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.

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Book fair opportunity to celebrate Austen birthday

10 February 2025

This year is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth in 1775 and among the many celebratory events is Miss Austen, a four-episode drama currently airing on BBC 1, which is based on the novelist’s sister Cassandra.

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‘It feels like a full, fun day out’: Buyers hunt bargains at Love Fairs’ Lingfield Racecourse event

10 February 2025

Love Fairs held its second event of 2025 at Lingfield Racecourse in Surrey – marking its 10th year at the venue.

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LAPADA confirms dates for 2025

06 February 2025

LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair has confirmed that it will be returning to its Mayfair location between October 28-November 2, 2025.

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BRAFA reports record visitor numbers for its 70th edition

05 February 2025

BRAFA 2025 came to a close on February 2 having registered a record 72,000 visitors.

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Simon Phillips appointed as Treasure House chairman

03 February 2025

London summer event The Treasure House Fair has appointed Simon Phillips of Mayfair gallery Ronald Phillips as chairman of the fair and the advisory board.

GB Antiques closes its doors after 34 years due to running costs rise

03 February 2025

A family-owned antiques centre in Lancaster is set to close its doors after 34 years in business.

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Scarborough antiques trail attracting visitors

03 February 2025

Local businesses in the Yorkshire seaside town say trail pilot has shown encouraging signs so far

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Fresh Ayres interest found at London Art Fair

03 February 2025

One of the first galleries to sell on the preview day at London Art Fair (open to the public January 22-26), was Narborough Gallery – the Gillian Ayres work 'Whan That Aprille' (1984), a 10ft square oil on canvas.

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Rugs and textiles in the spotlight at LARTA

03 February 2025

'The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair' (LARTA) was launched in 2011 and is the UK’s leading annual fair dedicated to the appreciation of antique rug and textile art.

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BRAFA brightens up grey skies

03 February 2025

Event in the Belgian capital manages to combine sense of luxury with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere early on

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Latest Movers & Shakers including new chair of Treasure House Fair

30 January 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

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TEFAF Restoration Fund awards €50,000 to book of hours in historic French collection

28 January 2025

This year’s TEFAF Restoration Fund goes to the Musée Condé, Château de Chantilly, which houses a remarkable historic single-owner collection, and specifically to the outstanding medieval manuscript 'Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry'.

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God bless America: Stateside decorators descend on Battersea Decorative Fair to seal string of deals

27 January 2025

Dealers reported a good start to sales at the Decorative Fair (January 21-26) in Battersea as ATG visited early on, with US decorators especially out in force.

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New dealers help Yorkshire fair thrive with help of local flavour

27 January 2025

The first visit of 2025 to Yorkshire for Cooper Events will be 'The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair' from February 7-9.

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Kent dealer Paul Ellison detects need for fresh fairs

27 January 2025

After standing at numerous events for a year, trader with marketing and sales background starts his own

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Dorking doubles up for now on venues

27 January 2025

“Even though there were no fairs from May to October last year due to the closure of the Dorking Halls, we were lucky enough to have the use of the sports centre next door which thankfully proved to be a great success,” says Jane Alexander, organiser of the well-known Dovehouse Fine Antiques Fairs.

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Mills generate range of opportunities

27 January 2025

Two antiques centres operate at Cromford Mills in Matlock, Derbyshire.

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US 13 star 'boat flag' set to fly in Battersea

22 January 2025

Flags may have become more fashionable, but there is an evergreen appeal to items that are steeped in history and meaning.

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Bravo for BRAFA’s 70th birthday

20 January 2025

For this year’s edition, the Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA) will be celebrating its 70th outing.

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Battersea Dec becomes first big hitter of the new year

20 January 2025

Mayfair cancellation leaves Battersea to spearhead 2025 in-person events

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