Swapmeets and Toyfairs Calendar

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July 2019

20190716 20190716 Europe/London - Wootton Bassetts dedicated evening toy and train collectors fair - just off the High Street. Free parking and homemade catering! Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire Tue 16th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire


Wootton Bassetts dedicated evening toy and train collectors fair - just off the High Street. Free parking and homemade catering!

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20190717 20190717 Europe/London - One of the longest established swapmeets, with a warm welcome and really friendly atmosphere.Excellent access, good major road links and free parking.Super town centre venue with excellent public transport(Bus and rail).Accomp.U16's free.Refreshments, (Incl.Home made cake).Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, diecast and themed, new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders. Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire Wed 17th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Burton Upon Trent Toy and Train Fair
Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire


One of the longest established swapmeets, with a warm welcome and really friendly atmosphere.Excellent access, good major road links and free parking.Super town centre venue with excellent public transport(Bus and rail).Accomp.U16's free.Refreshments, (Incl.Home made cake).Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, diecast and themed, new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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20190718 20190718 Europe/London - The Essex event, to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains plus the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways, free parking on site. Direct rail link to London (Central Line). by road M25, J26 or M11, J5. Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, NR Epping, Essex Thu 18th - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Train & Toy Collectors Fair
Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, NR Epping, Essex


The Essex event, to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains plus the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways, free parking on site. Direct rail link to London (Central Line). by road M25, J26 or M11, J5.

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20190720 20190720 Europe/London - Our important annual show at this wonderful venue situated in the glorious Dee Valley and cole to the twon centre, the Llangollen Railway, Canal etc. Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire Sat 20th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Llangollen Toy & Train Sale
Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire


Our important annual show at this wonderful venue situated in the glorious Dee Valley and cole to the twon centre, the Llangollen Railway, Canal etc.

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20190721 20190721 Europe/London - Please see direction signs within the complex to direct you to the appropriate building Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire Sun 21st - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Aston Clinton Toy & Train Fair
Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire


Please see direction signs within the complex to direct you to the appropriate building

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20190721 20190721 Europe/London - Our Flagship 'Friendly Fez'swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Ap.120 tables)fair.Excellent access,good major road links,bus or train just 3 minutes walk.Refreshments(incl. Full breakfasts).Free parking.Earlybird available. Buying,selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Acc.U/16'sfree. Now in its 9th year and proving a real hit with public and a good variety of traders who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast. Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Sun 21st - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Ashfield Toy and Train Fair
Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire


Our Flagship 'Friendly Fez'swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Ap.120 tables)fair.Excellent access,good major road links,bus or train just 3 minutes walk.Refreshments(incl. Full breakfasts).Free parking.Earlybird available. Buying,selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Acc.U/16'sfree. Now in its 9th year and proving a real hit with public and a good variety of traders who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast.

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20190721 20190721 Europe/London - Now established in the Sports hall immediately behind the school, with access via the main Leisure centre entrance from either the QE leisure centre or school car parks. Direction signs will be made visible in both car parks. The hall is big, bright and with refreshments. There is the capability of up to 80 stalls (40+ traders). I hope you enjoy the new surroundings and continue to support the event. There will be as usual a good mix of both railway & die cast, old & new. Queen Elizabeths Leisure Centre Sports Hall, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset Sun 21st - Wimborne Toyfairs -  Wimborne Toy & Train Fair
Queen Elizabeths Leisure Centre Sports Hall, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset


Now established in the Sports hall immediately behind the school, with access via the main Leisure centre entrance from either the QE leisure centre or school car parks. Direction signs will be made visible in both car parks. The hall is big, bright and with refreshments. There is the capability of up to 80 stalls (40+ traders). I hope you enjoy the new surroundings and continue to support the event. There will be as usual a good mix of both railway & die cast, old & new.

