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Subject Topic: Where in the north-west?
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15/8/2007 at 2:50pm
 Location: Lancashire
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We are thinking about getting a family tent, where can we go and look at a good selection?
We live in Preston but would be happy to go a little further afield.


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15/8/2007 at 2:54pm
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Er, off the top of my head then............

Winfields of Haslingden

Outdoor Action in Blackburn

BTC Leisure World at Fleetwood

Camperlands Northenden Manchester

but I'm sure people will recommend quite a few more.



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15/8/2007 at 2:58pm
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that's great, thanks


15/8/2007 at 7:54pm
 Location: Salford
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Outdoor world in Warrington also have a number pitched - maybe a dozen, not sure how that compares to other places.

Or if you don't mind going a bit further, try Casey's camping at the Grosvenor Garden Centre just south of Chester. They have a good selection set up outside - it's interesting to see & feel the different lightness and temperatures inside the tents when they're out in the sun.

You can also try Go Outdoors near Stockport - although I've never been there so I can't comment on what it's like.

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15/8/2007 at 10:41pm
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Compared to other Go Outdoors (oh alright, the only other one I've been to, which is in Loughborough), there aren't that many pitched at Stockport, perhaps 14 family tents at a quick mental recollection slightly impaired by a nice Shiraz!


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15/8/2007 at 11:57pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Gilyan on 15/8/2007
 
Or if you don't mind going a bit further, try Casey's camping at the Grosvenor Garden Centre just south of Chester. They have a good selection set up outside - it's interesting to see & feel the different lightness and temperatures inside the tents when they're out in the sun.

 Yes, Caseys, but last time I was there it was pouring - interesting to see which were letting in dribbles at the seams!


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16/8/2007 at 12:30am
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That's the other option. lol


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