Antique and fine art fair dates for May

Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19, in the extensive grounds of Petworth House, for the tenth year.

This acclaimed annual event attracts interior designers, collectors and those who enjoy surrounding themselves with fine and interesting art, decorative accessories and furniture.

The annual fair is always supported by the National Trust and the local market town and the businesses in Petworth are said to put on a ‘great show for the influx of visitors’ each year, and this year will be no exception.

In addition, antiques fair ticket holders receive free entry to Petworth House, over the three days, to view some of Britain’s treasures housed within.

In a reciprocal arrangement, National Trust members gain free entry to the fair.

A complimentary courtesy bus travels between the fair’s marquee and the centre of Petworth, ensuring visitors can take in all the art and antiques, as well as the hospitality on offer in the area.

A wide variety of dealers will be exhibiting for the first time this year, joining those returning with fresh stock, all putting on a magnificent display to inspire the visitors.

Newcomers include Galerie Arabesque from Stuttgart in Germany offering items for sale for a classic country house appeal bringing textiles to 18th century Delft tiles and vases, which can be made into attractive lamps. A set of Delft plates starts from £50.

You can find out more details and information visit the website at www.petworthparkfair.com