by Holly Tribe
One-stop superstore Catterick Caravans Outdoor Leisure World has opened its doors to the public after a major refit, to reveal an enormous 8 acre retail site.
After purchasing three acres of adjoining land last October, the company has significantly expanded its operations at the site in Richmond, Yorkshire. The mega-store now stocks everything from caravans and motorhomes to tents and camping equipment.
The renovated complex also acts as a caravan dealership, holding the franchise to leading manufacturers Swift, Buccaneer, T@B, Sterling, Lunar and Sprite caravans. Up to thirty new models can now be viewed by customers in a gleaming, purpose-built caravan showroom.
Doubling the size of their outside forecourt area, Catterick Caravans now have room to display even more new and used caravans. The added square footage has allowed them to expand their stock of recreational vehicles which now includes two ranges of Swift Group motorhomes, the Mondial and Escape tourers.
This well timed expansion reflects the significant rise of Brits staying in the UK for their holidays. With more holidaymakers than ever looking for a cheaper alternative, Catterick looks set to cash in on the growing ‘staycation’ trend. The 25,000 foot superstore houses trailer tents from Pyramid, Sunncamp, and Trigano, and a heated indoor showroom displays more that 25 models of awnings, porches, and canopies from leading manufacturers.
Despite its size, the company is still family run after 26 years, and Chris and Matthew Kinsell head up a team of dedicated staff.
Commenting on the developments Matthew Kinsell, Sales Director said: “This exciting expansion has been welcomed by both staff and customers alike. We want to be the number one destination in the North, offering both choice and value for money to our customers”.
Matthew added: “It is important to note that whilst we’ve grown our facilities, we are still small enough to care, and we continue to maintain our traditional family values”.
The team of experienced staff are available to advise on the vast array of merchandise. If you’re new to touring they can also offer a caravan hire service, giving would-be caravanners a chance to ‘try before you buy’.
To celebrate the opening, Catterick Caravans Outdoor Leisure World will be running a range of offers throughout July, and Swift customers can look out for the new 2011 Swift Charisma and Sterling Europa models due to arrive from mid-August.
