| 2008 Event Information |
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NEC Boat & Caravan Show
NEC Birmingham
Feb 18th/24th 
Booking and stand build service |
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East Anglian Country Fair
Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich
April 26/27th click here to see Witches Hat  
To be held at the Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich this now well
established event will improve on last years high quality 40,000 attendance, The focus is on Britain’s Country Sports and Rural Life
heritage, with numerous visitor attractions such as demonstrations etc,
as well as the usual catering facilities. Sited in one of the UK’s most
affluent areas, this will be a splendid start to the season. We are using
our Witches Hats at this event. We return in June for The Royal Norfolk
Show itself, held at the same venue. |
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South of England Spring Garden & Leisure Show
Ardingly, West Sussex
May 4/5th see floor Plan  
A venue for us since it went from a one day event to a two day event in
1996, this smart and sparkling event attracted a significant 20,000 visitors
in 2007, many of whom were members of the South of England Society,
seeking the latest for their homes and gardens. Our exhibition is a prime
attraction at this compact but highly successful show. |
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Malvern Spring Garden Show
Malvern
May
8/11th see floor Plan
Our third time here but a great event with a stunning 95,000 plus
attendance. We are only accepting gardening related exhibitors. |
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Devon
County Show, Exeter
WestPoint, Exeter
May
15/17th see floor Plan 
Our 9th showing at this major West Country event with around 90,000 visitors and some 1000 trade stands. We are at the heart of this event with
individual shopping bay stands sited along The Shopping Avenue giving a
superb opportunity to reach the majority of this ABC1 high spending, high
quality audience. |
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Royal Bath & West Show
Shepton Mallet
May 28th/31st see floor Plan
The Best in the West. The premier show in the West Country. And an
astonishing 163,000 attendance makes this one of the biggest shows in
the UK! We have an extremely high profile here, sponsoring the Ideal
Home Show Jumping Stakes and a superb 600 sq m Main Avenue site,
which we have occupied since 1994. |
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Suffolk Show
Ipswich
May 28th/29th see floor plan
We are exhibiting for the 8th year at Suffolk which is one of the very best
of the regional shows. Still very much a society event, the Suffolk Show
has proved very fertile ground for exhibitors. An attendance of 90,000 is
expected. |
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South of England Show
Ardingly nr Haywards Heath
June5/7th see
floor Plan
The South of England Show, situated near Gatwick Airport, has become
the prominent social occasion to many thousands from the prosperous
Southern Home Counties. We have a superb 600 sq m position on 8th
Street, just up from the Main Ring, and we also sponsor the Arab Horse
Classes. An attendance of 96,000 will be expected. We have exhibited
here since 1993, so a well-established event if ever there was one! |
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Royal Cornwall Show
Wadebridge
June 5/7th
Our first appearance at Royal Cornwall, where we offer our Witches Hats
to exhibitors needing a “full on” prescence and a large stand (5 x 5m). Will
go fast so please book early. |
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Three Counties Show
Malvern
June 13/15th click here to see Witches Hat
We have a prime corner site position by the main pedestrian gate, and
with a 98,000 attendance from this extremely affluent area. This is a
particularly good showcase for those aiming at the grey market as this
is a major retirement area. |
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Cheshire Show
Tabley
June 17/18th click here to see Witches Hat
Over 60,000 visitors make this the major event in the North West.
