Calumet Photographic Spring Open Days

Open days from photographic retailer Calumet Photographic are back this spring, taking place at its stores nationwide during April and May. The open days will offer exclusive demonstrations and special offers for those wanting to improve their photography skills and knowledge.

There will be a prize draw at every store to win a Manfrotto Befree Tripod. There will also be free sensor cleaning, product demonstrations with experts from top photographic brands including Canon and Fujifilm, and an abundance of great offers and promotions. This year, Calumet has introduced a weekend open day at Drummond Street to make sure photography enthusiasts don’t miss out.

All open days run from 10am-4pm with the exception of London which runs from 10am-6pm.
·         Thursday 23 April – Belfast (4-6 Boucher Rd, BT12 6HR)
·         Thursday 30 April – Manchester (Charlton Place, M12 6HH)
·         Thursday 7 May – Bristol (7 Montpelier Central, BS6 5EE)
·         Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May – London (93-103 Drummond St, NW1 2HJ)
·         Thursday 21 May – Birmingham (100 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, B16 8LT)

Most brands will be at all events; however, due to limited space some may only be present at the larger stores. Visitors are advised to check specific details with their local store.

For further information on the Calumet Spring Open Days, please visit:
www.calumetphoto.co.uk/opendays

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