Celebrating our Spirit of Adventure

The UK has a long and illustrious list of famous explorers and adventure travellers, as well as many more novice adventurers who've taken the plunge and set out on equally incredible journeys.

For the past three decades, the Adventure Travel Show has celebrated that intrepid spirit across its stages and show content.

Our experts will be diving into a huge range of travel topics from environmental issues and eco tourism, to the practicalities of solo travel or planning for your first cycling trip.

  • HX Adventure Travel Theatre
    Home to the UK's best-known adventurers sharing their unique experiences.
  • Adventure Destinations Theatres
    The show is expanding on its signature strengths with two Destinations Stages in 2026.
    • The Gateway Stage will focus on Asia and Africa
    • While the World Stage will be for distant shores as well as countries close to home
  • NEW Round the Campfire cycle chats
    Seasoned gravel riders, transcontinental competitors and biketrekking experts will be chatting about their favourite rides, recent trips and the best kit to take. Plus the very best bike and kit buying advice from the off.road.cc team
  • NEW Photography Workshops
    Returning for 2026 are small-group, 90 minute masterclasses where ATS visitors can get expert advice on:
    • Landscape photography - UK or Africa
    • Wildlife photography
    • How to commercialize your photography
    • Creating travel photo essays

Access to the ATS theatres is included in your show entry ticket so you can pick and choose all the best content for your next trip. 
 

Photography workshops are charged at £25 per session.