A GRAND DAY OUT
A GRAND DAY OUT
The UK’s galleries, fairs and museums make for a fascinating family day out 1 Antiques Fairs
Thanks to shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow, we have become a nation of antique connoisseurs who enjoy nothing more than rummaging through a box of belongings in the hope of fi nding some hidden treasure. Whether for profi t or pleasure, a trip to an antiques fair is an enjoyable way
to spend the day, especially as we approach the summer months. The Arts & Antiques Fair Olympia
(
olympia-art-antiques.com), is one of the longest-running antiques fairs in the UK and in 2017 enters an unprecedented 45th year. Taking over the Olympia Centre in London for seven days between June 26th – July
“ The Arts & Antiques Fair showcases only the best The stunning backdrop of the Alexandra Palace makes for a fantastic family day out
Whether for profit or pleasure, a trip to an antiques fair is an enjoyable way to spend the day, especially as we approach the summer months
2nd, there will be 160 dealers showcasing a wide variety of antiques from the relatively aff ordable to exquisite items worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. Fair director, Mary Claire Boyd, said: “The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia features many dealers not seen at any other British fair. It also has London’s largest choice of antique furniture ranging from 16th- 20th century design.” Staying in London, a regular highlight of
the antiques calendar is the Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair (alexandrapalace. com), which returns May 21st to this beautiful setting and makes the perfect hunting ground
for beautiful collectors’ pieces, ceramics, artwork, jewellery and much more. There will be few lovers of antiques who
have not heard of the Newark Antiques Fair (
iacf.co.uk/newark). Held 1st - 2nd June, this is the ultimate treasure hunting ground and is the largest event of its kind in Europe – a worldwide phenomenon; this is one 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.
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