White Arches Caravans of Wellingborough Road, Rushden, have recently opened a brand new showroom, servicing area and office premises.

The company's distinctive white frontage, with four sweeping arched windows and a car-towed caravan motif driving across the white painted facade, is well-known both locally and nationally for the very best touring caravans.

Mr Peter Sharpe began his business at home in Irchester, in 1972, with just one caravan. Eventually the firm moved to Northampton Road premises. Mr Sharpe left his regular employment in 1973, to concentrate on caravan sales and promptly bought out a competitor in Earls Barton. Another branch, at Leicester, followed in 1975.

White Arches moved to the existing Wellingborough Road site in 1976. Recent alterations have provided 500 square feet of showroom space, six offices and an enlarged service section, capable of dealing simultaneously with up to four caravans. There is also a new reception office and larger clients' car park.

An attractive, modern well-stocked accessories shop has been fitted out in the old caravan showroom, carrying many new lines such as; barbeques, garden furniture and camping gear, plus enlarged stocks of popular sleeping bags. In fact, White Arches now carry just about every accessory necessary for a comfortable, trouble-free, convenient caravan holiday.

Although touring holidays have suffered a decline in the past, caravans are winning back popularity in a big way. Rising hotel bills make buying your own caravan a sensible investment. White Arches can also help out with that eternal problem of most seasoned owners — where to keep your roving home during the winter months. Following an agreement with a neighbouring firm customers may keep their caravans on adjoining land, for a holding fee.

Whether you wish to buy new or second-hand take a look at what White Arches Caravans have on offer. Chances are you won't want to look any further.