Fairs & Auctions

The best antiques fairs and auctions around the UK in March. Plus, we round up six dealers specialising in rare books and take a peek at the working life of George Silcock, saleroom manager at Cheffins

FAIRS AROUND THE UK

NOTE please contact fair organisers or keep an eye on websites and social media for updates regarding these events as they could be cancelled or postponed at any time.

North & Scotland

4th–6th Galloway Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD. 10.30am–5pm (4.30pm Sun). £5–£6. 01423 522122; gallowayfairs.co.uk

6th The Vintage Home Show, Victoria Baths, Manchester, M13 0FE. 10.30am– 3.30pm. vintagehomeshow.co.uk

18th–20th Galloway Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Arley Hall, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA. 10.30am– 5pm (4.30pm Sun). £5–£6. 01423 522122; gallowayfairs.co.uk

19th The Vintage Home Show, Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds, LS28 5TA. 10.30am– 3.30pm. vintagehomeshow.co.uk

19th Antiques & Salvage Market, Cheshire Showground, Tabley, WA16 0HJ. 10am–2pm. £6. 01298 27493; @asfairs; asfairs.com

26th–27th The Great Wetherby Racecourse Antiques and Collectors Fair, Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, LS22 5EJ. 8am– 5pm Saturday, 9am– 4pm Sunday. £4 (£5 before 9am). 01332 830444; jaguarfairs.com

Central

12th–13th Shrewsbury Flea, West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF. 8.30am– 3.30pm Sat, 9am– 3pm Sun. £3.50. 07584 357808; jos– events.co.uk

14th Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Market, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark, NG24 2NY. 8am– 5pm. £5 (£10 before 10am). iacf.co.uk

19th–20th The Bingley Hall Antique Home & Vintage Fair, Stafford Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. 8.30am– 5pm Sat, 10am– 5pm Sun. £5 (£10 before 10am Sat). 01584 873634; continuityfairs.co.uk

27th Malvern Antiques & Collectors