This coming Monday, 17th May 2010, is the one-day Swinderby IACF International Antique & Collectors Fair at RAF Swinderby.
This is a one-day antique fair, referred to as Newark’s sister event. Trade buyers will be admitted from 8am and public from 10am. The fair will close at 4pm.
Close to the main A1 route and Newark town this is a very accessible site. Further dates at this location are scheduled for July 5th 2010, September 13th 2010 and November 8th 2010.
Click here to visit the organiser’s website for further details
Remember – if you do take a trip out to the Swinderby antique fair then leave us a comment below with your thoughts – Was it worth the drive? Was there a big turn out? Did you pick up any good buys?!
This Friday 7th May 2010 through till Sunday 9th May 2010 is the large Shepton Mallet International Antiques & Collectors Fair organised by IACF (International Antiques & Collectors Fairs).
Described as the West Country’s premier antiques event this antique fair takes place at the very accessible Royal Bath & West Showground. This is a very large event with upto 600 stalls present offering everything from ceramics, glass, decorative items, furniture to jewellery and other specialist collectables.
This antique fair opens to trade buyers on Friday afternoon with public entrance from 8.30am on the Saturday, 8th May 2010.
Click here to visit the organiser’s website for further details
Do leave us a comment below if you travel out to this antique fair and let us know your thoughts on it!
Throughout the UK you will find many antique fairs taking place organised by different people, each with their own following.
International Antiques & Collectors Fairs (known as IACF) organise five of the UK’s major antique fairs including the Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair and now the Swinderby International Antiques & Collectors Fairs.
They organise over 20 events throughout the year taking place at Newark, Shepton Mallet, Swinderby, Ardingly and Detling. These fairs are usually well attended by both UK and overseas buyers and sellers.
Click here to visit IACF’s website
Starting this Friday, 22nd January 2010, is the Shepton Mallet IACF International Antique & Collectors Fair at the Royal Bath & West showground.
This three-day antique fair can hold up to 600 stalls and is often regarded as one of the West County’s premier antique events. It opens on Friday 22nd January 2010 at 1pm when admission is £10. Over the weekend admission is reduced to £5 each day.
If you do visit this antique fair, do let us know what you thought – Was it busy with buyers? Were there lots of stallholders? What was the quality like of the stock on offer – did you buy anything?! Also, don’t forget to tell us about the facilities – the parking, toilets & food.
Remember – it’s always wise to check that these type of events are still scheduled to go ahead, especially considering the current weather conditions!
Click here to visit the organiser’s website
