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One of the UK’s biggest camping and caravanning exhibitions, the Motorhome and Caravan Show, has announced that its 2021 version set to take place in October has been cancelled. With just 14 weeks to go before the show was planned to be hosted at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, organisers have made the difficult decision to cancel the event, siting unclear Government rules on large organsied indoor events and also feedback received from exhibitors.

A statement from the organisers said: “We have taken feedback from our exhibitors and while the industry is seeing a huge demand for touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes from the UK staycation boom, there are many challenges in the supply chain which make the timing of this year’s show, and the additional demand it would generate, untenable for some. 

“We have also consulted with our visitors and although there is a huge appetite for the show, we must put their wellbeing and safety first. For those who have been shielding, a February timeline will also allow them to build their confidence in attending indoor events.”

The UK industry must now look ahead to the Motorhome and Caravan Show’s sister event, the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, which also takes place at the NEC but in February.

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly as we are aware that many of our visitors, exhibitors and suppliers were looking forward to being able to get together as an industry and community. But you need not wait that long, as the good news is that NCC Events are increasing the scope of the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show in February.

“Big thanks must go to our exhibitors who have already come out in support of the February 2022 show. We have secured all the major brands and they can’t wait to reveal their latest innovations and new models when you visit the NEC in February.”

The show dates for 2022:

The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the Birmingham NEC – 22 to 27 February 2022

The Motorhome & Caravan Show at the Birmingham NEC – 18 to 23 October 2022