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 and Sunday 21st October, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December. Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD

Marlesford Mill Antiques Centre

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

Sco ish Antique & Arts Centres

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

Galloway Fairs

21–23 September Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB. Admission to antiques fair, house and gardens £6.00. 28–30 September, Arley Hall, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA. Admission £5.00. Both events open 10.30am–5.00pm Friday & Saturday and 10.30am– 4.30pm Sunday.