National Motorhome Show Peterborough 23-28 Apr 14

You will recall the post two years ago describing the Somme-like conditions of this event in 2012 and how we sank to the axles and had to be towed out? I am pleased to report that this year's event was considerably drier and, indeed, quite sunny.

The Fun Tent

Once again we booked with the Motorhome Fun group and arrived at our allotted pitch early on Friday morning. The drive around the showground took longer than the drive to Peterborough, but we settled in and had our first wander around the show. This year there seemed to be less in the way of traders, but it was still nice to wander about and think about our dream bus (still, probably, the Hymer B544, but we are a little short of the £78k asking price for a new one). We went along to watch a couple of the acts laid on by the organisers and then ended up back at the Fun tent where we drank too much and sang until the early hours.

Cream Tea on the lawn

On Saturday we were a bit jaded, but again spent a leisurely day bimbling about, relaxing and just chilling out. We didn't go and see Stan Boardman, but had a quiet night in. Sunday it was up for Bacon rolls, more bimbling, a few small purchases ready for the mega-tour, telling the Camping Club (The friendly Greedy club) exactly what we thought of them, drinks in the fun tent and then off to see the shows, which were so bad they were good!

Thanks for the bottle opener Jim!
 

Monday, up and home in no time. Our battery lasted a full 4 days off hook up so we know that we are all set for a bit of Stellplatz and Aire bashing! All in all a great weekend with a very lively bunch of people.