Antique Fairs, UK, January 2012 Calendar
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Premium Listing - http://www.vandafairs.com/nantwich/
Civic Hall Nantwich, Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, England, CW5 5DG
Now in its 19th year, our long standing Antiques Fair at Nantwich Civic Centre remains a firm favourite with both standholders and visitors. The hall is bright and spacious and holds up to 60 stands with parking right next to the venue. Our fairs are held monthly on Thursdays, on New Year's Day and late May/August Bank Holidays. On some Thursdays, the fair also has the advantage of coinciding with the local antique auction next door.
Telephone: 01244 659887 or 07759 449257.
Opening Times:
Public 10.00am to 3.30pm
Trade 8.30am to 10.00am (Free with card).
Admission:
Thursdays - Adults £1.50. Children Free of charge
May & August Bank Holiday - £2.00. Children Free of charge
New Year's Day - £2.00. Children Free of charge.
Refreshments available. Full disabled facilities.
Nantwich Civic Hall Antique and Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07759 449257
V & A Fairs
Gateshead Stadium, Nelson Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0EF
Antiques and Vintage Fair at Gateshead Stadium.
Up to 180 stands of home furnishings, ceramics, jewellery, militaria, linen, furniture, pictures, books and more.
Open 9am to 4pm.
Admission £2.50 Students £1.50.
Please check website before travelling 01434 672495.
Gateshead Antiques and Vintage Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01434 672495
Colin Caygill Events
Prestwood Centre, Stafford County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD
Exhibitors come from all over the UK with up to 300 stands in three interconnecting halls, offering a wide range of traditional antiques, including furniture, clocks, painting, pottery, porcelain, jewellery, coins and postcards. There is also an interesting selection of retro and vintage items and more contemporary collectables.
Opening times.
Saturday 8.30am - 10am, £5 entry. 10am - 5pm, £4.
Sunday 10am - 4pm, £4 entry.
Stafford Antiques & Collectables Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07775484455
Number one Events
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9th7thPremium Listing - http://www.dualco.co.uk/
Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, Exit 13 & 14 M60, off A580, on A572 then A579, Greater Manchester, WN7 4JY
With up to 150 stalls in one giant hall offering a fantastic selection of items selling silver, ceramics, jewellery, glass, retro, gold, coins, militaria, and much much more.
Free Parking - Fully accessible.
'A great fair with something for everyone'.
Admission: £3.50, Seniors £3.00, Under-14s Free.
Open: 9am - 4pm.
Leigh Antiques and Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 0161 2831255 or 0161 7662012
Dualco Fairs
The Royal Horticultural Halls, Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2PB
Adams Antique Fair is the longest running Sunday antiques fair in London first established in the 1970s. Over 100 exhibitors gather at the The Royal Horticultural Hall to sell their eclectic array of antiques that includes fine jewellery, gold, silver, paintings, rugs, glass, porcelain and much more. Be prepared to get there early- the popularity of the fair often sees queues stretch right around the block.
10AM - 430PM | £5/ £3 NUS ENTRY.
Please note that all event dates may be subject to change.
Adams Antiques Fairs at The Royal Horticultural Halls
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0)20 7254 4054
Adams Antiques Fairs
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2LN
Popular monthly event at this comfortable venue comprising 50 stalls, selling antique, collectable and vintage items.
Refreshments available. Free parking on Sundays.
Open 9.30am - 4pm. Trade 830am.
Admission £1.50, children free.
Rugby Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01827 895899
Bargains From Yesteryear
There are currently no fairs for this date.
11th9thWentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Park, Hexham, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PD
120 stands of exhibitors from across the North of England and Scotland selling ceramics, jewellery, home furnishings, furniture, silver, military, linen and more.
Established by Colin Caygill in June 1991 in The Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham, the Fair has stood the test of time as one of the most successful, big mid-week Antiques Fairs in the UK.
