Press releases & news
Latest industry insights and press releases from the Winchester Caravans team
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Winchester Caravans becomes official McLouis dealership
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes is now an official dealership for McLouis motorhomes with the full range of models expected in the showroom in the spring.
There are five models in the range and we’re expecting two of each to be delivered to the showroom, with further models able to be ordered in.
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Come and see us at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC!
Winchester Caravans & Motorhomes will be attending the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 13-18 February, so why not come along and see us?
The show, which is the biggest of its kind in the UK, offers businesses related to the camping and leisure vehicle industry the chance to come together and showcase their offerings under one roof, making it easy and convenient for customers. Hundreds of exhibitors are booked to attend, from manufacturers to dealerships, accessory companies and industry magazines.
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Don’t miss our showroom and shop January sales!
When we reopen our doors on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, we’ll be kick-starting the New Year with our January Sales, which will encompass a range of offers and deals on caravans, motorhomes, awnings and accessories!
The New Year is a great time to decide to embark on the leisure vehicle lifestyle - it’ll give you the ideal opportunity to spend more quality time with loved ones, get outdoors and explore more of the UK or further afield!
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Grab a great deal on a Bailey Adamo motorhome!
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a Bailey motorhome, now’s a fantastic time as we’re currently offering £2,500 off the retail price of the Bailey Adamo 75-4I and 75-4DL!
The Adamo combines smart design with seamless practicality! The range offers five flexible layouts and each model is 4-berth and has 4 travel seats. There is also exterior garage storage on each model which makes it easy to organise your belongings.
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Introducing Bailey’s first ever panel van conversion…
The recent Motorhome and Caravan Show at Birmingham NEC saw the launch of Bailey’s first ever panel van conversion, the Bailey Endeavour! As you’d expect, it’s compact in design but big on performance, providing everything you need for your adventures on the road.
If you like the idea of owning and driving a motorhome, but feel apprehensive about the size and the handling experience, then the Endeavour could be the solution you’re looking for. At 5.98m long, it’s around a metre shorter than the average motorhome making it much easier to handle, manoeuvre and of course, park!
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COME AND SEE US AT THE MOTORHOME & CARAVAN SHOW AT THE NEC!
Winchester Caravans & Motorhomes will be attending the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham from 17-22 October, so why not come along and see us? It’s a great way to explore all your options under one roof!
The show, which is the biggest of its kind in the UK, offers businesses related to the leisure vehicle industry the chance to come together and showcase their offerings under one roof, making it easy and convenient for customers. Hundreds of exhibitors are booked to attend, from manufacturers to dealerships, accessory companies and industry magazines.
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Explore the new 2024 caravan ranges at our open weekend from 6th-9th October!
We’re holding an open weekend from Friday 6th - Monday 9th October at our Colden Common showroom to showcase the new 2024 caravan ranges from Bailey and Swift!
The 2024 ranges were officially launched this month and we’ve been taking delivery of a range of models over the past few weeks to ensure that we have a good selection on-site for you to explore.
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Come along to our Big Summer Sale Weekend!
We’re hosting our Big Summer Sale Weekend this August bank holiday, with massive savings on all remaining new 2023 Bailey and Swift caravans - it’s not to be missed!
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a new caravan for a while, now’s the time to act to secure an amazing deal ahead of the new season at the beginning of September. You’ll be getting a brand new 2023 Bailey or Swift caravan for a hugely reduced price.
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A family focus - both professionally and personally!
Winchester Caravans is well known as a family-run, family-orientated business with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. With family in mind, we’re excited to announce that three of our staff members will soon be welcoming new additions to their own families!
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Come and see us at the Southern Motorhome & Campervan Show on 19-21 May!
We’re attending the Southern Motorhome & Campervan Show 2023, which is taking place at Newbury Showground, RG18 9QZ, from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 May.
The show will be open 9.30am-5pm on the Friday and Saturday and 9.30am-4pm on the Sunday. Make a day of it and come along and see us on our stand! It's the ideal opportunity to fully explore what the motorhoming lifestyle has to offer.
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Our new online shop is now live!
Our new online shop is now live! It was officially launched on 1 April and is ready and waiting to serve you. Take advantage of our launch offer and get 10% off your first online order by using the code WIN10!
The new site combines an attractive design with exceptional usability and a host of new features to make accessing our camping accessories and awnings quick and easy for our customers. Go on - take a peek at shop.winchestercaravans.com.
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Explore the 2023 Swift Elegance Grande!
The 2023 Swift Elegance Grande has it all - good looks, complete functionality and luxurious features to boot! The choice of four-berth models makes it ideal for families and couples alike, and the 8ft width really gives it that roomy feeling inside.
