When it was announced last year that the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC had been cancelled, many caravanners were left disappointed.
The direct replacement is the inaugural NCC Motorhome, Camping and Caravan Show, which has many big-name launches confirmed, although the prospect of a trip down to the London Excel Centre may prove off-putting for some Midlanders.
With this in mind, two leading dealers have stepped in to fill this gap by putting on their own free shows.
Shrewsbury-based Salop Leisure has organised its own Early Spring Caravan Show to run from 18th-26th February, with many of the industry’s top caravans, motorhomes and luxury lodges on display at the company’s sales centre.
Tony Bywater, Chairman of Salop Leisure, said that the company was aware that thousands of people were looking forward to seeing the latest industry developments in Birmingham and were upset that the show had been cancelled.
“That’s why we have arranged the Spring Caravan Show, which is free to attend and is within easy reach of Birmingham,” he said.
Visitors to Salop Leisure’s show will be able to take in over 200 brand new and pre-owned caravans made by Swift Caravans, Sterling and Sprite, with experts on hand to answer any questions you might have.
East Midlands alternative
Meanwhile, Lowdhams in Nottingham will be putting on The East Midlands Caravan Show between 17th-19th February, and there is plenty going on to keep avid caravanners entertained.
Some 200 new and used touring caravans will be on display at Lowdhams’ 25-acre sales centre in Nottinghamshire, with special deals exclusive to the show running throughout the weekend.
New and used caravan customers can look at a wide range of UK models from Bailey Caravans, Swift and Sterling, as well as continental ‘vans from Dethleffs and Adria.
Competition draws will be made throughout the show with some great prizes on offer, while free refreshments are on offer, as well as a cheese and wine event on the Saturday evening.
The whole event is free, including entrance and parking – you just have to register online for a Show Pack – and there is even a ‘wild’ campsite next to the sales centre for those who book early and register.
For more information about these shows, visit the Lowdhams website and the Salop Leisure website.