The Fair is now firmly fixed in the social calendar of Tynedale and considered to be one of the best in the North for regular trade buyers. A truly amazing feat and a huge “thank you” must go to all our exhibitors and visitors for their support over the past 30 years.
Please check before travelling 01434 672495.
Admission £1.50.
Open 9.00am - 3.30pm.
Hexham Antiques & Vintage Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01434 672495
Colin Caygill Events
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex, England, RH17 6TL
With its convenient links to the capital, Ardingly International Antiques and Collectors Fair is a truly cosmopolitan antiques event. Only one hour from London, 12 miles from Gatwick and only 90 minutes from Dover, local, national and international dealers and buyers regularly attend the largest IACF event in the south of England. Up to 1700 stalls housing thousands of goods – from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics – are available here. It has a reputation as one of the UK antique fairs where quality European decorative items can be found.
With a combination of inside and outdoor stands, this mid week fair is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little vintage shopping – or hours of professional trading!
Open Tuesday 9am - 5pm £20pp, Wednesday 8am - 4pm £6pp.
Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 1636 702326
IACF Antique Fairs
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex, England, RH17 6TL
With its convenient links to the capital, Ardingly International Antiques and Collectors Fair is a truly cosmopolitan antiques event. Only one hour from London, 12 miles from Gatwick and only 90 minutes from Dover, local, national and international dealers and buyers regularly attend the largest IACF event in the south of England. Up to 1700 stalls housing thousands of goods – from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics – are available here. It has a reputation as one of the UK antique fairs where quality European decorative items can be found.
With a combination of inside and outdoor stands, this mid week fair is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little vintage shopping – or hours of professional trading!
Open Tuesday 9am - 5pm £20pp, Wednesday 8am - 4pm £6pp.
Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 1636 702326
IACF Antique Fairs
There are currently no fairs for this date.
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15th13thPremium Listing - http://www.antiqueforumgroup.com
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, Midlands, ST14 8BD
This is a 2 day fair with both indoor spaces & outdoor pitches. Indoors we have 130 plus traders & outside have both hard standing pitches & grassed areas. Refreshments & cash machine both available on site. Call the organiser on 07921659798.
Set up is from 12 - 5 pm on the Friday or from 6am on the Saturday.
Opening times are 8am until 4pm Saturday & 10am until 4pm Sunday.
Admission: £2.50.
Uttoxeter Racecourse Antique and Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07921659798
Antique Forum Group
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA32 8HG
60 inside stands set within the Great Glass house, Principality House, Theatre Britannica, and the large Wedding Marquee all within the Botanic Gardens, displaying Welsh pottery, textiles, paintings and furniture plus outside vintage market.
A unique experience, with antiques set amongst rare flora and fauna. The addition of an outdoor vintage market which will include up to 20 marquees set within the Millennium Courtyard. Has been a huge success.
Admission to both fair and gardens is £10 for the weekend plus 5 entrance days entry to the Gardens.a free parking available.
Open 10.00am - 4.00 pm.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07790 293367
Derwen Fairs
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Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, Midlands, ST14 8BD
This is a 2 day fair with both indoor spaces & outdoor pitches. Indoors we have 130 plus traders & outside have both hard standing pitches & grassed areas. Refreshments & cash machine both available on site. Call the organiser on 07921659798.
Set up is from 12 - 5 pm on the Friday or from 6am on the Saturday.
Opening times are 8am until 4pm Saturday & 10am until 4pm Sunday.
Admission: £2.50.
Uttoxeter Racecourse Antique and Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07921659798
Antique Forum Group
Premium Listing - http://www.dualco.co.uk/
Bolton Wanderers FC Exhibition Hall, De Havilland Way, Horwich, Bolton, Horwich, Bolton, Exit 6 M61, Lancashire, BL6 6SF
‘The Biggest and Best in the North West!’ With up to 300 stalls inside one giant exhibition hall.
A fantastic variety of stalls buying and selling jewellery, ceramics, old toys, vintage, retro, clocks, watches, glass, medals, small furniture, vintage clothing, gold, silver, diamonds, coins, vintage tea sets, general antiques and much, much more!