Our 7th appearance here and we are once again assured of a prime
position and a high profile, including sponsorship. An extremely affluent
area, this is a prime attraction in the Cheshire stockbroker belt. |
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Lincolnshire Show
Lincoln
June 18th/19th see floor plan
Our 11th year at this highly regarded event after an invitation to exhibit
from the Chief Executive. Nearly 70,000 people attend this high quality
event – one of the strongest 2 day attendances anywhere. We have a
prominent and well-established position. Well worth making the trip. |
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Royal Highland Show
Edinburgh
June 19th/22nd see floor Plan
A hard one to get into, and a long waiting list. Not surprisingly as this is
the key National event for Scotland. Some 155,000 visitors and around
2,000 stands make this a true royal event. We are in our 7th year now
and have an excellent site in the Lifestyle section of the event, with the
Bank of Scotland Flower Show adjacent. |
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Royal Norfolk Show
Norwich
June 25/26th see floor Plan
98,000 and an excellent upmarket event make this the major East Anglia
event of the year. Still very much a society event with gents in suits and
ladies in hats very much in evidence. Best behaviour required, thank you. |
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Royal Show
Stoneleigh Park, nr Royal Leamington Spa
July 3rd/6th see floor Plan 
The major outdoor event of the year and we once again take up a superb
site in the centre of the Lifestyle Village. We have exhibited since 1992 at
this, the most prestigious of all our events. A 149,000 attendance will be
expected. For the first time, The Royal Show will run Thursday to Sunday,
which should mean a further boost to visitor numbers. |
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Great Yorkshire Show
Harrogate
July 8/10th see floor Plan
8 years at this event and we once again occupy a truly excellent position
on one of the principal avenues, just behind the Members Grandstand.
130,000 visitors in just 3 days make this an extremely busy event and,
with the marquee here being slightly smaller (at 400 sq m) than usual,
you should book early to avoid disappointment. |
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Kent County Show
Detling, nr Maidstone
July 11/13th see floor plan
The garden of England has been a venue for us since 1995. We are sited
opposite the Main Ring with the 2 practice rings behind us. 100,000 attendance and very convenient for any London and SE based exhibitors,
situated as it is, just off J7 of the M20. |
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Royal
Welsh Show
Builth Wells, Powys
July
21st/24th see
floor Plan
An astonishing 228,000 visitors make this the best attended event
of them all. Our Ideal Home Roadshow has a 600 sq m plot an
Avenue A, with Rural Crafts and Festival of Food as our neighbours.
This is the national event for Wales with royal visitors attending and
accommodation in short supply! |
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CLA Game Fair
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon
July 25/27th see floor Plan
This prestigious event, the world’s leading country sports event, had
around 138,000 visitors attending in 2006 when the event was held at
Broadlands. Very much an ABC1 audience and very definitely one of our
major events this season. |
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New
Forest Show
New Park, nr Lyndhurst
July
29th/31st see
floor Plan
The heart of the New Forest is a glorious location for this major event,
sited in affluent Hampshire between Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. We are
sponsors of the Carriage Driving event with 100,000 attendance, and we
are here for the 9th year. |
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Gateshead Flower Show
Gateshead
Aug 1st/3rd click here to see Witches Hat
25,000 visitors at this unique and much publicised (by local government)
event. The local populace of Gateshead and Newcastle support their local
events and for national companies this is an opportunity to target an area
otherwise somewhat ignored by the exhibition and event industry. Witches
Hats in a superb position offer ample opportunity for exhibitors to shine and
we have a package deal on accommodation at the local Gateshead Hilton. |
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Bakewell
Show
Bakewell
Aug 6/7th see
floor Plan
Our 8th year at the major North of England event with some 600 trade
stands and a 60,000 attendance. We are sited on the Main Avenue with
the beautiful Derbyshire Dales as the backdrop for this busy bustling show. |
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Anglesey Show
North Wales
Aug 12/13th see floor Plan
What can you say? What a find this one was. 58,000 visitors at this event,
and very appreciative of the chance to do some shopping! This was a
new one for us in 2006 but so impressive we have taken extra space.
