@asicks
Second generation trade fair organizer on site and Insta trade fair manager, specializing in antique furniture, gardenalia, salvage and art.
@thedorsetbrocante
Vintage, craft, home decor and lifestyle trade shows held online and in beautiful locations great for decorative and functional items.
@salvagesundays
Started by Drew Pritchard during the initial lockdown and now a thriving platform with an excellent and eclectic list of antique, vintage and salvage dealers. The account is managed by the traders themselves.
@tradchap
Antique and country style inspiration direct from Somerset.
@mrwithahammer
A man’s journey inland and the restoration of a former Georgian naval heap on the south coast.
@oldstockantiques
Decorative antiques and interiors with worldwide shipping and good stock.
@nookantiques
North Wales based dealer selling everything old and interesting. Also offers nationwide delivery for online orders.
@thEoldpotatostore
Worn and slightly faded vintage and antique treasures from the stylist’s closet, ideal for buyers with a modern rustic home.
@mynookshop
Unique, worn out antique finds and curiosities from near and far, specializing in smaller items.
@mrnewtoninteriors
A modern twist on decorative antiques and industrial and vintage furniture. Watches are a particular specialty of this seller.
Antique markets and fairs well worth a visit
Antiques and salvage market in Cheshire
September: Public admission £ 6, free escort for under 16s. As a drive-in format for dealers and lots of free parking spaces for buyers, this exciting event is a hotspot for interesting and affordable antiques, vintage, architectural remains and unique pieces for the home and garden. This event is packed so get there early.
Tabley, No. Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0HJ; asfairs.com
Antiques and collectibles market in Gloucestershire
September and October: free admission. More than 40 dealerships offer high quality antiques and collectibles, including silver, glass, ceramics, metal goods, books and much more. The event also benefits from excellent parking in the city center.
The Corn Shed 26 Market Place Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2NW; Cirencester-Antiques.de
The giant Shepton flea
October and November: Admission £ 5, accompanied children free. Held entirely outdoors in 2021, this popular flea is home to the best of affordable and one-of-a-kind finds, from textiles to furniture. Always a great mix of dealers from the southwest and beyond.
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN; sheptonflea.com
The Grand Brocante Antiques and Vintage Fair
November: Admission £ 3, free for under 14s. On the grounds of a stunning country house and parkland in Suffolk, the next event will be home to over 70 antique and vintage dealers and an independent “Food Village” serving locally produced food and drinks. The Grand Brocante is also held in other locations in the UK such as Glemham Hall all year round.
Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ; ablackdogevent.com
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