With its prime location at Westpoint in Exeter, Giving & Living, which takes place from January 12 to January 14, is billed as the leading show in the UK for coastal gifts and souvenirs.
The exhibition’s dedicated Coastal Path invites attendees to discover seasonal essentials, beautifully crafted gifts, and unusual home accessories inspired by the sun, sand and sea.
In 2024 the Coastal Path included suppliers such as Dreya Glass, Kernowspa, By Jo Crafts, Nauticalia, Selah, The Sea Shed, Fat Giraffe, Proctor & Clark Coast & Country, JBA, Lugg Away and Weekend 365. Central to the Coastal Path experience is ‘Coastal Product Revealed‘: a feature area showcasing a curated selection of merchandise from companies on the Path.
“Our unique location close to the beautiful coast at Exmouth means the Coastal Path at Giving & Living is one of our most crucial show sectors. This special focus attracts an eclectic mix of buyers, with many visitors from the hospitality trade attending the show alongside our vital independent retail audience”
While the Coastal Path is a major theme of Giving & Living, complementing this product trail is a strong countryside focus which taps into the show’s audience of garden centres, farm shops, heritage centres and other rural tourist destinations. Cathedral towns, city museums and souvenir shops are also well served by the versatile and eclectic mix of exhibitors who understand local markets and different consumer demographics.
Mike Anderson, managing director of show organiser Hale Events, said: “Our unique location close to the beautiful coast at Exmouth means the Coastal Path at Giving & Living is one of our most crucial show sectors. This special focus attracts an eclectic mix of buyers, with many visitors from the hospitality trade attending the show alongside our vital independent retail audience.
“We also want to show people that the coast in general, and particularly in the South West, is about more than just beach life. It taps into a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities, from hiking and bird-spotting to surfing and cycling, as well as offering countless heritage opportunities: visits to stately homes, museums and castles, show gardens and historic piers. This is especially true during seasons when the weather is less than ideal, which we are well used to in Britain!”
Attendance is free for trade buyers, and you can register here. For more information about Hale Events or any of its shows, please contact Mike Anderson on 01934 733433 or mike.anderson@hale-events.com. Details about all the shows can be found at www.hale-events.com.
