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12/2/2015 at 8:42pm
Location: West Midlands
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Apart from short flights of stairs between Halls 1 and 2, and between 4 and 5, all the exhibition area is on the same two levels (see floor plan which will also be in the free guide you can pick up on your way in).
First, pack something to eat and drink (and/or plenty of cash - but hide the cards and chequebook! ) and if you have a lightweight folding stool - combined with a backpack ideally - amongst your camping gear, take that as well.
Follow the signs for the NEC, then the signs for the show (probably abbreviated to "Caravan Show") until you find a car park without a Full sign, then the directions of the marshalls.
Make a note of the position of your car (and especially the parking area number - East 5 or whatever), ignore any signs about car park charges (for this show) and follow everyone else to the courtesy bus stop, unless you're feeling energetic and your knee's OK and you fancy a walk to the main entrance!
If you want to temporarily leave the halls for a picnic and/or smoke, remember to get your hand rubberstamped on the way out.
Have look at the Exhibitors List in conjunction with the Floor Plan, along with any other details on their
website, and of course ask any more questions on here, before you go.
Enjoy!
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14/2/2015 at 9:21am
Location: Suffolk
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I echo what Issym says, take care with your wallet, we have always said we are not going to buy anything big, we are just going to look! That goes for shows anywhere, the result has been 2003 (Earls Court) Pennine Fiesta, 2007 (NEC) Conway Cruiser, 2011 (Excel) Pennine Quartz 4. This year we have recently purchased our Adria so are looking for awnings. So we do plan on buying something for once!
Also echo about comfortable shoes, first time at NEC there was a crocs stand. We each bought a pair, and as soon as we started walking in them, our feet felt better!
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Have a good time, my advice would be get there early ready for the doors opening, and take one of those small rucksacks, with plenty of supplies for the day.
We would stock up, with butties etc from ASDA or Tesco, there are plenty of spots were you can grab a table and eat your own packed lunch.
Last year we over nighted at the Hotel Ibis, Bordersley Circus, so the next morning was just a 10 minute drive to the show.
Parking is easy and free, and there are plenty of shuttle buses should you need one, although the walk is quite short, and often quicker than the bus.
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