Summer 2026 brings a rich calendar of vintage and antique fairs across the UK, offering everything from elegant Georgian desks and Victorian lighting to Welsh pottery and architectural salvage.
There’s something particularly enjoyable about browsing antiques and vintage finds in the balmier summer months, when open-air stalls and marquee-lined fields make the hunt all the more rewarding.
Below, we've created a month-by-month guide to the fairs running throughout the summer, complete with locations, ticket details and tips to help you plan your visit.
June
26-27 June – The Country Brocante Summer Fair
Rowner Farm, West Sussex
A series of seasonal country brocante fairs held in the countryside of West Sussex. As well as workshops and artisan produce, there's vintage finds from France, England and Sweden in a series of beautifully-presented marquees and garden galleries.
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Tickets: from £18
26-28 June – Decorative Home & Salvage Show
Cheshire Showground, Cheshire
Find bric-a-brac bargains to brocante and collectables at one of the well-known Arthur Swallows fairs. This two-day gathering focuses on architectural salvage, reclaimed materials, antique and garden furniture, and decorative lighting. It is well-known and well-loved for its elegant offering, relaxed atmosphere and pleasant countryside setting.
Tickets: £10-£15
29 June – Runway Monday at Newark Antiques & Collectors Fair
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Nottinghamshire
A one‑day, Monday‑only version of the huge Newark fair. Although shorter, it packs in high-end antique furniture, lighting, architectural salvage and garden pieces – often with fewer crowds. Ideal if you want a more laidback browsing experience.
Tickets: £6-£10
30 June – Sunbury Antiques Market
Kempton Park Racecourse, Surrey
A legendary bi-monthly fair with over 700 stalls. Indoor and outdoor vendors offer antique furniture, mirrors, silverware, glassware and other accessories. Arrive early for the best finds – you'll be jostling with interior designers, artists, shop owners and restauranteurs.
Tickets: £5 before 8am
July
4 July – Derwen Antiques Fair
Llandeilo Civic Hall, Carmarthenshire
Derwen Antiques Fairs has two locations – including one at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales (7th and 8th November) – and has grown to over 60 stalls selling everything from Persian carpets to French clocks and local Welsh pottery. This one is at Llandeilo Civic Hall promises art, textiles, glass, books and more.
Tickets: £2
6 July – Newbury Antiques & Collectors Fair
Newbury Showground, Berkshire
Newbury is a haven for professional antiques dealers and is a popular filming location for BBC’s Bargain Hunt. It is organised by the IACF – who run Ardingly and Newark – so expect the same calibre of stall holders selling everything from Chesterfield sofas to royal memorabilia.
Tickets: £6-£10
12 July – The Giant Shepton Flea Market
Royal Bath & West Showground, Somerset
An eclectic and lively flea market with evocative charm, perfect for visitors in search for rustic and vintage finds. It’s not unusual to see galvanized milk churns and buckets, surplus army clothing and haberdashery trinkets among the 250 stalls.
Tickets: £6
17-19 July – Decorative Home & Salvage Show
Loseley Park, Surrey
The same format as the Cheshire event held at the end of June, this time in the glorious surroundings of Loseley Park in Guilford.
Tickets: £10-£15
19 July – Wimbledon Homes & Antiques Fair
Prince George’s Playing Fields, London
A relaxed outdoor event run by the organisers of the Sunbury Antiques Market. Expect an imaginative mix that is part Parisian flea market, part bric-a-brac store. There's something for everyone, from the avid collector to the thrifty shopper.
Tickets: £3
26 July – Bath Antiques & Vintage Market
Green Park Station, Bath
Housed in a beautiful listed Victorian station with vaulted curved glass roof, it's not only the pieces for sale you'll be eager to see at this monthly fair. Stalls with a mix of aesthetics and styles, from retro, salvage and brocante to those offering upcycling, framing and carpentry.
Tickets: Free
August
8-9 August – The Great Wetherby Racecourse Antiques Fair
Wetherby Racecourse, West Yorkshire
Antiques traders in the north east descend on Wetherby Racecourse each year for this grand outdoor event. Regional memorabilia abounds – they are a proud lot – alongside the usual antique furniture, lighting and architectural salvage.
Tickets: £6-£7
12 August – Antiques & Home Show
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln
A long-standing, one-day showground event with stalls that run the gamut from fine art and antiques to vintage jewellery and military regalia.
Tickets: £5
13-14 August – Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair
Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Nottinghamshire
Newark holds the impressive title of Europe’s largest antiques fair, with up to 2,500 stands across 84 acres. Expect a vast selection of pieces, and make sure you come prepared – this fair attracts the pros.
Tickets: £6-£20
NB: It's best to check with the organiser for upcoming dates, venue details and more information for each event.
Rachel Edwards is the Style & Interiors Editor for Country Living and House Beautiful, covering all things design and decoration, with a special interest in small space inspiration, vintage and antique shopping, and anything colour related. Her work has been extensively translated by Elle Japan and Elle Decor Spain. Rachel has spent over a decade in the furniture and homeware industry as a writer, FF&E designer, and for many years as Marketing Manager at cult design retailer, Skandium. She has a BA in French and Italian from Royal Holloway and an MA in Jounalism from Kingston University. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelaed
