October 16, 2026

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The South West Caravan Show to make triumphant return

The South West Caravan Show is back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before.  The event was relaunched last summer for the first time since before the pandemic, and held at Hoburne’s Bashley Holiday Park in the New Forest.

This year’s event will take place at the same venue on 26th and 27th September and brings together an incredible range of brand-new static caravans and holiday home accessories from the sector’s top manufacturers – ABI, Swift, Regal, Victory, Willerby, Carnaby and Beverley Leisure Homes.

There will be at least fifteen of the latest stunning models of caravan on show, along with food and entertainment, and a number of keynote talks which will be unmissable for anyone thinking about becoming a holiday home owner.  Our experts will be on hand throughout the weekend to answer any questions anyone might have.

Hoburne’s Head of Commercial Sales and Partnerships, Gary Gough, says, “We didn’t really know what to expect when we launched this event last year, but in the end, hundreds of people came and it was a really tremendous weekend.  A lot of them remarked on the fact that there just isn’t anywhere else where potential buyers can compare and contrast what’s on offer from the different manufacturers, as well as having people on hand to answer all their questions about what holiday home ownership is really like.”

One of the biggest changes in the industry that has come about since last year’s show is the introduction of the Hoburne Promise for purchasers, a unique set of pledges to potential owners to give them remarkable peace of mind.  Hoburne, is the only holiday park company in the country to be accredited as an Endorsed Training Provider by the Institute of Sale Professionals (ISP).  All Hoburne sales staff have been trained and examined on Sales Ethics, and passed the rigorous testing.

Other elements of the Hoburne Promise include the fact that new holiday caravans or lodges come with a unique, 5 year “Peace of Mind+” warranty, supplementing manufacturer protections to ensure any defect on a lodge or caravan is covered during the first five years of ownership.  The protection is transferable if the unit’s sold or part-exchanged.

In the unlikely event a purchaser decides within sixty days that holiday home ownership isn’t for them, they may request a cancelation and hand back the keys.  If they do decide to buy, a member of management will meet them to independently answer any questions about park rules and that they’re happy with the transparency of the sales process.   There’s no fee for connecting people with Hoburne’s approved finance providers and new buyers are guaranteed to pay no pitch fees in their first season.

Gary says, “With the Hoburne Promise backing up any decision to buy, the show is a must-visit event for anyone who thinks ownership might be for them.  Being able to see the best holiday homes the sector has to offer and take advantage of the best terms for owning your own perfect getaway is something prospective purchasers won’t be able to experience anywhere else.”

Hoburne’s reliability and trustworthiness is further backed by its status as a Which? Recommend Provider.

For more information and to sign up for tickets, please go to: https://www.southwestcaravanshow.co.uk/

 

Image caption: SW Caravan Show 2025