VAT Free Days

Our ever popular VAT Free days are returning in 2025, but with a few important changes:

Event Dates

First of all, our usual format of having two events per year, with one in March and one in October, is changing. We're now holding one event per year and this year it will be 18th - 21st June. So, hopefully, there will be no more braving the cold, wind and rain (or even snow!) to attend our events as the trusty Northern Summer should make conditions much more pleasant for all those attending.
 

Branches

This years event will be a little different as our Egermont branch will not be taking part of our VAT Free week as they prepare to move to their exciting new branch during the upcoming summer. This is a large, complex process and we feel that holding a VAT Free event during this process would make it difficult to prove the level of customer support you have come to expect when visiting any of branches. But our loyal customers on the West Coast will not be missing out as we have plenty of surprises lined up for the launch of our new branch. Keep your eyes peeled for more information closer to the launch.

The branches will hold their events on the following dates:

Kendal - Wednesday 18th June
Morecambe - Thursday 19th June
Carlisle - Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June
 

Suppliers

We will have a reduced number of suppliers attending this years event, these are Makita, Milwaukee, Rock Fall and Trade Survey.

Makita and Milwaukee will be showcasing their extensive range of power tools and accessories as well as some Workwear and PPE.

Rock Fall specialise in a range of safety footwear, meaning no matter your job or location, they have the footwear to suit which provide the best protection against injury. As well as their range of footwear, they will also have their advanced foot scanning service available on the day, which can give you a key insight into the right size and insoles for your footwear, to alleviate a number of causes of foot, leg or back pain.

Trade Survey specialise in top brand laser, construction and survey equipment. They offer a wide range of products including laser measuring tools, humidity and moisture measurement devices, cable and pipe locators and optical and dumpy levels.

We will still have plenty of offers available from your favourite suppliers on the day, even if they are not attending, including:

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VAT Registered?

Are you VAT registered and wondering whether you still receive a discount? Don't worry, even if you are VAT registered, you will still receive a discount of 16.67% (equivalent of VAT added at 20%), so anyone and everyone can grab a bargain on the day!
 

Food

One thing that isn't changing is our offering of food at each of events. We will still be offering a free BBQ at each branch with a choice of Bacon, Cumberland Sausages, Burgers and much more.
 

Open to all

Another thing that isn't changing is that this event is open to everyone, whether you're a trade customer with us or not.