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Newark

Thurs & Fri |

9-10 Oct 2025

Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground

Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

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Newark

Thurs & Fri |

9-10 Oct 2025

Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground

Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

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Antiques & Collectors Fairs

iacf organise the UK's premier Antiques & Collectors Fairs

For quality antiques in amazing quantity, look no further. With over 25 antiques fairs in five convenient locations throughout the country, held at regular intervals throughout the year, you never have to travel too far, or wait too long to experience one of iacf’s superb events.

With everything from fine antique furniture to stunning vintage fabrics, iacf Antiques & Collectors Fairs hold a product list like no other. Attracting in excess of 120,000 public and 50,000 trade buyers, our events hold everything you could possibly need for the period or modern home.

The GIANTS of the industry, iacf events are globally renowned as the fairs at which to source superior goods. Discover them for yourself – attend the next iacf Antiques & Collectors Fairs.

Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair

The Newark International Antiques & 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 markets.

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!

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

Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair

With its convenient links to the capital, the Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair is a truly cosmopolitan antiques event. Only one hour from London, 12 miles from Gatwick airport and 90 minutes from Dover – local, national and international dealers and buyers regularly attend the largest iacf event in the South of England.

Up to 1,700 stalls housing thousands of goods – from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics – are available here. It has a reputation as one of the UK antique fairs where quality European decorative items can be found.

With a combination of indoor and outdoor stands, this mid-week fair is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little vintage shopping – or hours of professional trading!

Shepton Mallet - Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair

For one of a kind finds, look no further than the Shepton Mallet Antiques & Collectors Fair. As the West Country’s premier antiques event, iacf is proud of its reputation as one of the key UK antique fairs to source quality goods.

The market is housed in four halls and over 30 shopping arcades at the Royal Bath & West Showground. It features up to 600 stands, with everything from paintings and antique furniture to vintage teddies and luxury leather luggage.

A weekend antiques fair, with early admission on the Friday afternoon; the fair attracts many of London’s top dealers, many of whom will have their purchases back in their shops ready to sell the following day!

Up to 1,700 stalls housing thousands of goods – from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics – are available here. It has a reputation as one of the UK antique markets were quality European decorative items can be found.

With a combination of indoor and outdoor stands, this mid-week fair is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a little vintage shopping – or hours of professional trading!

Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair

Runway Monday at Newark is an iacf One-day-Monday Fair. The perfect addition to the UK antique fairs calendar – it fills the monthly gap between each of the Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fairs.

Taking place on the runways adjacent to The Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground and The Newark Air Museum, the event features hundreds of stalls bursting with antiques. With thousands of goods on offer, varying from vintage fashions and jewellery to smaller items of antique furniture and textiles, visitors will discover something to suit all tastes – and pockets here.

Newbury Antiques & Collectors Fair

Newbury Showground is a fantastic location for our one-day (Monday) and two-day (weekend) Antiques & Collectors Fairs. Excellent facilities, indoor area, tree-lined walkways and pleasent country surroundings, make for a very relaxing and enjoyable day antique collecting. Just off Junction 13 of the M4, and with acres of parking, this vintage fair has to be one of the country’s most accessible by car. With stalls inside and out, it’s a favourite location for filming BBC’s Bargain Hunt, and with the range and quality of items being sold it’s easy to see why. This growing vintage fair is sure to become a regular in all antique hunters diaries!

Norfolk Antiques Fair

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to the iacf calendar: the Norfolk Antiques Fair! Join us at the beautiful Norfolk Showground on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2025 and on the 18th and 19th October 2025 for two weekends full of antiques, unique finds, and rare treasures. This fair offers a fantastic opportunity for seasoned stallholders and traders, as well as newcomers looking to dip their toes into the world of antiques. With both indoor and outdoor pitches, excellent on-site parking, and a stunning setting, this fair is set to become a staple in the antiques community.

Located in the heart of Norfolk, the Norfolk Showground is renowned for its scenic surroundings and convenient access, making it an ideal venue to showcase your wares or hunt for that perfect piece. Whether you’re a seasoned dealer or a first-time seller, the Norfolk Antiques Fair provides an excellent platform to connect with enthusiasts, collectors, and casual browsers alike.

Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales

iacf is delighted to announce an exciting new addition to our portfolio of premier antiques fairs – the iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales! This prestigious event, long cherished by collectors and traders alike, is now part of the iacf family, and we are honoured to continue its legacy with the same passion and dedication that has made it a beloved destination for antiques enthusiasts.

Taking place at the stunning Royal Welsh Showground, the fair will showcase an exceptional range of antiques, vintage treasures, and collectibles, bringing together top dealers from across the UK and beyond. The upcoming 2025 fair dates – 3rd & 4th May and 6th & 7th September – promise an unmissable experience for both seasoned collectors and those new to the world of antiques.