News – National Outdoor Expo

Raccoon Events shortlisted for three prestigious AEO Excellence Awards 2022

Raccoon Events has been shortlisted in three categories of this year’s AEO Excellence Awards including Marketing Campaign of the year for the National Outdoor Expo, Best Consumer Show for both the...

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5 Beginner-Friendly Tips to Get Started With Bouldering

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking to try bouldering? Bouldering is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Here are five beginner-friendly tips that will help you get...

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Top 5 tips for eating outside this summer

Camping can be a lot of hard work. To take some weight off your shoulders, we've rounded up our top 5 tips for making outdoor cooking easy and straightforward! Read on to find out...

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How to get into Kayaking

With warmer weather approaching, kayaking is a great activity to do with the whole family. Read more on Outside &...

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Win VIP tickets to the National Running Show & a Pulseroll Mini Massage Gun

We’ve just wrapped our second season of the podcast with a whopping 12 episodes over the last 12 weeks with some inspiring guests such as Jenni Falconer, Kevin Webber, Sean Conway...

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Raccoon Events ditches aisle carpets in net-zero pledge

Raccoon Events, the award-winning health and well-being events company behind shows such as The National Running Show, The National Outdoor Expo, and The National Snow Show, has announced it will remove...

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5 Beginner-Friendly Tips to Get Started With Bouldering.

Walking for wellbeing

Eloise suffered from a horrific domestic assault. Realising she needed to do something to change her future, she found solace in walking and building a community of fellow walkers....

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Wild Camping for the first time

ALL animals are terrifying in the dark, but only for a minute. This is an honest account of contributor Jenny-Anne’s first-time wild camping. Read more on Outside...

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Podcast – 7 Marathons, 7 Countries, 7 Days

On this week’s episode, we talk to Ollie from Runinhi, founder of the Run777 run series where they take runners on 7 marathons across 7 countries over 7 days and how you could win...

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A beginners guide to Bikepacking

It'll be fun they said... This is contributor Jenny-Anne’s account of her first bikepacking adventure. It’s funny, honest and you can learn from her triumphs and mistakes for your...

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Jenni Falconer – Reasons to Run

With a full time job and as a mother, it’s hard to get the training in, so Jenni talks about how half marathons actually fit better into her work and family life and how she’s...

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Earth Day 2022

The goal of Earth Day is to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our planet. And what better way to do that than by spending time outdoors! Read more on...

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Top tips for surviving walks with the family this Easter

With a little planning and preparation, you can survive – and even enjoy – family walks this Easter. Here’s how Read more on Outside &...

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Three ways to make Easter more adventurous

Tired of the same old Easter egg hunts? Looking for new ideas for Easter activities? Read on... Read more on Outside &...

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Backpack Essentials

We all know how hard it is to pack the right gear and not be burdened down with too much "stuff" when packing your day bag. Read these top tips to pack smart for your spring adventures. ...

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Where to start with strength training for runners

In the latest episode of the podcast, we talk to Clare Rafferty and Emma Kirk-Odunubi about, well, everything running. Read more on Outside &...

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What to look for when buying a tent

There are lots of technical details you should be looking for when buying a tent, to know really which is the one best suited to your needs. But what about those little extras? ...

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Five Great Walks in the UK

Here are five beautiful walks for you to plan and enjoy in the UK this Easter. Read more on Outside &...

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How to cook pancakes in the wild

Heading in to the woods is good for your headspace. Whether you are exploring, just passing through or have a place in the woods to settle, work or rest, make time to enjoy it. And...

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Podcast – The Ultimate Sacrifice

We talk to Brian Wood MC about his Ultimate Sacrifice challenge, running a marathon a day for 25 days in memory of fallen comrades in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. ...

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The Cateran Yomp – supporting soldiers, veterans and their families.

Tips for planning your next walk

If you're struggling to plan your next walking adventure, here's some top tips to stop dreaming and start doing to help you get the most out of your next hike. Read...

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National Egg and Spoon Show egg-splodes onto the scene

Raccoon Events, who organise passion-led consumer events in the health and well-being space, is looking to crack another market by launching the first ever National Egg and Spoon Show. Following the...

