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Subject Topic: Good camping stores near Manchester? Post Reply Post New Topic
14/2/2011 at 10:01am
 Location: Greater Manchester
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Although we live near Glasgow, the inlaws are in Oldham. Can anybody recommend any good places we need to check out the next time we're down that way?


14/2/2011 at 11:02am
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IMO best in the area is Winfields at Haslington at the end of the M66

http://www.winfieldsmegastore.com/ 

 

 



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14/2/2011 at 11:16am
 Location:  Lancashire
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Go-Outdoors are at Blackburn and Wigan.Towsure have a branch in Sheffield.   Riversway Leisure are on the old docks at Preston,I cannot think what it is called now,but there is one at Coppull Nr Chorley.It used to be Barrons Outdoors.Plus I'm sur there will be smaller local outlets as well.Happy hunting.

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14/2/2011 at 1:11pm
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Brandnewday, plan on an overnight stop somewhere else,    

Local shops only MountainFeet     specialist shop.

General camping goods

Go outdoors, Yeomans,  both Stockport way.

Camperlands, Northenden, Manchester.

JR Leisure, Manchester  ( don't believe the sat nav )

Outdoor action,  Blackburn.

Go outdoor opening one up in Great Ancoats st Manchester.   I have no doubt we will hear when it opens.  But as you already have one in Glasgow nowt new there.

The others have already been mentioned.

We tend visit any while away, 

 



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14/2/2011 at 1:35pm
 Location: Greater Manchester
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JR Leisure in Manchester sure looks good. I woulda bought that Orchy 600 if we'd been there. LOL


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14/2/2011 at 2:13pm
 Location: Greater Manchester
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Outdoor world, warrington. Outdoor megastore, Bootle, Liverpool (which is a very large store) and Towsure in sheffield (even bigger lol)

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14/2/2011 at 2:51pm
 Location: North Manchester
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One shop that surprisingly gets little mention on these boards is Springfield Camping.

http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk

A lovely shop staffed by knowledgable people with great after-sales service (personal experience). 3 Floors of camping gear laid out. I like how they set up their tents with camp beds and tables, etc. so that you get a real idea of layout.

It is a bit of a drive out from Oldham through the Calder Valley, but that was part of the experience.

JR Leisure is our local shop and again cannot fault their knowledge or service. Has a good display of caravans, trailer tents and tents on display at most times.

Range of both of these may not compete well with GO Outdoors but I know that Springfield will price match.

Can I just check...you actually want to visit your in-laws???? Care to visit mine too?

 



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14/2/2011 at 3:05pm
 Location: Greater Manchester
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My inlaws are great! They love children, so Husband and I plan to leave them for a few days, then go camping just the two of us in the Peak District. :)


14/2/2011 at 4:00pm
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decathlon stockport ( J1 M60) is worth a look if passing It's quieter during the week, can be a bit manic at the weekend.

www.decathlon.co.uk

 

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14/2/2011 at 4:53pm
 Location: North Manchester
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Quote: Originally posted by BrandNewDay on 14/2/2011
My inlaws are great! They love children, so Husband and I plan to leave them for a few days, then go camping just the two of us in the Peak District. :)

Don't mind me! I get along with my outlaws and we regularly tease about not getting along (if that makes sense). There's been plenty of occasions in the past when we couldn't do without them!

Have been camping with them and although they have retired their caravan now, they will still be visiting us this year and staying nearby. (Must remember to book mother-in-law's broom for a service!)

Enjoy the Peak District. Some great areas to visit.



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14/2/2011 at 5:12pm
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Unfortunately, my FIL flatly refuses to camp. But, at least we can use their house as a base from which to explore a lot of England. (I'm American, only been over here 5 years, and so England is still pretty exciting to me.)

A little weekend getaway with my husband in the Peak District would be ideal. Unfortunately, he works in tourist-related retail and can't get away too much during school holidays. Still, I think I'll try to get him to do a few long weekends this summer so that we can do this.


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Quote: Originally posted by Ma+Pa Clampett. on 14/2/2011
Go-Outdoors are at Blackburn and Wigan.Towsure have a branch in Sheffield.   Riversway Leisure are on the old docks at Preston,I cannot think what it is called now,but there is one at Coppull Nr Chorley.It used to be Barrons Outdoors.Plus I'm sur there will be smaller local outlets as well.Happy hunting.
The Coppull store is now Discover Leisure and seems to get mixed responses form people buying caravans there however the shop is quite nice for extras that you didn't know you needed until you actually saw them!  I should know as I live quite close and go in there sometimes to get things just for the trip and come out with loads.  Mixed prices in there too, some good , some not so good, but unless you are after something specific you will find the same and more in Go outdoors.


21/2/2011 at 12:05pm
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We regularly use Outdoor Action in Blackburn and whilst we also have Go Outdoors, Winfields etc, the guys at Outdoor Action know their stuff and provide a great service.

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