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ANTIQUES FAIRS England
England is a paradise for antiques lovers. All over the country one finds antiques fairs, large and small. Here you may find surprising items of good quality at (hopefully) reasonable prices. More often then not the fair are held on a yearly basis, but others will happen on a regular basis.
TTI / Britain Across helps you to get acquainted with some of the most important fairs in the country. We will combine your crossing to England with a comfortable stay near the fair of your choice at very reasonable prices. Of course you may choose any crossing and decide where to stay. From a simple B&B to a luxury hotel. We will put your package together "taylor made".
We advise you to make your reservations well in advance as the fairs are very popular and the accommodations will be fully book long before the happening takes place.
 
ARDINGLY
The largest Antiques event in the South of England
The Ardingly International Antiques and Collectors Fair is held six times a year and features 1700 stall of antiques and collectables – accommodated in five permanent buildings, 120 individual shopping arcades, marquees and hundreds of outside pitches. Ardingly is situated near Heywards Heath, at one hours drive from London and only 30 minutes from Brighton.
Fair Dates 2008:

8 & 9 january
26 & 27 february
15 & 16 april
22 & 23 July
2 & 3 September
28 & 29 October

Type of Stock:
- Furniture
- Juwellery
- Silverware
- Textiles
- Paintings
- Decorative items
- Oriental rugs
- Approved collectables
Times & admission:
Tuesday 10-18 hrs; £ 20.- (also allows entry on Wednesday)
Wednesday 08-16 hrs; £ 5.-
Recommended
travelling route:
Oostende - Ramsgate or Calais - Dover
Recommended
accommodation:
Roebuck Hotel or Chequers Inn te Forest Row
SHEPTON MALLET
The West Country’s premier fair
Shepton Mallet Antiques & Collectors Fair has four halls as well as an outsidearea of 36 individual shopping arcade units. ERach area has its own distinctive character and is known for many high quality antiques. There are 600 exhibitors, including many from London. Shepton Mallet is situated near Englands magical centre, Glastonbury.
Fair Dates 2008:

18 &19 january
21 till 23 march
9 till 11 May
19 till 21 September
14 till 16 November

Type of Stock:
- Juwellery
- Textiles
- Decorative items
- Approved collectables
- Furniture
- Paintings
- Oriental rugs
- Silverware
Times & admission:
Friday 10-17 hrs (trade) £ 10.-
Saturday 08.30-09.30 hrs (early entry) £ 7.50
Saturday 09.30-17 hrs £ 5.-
Sunday 10-16 hrs £ 5.-
Recommended
travelling route:
Oostende - Dover or Calais - Dover
Recommended
accommodation:
Antelope hotel or Manor Hotel in Yeovil
DETLING
The UK’s fasted-growing antiques event
The Detling International Antiques and Collectors Fair is held six times a year and has up to 500 exhibitors throughout two main buildings, 30 shopping arcades and numerous outside pitches. The fair, held at weekends provides a relaxed buying environment for antiques and collectables. With the Channel ports only 30 minutes drive away, Detling is very popular with continental visitors.
Fair Dates 2008:
1 & 2 march
19 & 20 april
19 & 20 July
30 & 31 August
25 & 26 October
Type of Stock:
- Furniture
- Silverware
- Paintings
- Juwellery
- Textiles
- Garden ephemera
Times & admission:
Saturday 08.30-10 hrs (early entry) £ 6.-
Saturday 10-17 hrs £ 4.50
Sunday 10-16 hrs £ 4.50
Recommended
travelling route:
Oostende - Ramsgate or Calais - Dover
Recommended
accommodation:
The Dog & Bearin Lenham
NEWARK
The largest in the UK
The Newark International Antiques and Collectors Fair is the largest in the UK. Enormous exhibition halls horst some 2000 stand holders. The little country town in Mid-England attracts visitors from all over Europe and especially merchants from the Low countries. The fair dates are always on 3 consecutive days.
Fair Dates 2008:
7 &8 february
3 & 4 april
5 & 6 June
7 & 8 August
9 & 10 October
4 & 5 December
Type of Stock:
- Furniture
- Silverware
- schilderijen
- Jewellery
- Textiles
- Garden ephemera
- Kitchen articles
- Porcelain
- Various objets d’art
- Decorative items
Times & admission:
Thursday 11-18 hrs (includes entry on Friday as well) £ 20.-
Friday 08-17 hrs (includes entry on Saturday as well) £ 10.-
Saturday 09-16 hrs £ 5.-
Recommended
travelling route:
Rotterdam or Zeebrugge - Hull
Recommended
accommodation:
The George hotel, Lincoln
 
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