by Holly Tribe
The Boat & Caravan Show is celebrating its half centenary this year with a whole host of exciting attractions, exhibits and launches at Birmingham’s NEC.
All the latest releases from the caravan, motorome and boating industries will be on show, along with representatives from tourist boards and holiday parks for some destination inspiration. If you’re new to touring, why not book in for a ‘try-a-towing-session’ with The Caravan Club, and get a supervised masterclass in how to manoeuvre an outfit safely?
Year of the family friendly layout
In terms of caravans, 2011 is quickly shaping up to be the year of the family friendly tourer. Elddis Caravans will be displaying its new layout, the Xplore 304, and Lunar Caravans will also be there unveiling two new family focussed models.
Yet perhaps the biggest caravan launch at the show this year comes from Bailey Caravans who are set to unveil a brand new entry level Alu-Tech range, the Bailey Orion.
All these caravans and many more will be on display in the Caravan Hall (Hall 5).
Celebrity demonstrations
Renowned TV chef James Martin will be in the Rangemaster Cookery Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday dishing up some culinary treats, and gardening enthusiasts can visit the Gardening Showcase to pick up some top tips from ‘Britain’s most flamboyant garden showman’, David Donnelly and his team of experts.
If you’re attending the show on Saturday why not catch former Changing Rooms star Anna Ryder Richardson unveiling the industry’s ‘greenest holiday home’ on the Haven Holidays stand.
The event will run from 22 – 27 of February 2011, and visitors attending the show on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will also benefit from a free pass into the ‘Outdoor Leisure Show’ held in Hall 9.
Caravan Times will be covering events from the show with our video crew so keep an eye out and come and say hello if you spot us. But if you can’t make it down, don’t worry! We’ll be bringing you regular updates throughout the week covering all the latest releases right here on Caravan Times.
Click here for a full list of exhibitors, tickets and venue information.
