2009 NEC Boat Caravan And Outdoor Show
(News archive - January 30th 2009)Camping equipment specialists, Camperlands are eagerly anticipating this year’s Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show at the NEC and are giving away 200 free tickets to create a shopping experience that is certainly more
Running from the 17-22 February, the team at Camperlands will be displaying a wide selection of trailer tents, including the world’s best - the Camp-Let from Denmark at their stand in hall three, number 3137. Unique and easy to set up, hard top Trailer Tent/Camper, has taken the UK market by storm, winning "Best Lightweight Trailer Tent" over £3100 for three years running.
Dominic Ryder, Managing Director of Camperlands, the Manchester based firm who offer trailer tents, tents, motorhome equipment and caravan accessories, said, “We realise that it has been a very difficult time for many of our customers especially in light of the current economic downturn. Many of our customers are looking to reduce the cost of this year’s family break by going camping instead of purchasing the usual package holiday especially when the pound is so weak against the Euro. This is why we are taking steps to ease the financial strain and giving away 200 free tickets, which will equate to one ticket per family, so that more people can benefit from these additional savings.”
This year’s show is set to be one of the biggest to date with over 100 pitched tents, Spring model launches from the leading caravan and motor home manufacturers, and more bargains than you can shake a stick at on everything from the latest camping accessories and gadgets, sleeping bags to heaters, cleaning products to porches and awnings.
For those seeking a little outdoor adventure, the Motor Boats Monthly Marine Hall will be featuring a fantastic display of luxury motor yachts, sports boats, RIB's, narrow boats, canoes, kayaks and inflatable’s, and even companies offering tailored boating breaks to suit your families’ needs.
Mr Ryder added, “The show is a great value day out for the whole family especially as this year’s event is set to provide the kids with something a little bit different, with free canoeing and kayaking lessons, mini golf and climbing which are thankfully all included in the price of the ticket.
“Every year we really look forward to showcasing our very best camping equipment at the NEC and find it is a great opportunity to liaise with others in the industry and those who have a real passion for the outdoors.”
About Camperlands
Camperlands Ltd was founded by the late and much missed Mike and Peggy Ryder in 1968. The original concept was to hire frame tents out in the summer season to generate some extra income for their growing family. Their first season lasted 6 weeks during the summer school holidays and was run from the back garden of the family home. It was a resounding success, which gave the Ryder's the confidence to begin tent sales along with camping equipment and caravan accessories. The business grew and the following year relocated onto a garage forecourt, where all the tent displays had to be erected and dismantled every day. So in 1970 the company moved to its present premises, this gave Mike and Peggy Ryder the space and security required to begin creating the purpose built open-air camping and leisure exhibition that exists today.
Today there are quite literally thousands of caravan, camping and motorhome accessories in stock, with several covered display areas dedicated to trailer tents, tents and folding campers.