PREVIEW: What to look out for at the Spring Caravan and Camping Show

by Ben Wilby
If you’re stuck for something to do this February half-term, the Spring Caravan and Camping Show may be the perfect place to take the family. Situated at the Birmingham NEC this brand new event has something for everyone.
Special guests Springwatch presenter Kate Humble , chef Valentine Warner and Really Wild show hosts Nick Baker and Andy Torbet, will be joined by ‘Operation Iceberg’s’ Andy Torbet, presenter Julia Bradbury and Olympic Gold Medallists Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott.
For fans of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing there will also be a special appearance from Vincent and Flavia on Tuesday 19, for the Caravan Club day.
It is not just celebrities that make this an event you will not want to miss, with the show also offering Zorbing, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and even fishing for those who love the outdoors and trying new things.
For eager caravanners all the major manufacturers such as Bailey, Elddis and Swift will be at the event, demonstrating their latest models, along with a variety of dealers who will be demonstrating special edition caravans and will also be selling caravans at the show.
There’s plenty to tempt those new to caravanning with the Camping and Caravanning Club running free towing experience sessions – if this is the part of caravanning that has previously put you off, these lessons are a great way of learning how to do it.
For those looking for new items to help when caravanning the show also features an accessory megastore with many products offered at special show-only prices.
Outside of the caravanning world, there will also be stands from all the big motorhome manufacturers, along with the most popular trailer tents and plenty of camping equipment on show.
Tickets will cost £8 for adults if ordered before and £10 at the event. For seniors over 60 years it is £7 advance but £9 on the door, while children aged 16 years and under are admitted free of charge. Best of all, there is still the chance to enter our competition and you could be one of the 25 lucky readers who will win a pair of free tickets.