April 28, 2025

The wait is almost over!  We are thrilled that this weekend will see the very first iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales …

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Vintage Clothes at Ardingly Antiques Fair
2021 Markets

Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Items at Ardingly

Ardingly Antiques Fair returns to the South of England Showground on Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th September.
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New-Comers Guides to Antiques Fairs

5 tips on how to shop at Newark Antiques Fair

Newark Antiques Fair is at the height of the revolution of how to sustainably buy our clothing, accessories for the home, furniture and artwork has ...
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2021 Markets

Ardingly Antiques Fair – 27th & 28th July

South of England’s favourite antiques fair returns to the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th July. Visit ...
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Art Inspired Day Trips for the Avid Collector

The United Kingdom is rich in history and culture, which makes it the perfect place for avid collectors and art enthusiasts to explore. Art appreciation ...
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New-Comers Guides to Antiques Fairs

The Simple Things visit Ardingly Antiques Fair

About The Simple Things The Simple Things Magazine attended Ardingly Antiques Fair last September! Simple Things Magazine hunted for treasures, enjoyed a splendid picnic and caught up with ...
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2021 Markets

Bullet Point Advice for Overseas Visitors

Overseas visitors advice: In line with the latest government guidelines for visitors travelling from abroad the following requirements must be met. The links in blue take you ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

Interview with Beth Dowding – an Upcycling Inspiration

iacf spoke with Beth Dowding, originally from Swansea, who started upcyling when she moved to London. We speak about her motivations to start upcycling and ...
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2021 Markets

Biggest Antiques Market in Europe Returns this April

The long wait for Newark Antiques Market is drawing closer to an end, we cannot wait to have all of our stallholders and visitors experience ...
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Interior Design Inspiration

Interior Trends in 2021: Top Trends to Look Out For

2021 marks a new year and the perfect time to change up your interior style. Your home should be your sanctuary, a place that sings your personality ...
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Interior Design Inspiration

Finding upcycling inspiration from Newark Antiques Market

The drag of lockdown has definitely sparked some creativity in many people. At iacf, we are ethical enthusiasts, and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the increase ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

Two Market Date Cancellations for Ardingly & Runway Monday

Two Market Date Cancellations for Ardingly & Runway Monday After consulting with the local authorities and the venues, Runway Monday on Monday 22nd of February 2021 ...
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IACF News & Other Interesting Stuff

World-Famous Antiques Market Postponed

World-Famous Festival of Antiques Postponed The world-famous antiques market, held at Peterborough showground twice a year, has been postponed from Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd ...
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