Swapmeets and Toyfairs Calendar This calendar covers many of the Swapmeets and Toyfairs in the forthcoming months. If your event is not listed just complete the SUBMISSION FORM with your details and we will add them on the next regular update. We can advertise any of events up to 12 months in advance AND you can submit any changes you need at any time. Don't forget Model Railway Exhibitions and Open Days are listed on their own Events Calendar. If you have the time we would also be grateful if we could display a poster at your show. A copy can be downloaded here (51k). Please mention ukmodelshops.co.uk when you contact any of the detailed clubs or society held events so they can be assured that their listing is worthwhile. You can also search for ALL events by distance from your Post Code here. Click the Post Code to view an A-Z Map for directions, Click the Event Title to view more detail, Click the Envelope symbol to open your e-mail program to write to the organiser. KEY to QUICKINFO Symbols: Disabled Access No. of Layouts L:16 No. of Traders T:8 Club Stand CS Modelling Demos Md Free Parking Refreshments   2010 2011 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

20 Most Popular Exhibitions : 1st Sep to 30th Nov 1  Barry Potter Fairs 2  Barry Potter Fairs 3  Chichester Lions Club 4  Barry Potter Fairs 5  Barry Potter Fairs 6  Bary Potter Fairs 7  Barry Potter Fairs 8  Barry Potter Fairs 9  Joe Lock Model Railways 10  Joe Lock Model Railways 11  Big Southern Promotions 12  Barry Potter Fairs 13  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club 14  Bary Potter Fairs 15  Pooley's Puffers 16  Motorail 17  Joe Lock Model Railways 18  Barry Potter Fairs 19  Big Southern Promotions 20  Joe Lock Model Railways

September 2010

• Fri 10th - Earl Shilton Scout Group - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair has moved to better premises To: Holy Trinity Centre Marchant Road Hinckley LE10 0LQ Friday September 10th 2010 6pm - 9pm Adults & Senior Citizens 50p (Accompanied under 14's Free) Hot & Cold refreshments available Free parking For table bookings & Enquiries please contact Carl on: 01455 442949 / 07510149895 Email: hinckleytoyfairs@hotmail.com Web: www.hinckleytoyfairs.Webs.com

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• Sun 12th - Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire
  

  Enjoy a great day out in beautiful Buxton. There are many stalls selling new and second-Hand model railways at Buxton swapmeet. The picturesque spa town of Buxton, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, is a delightful place to visit. The long-Running Toy Fair is held in the Octagon Hall, a part of the Victorian Pavilion Gardens complex. The Buxton Toy Collectors Fair provides a perfect opportunity for a day trip into this very beautiful part of the country.

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• Sun 19th - Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Lancashire
  

  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.

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• Sat 25th - Pooley's Puffers - Toy & Train Collectors' Fair
  Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  

  Buy, sell, swap collectable toys. Railways, diecast, dolls, Star Wars, model soldiers and much more

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• Sun 26th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at Britain's Biggest Toy Fair. The NEC Toy Fair sees Hall 18 of the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham crammed full with 600 Stalls of toys, trains, models and collectables.

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• Wed 29th - East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club - Swapmeet & Toyfair
  Sixmilewater Leisure Centre, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Antrim
  

  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club Swapmeet & Toyfair

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• Wed 29th - East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club - Swapmeet & Toyfair
  Sixmilewater Leisure Centre, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Antrim
  

  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club Swapmeet & Toyfair

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October 2010

• Sun 3rd - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Stafford County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
  

  The Toy Collectors Fair at the Stafford County Showground is always a very enjoyable event. The fair takes place in two halls, the Prestwood Hall and now the adjoining Argyle Hall which has boosted the number of tables at the fair to well over 200. Regular dealers at Stafford include Peter Woods Antique Toys, Penketh Model Railway Centre, the Toy Emporium, DMB Models, Woodman Display Cabinets, Loughborough Model Centre and JG Collectables. Local dealers Staffordshire Jinny are at each fair

  
  
• Thu 7th - 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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• Sun 17th - Stowmarket Railway Club - Hobby Fest and Toy Fair
  Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk
  

  The event provides a warm and friendly atmosphere to buy, sell or swap models etc.

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• Sun 17th - Motorail - Motorail Model Railway & Toy Collectors Fair
  Buckingham Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckingham's premier Model Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair. Your chance to buy, sell, swop, or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses, and trains. Also an opportunity to purchase the latest releases.

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• Wed 20th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Hoddesdon Toy and Train Collectors’ Evening
  Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
  

  The Herts evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, plus your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Only 10 minutes north from J25, M25. Nearest station Broxbourne (Approx. 2 miles).

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• Sat 23rd - Chichester Lions Club - Model Railway Exhibition
  Chichester High School For Boys, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex
  

  There will be static displays, and refreshments. Prizes can be won for the games and competitions during the day. Car parking is convenient and free with plenty of spaces, and there is easy access (No steps) for disabled people. The school hall is only a short walk from Chichester railway and bus stations.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 24th - Big Southern Promotions - Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition
  Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
  

  Vintage fair with 150 tables of toys made before 1985, over half of the tables selling model railway items. Vintage layouts in 00 and 0 gauge plus other working displays such as Meccano.

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• Wed 27th - Big Southern Promotions - Petersfield Evening Fair
  Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
  

  Evening toyfair with good mix of model railway and diecast toys

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• Thu 28th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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November 2010

• Tue 2nd - Bary Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire
  

  A very enjoyable evening Toy Collectors Fair. The long established Rugby evening toy fair has several long standing regular traders who appear at each event. Tim Mayhew is one such regular trader at Rugby. Specialising in new and second hand 00 gauge model railways, Tim has a large stock of locomotives, rolling stock and accessories for sale.

