OAS27 9th, 10th and 11th March 2027
Newfold Farm, Edale, Hope Valley, Peak District
Brand and Attendees Bookings Opening Soon
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My tent pitching isn’t as good as I thought it was 🤔
Read more: My tent pitching isn’t as good as I thought it was 🤔Tent pitching is the skill of quickly and securely setting up a tent outdoors. It requires practice, proper gear, terrain assessment, stake placement, guylines, tensioning, and weather awareness — all essential for comfort, safety, and confidence in the wild. Or you just stand in front of a wind machine and learn fast with help from…
Climbing sessions focused on kit familiarisation
Read more: Climbing sessions focused on kit familiarisationDelivered by the Mountain School UK team, held at the Peak Centre. Mountain School UK delivered a highly practical and safety-focused two-hour climbing session at The Peak Centre Designed specifically for beginners and intermediate climbers seeking greater confidence with technical equipment, the session prioritised hands-on kit familiarisation over physical endurance or route difficulty. Led by…
Outdoor and Social 2025 Head Torch Kit Test Hike
Read more: Outdoor and Social 2025 Head Torch Kit Test HikeA short 30-minute session focused on head-torch testing, starting and finishing at the OAS event at Newfold Farm with the Mountain School UK team. The Head Torch Test illuminated the trails with a concise and practical 30-minute head-torch testing session! This mini-workshop, led by the experienced Mountain School UK team, offers a perfect opportunity to…
Why a Vango Tent is My Most Anticipated Gear of the Year
Read more: Why a Vango Tent is My Most Anticipated Gear of the YearCheck out Vango’s 60th Anniversary Collection 0:00 – Intro to the Vango Force 10 60th Anniversary Collection 0:48 – New Force 10 Sleep System (Ultra 5.5 Mat & Ultra 150 Bag) 2:38 – Force 10 Ultra 200 Waterproof Backpack 4:16 – The GOAT Returns: Vango Banshee 60th Anniversary Edition 8:38 – How I build my…
Check out the Casual Camping Podcast at Outdoor and Social 2026
Read more: Check out the Casual Camping Podcast at Outdoor and Social 2026This week on Casual Camping Podcast, Ade and Tim head out into the field for one of the most unique events in the outdoor industry — Outdoor & Social. Outdoor & Social is a trade show with a difference. Rather than being aimed at buyers, press, or influencers, the event is designed specifically for retail store…
Outdoor and Social 2026 – How it begins
Read more: Outdoor and Social 2026 – How it beginsOutdoor and Social 2026 – How it begins On Pre-Setup Day for Outdoor and Social, over 1,500 meters of red and white tape was laid out to define the Brand Village, Tent Village, and Retailer Village. This ensures the event is set up to maximise the attendee experience and brand visibility. Our aim is to…
Paul Messner – Inside the Ultimate Outdoor Event Where The Pros Test Gear
Read more: Paul Messner – Inside the Ultimate Outdoor Event Where The Pros Test GearPaul Messner – Inside the Ultimate Outdoor Event Where The Pros Test Gear Join Paul for a behind-the-scenes look at the exclusive Outdoor and Social event in the Peak District, where retail staff and industry experts get hands-on with the newest camping gear. The day is all about testing, evaluating, and sharing real-world insights on…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Outdoor & Social last week.
Read more: Thank you to everyone who joined us for Outdoor & Social last week.Dear All, Thank you to everyone who joined us for Outdoor & Social last week. It was a fantastic few days, filled with great energy, collaboration, networking, and many memorable moments. We’d also like to thank everyone who has attended previously, as your feedback has helped shape this event. We had a number of highlights across the…
Invitation to all Outdoor Media
Read more: Invitation to all Outdoor MediaWe’re excited to invite you to Outdoor and Social 2026, the UK’s premier outdoor retail training event for retailer staff. This unique, free education experience takes place at Newfold Farm, Edale, in the Peak District, and is designed to equip frontline teams with practical product knowledge and confidence to inform and assist consumers. Event highlights Who should attend Dates and location Registration Why it mattersOutdoor and Social 2026 represents a collaborative effort…
NEW Climbing session focused on kit familiarisation Outdoor and Social 2026
Read more: NEW Climbing session focused on kit familiarisation Outdoor and Social 2026NEW Climbing sessions focused on kit familiarisation at Outdoor and Social 2026 Climbing sessions focused on kit familiarisation, delivered by the Mountain School UK team and climbing brand staff working together to familiarisation outdoor retail staff with the equipment. Practical and hands-on climbing session designed to demystify climbing kit and to thus provide better service…
