ANTIQUES SHOPPING
Head o to one of these antiques centres or fairs around the UK and enter the world of fascinating antiques and collectables, from vintage kitchenalia to antique jewellery.
Alexandra Palace Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair
A great variety of quality products, a pop-up vintage area and complimentary valuations from a professional, all help make this the capital’s largest Sunday antiques event. Sunday 2nd September, Sunday 2nd December. Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
The Vintage Look
Set in five rooms in the beautiful town of Henley-on-Thames. An antique centre with 20 traders, we source items and update stock on a regular basis. We provide an eclectic mix of items to suit all budgets. And our motto is 'there is something for everyone'. With helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff we make it a pleasant visit for all. 31-33 Hart Street, Henley on Thames, RG9 2AR, South Oxfordshire
Dorking Halls Antiques Fair
Join ‘Antiques Hunting and Heritage Weekend’: Dorking Halls Antiques Fair is one of the longest-established monthly fairs and in September is joining forces with Dorking’s famous Antiques Quarter, Adam Partridge’s ‘Antiques Hunting Weekend’ and Mole Valley’s 2018 Heritage Open Days to provide up to 120 stands bursting with antiques for all tastes and budgets – hard to leave empty handed! Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Surrey, RH4 1SG. Sunday 16th September, Sunday 21st October, Sunday 25th November.
The Old Flight House
The Old Flight House is a refreshingly different antiques centre. It has a fantastic range, from quality traditional antiques to vintage and retro items and stunning painted furniture, all set out in beautiful light and spacious surroundings. A licensed cafe serves good coffee and freshly prepared lunches with a lovely outside terrace for sunny days. Open Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–5pm. Northampton Road, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3TJ
Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair
A fantastic midweek fair bursting with choice. From rustic garden goods and homewares to traditional antique furniture and vintage textiles. Not to be missed, this is truly an international event! Tuesday 4th–Wednesday 5th September, Tuesday 6th–Wednesday 7th November. South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL
Home & Colonial Antiques Store
Five floors of inspirational antique and vintage shopping for you and your home. A delicious breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in Black Goo Cafe is the perfect way to complement a visit to one of the UK’s most attractive and innovative antique shops. Open seven days a week. 134 High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3AT. Berkhamsted is approximately 45 minutes north of central London and very close to both the M1 (J8) and M25 (J20)
Sandown Antiques
Held at the prestigious Sandown Park Racecourse on the first Tuesday of every month we are pleased to offer the trade and general public another great venue. Featuring inside and outside stalls plus free admission and free parking to all buyers, you’ll find the same great experience as you have come to expect from Sunbury Antiques. Under new management. First Tuesday of every month (apart from November), 7am–1pm, Tues 4th Sept, Tues 2nd Oct, Tues 4th Dec. Sandown Park Racecourse, KT10 9AJ. Free Admission and parking
The Glass Fair at Ickworth House
This new specialist fair features up to 40 exhibitors selling fine quality collectable glass from all periods, including contemporary artists showing their own work. With refreshments, free parking and the opportunity to look round the superb house and gardens, a visit to the Glass Fair at Ickworth makes a great day out. Sunday 23rd September,
10.30am–5pm. Entry to the house, gardens and fair is free for National Trust members or admission is £8.10 to the gardens which gives free entry to the fair. Ickworth, Horringer, IP29 5SA
Exeter Matford Antiques & Collectors Fair
Antique, collectable, vintage, rare and quality pieces on sale at this popular Saturday fair. Hundreds of stands, both inside and out. 10 minutes from the M5. Restaurant & free parking. Matford Park Rd, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8FD. Saturday September 29th, Saturday December 8th. 9.30am–4.30pm.
