Honestly now... it's about a 4 hour drive each way, I really would like to go to a show soon because of the disappointment of Exeter being cancelled, but those who have been in previous years, or have tables, or are involved with the organisation... is it worth travelling that far to, really?

And no one tell me Basildon is better, I know it is.. but I'm not sure if I can be bothered driving past London again, that motorway ring road I was stuck in all day last time still gives me nightmares

Not looking at selling, just at buying/looking... but don't want to drive 4 hours if there's going to be like 10 tables and 50 people there, I heard some bad things about the last few.

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To be honest, I went to the June one and I wouldn't if I had to drive that distance.

This one may be better for corns though as its further on in the hatchling season.

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I have been the last three years I think and I wouldn't of been happy if I had driven 4 hours to get there. I only live an hour away so its not too bad. If you took in some local shops etc while you were up here it wouldn't be so bad.

Should say that I have always gone later on so maybe missed the good stuff! Plus I dont like corns and geckos! there were a few well known breeders at the last one so maybe this one will be even better.

when is the one in basildon on.... i dont think a show is worth travelling 4 hours for unless ya looking for something particular or guarenteed to buy something

We went to one 2 years ago- what a disappointment. The more local one (to us) at Rodbaston(sp?) college has loads more reps and sellers than Doncaster! It takes us 2 hours to get to Doncaster and it wasn't worth the time. We haven't been since 2 years ago.

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I also went to the one at Rodbaston and didnt think too much to that either! Maybe if i hadnt been to the big european show before i would of been more impressed. They are quite good though and people should go if they get chance as you meet lots of people and it keeps the hobby going.

Doncaster - if you go in as soon as the doors open at 10:15 - was pretty good in my opinion.

Certainly there were more than just ten tables and fifty people there

Granted, this last one didn't have anything I desperately wanted - but that's the nature of going to any place that has reptiles, whether it be a shop or a show.

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Well I'm going to Houten... but that seems like ages away and Doncaster is coming up fairly fast now, and as I'm a member of the IHS and the FBH I thought I should maybe actually use my membership once in my life

But I don't know.. don't want a long drive for disappointment

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Just go but dont have high hopes then you wont be disappointed. I reckon the show organisers should advertise what breeders have booked tables and the sort of thing they are selling like the european shows do. Would make it alot easier to decide whether to go or not!

I think we'd have to stay in a hotel to get there for 10:15am.. I am not leaving at 5:30am like for Barking!

So.. next question, if I make a night of it... what other shops, attractions (any zoos?) etc. within easy driving distance?

I've never been further north in the UK than birmingham before

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