In This Issue
Register to attend SOLEX 2025 – Show opens at 9am on Tuesday 8th July at the NEC
SOLEX opening times
It's lights out, and away we go - SOLD OUT F1 event
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Setting the record straight: Addressing misconceptions about SOLEX
Zest builds on modular concept with new additions to outdoor entertaining collection
Six new collections in the Alexander Rose line-up
Elegance and innovation from Norfolk Leisure
Lifetime guarantee for Rotospa hot tubs
Char-broil caters for all outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Supremo style redefines outdoor luxury
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
26 page SOLEX Preview in GTN June/July issue, read on-line here
Attention to detail for 25 years
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
Elevating outdoor living
Woodlodge continues to grow its successful W Garden Living leisure collections
Choose Firepits UK
HEX Living at SOLEX 2025
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Register to attend SOLEX 2025 – Show opens at 9am on Tuesday 8th July at the NEC

SOLEX 2025 is more than just an exhibition space – it's a dynamic showcase teeming with versatile and cutting-edge outdoor living products, promising to inspire and delight all who attend. Make sure you don't miss out. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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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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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Setting the record straight: Addressing misconceptions about SOLEX

Gina Hinde, LOFA General Manager, addressed misconceptions about SOLEX in the April 2025 issue of GTN magazine...

Read the LOFA Viewpoint from GTN April 2025 here
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Zest builds on modular concept with new additions to outdoor entertaining collection
Stand 650

Following the success of Zest’s outdoor entertaining collection during 2024/25, the timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist is returning to SOLEX to unveil a host of additional ‘al fresco’ products (stand number #650) to extend the 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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Elegance and innovation from Norfolk Leisure
Stand 440
 

Norfolk Leisure is excited to unveil an extensive line-up of new garden furniture, accessories, and pergolas...

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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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Supremo style redefines outdoor luxury
Stand 200
 

Supremo is thrilled to introduce our 2026 collection of new ranges featuring innovative designs and materials at SOLEX...

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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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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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