Ardingly
Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair
Biggest in the South of England
6 fairs each year. Up to 1,700 stalls. 5 buildings. 90 shopping arcades. 6 marquees. 100s of outside pitches.
New opening times for 2008!
The Ardingly Fair will be open even earlier in the New Year!
In 2008, the Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair will be open from 9.00am on Tuesdays! This will allow extra buying time and will give buyers an extra hour of daylight in the winter months.
Special winter rates
In 2008, dmg Antique Fairs will be offering a reduced rate to trade buyers during the colder months.
Trade entry will be just £10 as standard for buyers attending the January, February and October fairs.
The Fair:
At the Ardingly Fair discover a vast array of quality goods on offer. Up to 1,700 stalls hold everything from fine furniture and ceramics to glassware and textiles. It has developed a reputation as a place to find European decorative items.
The calibre of the fair, coupled with its convenient location (only 1hour from London) makes the Ardingly Fair a cosmopolitan event, with a mix of local, national and international dealers and buyers.
A combination of indoor and outdoor stalls, the fairs holds potential for hours of trading or shopping.
Whether you're looking to purchase large classic pieces or small focal points then the Ardingly Fair is the ideal event to attend.
Tuesday is trade day, giving visitors a first chance to see what's on offer, whilst Wednesday is public entry.
2008 Dates
| January 8th & 9th |
| February 26th & 27th |
| April 15th & 16th |
| July 22nd & 23rd |
| September 2nd & 3rd |
| October 28th & 29th |
Trade Entry
£20 Tuesday 9am - 5pm (Allows entry on Wednesday also)
Public Entry
£5 Wednesday 8am - 4pm.
Special Winter Rate (January, February and October only) £10 Tuesday 9am - 5pm (Allows entry on Wednesday also)
Accompanied under-16's are admitted free. Discounts are available for group bookings.
Directions:
By Road: One hour from London, 30 minutes from Brighton. Near M25 & M23.
By Rail: London Victoria to Hayward's Heath
Courtesy coach
On Wednesday visitors travelling by rail can take advantage of a courtesy coach from the station. First coach 7.10am, then every hour until 4.50pm.
