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If you could only visit one show this year, which one would it be? Harrogate  22%  [6] Billing  22%  [6] Peterborough  44%  [12] Other  11%  [3] Total Votes: 27

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Tarrel Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Ross-shire, Scotland Posts: 94

Which Land Rover Show? - Advice Sought We have attended Peterborough and Billing in the past, but not for a few years. We're now based in Northern Scotland and can really only afford the time and money to visit one show this year. The question is; which one?? The things we enjoy most are the camping, the trade stands / exhibitors, and just ogling everyone else's Land Rovers and camping kit. Don't really go for the off-road course, as I spend my days driving around 60 acres of woodland for a living. So, all those who have been to the shows more recently, where should I spend my hard-earned pennies?? Peterborough, Billing or Harrogate. (Edit to add: We're so far north that relative distance is immaterial. They're all a "bl**dy long way south"! 2012 Defender Utility Wagon 1981 SIII 88 inch SW Follow our blog: www.newlifeinnorthernscotland.blogspot.co.uk

27th Jan 2013 11:11pm

I.AM_a driver Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 404	I have only ever been to Peterborough, so I don't have anything to compare it to. LRO are only partnering with live promotions for one show this year which is Peterborough, although live are still running billing as far as I know. Mark S CONVOY for HEROES www.facebook.com/convoy4heroes www.lothian4x4response.org ------ Td5 90 Thread in 'My Defender' Forum
28th Jan 2013 1:44pm

roamingman Member Since: 15 Mar 2012 Location: nearly thier Posts: 152	If you are interested in camping try http://www.adventureoverlandshow.com/ Was a first last year great weekend with some good speakers. Live Life Ti'l You Die Teddys are out thier http://teddybearspicnic.webs.com http://130sasha.co.uk/
28th Jan 2013 1:45pm

Tarrel Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Ross-shire, Scotland Posts: 94	Thanks for the heads-up. Looks excellent! 2012 Defender Utility Wagon 1981 SIII 88 inch SW Follow our blog: www.newlifeinnorthernscotland.blogspot.co.uk
28th Jan 2013 5:01pm

SimonR Member Since: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 74

Ive been to every Billing since 1992 and most Peterborough shows since about 2000 (as well as many others). Although many people are saying Billing has had it's day as every year there is something bad about it be it the weather, the date, the security, the toilets etc - but at least every year, without fail it has been different! I think a lot of my affection for it is based on it's history rather than the present show. Peterborough used to be too small and did not really have the 'critical mass' to be a really good show, but in the last 4 years that has changed. I think, all things considered it is now my favorite! Particularly since the weather is usually good as our Summers have become later in the year. Peterborough now feels like Billing did in the late 90's. It's a nice, family friendly atmosphere and doesn't seem to attract those 'elements' that have cast a shadow over Billing and other shows. Also, for the traders it's better value than others which makes them more willing to haggle! (you can quote me on that!). In the olden days, the Indoor 4x4 show at Donington used to be great. However, 'Total off road' mag became involved and messed around with the format & changed the date and venue - which ruined it! This year, the original organiser (David Round from Llama 4x4) is organising a new show, back at Donington Race Track on the original dates - and the response from the traders at least, has been tremendous with it selling out of trade space which is unknown these days! Although it's not Land Rover specific, I like seeing how people with other makes of vehicle have solved the same issues we have. It also attracts a much wider cross section of the trade with many smaller, 'more interesting' companies! Si

28th Jan 2013 5:25pm

leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581

Largely agree with SimonR. The Spring Adventure at Harrogate. Am quite hopeful for this show. The Driffield show was slowly going downhill and was an awkward place to get to. The Great Yorkshire Show Ground being just off the A1 is a lot more accessible then Driffield so hopefully will prove a bigger attraction . Another show to consider is the Premier Overland Adventure Travel Event on 30th May-2nd June Details HERE Brendan

28th Jan 2013 5:46pm

jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268	I know that it may be a bit far for you to travel to, but I really liked the Bristol and West LR show. As it's just starting off (was the second show last year) it feels like Billing did back in the day. Jason.
28th Jan 2013 6:03pm

Small Clanger Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 210	Last edited by Small Clanger on 25th Mar 2013 12:41pm. Edited 1 time in total
16th Feb 2013 8:46am

familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481	Only done Billing so far so this year it's Peterborough 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI
16th Feb 2013 6:39pm

bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248	Bristol and West for me - I don't do early morning starts Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days !
16th Feb 2013 7:05pm

bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1916

I have been to every billing show except last year since it started and its my favorite, I am going to try and get to both this year Also the eastnor castle show is a nice local show for me 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

24th Feb 2013 10:46pm

sc70 Member Since: 29 Jun 2010 Location: Tregaron Posts: 261	thought Peterborough was a fab show last year and will go again, great camping. got fed up with Billing camping is always cramped and to many pikeys
25th Feb 2013 8:43pm

ClaireWright Member Since: 12 Oct 2012 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 609	Billing last year was a mess total lack of security and vehicles damaged by pikeys,Peterborough is the best and we are trying Harrogate this year
27th Feb 2013 9:21pm

Alex1976 Member Since: 23 Jan 2013 Location: Buckingham Posts: 596

I have been to many of the shows over the years but never to the SPring Adventure so thinking I may try that this year. Having said that I have found all the shows a bit hit and miss. Some have been good and others not so for various reasons. I can't help but think that there needs to be more quality rather than quantity. Many of the shows I have attended have blended into one as they all seem to be so similar. The off road courses seem to be pretty good. I often want to buy parts at the shows but so often find that the traders don't have stock with them. It's good to ogle other peoples Defenders and meet the owners and chat to them. The arena 'entertainment' alwasy seems to be a bit pants and needs shaking up with some fresh ideas. I would love to see pratical workshops/demos on various common workshop jobs etc

27th Feb 2013 9:48pm

me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856	I've given up on Billing but not for the usual reasons. It always falls on my wife's birthday (or the weekend nearest) one year she suggested that we went. After an hour she was adamant that I had already seen evertything so should go home. I never miss Peterborough
28th Feb 2013 7:31am

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