Local dealership marks 60th year with major awning and outdoor leisure event

One of Nottinghamshire’s longest established caravan and motorhome dealerships is preparing to host a week long event bringing together some of the biggest names in the outdoor leisure industry.

Lowdhams, based in Gunthorpe, will host its “One Big Week Awning Event” from 15 to 21 June, featuring leading awning manufacturers, live demonstrations and exclusive offers for caravan and motorhome owners ahead of the summer touring season.

The event will see brands including Dometic, Vango, Isabella, Dorema and Quest showcased at the dealership’s Nottinghamshire site on Lowdham Road, Gunthorpe.

Manufacturer representatives will also be on site during the main event weekend, giving visitors the chance to ask questions about awning sizing, compatibility and setup directly to industry specialists.

Alongside the awning displays, outdoor cooking brands Cadac and Brunner will be running live cooking demonstrations, with a range of camping and touring accessories available throughout the week.

The event forms part of a busy year for Lowdhams as the family run business celebrates nearly 6 decades in the leisure vehicle industry.

Originally founded in 1966 by George Crafts as Lowdham Caravans, the company began on a 3 quarter acre site in the village of Lowdham before expanding into one of the UK’s best known caravan and motorhome dealerships. Today, the business operates from its large Gunthorpe showroom and represents major UK and European brands across caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

Over the years, Lowdhams has introduced marques including Hymer, Knaus, Auto-Sleepers and Airstream, while continuing to expand its accessories and aftersales offering.

The One Big Week Awning Event will take place at Lowdhams, Lowdham Road, Gunthorpe, from Sunday 15 June until Saturday 21 June.