I live/work in this area-ish and I haven't yet found a really decent store which could match the biggies. However, if you don't mind travelling there's a camping exhibition in Wokingham (started today and on for a month I think) check out www.campingcentreexhibitions.co.uk. Failing that there's a good camping store heading towards Gatwick.
I went to the exhibition last year and they had a whole field of tents and a barn full of goodies also! I got my Coleman Alaska for a bargain £30!
There are a few little shops around that do the usual stuff but I tend to go online these days or make a day out of visiting an exhibition.
Quote: Originally posted by moppy on 01/7/2006
I live/work in this area-ish and I haven't yet found a really decent store which could match the biggies. However, if you don't mind travelling there's a camping exhibition in Wokingham (started today and on for a month I think) check out www.campingcentreexhibitions.co.uk. Failing that there's a good camping store heading towards Gatwick.
Ironic that, because I was hoping to go along to the Wokingham exhibition today. However, my car developed a problem on the M4 just past Heathrow, so decided to turn around for home.
Basically I am new to this sort thing recent posting and just wanted to have a look around at tents and things.
Thinking about a 2-man dome tent, but not entirely sure.
What a coincidence! Anyhow, it certainly would be worth a visit to the exhibition. They often sell their tents for less if you collect the display model at the end of the exhibition. I decided to do this for the Alaska but when I tried to clean it out I realised it was a losing battle. It seemed that every insect know to man had used the tent, died in the tent and been squashed in the tent! I decided to just get the brand new one after all.
I can recommend the Alaska actually. I like the ventilation system of the Coleman tents(heat rises as we all know and the vent is in the roof). Only down side is that the porch area is a little small but we use it for quick camp trips of 1/2 nights and love it.
Hiya sorry to hear about your car problems (i know how that feels having an old car myself). There is a great store in Surrey Quays called Decathlon, they sell all sorts of camping and outdoor gear and at reasonable prices. It is quite a way away from where you would like, but, it's well worth a visit.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: camping retailers in SW London?
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