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20190722 20190722 Europe/London - Up to 600 Lots to include: Marklin and Bing Gauge 1 Live Steam, G-Scale, Hornby and Kit-built 0 Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Bachmann, Hornby, Mainline, Lima, Dapol, Continental and American Outline Locos plus Rolling Stock: MTH, Paragon, Atlas, Bachmann Spectrum, Fleischmann, Roco, Liliput etc. Dinky Toys, Corgi, Matchbox, EFE and OOC Buses, Drake and WSI Trucks, Minichamps, Vitesse and Quartzo Porsche Cars, Mamod, Plastic Kits, Books plus much more. Full Catalogue on our website. Craxton Wood Hotel, Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Near Chester, Cheshire Mon 22nd - UK Toy and Model Auctions Ltd -  Vintage and Modern Model Railway and Toy Collectors Sale
Craxton Wood Hotel, Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Near Chester, Cheshire


Up to 600 Lots to include: Marklin and Bing Gauge 1 Live Steam, G-Scale, Hornby and Kit-built 0 Gauge, Hornby Dublo, Bachmann, Hornby, Mainline, Lima, Dapol, Continental and American Outline Locos plus Rolling Stock: MTH, Paragon, Atlas, Bachmann Spectrum, Fleischmann, Roco, Liliput etc. Dinky Toys, Corgi, Matchbox, EFE and OOC Buses, Drake and WSI Trucks, Minichamps, Vitesse and Quartzo Porsche Cars, Mamod, Plastic Kits, Books plus much more. Full Catalogue on our website.

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20190725 20190725 Europe/London - Thatcham For Reading and Newbury, great friendly evening toyfair for sales and swaps. New earlier openingtime. Easy free parking. All the normal popular scales of railway, road models and die-cast, with other collectibles including tractors, books, ships, figurines, depending on trader avaliblity. Catholic Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire Thu 25th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Catholic Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire


Thatcham For Reading and Newbury, great friendly evening toyfair for sales and swaps. New earlier openingtime. Easy free parking. All the normal popular scales of railway, road models and die-cast, with other collectibles including tractors, books, ships, figurines, depending on trader avaliblity.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - On sale will be a superb selection of old and new toys, trains, collectables, sci-fi and much, much more. Brentwood Leisure Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex Sat 27th - J & J Fairs Ltd -  Toy and Train Collector's Fair
Brentwood Leisure Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex


On sale will be a superb selection of old and new toys, trains, collectables, sci-fi and much, much more.

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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - Model Railways (New and secondhand), Die-Cast, Collectables, Railway Books & Emphemera, Railwayana, Photographs & Preservation Societies. Admission by platform ticket, or free with train travel ticket or Bluebell membership card. Horsted Keynes Station, Station Approach, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex Sat 27th - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Bluebell Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair
Horsted Keynes Station, Station Approach, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex


Model Railways (New and secondhand), Die-Cast, Collectables, Railway Books & Emphemera, Railwayana, Photographs & Preservation Societies. Admission by platform ticket, or free with train travel ticket or Bluebell membership card.

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20190727 20190727 Europe/London - Terrific venue for our Nottingham swapmeet. On the city ring road(A6514), junction with Aspley Lane(B690) -close to M1 JN 25 or JN 26, good public transport, city bus route no.77(St. Margaret's church stop) Refreshments, Free parking. Well lit hall with excellent access. Earlybird available. Acc.U/16's free. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'. A good variety of traders mean plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast. Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Sat 27th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Nottingham Bluecoat Toy and Train Fair
Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


Terrific venue for our Nottingham swapmeet. On the city ring road(A6514), junction with Aspley Lane(B690) -close to M1 JN 25 or JN 26, good public transport, city bus route no.77(St. Margaret's church stop) Refreshments, Free parking. Well lit hall with excellent access. Earlybird available. Acc.U/16's free. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'. A good variety of traders mean plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast.

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20190728 20190728 Europe/London - The annual Collector's event at Minehead (formerly held on the platform of Minehead Railway Station.) 70 tables packed by top dealers from all over the UK. Level and easy access. Great in-house cafe. Tons of model trains of all sizes plus die-cast, tin-plate etc etc. ** BUY ** SELL **EXCHANGE the same great show but now under-cover; just two minutes from Minehead Station across the main car park. The Minehead Eye, Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset Sun 28th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Minehead Toy & Train Sale
The Minehead Eye, Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset


The annual Collector's event at Minehead (formerly held on the platform of Minehead Railway Station.) 70 tables packed by top dealers from all over the UK. Level and easy access. Great in-house cafe. Tons of model trains of all sizes plus die-cast, tin-plate etc etc. ** BUY ** SELL **EXCHANGE the same great show but now under-cover; just two minutes from Minehead Station across the main car park.

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20190728 20190728 Europe/London - 60 stalls Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent Sun 28th - SRP Toyfairs -  Orpington Toy and Train Fair
Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent


60 stalls

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20190730 20190730 Europe/London - Small friendly Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc. Tea, coffee and cakes available. Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire Tue 30th - Garstang Toyfair
Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire


Small friendly Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc. Tea, coffee and cakes available.

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