Five markets and fairs worth a visit
The Grand Brocante Antiques & Vintage Fair
Entry £3, under-14s free. Set in the grounds of a stunning Norfolk country house and parkland, the event will host 70-plus antique and vintage dealers and an independent “food village” serving locally produced food and drink.
Next event June 13. Riddlesworth Hall, Hall Lane, Diss IP21 2TA; ablackdogevent.com.
Cheshire Antiques & Salvage Market
Public entry £6, accompanied under-16s free. A drive-in format for dealers and plenty of free parking for buyers, this thrilling
event is a hotspot for interesting and affordable antiques, vintage, architectural salvage and one-off pieces for the home and garden. This event gets busy, so do arrive early. Next
event June 26. Tabley, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0HJ; asfairs.
com
The Giant Shepton Flea
Entry £5, accompanied children free. Taking place exclusively outside for 2021, this popular flea hosts the
best in affordable and unique finds, from textiles through to furniture. Always a great mix of dealers from the South West and further afield. Next event May 30.
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN;
sheptonflea.com
Wimbledon Homes & Antiques Fair
Entry £1, children free. An exciting new London event offering an abundance of antiques, vintage, retro,
collectables, garden ephemera, furniture and paintings to inspire a unique home and garden. Easy access and ample free parking. Next event June 13. Prince George Playing Fields, Bushey Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8TE; sw19antiques.com
Beale Park Decorative Home & Salvage Show
Friday preview £10, Saturday and Sunday £7.50, accompanied under-16s free. A relaxed shopping event for all things old and beautiful,
the Beale Park event is conveniently located two miles north of junction 12 of the M4, with a direct train service from London Paddington to nearby Pangbourne. Next event
Jun 11 to 13.
Beale Park, Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading RG8
9NW; asfairs.com