Fairs and Markets

More businesses housed in historic and spacious former churches and chapels come under the spotlight

Early details of the new spring fair organised by Stable Events in association with LAPADA at Birmingham’s NEC have been announced.

Revived event in Tunbridge Wells is full with a waiting list, reflecting the strong national trend

English-born dealers living in France are coming over to stand at the Malvern Flea Fairs which is good news, not least as they offer stock not seen on the market before, says Helen Yourston of B2B Events.

Picture on exhibitor’s stand depicts an equestrian act when Islington's Business Design Centre hosted agricultural shows

Words like ‘excellent growth, full house and waiting lists’ are music to any fair organiser’s ears.

Importing art and antiques into the UK via the Temporary Admissions (TA) procedure could soon become easier following government plans for a strategic review and simplification of the system.

Although the year began with a string of gloomy announcements about fairs closing, much more positive news followed as fresh events sprang up across the country

A Christmas reception organised by 'The Treasure House Fair' took place in St James's, London, with champagne and freshly served oysters greeting guests at Sladmore Gallery.

The first significant fair of 2024 kicks off at The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square with an array of art and antiques to brighten those dark January days.

The return of Ally Pally and glass fairs helped to spread good cheer along with centres expanding

Louis de Bayser of the Paris drawings dealership Galerie de Bayser is the president of FAB Paris, the fair organised by Agence d’Événements Culturels (AEC), which also runs the Salon du Dessin.

Second edition of the event involving two combined fairs benefits from extra space at new venue

Huge Lincolnshire business is among the firms that are confident for the future after a buzzing year

The fair held at a folk art musuem proved useful for dealers to encounter regular clients as well as new faces

The repurposing of buildings for use as antiques centres and sometimes fairs has seen a revitalisation of historic buidings.

Prices frozen for pre-booked pitches at Kempton Park Racecourse for fourth year running