There are three models to choose from, each offering something different. The 835 offers a mid washroom and rear bedroom, equipped with a fixed transverse island bed. The 845 has a rear washroom, with the bedroom next to it, again with a fixed transverse island bed. The 850 has a mid washroom with the bedroom to the rear with a fixed island bed.
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Come along to our Open Weekend on 31st March - 2nd April!
We’re hosting an open weekend from Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April to give new and existing customers alike the chance to browse the 2023 Bailey and Swift caravan ranges, our high-quality pre-owned vehicle ranges and our fantastic awning and accessory shop!
As an official dealership of both Bailey and Swift, we’ll have a number of 2023 models on site to enable you to have a good look around them, explore the interior and get a real feel for what will best suit your needs.
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Come and see us at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC!
We’ll be at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham from 21-26 February, so why not pay us a visit? It’s a great way to explore all the caravan and motorhome options in one place!
The show offers businesses related to the caravan, motorhome and camping industry the chance to gather and showcase their offerings all in one place, making it convenient for customers. Hundreds of exhibitors are booked to attend the show, from manufacturers to dealerships, accessory companies and industry magazines.
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Gold Award winners for fourth year running!
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes have been awarded the Gold Award as a Supplying Dealer of New Caravans at the 2023 Practical Caravan Awards. This is the fourth year in a row that we’ve been awarded this prestigious accolade!
The results of the awards were announced at the annual Camping and Caravanning Club industry dinner on Thursday (8 December). This award demonstrates the exceptional levels of customer service that we consistently provide our customers with.
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Supporting the Clanfield Challenge
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes have recently sponsored the Clanfield Challenge for the fourth year, providing vital support to this annual community event.
Different organisations sponsor different parts of the event and we sponsor the runners’ t-shirts, which have our logo printed on the front. The t-shirts are a different vibrant colour each year, with this year’s being a sunny yellow!
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Workshop technician completes 100k Ultra Challenge for Alzheimer's Research UK
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes Workshop Technician Nick Milsom has completed a continuous 100k Ultra Challenge for Alzheimer's Research UK, raising £750 in memory of his Grandad.
Nick opted for the Jurassic Coast walk, which started at Corfe Castle and finished in Bridport. He set off at 9am on Saturday 14 May and crossed the finish line at 7.30am the next day, clocking up an excellent time.
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Come and see us at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC!
Winchester Caravans & Motorhomes will be attending the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham from 22-27 February, so why not plan to come along and see us? It’s a great way to explore all your caravan and motorhome options under one roof!
The show offers businesses related to the caravan, motorhome and camping industry the chance to come together and showcase their offerings all in one place, making it convenient for customers. Hundreds of exhibitors are booked to attend the show, from manufacturers to dealerships, accessory companies and industry magazines.
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Gold Award winners 2021!
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes have been awarded the Gold Award as a Supplying Dealer of New Caravans at the 2021 Owner Satisfaction Awards. The results of the awards were announced at the annual Camping and Caravanning Club industry dinner on Thursday (11 November).
This is an extremely prestigious award and is testament to the exceptional levels of customer service that Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes provide their customers with. They primarily deal with the sale of new Swift and Bailey caravans, new Bailey motorhomes as well as a range of other pre-owned caravan brands, motorhomes and VW campervans in addition to accessories and awnings.
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Combatting supply chain delays with great customer service
As the pandemic continues to impact the global supply chain, we too are feeling the effects of this on-going issue. We’re doing all we can to offset any delays that are being caused by the continuing difficulties in getting hold of parts and are keeping our customers in the loop to ensure they are informed every step of the way.
Many of our suppliers are finding it extremely difficult to get hold of the raw materials and essential components that are needed to make spare parts, which does unfortunately mean that some delays are unavoidable.
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COVID update: what happens after 19 July?
Although most of the COVID rules will end on Monday 19 July 2021, we’ll be keeping some measures in place on our premises to ensure the continual safety of our customers and staff and so that everyone feels comfortable as we adjust back to ‘normal’ living.
With infection rates on the rise again, we feel it is important to remain vigilant so we plan to retain some measures and make others optional whilst the vaccination programme continues to be rolled out.
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We’re reopening our doors on Monday 12 April!
We’re pleased to announce that we are reopening our showroom, accessory shop and workshop to the general public on Monday, in line with government guidelines.
We will still be taking every precaution to ensure the continuing safety of our valued customers and staff, with many measures remaining in place for the foreseeable future. Our prominent floor markings illustrate the 2m spacing so that customers can identify and retain their personal space at all times on our premises.
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We’re now an official new Bailey motorhome dealership!
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes are now an official dealer of new Bailey Motorhomes and are looking forward to taking delivery of some show models soon.
Bailey of Bristol approached Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes to ask if we’d like to stock their new motorhome range and we decided that it was a good time to get on board. Since we started stocking pre-owned motorhomes in January, our knowledge of them has grown and we are keen to expand our offering to include both new and pre-owned models. We expect to be selling a 50/50 split of each to ensure that we have a range of options for our customers.
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Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Survey 2021 - we want your feedback!
The Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Survey 2021 is now open so we’re asking all customers who have purchased a new or pre-owned caravan from us since 1 January 2017 to complete the survey so we can use the feedback to ensure the best possible customer service going forward.
The survey closes on Saturday 31 October 2020. The results from the survey will inform the Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Awards 2021, where the highest achieving manufacturers and dealerships will be recognised for their high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Our online shop is live!
We are excited to announce that we have launched our new online shop, with some of our most popular products now able to be bought online. You’re now able to visit our website to buy your caravanning and camping favourites with the click of a button!
The website currently has a range of our most popular items available, with new items being added every week. It is hoped that eventually, all of the products available in our on-site shop - over 10,000 products - will all be able to be purchased online.
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We’re reopening - see you soon!
Following Government guidance, we are pleased to announce that we will be reopening our doors on Monday 1 June and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to our showroom, workshop and accessory shop.
We have spent the last few weeks putting various measures in place to ensure the health and safety of our customers and staff and that the continuing social distancing rules can be observed fully. We’ve installed prominent floor markings to illustrate the 2m spacing to ensure customers can retain their personal space at all times on our premises.
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New measures to ensure health and safety on-site
Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff and customers. In order to continue to limit the spread of the Coronavirus whilst ensuring business continuity, we have decided to implement some stringent changes to the way we interact with customers and colleagues until the risk is alleviated.
Please read through the new procedures below, which we’ve put in place to protect staff and customers alike.
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Adding motorhome servicing to our repertoire...
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes are now pleased to be offering motorhome servicing from our well-equipped, NCC-approved workshop. Our experienced and qualified fitters will work on the motorhomes to ensure an exceptional job is done every time.
The addition of this service means that alongside motorhome sales, which kicked off in January, we can be a one-stop-shop for all your motorhome needs. We are growing our stock of quality, low-mileage, pre-owned motorhomes and can now service them too!
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Best Supplying Dealer of New Caravans 2020
Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes have been crowned the Best Supplying Dealer of New Caravans in the 2020 Owner Satisfaction Awards, which were announced at the annual Camping and Caravanning Club industry dinner on Thursday.
This is one of the most coveted awards and is proof of the high levels of customer service that Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes are providing their customers with. They primarily deal with the sale of new Swift and Bailey caravans as well as a range of other pre-owned caravan brands, motorhomes and VW campervans in addition to accessories and awnings.
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New year, new offerings! Now stocking a range of motorhomes and VW campers in addition to caravans!
Winchester Caravans are pleased to announce that they are now trading as Winchester Caravans and Motorhomes and in line with this are offering pre-owned motorhomes and VW campervans for sale from their Colden Common showroom.
They will be expanding their stock of motorhomes throughout January and February with the goal of holding around a dozen in stock at any one time. Providing customers with top quality, low mileage motorhomes will be the primary aim.
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Come see us at the Motorhome and Caravan show!
Winchester Caravans will be attending the Motorhome and Caravan Show 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham from 15-20 October, so plan your visit and pop in to find out what we can offer you!!
Our sales team will be stationed on the Swift and Bailey stands and on hand to talk you through anything you’d like to know. The show is the first national viewing of the 2020 ranges and will give customers the chance to view the various new models and explore the features of the new caravans for themselves.
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Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Survey 2020 - have your say!
The Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Survey 2020 is now open and Winchester Caravans are asking all customers who have purchased a new or pre-owned caravan from them since 1 January 2016 to complete the survey so they can use the feedback to ensure the best possible customer service in the future.
The survey closes at 23:59 on Sunday 20 October. The results from the survey will inform the Practical Caravan Owner Satisfaction Awards 2020, where the highest achieving manufacturers and dealerships will be recognised for their high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Bailey launches new 2020 range!
The new Bailey 2020 caravan range launched last week and Winchester Caravans will soon have a selection of models on site to give our customers the opportunity to view the various models and options available.
Customers who are interested in the new 2020 models are invited to browse the range online and then pop into the showroom to chat through their options with our friendly sales team, who will be on hand to provide further information.
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Winchester Caravans become official Swift dealer
Winchester Caravans are pleased to announce that they are now an official Swift dealer, with the new 2020 range of caravans launching this week.
The partnership between the two companies kicked off on 1 September, with various models being delivered to the showroom throughout the month for viewing.
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