Shepton Mallet Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair
Visit this premier West Country antiques event to buy quality in quantity. From delicate glassware to chic leather items, and a multitude more besides, it’s a buying opportunity you won’t want to miss. It also features a complimentary antiques appraisal service. Friday 14th–Sunday 16th September, Friday 9th–Sunday 11th November. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Sunbury Antiques
Attracting over 700 inside and outside stallholders, appealing not only to those in the antiques trade, but also to collectors, prop buyers and interior designers. Established since 1979, it has gradually evolved into the largest and longest-running twice-monthly market in the country and the team is immensely proud to now be recognised as one of Europe’s premier antiques markets. Second and last Tuesday of every month, 6.30am–2pm, Tues 28th Aug, Tues 11th Sept, Tues 25th Sept, Tues 9th Oct. Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Free admission and parking
Hingstons Antiques
Visit nine showrooms of carefully selected quality period furniture in Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, only 5 miles from Stonehenge. Established for over 40 years. Well known for providing great service and supplying lovely items for the home. Hingstons also specialise in antique desks and dining tables, fully restored by their own craftsmen. The Old Bell House, 2 Shaftesbury Road, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0DR. If you can't call in to the shop please visit the website
Dairy House Antiques
Dairy House Antiques offers an eclectic mix of items to buy. Featuring 30+ dealers, the vast array of stock, including furniture, silver, jewellery, mirrors, lighting, soft furnishings and gardenalia, changes regularly. Open seven days a week, close to the A303 and A350 on the Dorset/Wiltshire border. Free parking. Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm. Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AN
Antiques & Home Show
Attracting visitors from all four corners of the world, this large-scale show has become an unmissable buying opportunity for collectors, retail buyers, interior designers, set designers, props buyers, landscape architects, restaurateurs and those passionate about creating a stylish living space. Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th October 8am–5pm. Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th December. Monday £15 (includes Tuesday entry), Tuesday £5. Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA
Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair
Experience the ultimate of antiques events with a trip to Newark. An unrivalled product choice – with stalls covering 84 acres! For all your antique and vintage desires, it really is 'The Big One'! Thursday 11th–Friday 12th October, Thursday 6th–Friday 7th December. Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Hemswell Antiques Centre
Visit the home of Europe’s largest range of antiques and collectables, with approximately 400 dealers in four large buildings. A wide range of stock is always on display, including period furniture, decorative antiques, vintage, retro, clocks, mirrors, books, lighting, linen, silver, glass, jewellery, ceramics, paintings, and leather and sporting goods. Nationwide delivery available. Open seven days a week, 10am–5pm. Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ
Marlesford Mill Antiques Centre B2B Events
Home to a fabulously eclectic mix of antiques, collectables and decorative wares, Marlesford Mill has two floors of constantly changing stock. A great one-stop shop for furnishing a home with affordable style and individuality, it has glass, mirrors, furniture, costume jewellery, clothes, vinyl, upholstery, kitchenalia and garden furniture, with bespoke furniture made on site. On the main A12 route from London to Norfolk. Open seven days a week, 10am–5pm. Main Road (A12), Marlesford, IP13 0AG
B2B Events run the very best in antiques and collectors fairs,
vintage, flea and retro fairs. 8 & 9 September 2018 – Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair. Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF. Admission – Saturday 8.30am – £6pp: 10am–4.30pm – £5: Sunday 10am–3.30pm £4pp. Indoor and outside pitches at this cosmopolitan fair in the garden of England. Sunday 16 September 2018 – Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW. The largest flea fair in the UK. Admission 7.30am–3.30pm – £5pp
Bingley Hall – Antiques & Collectors Fair
This indoor fair is a new addition to iacf’s calendar of events for 2018. Held in the capacious Bingley Hall at Staffordshire County Showground, this fair has excellent facilities, including a bar and restaurant, showers, ample free parking and wheelchair access. Open to early buyers from 11am on Friday, this is one weekend fair you can’t afford to miss! Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December. Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD
Runway Monday at Newark – Antiques & Collectors Fair
Held between the larger fairs at Newark, the Runway is an excellent opportunity to top up on all things antique and vintage. Monday 27th August, Monday 24th September, Monday 29th October. The Runway, adjacent to Newark Air Museum, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, NG24 2NY
Sco ish Antique & Arts Centres Galloway Fairs
These two centres offer visitors the opportunity to purchase antique furniture, silver, ceramics, paintings, collectables and jewellery from more than 250 antiques dealers. Modern furniture, design-led accessories, gifts and fashion are also available. Enjoy the ambience of Cafe Circa for breakfast and lunch or coffee and cake. Ample free parking. Shop online at the website (below). Open seven days a week, 10am–5pm. Abernyte, Perthshire, PH14 9SJ; Doune, Stirlingshire, FK16 6HG The Majestic Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2HU 17th–19th August. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5EB 21st–23rd September. Both fairs open 10.30am–5pm daily (4.30 finish Sunday only). Majestic admission £5.00, Duncombe Park £6.00