Midhurst Model Show 2026

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5 February 2026 at 19:45 #127238
Colin Bishop
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Midhurst Modellers Exhibition
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm

The annual Modellers Exhibition at the Grange Leisure Centre in Midhurst is one of the biggest displays of models to be found in the South. From relatively small beginnings in 1983, it has grown steadily in size.

The main hall will be devoted to model railways, including numerous layouts, together with trade and society stands and demonstrations. Other halls will house a wide variety of further exhibits including cars and other vehicles, dolls houses, engines, helicopters, planes, Meccano, military models and boats of all shapes and sizes.

The thousands of models on show, together with a wide selection of trade stands, will provide something for everyone, young or old, serious modellers or casual viewers.

RMG members hoping to exhibit a Meccano Model should reserve space in advance by contacting Pete Wood [email protected]

Venue
The Grange Leisure Centre
Bepton Road
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9HD

Admission prices
Adults
£6.50
Seniors
£5.00
Children (Under 14)
£3.00
Family
£13.00
Contact details
01730 815 285

[email protected]

everyoneactive.com/thegrange
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5 February 2026 at 19:54 #127239
Richard Simpson
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Sounds like a good show Colin, I wish we still had one or two up this end of the country. The only one left really now is Blackpool and that is nearly as far away for me.
5 February 2026 at 20:38 #127241
Colin Bishop
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It’s always been a regional show Richard and all the more popular. 40% boats, 40% trains and the rest all sorts of things so something for most people.

My younger Daughter recently bought a house 5 minute’s drive away so it is a no brainer for me although I have been covering the show for many years. A 45 minute drive for me.

Colin
8 February 2026 at 14:58 #127253
Colin Bishop
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Just got back from the show. Very well attended by both exhibitors and visitors and more boats than ever which is encouraging. Report should appear in the magazine in due course.

Colin
10 February 2026 at 16:44 #127256
Richard Simpson
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Look forward to it Colin, I like to see show reports, it means there are still active modellers out there!
11 February 2026 at 15:08 #127257
Ray Wood 3
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Hi All,

I’m not too sure if there are many actual modellers building these days If my club in Kent is an indicator, but there are lots of model boaters who enjoy buying a model and sailing it like social club 🙂 Model railways has always always had a good following with plenty of shows I imagine it’s easy to be a lone wolf modelling at home, our main model show in Kent and Sussex is the Southern Model Show at Headcorn Aerodrome 5th & 6th of September well supported by 30 + Model Boat clubs with a temporary pool for sailing 🙂

Regards Ray
11 February 2026 at 20:15 #127258
Colin Bishop
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Yes, Ray, things have changed. I have never bought a boat but have built a number of kits, mostly as review models for the magazine. I prefer what used to be termed scratchbuilding, but for me is now a combination of ‘scratchbuilding’ the hull and upperworks and then garnishing the model with a mixture of ‘scratch built’ and commercial fittings to finish the boat within a reasonable time span. (Old Man in a Hurry Syndrome!). There are no real competitions anymore so I only have to please myself. I like to build unique models and am happy to use commercial fittings if this speeds up the build. I still end up with a model nobody else has which suits me!

Colin
12 February 2026 at 22:27 #127260
Richard Simpson
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Fishing boat looks superb on the water Colin, sits just right.
13 February 2026 at 05:46 #127261
Tim Rowe
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@timrowe83142
For me it was a double take! It is that real! Lovely job Colin

Tim R
13 February 2026 at 12:08 #127262
Tim Cooper
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@timcooper90034
Colin

I wish my models looked that good and I could take a picture like that one.

Tim
13 February 2026 at 15:49 #127263
Colin Bishop
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Ashley took the photo!
13 February 2026 at 18:53 #127264
Tim Cooper
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Well done Ashley then!

Tim
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