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• Sun 14th - Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire
  

  Enjoy a great day out in beautiful Buxton. There are many stalls selling new and second-Hand model railways at Buxton swapmeet. The picturesque spa town of Buxton, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, is a delightful place to visit. The long-Running Toy Fair is held in the Octagon Hall, a part of the Victorian Pavilion Gardens complex. The Buxton Toy Collectors Fair provides a perfect opportunity for a day trip into this very beautiful part of the country.

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• Fri 19th - Hinckley Toy Fairs - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair has moved to better premises to: Holy Trinity Centre Marchant Road Hinckley LE10 0LQ Friday November 19th 2010 6pm - 9pm Adults & Senior Citizens 50p (Accompanied under 14's Free) Hot & Cold refreshments available Free parking For table bookings & Enquiries please contact Carl on: 01455 442949 / 07510149895  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 20th - Barry Potter Fairs - Sandown Park Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Sandown Exhibition Centre, Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey
  

  The No.1 Toy Collectors Fair in Europe. Collectors and dealers alike all agree that if you are serious about buying or selling quality toys and models, then there is only one show to visit above all else - Sandown Park. The quality and variety of collectables on offer is breathtaking, with 525 tables of toys and models for sale. Visitors and exhibitors travel from all over the UK and Europe to visit each event.

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• Thu 25th - 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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• Sun 28th - Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Lancashire
  

  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.

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December 2010

• Wed 1st - Ulster Model Club - Toy Fair
  Belvoir Activity Centre, Belvoir Drive, Belfast, Co.Antrim
  

  Belvoir Toy Fair usually have 60 plus Trading Tables

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• Wed 1st - Joe Lock Model Railways - Hoddesdon Toy and Train Collectors' Evening
  Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
  

  The Herts evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, plus your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Only 10 minutes north from J25, M25. Nearest station Broxbourne (Approx. 2 miles).

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• Thu 2nd - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sat 4th - Pooley’s Puffers - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  

  Buy, sell, swap collectable toys, railways, diecast, dolls, Star Wars, model soldiers and much more.

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• Sun 5th - Barry Potter Fairs - Harrogate Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  

  There will be 350 stalls packed full of all kinds of collectable toys, trains and models at the fair. Many of the uk's top specialist dealers will be at the show. Just some of the names attending include modelfair, cabinets Online, mersey collectables, motor models, foxbox, the matchbox forum, g.B. Models, a & C models, train time, leeds model centre, help empty my attic, toysteam, dalesman diecasts, wheelbase models, toyique, ic toys and k & M models.

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• Sun 12th - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Stafford County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
  

  The Toy Collectors Fair at the Stafford County Showground is always a very enjoyable event. The fair takes place in two halls, the Prestwood Hall and now the adjoining Argyle Hall which has boosted the number of tables at the fair to well over 200. Regular dealers at Stafford include Peter Woods Antique Toys, Penketh Model Railway Centre, the Toy Emporium, DMB Models, Woodman Display Cabinets, Loughborough Model Centre and JG Collectables. Local dealers Staffordshire Jinny are at each fair

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• Fri 17th - Hinckley Toy Fairs - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair has moved to better premises To: Holy Trinity Centre Marchant Road Hinckley LE10 0LQ Friday December 17th 2010 6pm - 9pm Adults & Senior Citizens 50p (Accompanied under 14's Free) Hot & Cold refreshments available Free parking For table bookings & Enquiries please contact Carl on: 01455 442949 / 07510149895

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• Sun 19th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Coventry Connexion, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, Warwickshire
  

  The coventry toy collectors fair is an excellent fair to visit for the model railway enthusiast. Stallholders at the fair include bill bourne of railway roundabout, bob jones from devon, and peter gurd of arkwright models. New and second hand model railways will be for sale on many of the tables at the fair. Locomotives, rolling stock and accessories will all be available - With many at very competitive prices.

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• Mon 27th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at Britain's Biggest Toy Fair. The NEC Toy Fair sees Hall 18 of the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham crammed full with 600 Stalls of toys, trains, models and collectables.

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• Mon 27th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at Britain's Biggest Toy Fair. The NEC Toy Fair sees Hall 18 of the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham crammed full with 600 Stalls of toys, trains, models and collectables.

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• Wed 29th - Barry Potter Fairs - Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Lancashire
  

  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.

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January 2011

• Fri 28th - Hinckley Toy Fairs - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair has moved to better premises To: Holy Trinity Centre Marchant Road Hinckley LE10 0LQ Friday January 28th 2011 6pm - 9pm Adults & Senior Citizens 50p (Accompanied under 14's Free) Hot & Cold refreshments available Free parking For table bookings & Enquiries please contact Carl on: 01455 442949 / 07510149895

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April 2011

• Sat 2nd - Irish Railway Record Society (London Area) - Transport Collectors’ Market
  Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, Greater London
  

  The Transport Collectors' Market was established in 1980 and is now one of London's most popular transport sales events. Enthusiast groups, niche specialists and transport traders offer a unique selection of sales stands offering old and new BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MAPS, TIMETABLES, POSTCARDS, TICKETS, PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, DVD, MODELS, SMALL RELICS etc It's a great opportunity to view so much together, fill those gaps in your collection, and find items you never knew existed!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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