Record attendance and sales reported at the 2025 NEC caravan show
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Caravan sales surge at the 2025 Motorhome & Caravan Show
Caravan sales were among the biggest success stories as the UK’s most recent Motorhome and Caravan Show 2025, which wrapped up at the NEC, in Birmingham.
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
A boost for caravan sales heading into 2026
More than 96,000 visitors attended the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2025, with many manufacturers reporting record orders for new-season models. Exhibitors described this year’s event as one of the busiest in recent memory, with buyers keen to secure 2026 caravans while show discounts were available.
Coachman recorded a 12% rise in caravan sales, while Swift, Bailey and the Erwin Hymer Group also saw strong demand across their touring ranges. Popular models included Coachman’s Laser and Lusso, Bailey’s Pegasus Black Edition and Swift’s updated Challenger series.
A renewed confidence
Showgoers also took advantage of the free towing sessions hosted by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, so if you’re checking your own tow vehicle, try our Towmatch service to find the best vehicle and caravan pairing.
The event’s postive feedback suggests a new-found confidence in caravan sales, as more people invest in flexible, domestic holidays.
- The Motorhome & Caravan Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 13 – 18 October 2026
But if you can’t wait, there will also be another opportunity to see the latest caravans, as
- The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show will also return to the NEC, Birmingham, in February 2026
For those inspired to buy after the show, you can browse caravans for sale from trusted UK dealers right now, using our Caravans for Sale page.
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