Kelvin Fletcher, Helen Skelton and Fiona Hughes set for NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show

The UK's largest leisure vehicle showcase returns to the NEC Birmingham from 13 to 18 October 2026 with celebrity guests, live cookery and expert travel talks. Organizers say advance tickets start at £14.95 with parking included before prices rise on 13 October.

Why it matters: - The Motorhome & Caravan Show is the UK’s biggest event for touring, caravan and motorhome buyers. - The show brings together manufacturers, dealers and accessory brands in one place for people planning their first touring trip or upgrading an existing setup. - The event also bundles advice, entertainment and shopping, making it a one-stop market for leisure vehicle customers.

What happened: - Kelvin Fletcher, Helen Skelton and Fiona Hughes are among the celebrity guests attending the Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC Birmingham from 13 to 18 October 2026. - The show spans 11 halls at the NEC, with hundreds of new vehicles on display. - Many of the vehicles will launch exclusively at the show. - Visitors can also shop accessories and outdoor products, with many items offered at show-only prices. - Fletcher will attend on Thursday 15 October. - Skelton will attend on Friday 16 October. - Hughes will appear on opening day, Tuesday 13 October, as a guest of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

The details: - The Inspiration Theatre, sponsored by DF Capital, will host daily talks from touring experts, content creators and authors. - Richard and Jackie Pickles of Early Retirement Wanderlust will discuss their campervan travels through Corsica and Sardinia. - Siobhan Daniels, also known as The Retirement Rebel, will talk about her 4,000-mile solo drive from Canada to Alaska along the Alaska Highway. - Robbie Roams will lead a virtual road trip through the Lake District. - Kat Bird, known as Wandering Bird, will share routes and practical advice from more than 90,000 miles of European motorhome travel. - Gemma and Campbell of Highlands2Hammocks will focus on Scotland road trips, including the North Coast 500. - Lottie Gross will talk about dog-friendly travel across the UK and Europe with her Manchester Terrier, Arty. - Lauren, known as the Wandering Cowgirl, will share “achievable adventures” in places including the New Forest, Dorset, North Wales and Yorkshire. - The Inspiration Theatre will also host daily Ask The Expert sessions on motorhome, campervan and caravan ownership. - Murf, also known as Anthony Murphy, from the Beefy Boys will appear on the BBQ Cookery Stage with BBQ master Andrew Dickens. - The Beefy Boys started as a Hereford pop-up in 2010. - The burger brand has six restaurants, has appeared on TV cookery shows and became a Sunday Times bestseller for its cookbooks. - The group placed fourth at the World’s Best Burger Championships in 2024. - Tickets cost £14.95 with parking included until 23:59 on 12 October 2026. - Standard tickets are £19.95 with parking included after that time. - Children under 16 go free when accompanied by a paying adult. - Online bookings include a £1.25 transaction fee. - Tickets are available at mcshow.co.uk.

Between the lines: - The show is leaning on celebrity appeal, hands-on advice and food programming to broaden its draw beyond core caravan owners. - The mix of travel creators, authors and expert sessions suggests the event is targeting both first-time buyers and experienced tourers looking for new routes and practical tips. - The advance-ticket discount creates a clear push for early sales before the price increase on 13 October.

What's next: - The show runs 13 to 18 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. - Additional visitor announcements and on-site programming will likely build as the event date approaches. - Advance ticket pricing ends before 13 October, after which the standard price applies.

The bottom line: - The NEC show is positioning itself as the year’s biggest stop for motorhome and caravan shoppers, with celebrity guests, travel inspiration and show-only buying incentives all in one place.