There are many advantages of living in the Midlands, not least the chance to pop into an interesting show at Birmingham’s NEC for an hour or two.

After three days at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show I’m a bit shell shocked as there’s so much to see, from Kampa’s Easy Awning Pulley to help thread your awning on to its rail (Hall 1, stand 000) to the launches we’re covering in News. If you’re thinking of heading over to Birmingham’s NEC this weekend, however, here are a few of the less obvious things you might like to see:

It’s that time of year when, to paraphrase Matthew 26, “You will hear of shows, and rumours of shows”. The Caravan and Motorhome Show has just filled Event City in Manchester, the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and...

I’ve been coming to the Motorhome and Caravan Show (or its predecessor) for far more years than I care to remember, but I’m pleased to say I learn something new every time. As a brief respite from the caravans, motorhomes, awnings, et al in the 11 halls (and nearly 400 exhibitors) I’ve taken a moment to jot down a few things I’ve discovered this year.