the indoor showroom, with space for over 200 caravans outside. As well as vehicle models will be an accessory supermarket and an awning and tent showroom. There’s plenty of fun for all the family with live music, a hog roast, barbeques and children’s entertainers.
“Exciting times for the industry”
Caravan Times spoke to show organiser Matthew Kinsell (pictured, right) of Catterick Caravans who confirmed that visitors could look forward to the new ranges from Swift Caravans.
“Swift will be showing their new ranges. We can’t confirm exactly which models, but I can tell readers that there are some revolutionary products coming from the Swift Group and they’ll be on display.”
He believes the launch of new ranges combined with the spectre of tax rises could make the show a busy one for Catterick. ” It’s exciting times for us because we’ve got this new expanded site, and it’s exciting times for the industry because there’s some very new products coming out that are going to turn heads. We feel a lot of people will be making a beeline for purchasing caravans before Christmas, what with the VAT rise in mind.”
How to get there
The show will take place at Catterick Caravans Outdoor Leisure World, Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7JB. For more information telephone 01748 818391.
DIRECTIONS: From the North take the 1st Catterick exit off the A1 onto the A6136. From the South take the 2nd Catterick exit off the A1. The show ground is located at Catterick Caravans, Brompton on Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7JB.
