Organiser of NEC Show issues statement following Camping and Caravanning Club's skip of October Show: "We extend our well-wishes for their anniversary celebrations"
The Camping and Caravanning Club, a staple in the UK's camping and caravanning community, is gearing up for its 125th anniversary this year. However, instead of focusing on their usual presence at the Motorhome & Caravan Show and the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, the Club has decided to pause their physical attendance at these events in 2023 and 2024.
This decision was primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly affected public events and gatherings during those years. Despite their non-attendance, the Club has continued to support and promote these shows, encouraging members and the public to visit the exhibitions independently.
In 2021 and 2022, the Club chose to maintain engagement with its community and adhere to health and safety considerations and restrictions impacting large events. By promoting the shows through their communications and channels, the Club was able to support the industry while ensuring the safety of their members.
As the situation improves, the Camping and Caravanning Club has expressed its intention to make its 125th anniversary a "truly celebratory occasion". The Club is eager to build excitement and buzz around this exceptional milestone, and they will continue to promote the Motorhome & Caravan Show and the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show to its members.
Meanwhile, the organisers of these shows, NCC Events, have expressed their wish for the success of the Camping and Caravanning Club's anniversary celebrations. They are also pleased that the Club will continue to promote both shows, ensuring that the exhibitions remain a significant part of the camping and caravanning community.
Manufacturers have already started sharing information about their 2026 season releases for the Motorhome & Caravan Show and the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show. Companies such as Fleurette and Pilote have announced new additions to their line-up, with Fleurette introducing a longer compact layout and a special edition that encourages relaxation, and Pilote adding two Ford-based low-profiles and a campervan with a flexible bed setup.
As the Camping and Caravanning Club prepares for its milestone anniversary, the industry eagerly awaits the Club's plans to make this occasion a memorable one. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the celebrations.
- The Camping and Caravanning Club, in preparation for its 125th anniversary, aims to make the event a celebratory occasion, attracting interest from the camping and caravanning community.
- Despite pausing its physical attendance at the Motorhome & Caravan Show and the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show in 2023 and 2024, the Club continues to encourage members and the public to visit these exhibitions.
- Manufacturers like Fleurette and Pilote are already announcing new additions to their lines for the 2026 season at the Motorhome & Caravan Show and the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, generating anticipation within the industry.
- The organisers of the shows, NCC Events, are hopeful for the success of the Camping and Caravanning Club's anniversary celebrations and are pleased that the Club will continue to promote both shows, maintaining their significance within the camping and caravanning lifestyle.
