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Subject Topic: Camping shops nr Cambridge/Ipswich Post Reply Post New Topic
03/8/2006 at 2:23pm
 Location: Suffolk
 Outfit: Vango Aspen 700DLX
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I would like to go and view some errected tents (4-6 berth), but being new to this business I'm not sure where to go!

Does anyone know of any good shops near Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich/Cambridge?

Thanks in advance.



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03/8/2006 at 2:38pm
 Location: Near Felixstowe Suffolk
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XXL & Oregon TBS 600
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Try these:-

Geoff Turner, Stowmarket 

Norwich Caravan and Camping, Norwich (Bigger display of tents)

Whilst Geoff Turner are not the cheapest they are extremely helpful and know what they are talking about.

I have dealt with both many times and would fully recommend 

There is also another company who's name escapes me based in Witham on the Stanstead road just as you leave the A12.  I think it is based in the one and only garden centre on that road.

 

 

 

 



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03/8/2006 at 6:41pm
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There is a quite a good camping shop at Melbourn, about 9 miles south of Cambridge.

It's Cross Camping and Leisure at Phillimore Garden Centre which is just outside the village itself

They have quite a good selection of tents erected at the back of their shop.



03/8/2006 at 8:52pm
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We visited Cross Camping last weekend and was plesantley surprised at there very good tent display and shop


04/8/2006 at 2:21pm
 Location: Suffolk
 Outfit: Bigun
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Geoff Turner at Outdoor People (Stowmarket) everytime. Family business with lots of good friendly advice. As previously said not always the cheapest but with the advice and good service well worth a visit

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04/8/2006 at 5:16pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Kauai Reef Coleman Galileo various
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We bought our tent from Cross Camping and Leisure.  Brilliant after sales customer service.  Would definitely recommend them. 

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04/8/2006 at 5:39pm
 Location: Suffolk UK
 Outfit: Outwell Arizona L & Kampa Holkham 6
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Try Camperite Leisure at Marks Tey - approx 17 miles down the A12 from Ipswich. They have a very good selection of tents on display including Outwell, Sunncamp and Vango. They also have a well stocked accessory shop and the owner knows his onions! Visit www.camperite.co.uk

Yes, there is also Geoff Turner at Stowmarket, but the selection is very limited, not many on display and they are indoors!



04/8/2006 at 6:29pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit:  Bailey Ranger 540 6 GT
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 Just wanted to echo what OArthur says.

Got our Outwell Hertford XXL from Camperite Leisure, v good, v helpful.  Give them a go !



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07/8/2006 at 10:14am
 Location: Suffolk
 Outfit: Vango Aspen 700DLX
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Thanks for all your advice.

I'm particularly interested in looking at a few Vango tents (Aurora 600, Colorado 600), so I'm going to give Camperite Leisure a bell and see what they've got on display.

Much to my wife's frustration, this website has me hooked!!!!!!!!

Cheers



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