When Glawning Hit the Spotlight: Our Channel 5 Moment at the NEC
Back in 2022, something pretty special happened for us — and for Glawning owners everywhere.
We found ourselves in the national spotlight thanks to Today at the Caravan Show on Channel 5, which broadcast live from the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Hosted by the ever-enthusiastic Rufus Hound and Gemma Hunt, the programme showcased the latest and greatest in camping and caravan innovations.
And right there among the crowds and cutting-edge kit… stood our Glawning.
Stealing the Show
Our stand was already turning heads at the show, but when the cameras rolled past and stopped at the Glawning, we knew we were onto something special. Among rows of familiar-looking awnings, ours stood proudly apart — and the presenters immediately noticed.
Watching Rufus and Gemma explore the Glawning on camera was a real pinch-yourself moment. Their genuine delight summed up exactly what we love about the product ourselves.
They loved:
• The spacious headroom
• The distinctive design that stands out from typical awnings
• The clever layout and practical features
• And of course, the woodburner — always a crowd favourite
Seeing their excitement mirrored what we hear from customers all the time: the Glawning isn’t just another awning, it completely changes the camping experience. Check it out for yourself HERE
Overnight Success
The response after the show aired was incredible. Almost instantly, enquiries surged and sales skyrocketed. It was clear that viewers at home saw what show visitors had been discovering all day — the Glawning truly speaks for itself.
For a small business passionate about improving camping life, that exposure was huge. Years of design, testing and refinement suddenly reached living rooms across the country.
A Proud Moment for the Team
More than anything, the feature felt like recognition for all the hard work behind the scenes. Watching people discover the Glawning for the first time — and seeing their reactions match our own excitement when we first created it — was incredibly rewarding.
Even now, customers still mention seeing us on Channel 5 before buying their own Glawning.
And the Adventure Continues…
Since that moment, the Glawning community has continued to grow, popping up at campsites all over the UK and beyond. And every time we see one pitched up, we’re reminded how far things have come since that busy, exciting day at the NEC.
One thing remains true though:
The Glawning still does what it’s always done best — it sells itself.
Here’s to many more adventures ahead.
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