Manchester Show Guide Preview

Bugs
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edited January 2016 in Caravanning Events and Announcements #1

Start planning your visit to the North's Biggest Outdoor Leisure Vehicle Show with the online show guide preview. 



The doors will open at EventCity in Manchester for The Caravan & Motorhome Show at 10am on Thursday 21st January. 



At the event, you can explore all the latest models of caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes, see exclusive new product launches and pick up all the essential accessories for your outdoor touring adventures.

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Cheers

Bugs

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  • Pliers
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    edited January 2016 #2

    Thanks, Bugs, looks good.

    We're going Thursday, really looking forward to it.

  • RowenaBCAMC
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    edited January 2016 #3

    Thanks for the link and info Bugs. Smile

    Unfortunately I won't be at the show this year but I know my colleagues are looking forward to welcoming people on the The Caravan Club stand. 

    Pliers, I hope you enjoy the show and let us know your show highlights. Also don't forget to visit The Caravan Club stand to say hello.

    Is there anyone else at the show today? Would be great to hear from you...

  • Pliers
    Pliers Forum Participant Posts: 1,864
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    edited January 2016 #4

    Really enjoyed the show, very busy, as always, and lots to see.

    We didn't go to buy, our 'van is less than a year old, but we somehow came home with an Isabella Shadow sun canopy.

    Highly recomended!

  • Bugs
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    edited January 2016 #5

    Thanks for that!

    Did you find the parking was OK?

    I only ask because it's been commented on in the past!

    Cheers

    Bugs

  • Pliers
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    edited January 2016 #6

    Hi, Bugs. We arrived at Event City at about 10.30. They had stewards organising the car parking, so no problem at all. Just a short stroll from the car park to the event entrance. We left the show at about 2ish, and moved the car onto the main Trafford Centre
    car park, we wanted to go to the cinema (Star Wars) and then get something to eat (Carluccios). 

    Great day out all round.

     

  • Bugs
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    edited January 2016 #7

    Sounds Good!

    What did you think of Star Wars? We watched it in 3D - and I can't forget how the pointy end of the Imperial Cruiser was in the seat next to me LOL!

    Smile

    Bugs

  • InaD
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    edited January 2016 #8

    Does the show open at 9.30 on Saturday and Sunday, rather than 10am?  I've got complimentary tickets and it states that on there; can't find anything on the official website about opening times though, and in previous years it's opened at 10am.

    Does anybody know?

  • InaD
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    edited January 2016 #9

    Found the answer on the website - but only by googling it. Once I got to the relevant page, it was called Essential Information, but I can't see that when accessing the HomepageSad

    Anyway, it does say it opens at 9.30 on Sat and Sun, so will get there earlier rather than later.

  • Pliers
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    edited January 2016 #10

    You've beaten me to it, Ina, but I've just checked in the Showguide we picked up yesterday, and yes, opening time is 9.30 on Sat and Sun.

    Bugs, we both loved Star Wars, still a couple of kids at heart. So glad you escaped the pointed end of Cruiser, would have been very painful!

  • InaD
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    edited January 2016 #11

    You've beaten me to it, Ina, but I've just checked in the Showguide we picked up yesterday, and yes, opening time is 9.30 on Sat and Sun.

    Thanks very much for the confirmation.  I was a bit confused (easily done!!) because in previous years the opening time has been 10am on all days.  Good to know, we'll set off in time to get there by 9.30, it's much quieter the first couple of hours
    Winking

    Thanks again.

  • pennyandsteve
    pennyandsteve Forum Participant Posts: 92
    edited January 2016 #12

    I popped down on Thursday and had an interesting few hours checking out motorhomes rather than caravans...

    My favourite was the knaus Sky TI 700 MEG.but think we may stick with caravans until we retire which is not too far away,

    The show was manageable in one day unlike the NEC but did not have some of the ranges I would like to have seen ie.Pilote.

    The CC stand was standing room only!

    Steve

  • roli
    roli Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2016 #13

    There didnt seem to be as many motorhomes there as normal.  

    I think you are wise to hold onto the caravan till after retirement.  Motorhomes need to be used and if you are are an average caravanner and working you will not be able to use it that much.  Once you have retired things change and you can be more flexible
    when you get out and where you can go

  • pennyandsteve
    pennyandsteve Forum Participant Posts: 92
    edited January 2016 #14

    That is our conclusion too Roli....

     

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