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Hornby

 

Location:

  • Sat 29th December 2012
  • Infuzer Event FaceBook link Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  • Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6SF
    OPENING TIMES:  SUN 10.30am - 3.30pm
    ADMISSION:  Adults £3.00  Concessions £2.50  Children £1.00   
    The Leading Toy Fair in the North of England the Reebok Stadium Toy Fair is widely regarded as THE must-See toy show in the North There are 280 tables of toys, models and collectables at each event, with top dealers travelling from all over the UK to take stalls at the show. There are many stalls selling new and second-Hand model railways at the Reebok. Dealers include Tony Cooper, Pennine Models, DMB Models, Loughborough Model Centre, Richard Whyborn and K & M Models.

    Penketh Model Railway Centre fill their stalls at the Reebok with a huge range of new and second-hand 00 gauge model railways by Hornby, Lima and Bachmann and are always keen to take your old trains in as part exchange.

    Diecast models are always popular at any toy show and at this fair there is always a huge number of models on display. Much Ado About Toys from Stratford Upon Avon always have the latest releases from Corgi on their stand. Motor Models, Collectors Toyshop of Halifax, John Walsh, DMB Models, and Marble Apple Models are just some of the traders selling diecast models at the Reebok Stadium.

    Simon Goodyear of Train Time from Huddersfield has been selling 0 and 00 gauge vintage toy trains for over 30 years and is a regular trader at the Reebok. Hornby, Bassett-Lowke, Leeds Model Centre, Marklin and Bing are just some of the makes of early tinplate trains that Simon deals in.

    There are a number of stalls selling Dolls and Teddy Bears at each fair. Dealers at the Reebok include Mary Shortle of York selling dolls and the Toy Emporium of Bridgnorth selling Steiff limited edition collectable bears.

    Tiger Hobbies specialise in military models and always have a stall piled high with Dragon Dolls and their accessories as well as aeroplanes and radio controlled tanks.

    There are hundreds of other collectables for sale at the Reebok Stadium, including new and second hand model railways in N, OO and O gauges, Scalextric, Disneyana, books, videos, Dragon Dolls, board games, Lego, Sci-Fi and TV related toys and models, collectors cabinets, trading cards, model tractors, tinplate toys and lead figures.

    The Reebok Stadium is the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. The Premier Suite within the stadium is an ideal venue for a large collectors fair. Access from the motorway network could not be easier, the stadium is just 500 yards from the M61. Unloading is flat and parking is free.

    The Premier Suite also offers a luxury on site hotel, De Vere Whites, as well as hot and cold refreshments. There is a cash machine conveniently located right outside the entrance doors to the fair.

    The Middlebrook Retail Park, a very large shopping and leisure facility with many shops, a cinema and restaurants etc. Is situated right next to the stadium.


    CONTACT:    Tel: 01604846688
    QUICKINFO:  Wheelchair Friendly
    T:300
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17 March, 2012

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