Well worth the journey! |
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
Shrewsbury
Aug 15/16th see floor Plan
Approaching 75,000 visitors at one of the hardest shows to get into – a
high quality and high spending audience, largely in the 40+ bracket, in the
heart of the historic and attractive town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Accommodation is at a premium, so now is the time to book! |
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Pembrokeshire Show
South Wales
Aug 19/21st see floor Plan
We also go to South Wales for this, a major 3 day event in the far West
of the country – Haverfordwest to be precise. A major local event with
96,000 visitors |
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Southport Flower Show
Southport
Aug 21st/24th see floor Plan
This is one of the UK’s major summer events attracting a dedicated
82,000 attendance in 2007 and sure to pass the 100,000 barrier this year. |
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Edenbridge & Oxted Show
Oxted
Aug 24/25th
We return to Edenbridge and Oxted Show in 2008, a show we have not
done for a few years due to other commitments, with a full shopping
marquee in a prime site by the main entrance. With a 45,000 attendance
this is one of the main August Bank Holiday events in the South East. The
show runs Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. |
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Chatsworth Country Fair
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
Aug 29th/31st see floor Plan
The magnificent Chatsworth House nestling in Derbyshire’s Peak District
provides the setting for this 100,000 plus visitors, 3 day country event.
Features include country sports and pastimes, as well as equestrian events.
It will be our 12th Chatsworth and we once again sponsor the Pipe Bands. |
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Southampton Boat Show
Southhampton
Sept 12th/21st click here to see Witches Hat
(booking and stand build service) |
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Royal
Berkshire Show
Chieveley nr Newbury, Berks
Sept 20th/21st see
floor Plan
This one couldn’t be easier to find – which those of you who got lost
looking for the Cheshire Show will appreciate. Leave the M4 at J13 and
you're there! We are now in our 12th year at this great show and with
some 70,000 visitors from one of the richest counties in the UK this is a
must for any exhibitor aiming at the ABC1 market. We are in an excellent
position, close to the Grand Ring and Members’ Pavilion. |
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Malvern
Autumn Show
Malvern
Sept 27/28th click here to see Witches Hat
64,000 visitors looking for the latest for their homes and gardens make
this one of the last major outdoor events of the season. Ideal Home is
sited on the Main Avenue – Avenue F – in the busiest section of the
Autumn Show. |
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South
of England Autumn Show
Ardingly, West Sussex
Oct 4/5th see
floor Plan
Returning to West Sussex for this last outdoor event of the season.
Our 7th year here with some 17,000 ABC1 visitors braving the elements
(or basking in an indian summer). |
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NEC Caravan Show
NEC Birmingham
Oct 14/19th
The Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show is an unmissable day out for
thousands of high spending ABC1’s. 50,000 visitors will flood into the
NEC over 6 days, and the visitor profile provides fantastic business for
those exhibitors looking for a high spending 40+ ABC1 audience. Booking
and stand build service. |
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Countryside Live
Harrogate, North Yorks
Oct 25/26th
25,000 visitors |
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Jersey Ideal Home Exhibition
Channel Islands
Nov 6/9th
20,000 visitors. Booking and stand build service. |
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London Boat Show
Excel, London
Jan 9-18th 2009
Booking and stand build service. |
“The Ideal Home Roadshow has provided a fantastic means of getting our business off the ground from a standing start in Jan 2005 and since then we have been constant exhibitors in 05, 06 and 07, plus we already have the vast majority of events booked for 2008"
John Thompson, Nigel White, World
(www.worldofwater.uk.com)
“We have a track record of 5 years of exhibiting with Ideal Home Roadshow which has been a fantastic boost for our sales and marketing. Their personal service and attention to detail has been much appreciated”
Roger Hill, Teme Valley Beds
(www.temevalleybeds.co.uk)
“We were delighted to be present at
the majority of Ideal Home Roadshow
events in 2007 and have rebooked
already for 2008. It’s a very cost
effective means of generating both
leads and sales”
Tim Savage, Adjustamatic Beds
(www.adjustamaticbeds.co.uk) |
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“From small beginnings we will be with
the Roadshow for the 5th consecutive
year in 2008. Their attention to detail
and personal service have persuaded
the directors and I to put our faith in
EP Exhibitions Ltd. From past
performance I have no doubt that they
will deliver excellent results”
Jess Corke, Everest
(www.everest.co.uk) |
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