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Thousands attend biggest Manchester caravan and motorhome show to date

BBC host Matt Allwright gives CaravanTimes exclusive interview during the event

by Tom Leaning

Manchester felt like the caravan and motorhome capital of the world this week as thousands of outdoor enthusiasts flocked to the north-west city to kick-off the leisure event season.

BBC host Matt Allwright headlined the list of celebrity attendees at The Caravan & Motorhome Show and spent the day with The Caravan Club as their guest presenter. Mr Allwright discussed a variety of exciting new offers that The Caravan Club wanted to unveil at this year’s show, including new UK and overseas caravan sites, Half-Term family caravan activities for 2017 and new offers for their existing members.

Check out our exclusive CaravanTimes interview with Mr Allwright here, as he discusses his passion for campervans and the outdoors.

Large and emerging caravan and motorhome manufacturers were in attendance at the EventCity venue, including Swift, Bailey, Coachman and Elddis, showcasing their latest ranges and models.

Everything from luxury holiday leisure ‘pods’ to DIY plumbing tools were on offer to the bustling crowds, and the record number of visitors are set to continue through this weekend.

Kidzones also make for a fun day out for all the family, so get along to the Manchester show this weekend! To check out the event click here