Café – Free parking – Fully accessible.
For bookings telephone 0161 283 1255/0161 766 2012.
Open: 9am - 4pm.
Admission: £4.50, Seniors/Children £4, under 14s free.
Bolton Wanderers Exhibition Hall Antiques & Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 0161 2831255
Dualco Fairs
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA32 8HG
60 inside stands set within the Great Glass house, Principality House, Theatre Britannica, and the large Wedding Marquee all within the Botanic Gardens, displaying Welsh pottery, textiles, paintings and furniture plus outside vintage market.
A unique experience, with antiques set amongst rare flora and fauna. The addition of an outdoor vintage market which will include up to 20 marquees set within the Millennium Courtyard. Has been a huge success.
Admission to both fair and gardens is £10 for the weekend plus 5 entrance days entry to the Gardens.a free parking available.
Open 10.00am - 4.00 pm.
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07790 293367
Derwen Fairs
There are currently no fairs for this date.
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23rd21stRainton Arena, Mercantile Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5PH
Durham Antiques & Vintage Fair has moved to a NEW VENUE.
RAINTON ARENA DH4 5PH.
With up to 150 stands of exhibitors from across the North and Scotland. Furniture, home furnishings, vintage linen, jewellery, silver, militaria and more.
Cafe all day, free car park.
Admission £2.50 Students £1.50.
Open 10am to 4pm.
Durham Antiques and Vintage Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01434 672495
Colin Caygill Events
There are currently no fairs for this date.
25th23rdBattersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Premium Listing - http://www.jaguarfairs.com/wetherby
Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, LS22 5EJ
(Note. Date change - Our Sept 2023 dates have changed from 23rd-24th Sept to 30th Sept-1st Oct 2023.).
Prestigious event held in new buildings, with space for hundreds of outside pitches. .Watch our video of the fair, here.
Excellent on site catering and free parking.
Open: Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
Admission: Sat 8am-9am £6, Sat 9am-5pm £5, Sun 9am-4pm £5. Accompanied under 16s free.
The Great Wetherby Racecourse Antiques Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01332 830444
Jaguar Fairs
New Brighton Floral Pavillion, Marine Promenade, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside, CH45 2JS
Up to 90 + stands in a brilliant venue with ground level access for stall holders. Lots of free parking. Event time 10am - 4pm.
Admission £2.50 Public + trade.
Open Public 10am - 4pm. Trade from 8am - 10am must leave card plus door fee applies to help towards overheads.
(so I can verify you as legitimate trade) that's if you are not willing to pay the basic entrance tariff to help towards organisers overheads. Thank you to those of you in the trade who do pay us the basic entrance fee we love your understanding thanks a lot.
New Brighton Antiques, Collectables with Vintage Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 07932 844130
Asbridge Promotions
The Racecourse, Newton Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF
Antiques & Collectables Fair Opens 8.15am £5 for traders. General public 9.00am-2.30pm £1.00 entry. Free Parking. 44 Stalls inside 20 or more outside. Cafe for breakfast & lunch upstairs (lift access). Exhibitors need to pre book and pay. Great selection of exhibitors selling a wide variety of antiques and collectables. Racecourse easy to find.
Newton Abbot Racecourse Antiques & Collectables
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01626 353235
Newton Abbot Racing
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Premium Listing - http://www.jaguarfairs.com/wetherby
Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, LS22 5EJ
(Note. Date change - Our Sept 2023 dates have changed from 23rd-24th Sept to 30th Sept-1st Oct 2023.).
Prestigious event held in new buildings, with space for hundreds of outside pitches. .Watch our video of the fair, here.
Excellent on site catering and free parking.
Open: Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
Admission: Sat 8am-9am £6, Sat 9am-5pm £5, Sun 9am-4pm £5. Accompanied under 16s free.
The Great Wetherby Racecourse Antiques Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01332 830444
Jaguar Fairs
Premium Listing - http://www.dualco.co.uk/
Doncaster Racecourse, Lazarus Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB
With up to 400 stalls inside one giant exhibition hall at South Yorkshire’s largest antique and collectors fair.
A fantastic variety of stalls buying and selling jewellery, ceramics, old toys, vintage, retro, clocks, watches, glass, medals, small furniture, vintage clothing, gold, silver, diamonds, coins, vintage tea sets, general antiques and much, much more!
Large café – Free parking – Fully accessible.
Admission 9am to 4pm. Adults £4.50, Seniors £4, Under-14s Free.
For bookings telephone 0161 283 1255/0161 766 2012.
Open: 9am - 4pm.
Admission: £4.50, Seniors £4, U-14s Free.
Doncaster Racecourse Antique and Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 0161 2831255 or 0161 766 2012
Dualco Fairs
Premium Listing - https://newmarketantiquesfair.co.uk/
Rowley Mile, Newmarket Racecourse, Cambridge Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TF
The Newmarket Antiques & Collectors Fair has been running for over 20 years and has welcomed hundred’s of thousands of visitors, all looking for quality items across a wide variety of types.
With over 200 stalls and up to 50 outside dealers, this is one of the biggest events in the region.
Open: 9.30am - 4pm (Trade 8am - 9am).
Admission: £4 (Trade £7).
Newmarket Antiques & Collectors Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 03333583688
Associated Collectors Events
Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, England UK, SW11 4NJ
Since 1985, the tri-annual Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair has gained an international reputation as the most inspiring antiques fair in the UK. A mecca for design and interiors lovers, as well as leading trade buyers, the Autumn Fair is always a hubbub of activity. See 150 specialist dealers show an exciting collection of traditional and decorative antiques, 20th century design, accessories and objects dating from the 1700s to the 1970s. Art dealers bring works from all periods, and new this Autumn discover Contemporary on the Mezzanine, a curated section featuring leading dealers in modern craft, design and artworks by the most exciting artists and makers of today.
Opening Times.
Tuesday 3 October 12pm-8pm, Wednesday 4 October 11am-8pm.
Thursday 5 October 11am-8pm, Friday 6 October 11am-7pm.
Saturday 7 October 11am-7pm, Sunday 8 October 11am-6pm.
Admission: Tuesday 3 October £20 p/person.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 October £10 p/person. Free entry after 4pm.
London Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Fair Organiser's Telephone : +44 (0) 20 7616 9327
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, ie
Cancelled May date.
The event will have in excess of 30 dealers in attendance with a wide range of items for sale including Furniture, Jewellery, China, Books, Porcelain, Coins, Banknotes, Clocks, Silver, Vintage clothing & accessories, and a million other items.
Admission: €3.50 for adults and includes a free raffle.
Children are welcome and FREE.
Open: 11.00am -6.00pm.
Admission: €3.50.
The Killarney Antique & Art Fair Dromhall Hotel
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 00-353-87-6933602
Hibernian Antique Fairs
Premium Listing - https://asfairs.com/
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincolnshire, England, UK, LN2 2NA
The Lincolnshire International Antiques and Home Show. A long-standing one-day showground event hosting dealers from around the UK and Europe selling antiques, salvage and vintage items for the home and garden.
Trade buyer entry will be 7am -10am £15pp,
Public buyers are welcomed 10am – 4pm £5pp.
Lincolnshire International Antiques and Home Show
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01298 27493
Arthur Swallow Fairs
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Lincolnshire Showground, Lincolnshire, England, UK, LN2 2NA
The Lincolnshire International Antiques and Home Show. A long-standing one-day showground event hosting dealers from around the UK and Europe selling antiques, salvage and vintage items for the home and garden.
Trade buyer entry will be 7am -10am £15pp,
Public buyers are welcomed 10am – 4pm £5pp.
Lincolnshire International Antiques and Home Show
Fair Organiser's Telephone : 01298 27493
Arthur Swallow Fairs