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Should we go to LRO Peterborough?
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It would be if you were closer
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No
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Andrew*Debbie



Member Since: 25 May 2016
Location: Anglesey
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LRO Peterborough, Is it worth going
We are thinking about going to LRO Peterborogh.

We've owed our 110 for three months and have never been to a Land Rover show. If we lived close by, we would be going.

We live on Anglesey and the show ground is about 5 hours away. Maybe 6hours if the queueing on the M6 is worse than usual. We would drive down Friday night and stay in a hotel. Spend 1/2 day at the show and drive back home Saturday.


Pros:
Toys, look at all the toys!!
Never been. It would be a new thing for us.
Debbie has agreed to go with me.

Cons:
Five hours is a long time in a truck that is not the most comfortable motorway cruiser. Have to do that two days in a row.
We are going to London the weekend before the show. (Long planned).
Risk of theft. I've had cars stolen before. Never fun.
Need to board the dogs and our rabbit.
All in it will cost about £200 (fuel, cheap hotel, admission, M6 toll, incidentals. It all adds up)
Post #554180 7th Aug 2016 7:00am
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RobKeay



Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
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You'll need more than 1/2 a day to see the whole show. If you have never done one they are well worth going. It's wall to wall LandRover.
Post #554186 7th Aug 2016 7:27am
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stanley



Member Since: 18 Sep 2009
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I did Peterborough for first time last year , 3 hour drive for me , having been to Billing for goodness how many times , Peterborogh is well worth it.
IMHO it's a freindler show and much more going on , having it at a purpose built show ground is a bonus as the Areana is a good place to sit and rest whilst watching the challenge trucks etc
I would suggest that you do it , even for one time , I think you'll enjoy it.
I loved it and shifts depending I'll be there this year
Post #554189 7th Aug 2016 7:49am
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JOW240725



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We went last year for first time in a long time and it a really good day out. We arrived mid morning on the Sunday and got the impression some stand were already packing up, but still good day. Lots of stands, good things going on in the ring, winching, Bowler's etc. But it will add to you Defender shopping list! Thumbs Up James
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Post #554190 7th Aug 2016 7:51am
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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I would say be brave and camp and go for both days. It is a great show by all accounts, I am there every year but never get to stray of our patch of grass Rolling Eyes
Could you not take the dogs with you? It is a very dog friendly show and lots of people take them along. We always have water down which I point out to owners of cute or pretty dogs.
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Barbara
Post #554238 7th Aug 2016 12:30pm
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Andrew*Debbie



Member Since: 25 May 2016
Location: Anglesey
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Quote:

Could you not take the dogs with you? It is a very dog friendly show and lots of people take them along.


I wish we could. One of our dogs is an elderly great dane. She gets along fine with dogs, but can be aggressive towards strangers. She has never bitten anyone and we want to keep it that way.

Our other dog is too friendly. He wants to play with everyone and everything. There is no off switch and he would be barking non-stop.


They are both rescues. We are fine with them but they were clearly too much to handle for the people that gave them up.
Post #554246 7th Aug 2016 1:13pm
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Super7



Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
Location: South Bucks.
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Great show, just make sure you do the off road course at Yarwell as well Thumbs Up '99 TD5 Defender 90
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Post #554247 7th Aug 2016 1:21pm
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Mdm



Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
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the show is dog friendly

you will need more the half a day to see it all

well worth the trip

a lot of the traders take card machines but the smaller stands only take cash

much better than other lr shows for soooo many reasons

if you have a road car then you wont worry about your lr being stolen

plenty of hotels and food places nearby at fair rates but need to book early
Post #554354 7th Aug 2016 9:32pm
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Andrew*Debbie



Member Since: 25 May 2016
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Our road car is a Nissan LEAF with the older smaller 24kWh battery. The LEAF could get us there but it would take too long. I've done 250 all-electric miles in a day before and don't really want to do it again. Next March, we will have one of the new bigger battery cars and driving long distances will be far more practical.


I found a good inexpensive hotel, so that is solved.

Unfortunately, we need to leave in time to be home Saturday evening. That means heading back to Anglesey around 2 or3 PM.


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Post #554390 8th Aug 2016 5:57am
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MartinK



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I'm booked - tickets purchased - probably the whole weekend Thumbs Up Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #554395 8th Aug 2016 7:05am
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Mother superior



Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Surrey
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We're in, going to be hanging out with the D4 brethrin Oh woe, oh woe
My crusty old landrover,
It will not go.
Post #555282 11th Aug 2016 11:13am
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Bows



Member Since: 07 May 2012
Location: Wales
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It's well worth a five hour drive, many travel from overseas for this show, my only concern for you would be managing to get round the show in half a day, try to make a weekend of it if you can, you'll be hooked! Smile 2006 TD5110 station wagon
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Post #555308 11th Aug 2016 12:10pm
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Rashers



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We went for the first time last year. Our friend who we went with has been going on and off for a few years now. He said that after the first few years, going every year doesn't seem so important - unless you have a big purchase in mind or specifically want to see something.

Personally, we had a great time, couldn't recommend it enough and will hopefully be going this year again.

To be honest, considering your distance to drive, the dogs, the amount of time you will have the show, I'd save your money and I wouldn't bother going. If the traffic is snarled up, you could have even less time to look round - and it does take most of a day to do the show justice.

We are quite lucky and our dogs go to my parents when we go out - Doggy Daycare
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MartinK



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L110CDL



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I went for the first time last year, i was well impressed with it all, you will need more than half a day to look around, i drove up and back in a day from Devon, didnt allow for the accident on the M6 on the way back and that took an extra hour, finally got home about 11pm Big Cry as i left home about 5.30am. When i go again i will be stopping over night somewhere Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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