The National Outdoor Expo takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. It’s one of the biggest community meet-ups of the year bringing together inspirational speakers, cutting-edge technologies and the best in gear, all under one roof. Speakers include Ben Fogle, Preet Chandi, Ray Mears, Alastair Humphreys, Laura Lou Crane & more. Other features include Open Water Swimming, Paddle Boarding, The Bushcraft Zone, The Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Outdoor Kitchen, Wildlife Watching Pavilion and more!

Visitors to the year’s show can take advantage of a 10% discount, no booking fees and a FREE Ordnance Survey map when booking in person at our stand.
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Silver NNAS Navigator Award – Peak District
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