The UK’s biggest start of year showcase of leisure vehicles, tents, camping equipment, trailer tents and more returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from the 21 – 26 February.
With destinations in the UK and beyond offering great-value campsites, holiday parks and day-out destinations – there’s plenty to soak up for those with a love of the outdoors to start planning their next trip on the road.
As well as new for 2023 models from leading UK and European manufacturers and dealers, the show will host exclusive product launches – including a huge technology-driven innovation from a leading camping brand, a ground-breaking UK-first zero emission campervan prototype as well as a never-seen-before range from industry leader, Bailey of Bristol and three new models from world-renown Adria.
Tickets are on sale now for £12 with kids going free and parking included.
Here’s a rundown of the exclusive new launches to see in-person, exclusively at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show:
Vango
Vango is launching an industry first with its new Augmented Reality (AR) technology – Vango ViewAR.
The latest innovation from Vango enables customers to quickly view tents and awnings from their smartphone or tablet in 3D augmented reality.
For the first time customers will be able to quickly and easily view, measure and compare different caravan, motorhome or driveaway awnings and tents to scale in real space.
This incredible innovation allows customers to check if a new awning will fit their caravan or vehicle or if that new tent is big enough for the whole family in just a few short clicks.
MINK
Icelandic micro tourer experts MINK will be bringing a new sports camper, not seen before in the UK to the Show.
The Highlander is sure to impress with its rugged appearance, larger tyres & fenders and black body styling.
It’s an all together meaner Mink with lots of attitude and appeal, all wrapped up in classic MINK style.
The Highlander on display will be the only one in the UK and will be available to buy.
Bailey
Bailey of Bristol will be showcasing a never-seen-before line of caravans at the Show.
The three-model-strong Discovery line will be premiered for the very first time, with details being announced on the brand new range on the 9th February.
CampervanCo
Scotland based CampervanCo will be launching an innovative and world-first modular zero emissions campervan.
The Proace Eco REVOLUTION prototype campervan has a flexible layout (with room for 7 seats) and will showcase the latest technology aimed at reducing RV emissions to zero, with a traditional side kitchen and pop-top roof.
Adria
Leisure Vehicle giant Adria will unveil its new generation Altea Tyne caravan with a fresh new design.
Features include maximising natural light thanks to a wider panoramic window, an enhanced storage area in the front of the caravan plus a lighter body weight due to the use of Symalite wall linings.
Adria will also be launching the brand new active van conversion with a pop top roof on a Renault base, for the first time at the February show.
On display will be the left-hand drive version, however right-hand drives will be available in production.
Additionally Adria will also have its impressive new XL Sunroof Twin Supreme on display which floods the campervan with light.
New roof tent launches
Innovative and out-of-the-box thinkers, TentBox, are launching two exciting new rooftop tents at the show.
Building on the success of the hugely popular TentBox Lite, the UK-based company is releasing the Lite 2.0 that’s packed with new features and quality upgrades.
Even more exciting is the new Lite XL – a larger, 4-person version that’s perfect for family camping.
Sitting alongside its core range, it’ll be up and ready for visitors to climb in and check out first hand.
ARB UK
ARB UK, in association with Truckman, will be making its first appearance at the show this month, bringing along its bestselling camping range, 4×4 and outdoor adventure ready roof tents, camping accessories and cooking setups that fit effortlessly into the back of a four wheel drive to make cooking on the go a breeze.
Omar Group, the UK’s leading holiday and leisure home brand, will be showcasing the brand new Hemsworth holiday home, under the Regal Leisure Homes brand.
Omar Group
Unveiled for the very first time, Omar Group will also bring along its Cranleigh Lodge holiday home by Regal Leisure Homes and the Heron luxury lodge by Omar Park & Leisure Homes, which were both launched in late 2022 but haven’t yet been seen in public.
The group will also be revealing a new line of leisure decking by UK Sundecks for the very first time – an affordable decking solution designed especially for holiday homes.
Auto-Trail
Auto-Trail will have its 2023 Exhibition 68 campervan on show – its first venture into the world of dedicated sports campers.
The new camper is the first model created specifically for cyclists to travel and transport their bikes, equipment, and themselves.
Snow Peak
Sleek outdoors gear from Snow Peak will be on display at the Show, with the team on hand to create bespoke designed titanium sporks, a cross between a spoon and a fork, and the ultimate space-saving backpacking utensil.
Thanks to an innovative metal dying process which will take place at its stand, the colour changing spork will be in a rainbow of colours, and unique to each person.
Riber
Outdoor water sport gurus Riber will be launching a new Photon ‘Sit on Top’ Kayak.
Featuring a timeless shape, the ample hull width increases the stability on flat water, the integrated skeg cuts effortlessly through the waves and the lightweight hull provides excellent tracking – resulting in a smooth paddle for at-sea use.
Knaus
Pioneering Knaus will be bringing a full range of motorhomes and caravans with the UK launch of its X-Cursion 500 LT motorhome – the show will be the first time this updated floor plan has been seen in the UK in-person.
Wingamm
Italian-designed motorhomes from Wingamm are sure to impress and its new range for 2023.
At the Show will be the Wingamm Oasis 540.1, Wingamm Oasis 610m, Wingamm City Pro, Wingamm Brownie models are all sure to impress with sleek design and reworked interiors.
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If anyone cannot attend the show Saturday or Sunday or both days I’d love to buy the tickets from you, have hotel and flights booked but we didn’t get the tickets in time 🤦♀️