DACIA'S CITY ESCAPE BRINGS A TASTE OF THE OUTDOORS TO LONDON WITH FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE OF DACIA STRIKER

• Dacia’s City Escape lands at Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank, London, bringing outdoor-inspired experiences into the heart of the city
• It’s the first UK public appearance of the Dacia Striker, a new electrified crossover
• Join in with family-friendly activities, including map reading challenges and lawn games
• Dacia’s Everyday Adventure Series will be hosted in a central yurt, featuring guest speakers, workshops and activities
• Race interactive Dacia Sandrider remote controlled cars, with prizes for the fastest adult and child
• Dacia’s City Escape runs between 23 – 24 July 2026, with more details here: www.dacia.co.uk/cityescape

Dacia is bringing a taste of the outdoors to London this summer with Dacia’s City Escape, a two-day experience designed to help people step away from the hustle and bustle of life, while also marking the first UK public appearance of the new Dacia Striker.

Set in London’s Bernie Spain Gardens between 23 to 24 July 2026, in a space designed to help visitors slow down, switch off and enjoy a different pace of life, Dacia’s City Escape blends relaxed moments with hands-on activity, all inspired by simple outdoor adventures.

Visitors can unwind with a coffee in one of two bell tents, explore virtual mountain landscapes through VR headsets, or get involved in map reading sessions and treasure hunts designed for younger explorers.

Only just fully revealed this month, Dacia Striker, a new electrified crossover that combines the dynamism of an estate, the practicality of a hatchback and the ground clearance of an SUV, will make its UK public debut.

A large central yurt will play host to Dacia’s Everyday Adventure Series on both 23 and 24 June, with ten sessions that are available to book via www.dacia.co.uk/cityescape.

Sessions include ‘Reasons to Leave Your Phone at Home’ with broadcaster, adventurer and explorer Monty Halls, ‘My Life in Adventure’ with record-breaking polar explorer, Preet Chandi, ‘How to Break Records’ with endurance cyclist, Sarah Ruggins, an ‘Ask Me Anything’ with Jim Moir and ‘The Striker Session’ with singer-songwriter and outdoor enthusiast, Lucy Spraggan.

For those looking for something more competitive, the Sandrider remote racing track brings a faster-paced challenge. Visitors can set their best time on the course, with live scores displayed throughout the day. The fastest adult and fastest child will each win a prize.

Dacia’s City Escape is built around a simple idea: making it easier for people to take a break, try something new and enjoy a moment of adventure, even in the middle of the city.

It’s an opportunity for the public to see, feel and experience the Dacia range up close.

For more details, including timings and booking information, visit: www.dacia.co.uk/cityescape.

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DACIA’S EVERYDAY ADVENTURE SERIES:

THURSDAY 23 JULY 2026

DACIA DETECTIVES WITH BEN FOGLE
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 09H30 – 10H30

Can you crack the clues and find your way back to Dacia’s City Escape?

Join adventurer and broadcaster Ben Fogle for an exciting family challenge that puts young explorers' navigation skills to the test. Combining adventure, teamwork and a healthy dose of curiosity, children will learn the basics of orienteering before setting off on a fun-filled detective mission around the local area.

Budding detectives will use maps, clues and observation skills to uncover hidden checkpoints, solve puzzles and complete their expedition.

REASONS TO LEAVE YOUR PHONE AT HOME WITH MONTY HALLS
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 11h00 – 12h00

Join broadcaster, adventurer and explorer Monty Halls for an entertaining and thought-provoking session that celebrates the simple joy of being fully present. Through incredible stories from a lifetime of expeditions and adventures, Monty makes the case for occasionally leaving technology behind and rediscovering the world through your own senses.

This interactive, family-friendly session is packed with fascinating tales and unexpected discoveries as Monty shares some of the greatest things he's seen, heard, felt and experienced, from remote wildernesses to unforgettable encounters with people and wildlife.

MY LIFE IN ADVENTURE WITH PREET CHANDI MBE
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 12H30 – 13H30

Join record-breaking polar explorer Preet Chandi MBE for an inspiring conversation as she shares the incredible adventures that have taken her from everyday life to the frozen landscapes of Antarctica.

From becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole and smashing world records in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Preet's story is one of resilience, curiosity and refusing to accept limits.

HOW TO BREAK RECORDS WITH SARAH RUGGINS
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 14H30 – 15H30

Join record-breaking endurance cyclist Sarah Ruggins for an inspiring conversation as she unpacks the mindset, resilience and determination behind rewriting the record books.

