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Topic: Codicote and Wokingham Tent Shows

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05/5/2013 at 11:48am
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The Codicote show in Hertfordshire is on now

Vanstone Park Garden Centre Codicote
1 mile north of Codicote
on the Hitchin Road (B656)
Codicote, Hertfordshire
SG4 8TH

Telephone 01438 - 821544 (operative during exhibition dates)

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. and
Saturday to Sunday 09:30am to 5:30 pm.

Here are some photos of the show, why not get down there today or tomorrow! More info here

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06/5/2013 at 9:19pm
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Thanks for the linky RTS!

Yes it was great, gorgeous weather which always helps. I spotted the yellow banner proudly displayed at the entrance!

Just told herself we were going to a garden centre

Got a few comments when she realised the show was also on there LOL. I think it rubbed off on her though, she did say after shes looking forward to our first trip away this year, which was my cunning plan all along.

I didn't buy a tent (my current one is basically new), though the Concorde XL was certainly calling to me. There were some bargains to be had.

I came away with a clothes line contraption and some mini moon chairs for the kids. None of which I needed but got pestered into buying!

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27/5/2013 at 8:51pm
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Hi, I know, I went yesterday. Now I've seen it I've gone off the Da Gama, and still happy I bought an Outwell Monterey 4 last year (now discontinued though they do the same shape in an auto-tent if that's the right term).

I enjoyed wandering around the tents and feeling the air tents in the flesh. My husband and I were most impressed with the Outwell Concorde - it felt really solid and safe, which some of the other air tents don't (but they are cheaper).

We're not in market for a new tent at the moment but if we were, there were some great bargains to be had. OH is beginning to look at caravans (I think its an age thing, I like the smell of canvas).

One thing we weren't sure of was Vango blue... ouch.

We wondered if you'd want a couple to be an 'installation' at each tent, brewing up and frying bacon? (But only on good days

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01/5/2014 at 11:52am
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The shows are back for 2014, check out the details below

Codicote and Wokingham Tent and Accessories Show 2014
Two great shows held in May, June and July in Hertfordshire and Berkshire. Both displaying a massive range of tents and accessories from a variety of brands.

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25/4/2015 at 11:25am
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The shows are back for 2015, and to check out the details, find the dates and locations, check out the details here

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06/5/2015 at 12:50am
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Paid a visit to this year's show this weekend, I was after a weekend tent and was keen to see the Vango Calder. In the event, I realised the attached canopy would probably niggle me as it was flapping around quite a bit - see photo

There was a huge range of inflatable tents on display this year, mostly Outwell, Vango and Kampa. Personally I remain to be convinced by the concept, and 2 tents on display with deflated airbeams did not improve my opinion. However there were plenty of "normal" tents to look at too.
There were also some classy Raclet trailer tents and some quality Robens canvas tents too. As always there was the huge marquee with every piece of camping equipment you could imagine. This last one always manages to extract some money from my wallet!

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13/5/2015 at 7:18am
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Went last week for a look, knew we wanted an air tent but hadn't seen many before. These have a large range of air tents nevermind plenty of pole tents to look at. Staff we keen to offer advice and prices (of air tents at least) all seem to be at least £100 cheaper there than buying online.

Went back yesterday after a few days of research/YouTube vids etc and came home with a most awesome tent with carpet and footprint. Can't wait to put it up over the weekend and have a play :)

One happy camper.

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kirsty12

13/5/2015 at 2:33pm
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I love our annual trip to this show, we've been twice already!. Great service and always happy to answer questions. I've made some purchases, some unneeded!. It's been exceptionally busy this year compared to other years.

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01/6/2015 at 12:40pm
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Hiya. The Codicote Show is now over, but fret not, they are currently setting up in Wokingham and this will open on 4th July

Click here for full details

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and don't be afraid to ask! i bought tent and carpet and asked if could have the footprint for free. they did. can't grumble with that

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