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Europe's Largest Antique Fair

The Newark International Antiques and Collectors Fair is the largest event of its kind in Europe – a world-wide phenomenon, this is one IACF event that needs to be experienced to be believed!

Held at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on an enormous 84 acre site, up to 2,500 stands attract thousands of dealers and buyers from around the globe every other month.

Only two hours from London by road, 90 minutes by rail and with East Midlands Airport less than an hour away, this is one of the most easily accessible of UK antique fairs.

With its vast number of stands, choice of product is never an issue – there is quite possibly every item you could imagine! From chandeliers and rugs, to sports memorabilia and paintings, not to mention the finest of antique furniture – the possibilities are endless!

Antique fairs can be big and small, but only one can hold the ‘Europe’s largest’ crown – and that’s Newark.

To hire an mobility scooter book online at:  www.eventmobility.org.uk  (Meeting point now located at YELLOW Gate)

Directions & Transport

By Road: The Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground is adjacent to the A1, only 2 hours from London. Please follow the yellow signs for 'International Antiques & Collectors Fair'.
By Rail: East Coast Mainline Train stops at Newark Northgate station only 10 minutes (by car) from the fair. Travel by train from London in 90 minutes.
By Air: One hour from Nottingham East Midlands Airport.

By Coach: Able Coaches operate a direct service to the fair from London. Contact David on 0208 9524772 or info@ablelondon.com for more information.

Courtesy Coach
For your convenience a courtesy coach runs from Newark Northgate Station throughout the duration of the fair. In the event of a rail strike, the courtesy coach will still operate and the timetable will be amended to tie in with trains arriving and departing for London.

Click here to download the Newark Courtesy Coach Timetable.

Newark and Swinderby Directions Map

Entry & Buyer Info

  • Thursday 9am - 6pm £20 pp (Thursday ticket allows entry on Friday also)
  • Friday 8am - 4pm £5 pp
  • Tickets available to buy on the day of the fair
  • Accompanied under-16's are admitted free. Discounts are available for group bookings.
  • Free car parking
  • Disabled Car Parking & Mobility Scooters are located at Yellow Gate
  • Coach Parking is now located at Blue Gate
  • Dogs are welcome ~ Please keep on a short lead
  • Thomas Cook Bureau de Change on site ~ now with ATM
  • Gift Vouchers for entry into our fairs now available! - please call us on 01636 702326 for details

Stallholder Info

You can either download a booking form from the website and post it to us, or telephone our office on +44(0)1636 702326. (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm). Please note, it is not possible to make a booking online.

The booking office closes at 3pm on the Wednesday before the fair. If you haven't made a booking by this time you can still attend the fair and can pay cash for a pitch on the day.

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