Fairs and Markets

Antiques fairs and markets offer a great way to browse and buy.

With so many exhibitors or stallholders in one place you can view a lot of different items quickly and compare prices and quality.

Depending on the event, the first day or morning may be for reserved for trade buyers before the general public gain access.

Some antiques markets are held weekly whereas some fairs may be quarterly, biannual, once a year or have some other frequency. Check the Calendar section of this website for details or view the listings every week in the Antiques Trade Gazette newspaper.

The Plan for the Colonies

Highlights unveiled for the London Map Fair

03 June 2025

The London Map Fair (June 7-8) at the Royal Geographical Society brings together around 40 of the leading national and international antiquarian map dealers, as well as hundreds of visiting dealers, collectors, curators and map aficionados.

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Harrogate fair lines up a Loiseau among attractions

02 June 2025

Cooper Events is about to oversee its second visit to Harrogate in 2025: The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair from June 13-15.

Firsts at the Saatchi Gallery

Firsts book fair organiser delighted by the number of international buyers

02 June 2025

Event generates decent sales and a lively atmosphere during a busy weekend overall for collectors and dealers

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Gloucester antiques centre’s historic home given a makeover

02 June 2025

A medieval timber-framed townhouse that hosts the Gloucester Antiques Centre has recently been restored by heritage specialists.

The Winter Art & Antiques Fair

Dealers fear downgrading at next Winter Olympia fair

26 May 2025

Dealers have voiced their concern at changes to the next staging of The Winter Art & Antiques Fair at Olympia.

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Popular Battersea fair performing well against economic headwinds

26 May 2025

There’s no denying that we live in uncertain times. The impact of recent financial turmoil has hit dealers and collectors alike.

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London Underground enamel map is a rare survivor from 1915

26 May 2025

A very early enamel map of the London Underground will be unveiled at a specialist fair next month.

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Clouds lift TEFAF NY thanks to a French design classic

26 May 2025

Guy De Rougemont’s 'Nuage' (Cloud) coffee table was among the striking examples of modern design sold at the latest 'TEFAF New York' held from May 9-13 (with an invitation-only preview on May 8).

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Between lake and lawns at Bayfield Hall

26 May 2025

The annual Bayfield Brocante is back again on Sunday, June 8, in the parkland around the Grade II-listed 18th century Bayfield Hall, near Holt in north Norfolk.

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Firsts reports sales of over £4.7m

22 May 2025

It was a bumper weekend for collectors and dealers of antiquarian books with Firsts and the London Rare & Antiquarian Book Fair both gracing the capital.

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Firsts debut proves fruitful for dealer Ayling

19 May 2025

Books fair 'Firsts' got under way on May 15 with around 100 dealers exhibiting at the Saatchi Gallery in London.

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Trafalgar flag ready to do its duty at the latest Treasure House Fair

19 May 2025

Some of the stand-out art and objects to be offered at the third edition of 'Treasure House Fair' this summer have been revealed.

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Falcon flies high with TEFAF NY newcomer

19 May 2025

TEFAF New York boasted an 11% rise in attendance from last year despite challenging times.

Need for a bigger venue in Bromley

19 May 2025

The two events launched in Kent earlier this year by organiser Paul Ellison of Needful Things Antique Fairs were busy that he has changed to a larger venue.

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Museum interest notable at 33rd Salon du Dessin

19 May 2025

International museum and institutional interest is always a feature of the Salon du Dessin but this year it was even more marked with nearly 500 curators attending.

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Events that will have you in stitches

19 May 2025

Here we focus on three events this summer of interest to textiles enthusiasts

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The eclectic world of ephemera: five dealers discuss their trade

19 May 2025

Can you make a living from selling ephemera and low-value works on paper?

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Fresh venue, same fascination: 50 years of the Ephemera Society Fair

19 May 2025

The Ephemera Society Fair is still going strong for its 50th anniversary despite having to make a move this year.

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Mapping the Turkish Empire

19 May 2025

A miniature map of the Turkish Ottoman Empire is among the items being offered by Sanders of Oxford at London Map Fair on June 7-8.

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Blooming marvellous: Art and antiques dealers planting good seeds

14 May 2025

Flowers have inspired artists for centuries and ahead of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show dealers are tapping into the horticultural theme

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