In This Issue
Sneak preview of SOLEX 2025 as show opens tomorrow at 9am
SOLEX opening times
It's lights out, and away we go - SOLD OUT F1 event
Cocktail Hour on the Kadai Stand at SOLEX
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Zest's expanded outdoor entertaining range is natural winner
Six new collections in the Alexander Rose line-up
Norfolk Leisure to unveil exciting new products
Lifetime guarantee for Rotospa hot tubs
Char-broil caters for all outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Innovative product features from Supremo
Pit Boss turns up the heat
Design expertise from 50 years of Gallery Direct heritage
Competition winning flavours from BBQ Gourmet
Garden Impressions sets the trend
Unleash your culinary imagination with Cabinex PRO series
On-trend quality from Pacific
Pagoda from Munro Importers
Tom Chambers Lifestyle Collection 2026
26 page SOLEX Preview in GTN June/July issue, read on-line here
Join Bramblecrest at SOLEX
Making a contemporary statement
Designed in Britain for British gardens
Debut for Churnet Valley
Daro: What’s New for 2026
Parasol perfection
Exciting opportunities from Garden Furniture Global
Guaranteeing elegance and style
Lounge your way in 2026
Hill Interiors for premium living spaces
Winning style from LeisureGrow
Step Into Summer Style – Visit Hartman at SOLEX
Woodlodge continues to grow its successful W Garden Living leisure collections
Choose Firepits UK
HEX Living at SOLEX 2025
Charles Taylor Trading Special Offer
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Sneak preview of SOLEX 2025 as show opens tomorrow at 9am

As the exhibitors make the finishing touches to their stands in Hall 5 of the NEC for SOLEX 2025, we bring you a photographic sneak preview of the show that opens at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 8th July) and runs through to Thursday 10th July...

See the SOLEX SUN gallery of photos from build up here
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SOLEX opening times

SOLEX is taking place in Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham.

 

Opening hours:

  • Tuesday, 8 July: 9am-5.30pm
  • Wednesday, 9 July: 9am-5.30pm
  • Thursday, 10 July: 9am-3pm

There is free car parking at the NEC for SOLEX

 

Read GTN's SOLEX Preview here
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It's lights out, and away we go - SOLD OUT F1 event

Prestigious Awards, an after-party and live cooking make SOLEX 2025 an unforgettable experience...

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Cocktail Hour on the Kadai Stand at SOLEX
Stand 740

Join Kadai on Wednesday (9th July) for Cocktail Hour at SOLEX where your favourite tipples meet the magic of live fire...

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Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show

The team from GTN will be present at SOLEX throughout the three days of the show to bring you exclusive coverage. Make sure you receive your copy by clicking on the Subscribe button above...

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Zest's expanded outdoor entertaining range is natural winner
Stand 650

Timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest is unveiling a host of new products on its SOLEX stand (#650), expanding its already award-winning outdoor entertaining range...

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Six new collections in the Alexander Rose line-up
Stand 550
 

Back in 1994, Alexander Rose had a vision to bring only the highest quality garden furniture to the UK; to give customers a wide choice of styles and designs, whether wooden or weave or metal, in both contemporary and traditional styles...

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Norfolk Leisure to unveil exciting new products
Stand 440
 

Norfolk Leisure, a leading provider of high-quality outdoor living solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product innovations at SOLEX 2025, the premier outdoor living exhibition. Visitors are invited to discover the new collections at Stand 440.

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Lifetime guarantee for Rotospa hot tubs
Stand 660
 

RotoSpa is the UK’s only hot tub manufacturer, a family-owned business with over two decades of experience. At SOLEX explore how RotoSpa can help your business generate new revenue streams with strong margins!

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Char-broil caters for all outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Stand 615
 

Char-broil is a leading brand in the grilling industry known for innovation, quality, and performance. With a wide range of gas, charcoal, and electric grills, they cater to all types of outdoor cooking enthusiasts...

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Innovative product features from Supremo
Stand 200
 

Supremo Leisure is excited to invite you to our stand at SOLEX! Our visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to explore our upcoming 2026 collections, featuring a diverse range of designs in weave, aluminium, and mixed materials...

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Pit Boss turns up the heat
Stand 615
 

Pit Boss® Grills brings the heat to the barbecue market with a Bigger, Hotter, Heavier® mentality...

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Design expertise from 50 years of Gallery Direct heritage
Stand 612
 

With a heritage spanning over 50 years, Gallery Direct brings a wealth of design expertise and industry knowledge to every product. Their award-winning Outdoor Living Collection combines style, durability, and comfort - conveying the elegance of indoor living outside...

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Competition winning flavours from BBQ Gourmet
Stand 350
 

Our goal is simple, to bring you the very best, crafted with care and only using natural ingredients that are as clean as they are delicious...

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Garden Impressions sets the trend
Stand 300
 

The new 2026 UK collection from Garden Impressions will be showcased at this SOLEX...

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Unleash your culinary imagination with Cabinex PRO series
Stand 400
 

Unleash your culinary imagination with the Cabinex PRO series, an invitation to transform your outdoor space into a bespoke culinary haven. Crafted to reflect your unique style, this collection offers an array of modular units and premium barbecue grills, empowering you to design the outdoor kitchen of your dreams...

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On-trend quality from Pacific
Stand 420
 

Pacific is a leading UK supplier of outdoor furniture and accessories, offering high quality, on-trend products with dedicated sales support for our trade partners...

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Pagoda from Munro Importers
Stand 430
 

We acquired the Pagoda brand name in 2014 and have strived to introduce new and exciting products to the ranges...

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Tom Chambers Lifestyle Collection 2026
Stand 455

Introducing the new collection of Lifestyle furniture for the coming season, all designed to fit seamlessly into any garden and enhance any space...

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26 page SOLEX Preview in GTN June/July issue, read on-line here
 

GTN June/July 2025 - SOLEX Preview Issue. In this issue:

  • New online garden centre – GTN exclusive
  • Kaemingk showroom visit - Spring Summer 2026
  • Industry-wide help for peat-free growing advice
  • RHS Chelsea Flower Show inspiration and winners
  • GTN’s SOLEX 2025 Preview
  • Exhibitor plan and listing
  • Welcome to SOLEX 2025
  • Afterparty, awards and events
  • Bramblecrest at 25
  • Pages of SOLEX exhibitor news
  • HEX Living luxury
  • GIMA golf day 2025
  • GARDENA makes watering easy
  • Westland’s Rising Stars
  • Introducing the Greatest Food & Drink Awards at Glee
  • Food @ Glee
  • Catering investments at Monkton Elm
  • Planteria - Roses of Success
  • EHG Viewpoint - It's good to talk
  • HTA Viewpoint - Spring achievements
  • GIMA Viewpoint - Breaking records
Read the issue on-line here
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