Having overcome years of debilitating illness before discovering cycling, Sarah has gone on to shatter multiple ultra-endurance records, proving that your biggest setbacks don't have to define your future.

ASK ME ANYTHING WITH JIM MOIR
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 16h00 – 17h00

You don't have to head into the wilderness to experience nature. Sometimes it's right above your head.

Join one of Britain's best-loved birding personalities, Jim Moir, for an interactive Ask Me Anything session celebrating the fascinating world of urban wildlife. From unexpected bird sightings in the heart of London to unforgettable encounters further afield, this relaxed conversation will reveal why birdwatching is one of the fastest-growing outdoor hobbies in the UK.

Whether you're a seasoned twitcher or someone who couldn't tell a robin from a red kite, no question is off limits. Bring your curiosity and discover how slowing down, looking up and paying attention can unlock a whole new side of the city.

YOGA FOR THE MIND, BODY AND ADVENTUROUS SOUL WITH ADAM HUSLER
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 17H30 – 18H30

Every great adventure starts with a good stretch. World-renowned for his refreshing and re-energising Vinyasa Flow, yoga teacher Adam Husler brings a one-off calming class of mindful breathing, stretching, and movement to the South Bank.

Suitable for adults and teens of all abilities, this welcoming session is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and prepare for an evening of calm. Please note this session is for ages 16+.

THE STRIKER SESSION WITH LUCY SPRAGGAN
THURSDAY 23 JULY, 19h00 – 20h00

As the evening draws in, settle in for great music, good food and even better stories.
Bringing a laid-back atmosphere of a campfire gathering to the heart of London, singer-songwriter and outdoor enthusiast Lucy Spraggan takes to the stage for an intimate live performance.

Between songs, Lucy chats about her love of the outdoors, the adventures that inspire her songwriting, and why some of life's best moments happen when you step away from the everyday.

Guests can grab a complimentary 0% beer and freshly prepared BBQ tacos, pull up a seat and soak up an hour of live music and storytelling in a relaxed setting.

FRIDAY 24 JULY 2026

SOUTHBANK SOUND DEN
FRIDAY 24 JULY, 11H00 – 12H00

Another chance to take a break from the buzz of the city and step inside a space designed to help you switch off.

Sink into a beanbag with a hot chocolate in hand as a carefully crafted soundscape transports you from the excitement of setting off on a journey to waking up beneath the trees.

The Southbank Sound Den is Dacia's invitation to slow the pace and reconnect with the feeling of being outdoors without leaving the city. Inspired by the comfort of childhood dens and the calm of a night spent in nature, this immersive audio experience blends storytelling, sound and relaxation into a moment of pure escapism.

PICKED LUNCH WITH STU WOODMAN
FRIDAY 24 JULY, 12H30 – 13H30

Forget meal deals, what if your next packed lunch started on a woodland walk?

Join master forager and former schoolteacher Stu Woodman for a lively, family-friendly workshop that opens your eyes to the incredible ingredients growing all around us.

With a passion for making the outdoors exciting and accessible, Stu will reveal how everyday walks can become treasure hunts, introducing children (and adults!) to wild foods that can add a little adventure to every lunchbox.

ABOUT DACIA:
Born in 1968, then relaunched by Renault Group from 2004 across Europe and Mediterranean countries, Dacia has always offered the best value for money cars by constantly redefining the essentials.

As a game-changer, Dacia proposes simple, multi-purpose, reliable cars in tune with customers’ lifestyles. Dacia models have become a reference on the market, including Sandero, the best-selling retail car in Europe each year since 2017 and the best-selling car in Europe in 2024, full stop; Duster, the best-selling SUV to European private customers since 2018 and the second most sold car to customers in 2024; Jogger, the C-segment versatile family car; Spring, the UK’s most affordable electric car; and Bigster, offering buyers of larger, family-friendly cars the robust, well-equipped, great value for money that they have been longing for.

Present in 44 countries, Dacia has sold more than 10 million vehicles since 2004. Dacia launched in the UK in January 2013 and enjoyed the most successful start ever for a new car brand. More than 260,000 Dacia vehicles have been sold in the UK to date.

For further information please visit www.press.dacia.co.uk or contact:

Charlie Roper
Dacia PR & Communications Manager
charlie.roper@dacia.com

Jim Holder
Renault Group UK Communications Director
jim.holder@renault.co.uk