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Sir Mo Farah to headline National Running Show South

With just 5 weeks to go until the National Running Show South the organisers have revealed the latest speaker in the line-up. Read more on Outside &...

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How to make a bow drill set

Being able to create fire by friction is a fundamental skill in bushcraft. Here's how to make your own. Read more on Outside &...

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National Outdoor Expo Highlights

Zeph offers their highlights from the National Outdoor Expo including meeting Anna McNuff, Ed Stafford and having a go at, well, everything! Read more on Outside &...

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Get into climbing

Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and we get top tips of how to get into climbing with Steve McClure. Read more on Outside &...

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Running with Cancer

In 2014 Kevin Webber was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was given just to years to live... Read more on Outside &...

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Join us at the National Running Show South

Don't miss out on our special free ticket offer for the National Running Show South 2022. Read more on Outside &...

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The full National Outdoor Expo 2022 Experience

Last week, The National Outdoor Expo launched at The NEC in Birmingham in 2022, where almost 15,000 outdoor enthusiasts visited to feel inspired and motivated. With incredible speakers...

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Over 14,000 people attend first ever National Outdoor Expo

More than 14 thousand outdoor enthusiasts attended the first edition of The National Outdoor Expo in partnership with Ordnance Survey at the NEC, Birmingham this weekend (19-20 March 22), immersing themselves...

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Lisa Jackson – Podcast

Flamingo outfits, coming last, completing over 100 marathons - we talk to the ever inspiring Lisa Jackson on the latest episode of the Outside & Active podcast. ...

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UK Camping Revamp

Forestry England have announced that they have acquired 13 Camping in the Forest campsites. It is hoped that in addition to supporting the organisation’s sustainable management of...

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The MINK 2.0 Sports Camper. All terrain, all season, all the comfort

This hot new sports-camper will immerse you in nature without any compromise to your comfort or security. Ever wished there was a camping option that let you stay as connected to the countryside as a...

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First ever National Outdoor Expo set to welcome thousands this weekend

More than 12,000 outdoor enthusiasts are expected to descend upon the NEC, Birmingham this weekend (19-20 March) for the first ever National Outdoor Expo, in partnership with Ordnance Survey. With famous...

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Rohan support for the Youth Adventure Trust

Our charity partner, the Youth Adventure Trust, have developed a partnership with outdoor travel and clothing specialist, Rohan, helping vulnerable young people get outside. ...

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Top Tips for Cold Water Swimming

Olympic open water swimmer and dryrobe® Ambassador Keri-Anne Payne shares her expert advice. Read more on Outside &...

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Testing Waterproof Running Kit with Sealskinz

As runners, we all know how difficult it can be to step outside and get active when it’s pouring down with rain and bitterly cold. Sometimes we simply just don’t want to tackle...

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Get Outdoors in Birmingham with the National Outdoor Expo

In this article written by National Outdoor Expo ambassadors Josie & Greg (The Backpack Library) find out ways you can get outdoors in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Birmingham is well...

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Last chance for FREE tickets to the National Outdoor Expo

New contemporary and luxury event drops into the equestrian calendar in 2023

Raccoon Events adds The National Equine Show to its rapidly growing portfolio of sports consumer events in the UK and the USA. The event will be a home for equestrians, providing a luxury retail experience,...

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Curry in the Outdoors

On a recent excursion with Sealskinz at their “Connect with Nature” event, Fell Foodie treated us to an amazing curry. If you want to try this at home or in the wild, share your pictures...

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5 of our favourite women in adventure films

Our team shared their favourite documentaries featuring inspiring women in adventurer this International Women’s Day. Read more on Outside &...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day in the Outdoors

5 Conversations to inspire you this International Women’s Day Read more on Outside &...

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Podcast – Jonnie Peacock on being fearless

Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock talks to us about being fearless as a young athlete and how we shouldn't look at able bodied and disabled athletes as different - they're...

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Book Review – Llama Drama by Anna McNuff

A travel memoir which one the Amazon Kindle Storyteller award - will it inspire you to take on your next adventure? Read more on Outside &...

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Why eating outdoors is good for you

Top Tips for Open Water Swimming in Winter

Have you got the bug for open water swimming? Are you trying to figure out how to keep swimming in the colder months? Have a read of Debbie's top tips. Read more on...

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