About us
Roland and Margaret worked almost every day for the first five years – and during that time they were present every single weekend selling new Sprites, Eccles plus the occasional used caravan they were able to buy or trade in. They were eventually joined by sons Roger and Richard who first completed their academic studies before lending a hand in the flourishing family leisure business.
Our history
As the business grew and loyal customers returned, more help was needed and jobs were created so that customers could still enjoy the high levels of customer care that had always been so important. The team here at Ropers Leisure have over 250 years of combined industry experience! The business is now in the safe hands of James Roper continuing the family run dealership into the 3rd generation. Still with the same emphasis on providing a great customer experience yet developing the company as market trends change.
During the 1990s the strategic expansion included opening satellite branches in Darlington and Washington and offering static holiday homes and motorhomes. The leisure dealership at Catterick Bridge has undergone many extensions, expansions and refurbishments over the years. Today, the car park and display areas are fully covered in tarmac and the indoor areas are now almost twice their original size. The workshop and service centre can now accommodate over 10 units at any one time!
Customers can view all the new caravans from the market leader, Bailey of Bristol, together with the most comprehensive stock of carefully prepared used caravans – it all helps to make Ropers the place where customers are most likely to find what they are looking for. Bailey are the fastest growing and most sought after brand in this marketplace.
Several years ago, the need to provide a relaxing area in the showroom for hungry and thirsty customers was fulfilled – now there’s a friendly café serving great value wholesome meals, snacks and drinks. Inside the heated showroom you can also find ever changing displays of the latest products alongside the comprehensive spare parts department and the recently redesigned service reception.
Their family values are just the same today as ever, to provide a fair deal together with exceptional personal service and Ropers Leisure have been doing just that since 1981. We maintain a huge emphasis on consistent staffing, rare in the industry, allowing our returning customers to always see a familiar face. You will now see us out and about in the Community a lot more with sponsorship of local events, keeping our focus on local business and society growth.
