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Subject Topic: Tents - South Wales/West Country
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03/9/2006 at 8:51pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Sunncamp Alana 700. Vango Lumen 500
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Can anyone suggest anywhere that has a large (ish) display of tents? Looking at pictures is one thing but I'd like to see a tent up before we buy it. We are in South Wales but are happy to drive if anyone can recommend anywhere.

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03/9/2006 at 8:54pm
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!
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I think you might be a bit late bugbug, I think a lot of the retailers are taking their displays down for the winter.

Places that I've been to over the summer:

Highbridge camping and caravans, just off M5 Southbound at Highbridge

Taunton Leisure - temporary display at Garden centre at Highbridge

Taunton Caravans and Camping on A38 at Taunton.

I think that Attolls at Gloucester have a big display but I've not been there.

You'd be wise to ring the retailers and see if there is anything still up to see.

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03/9/2006 at 8:55pm
 Location: Port Talbot South Wales
 Outfit: VANGO DIABLO 600
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ABC Camping in Swansea always have tents displayed, not always the happiest of owners but you can see the tents and then surf the net for the best prices.


03/9/2006 at 8:56pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Sunncamp Alana 700. Vango Lumen 500
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Thanks. No great rush but just thought we would have a look around. Not really planning to buy anything until Spring next year.  A great list of places to start though!


03/9/2006 at 8:57pm
 Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
 Outfit: Cabanon Noumea
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Yes, both Attwoolls and ABC would be good bets as they have indoor display. ABC would have more tents for you to look at. MT

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03/9/2006 at 9:04pm
 Location: None Entered
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there is a good camping shop in newport.s.wales,,shows tents, bought alot of things there as i have only just started camping this year .


06/9/2006 at 8:33pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Sunncamp Alana 700. Vango Lumen 500
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Gives us a bit to be going on with!

I know the one in Newport I think. Is it next to the petrol station?



06/9/2006 at 8:54pm
 Location: cardiff
 Outfit: Outwell Sun Valley 8
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yes, bu they only stock suncamp i think

ABC really made our mind up



06/9/2006 at 9:20pm
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Try Raglan Garden Centre. We bought our sunvalley 6 from there this summer, and they had an excellent selection.I think their displays should still be up for the next few weeks.


06/9/2006 at 9:32pm
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Was about to mention Raglan Garden Centre, they have a display & many were in the sale last week.



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