The coronation of King Charles III has inspired an award-winning Shropshire-based leisure company to rename its major spring show this year.

The event, which is being held by Salop Leisure at the company’s Emstrey headquarters in Shrewsbury from May 5-8, has been renamed the West Midlands Caravan & Motorhome Show Coronation Extravaganza. It’s UK’s largest caravan and motorhome show that has free admission. 

Lots of extra family activities linked to the coronation are being organised and there will be discounted prices on selected touring caravans, motorhomes, caravan holiday homes and luxury lodges to celebrate the occasion. 

A Coronation Fun Dog Show will be held during the show, on Sunday, May 7, with prizes for the top three dogs in each class. Registration, on a first come, first served basis, will be from 11am, with a charge of £2 per entry and the show starts at 12pm. 

All the proceeds will go to Grinshill Animal Rescue based in Shrewsbury. Classes include Pawsome Puppy (under six months), Handsome Hound, Gorgeous Girl, Perfect Pedigree, Cutest Crossbreed, Sweetest Senior, Radiant Rescue, Judges’ Favourite, Waggiest Tail and Best in Show.

The dog show is being organised for Salop Leisure by Sophi Cox, who has arranged a number of stalls for dog treats, accessories and a raffle, together with speakers for the event.

Coronation craft workshops, an inflatable obstacle course and a climbing wall are a few of the activities being lined up for children over the weekend. 

Love Plants, the specialist plants centre at Salop Leisure’s headquarters, will have specific coronation displays and offers for customers across the long Bank Holiday weekend.

The coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6 and show visitors will be able to watch the ceremony live on a large screen in Salop Leisure’s showroom. 

“As our spring show coincides with the coronation of King Charles III, we wanted to celebrate this rare state occasion in style,” explained Ed Glover, Salop Leisure’s marketing manager. 

“We are planning lots of family activities with a coronation link across the weekend and we’ll be screening the coronation ceremony live on a big television screen for customers.”

More than 200 new and pre-owned touring caravan, motorhome, campervan and caravan holiday home models will be on display during the event and 15 park owners from across Mid Wales and the Heart of England will be on hand to provide advice to prospective customers. 

Capitalising on the continuing staycation boom, the show aims to be a one-stop-shop for customers. “Our aim is to match as many potential customers as possible with holiday homes already sold to parks,” added Mr Glover. “Park operators will have trade stands for the duration of the show.”

A touring caravan and motorhome showcase will promote the latest 2023 Swift and Coachman models including refreshes of the Sprite, Challenger, Elegance and Basecamp ranges. 

For those looking for the ultimate everyday getaway, the award-winning Swift Monza, Swift Group’s first campervan, which is available in four colour schemes and includes state of the art features, will also be on display.

An accessory shop, which will have a range of offers on awnings during the show, will feature various exhibits by suppliers including cooking demonstrations by Cadac. 

“This year’s show will focus on customers who are exploring routes to ownership but haven’t yet chosen whether to buy a holiday home, luxury lodge, touring caravan or motorhome,” added Mr Glover.

“We attract a mixture of existing owners, first time buyers and local families who come to explore the exciting lifestyle afforded by caravan and motorhome ownership in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with expert advice and exclusive show discounts available. 

“The show is also a great way to promote the Heart of England and the inland and coastal areas of Mid Wales as holiday destinations.”

To register for the show visit: www.salopleisure.co.uk/caravanevent-spring2023 .

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