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The history of Winchester Caravans & Motorhomes
New name but the same faces
Winchester Caravans was established in October 2015 when the current owners - friends and business partners James Southwood and David Cole - purchased the business that was previously known as the Winchester branch of Chichester Caravans.
We updated our name to Winchester Caravans & Motorhomes in January 2020 after adding motorhome and campervan sales and servicing to our offering.
We’re still in the same location in Colden Common and many of the friendly and experienced staff remain the same. We value our staff and receive a high level of loyalty in return, with many employees enjoying long careers with us.
Our core values include an honest approach and friendly service, always. Our knowledgeable management, sales and service teams have more than 75 years’ experience in the caravan industry between them.
In fact, part-owner and Managing Director, James Southwood was the General Manager for 20+ years prior to purchasing! Our history is testament to our success and love for what we do...
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