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   2012 2013 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

20 Most Popular Exhibitions : 1st May to 31st Jul 1  Steve Warrington Events 2  Ray Heard Model Railways 3  Barry Potter Fairs 4  Ray Heard Model Railways 5  Tony Oakes Fairs 6  Barry Potter Fairs 7  Joe Lock Model Railways 8  The Toy Cupboard 9  Joe Lock & Colin Penn 10  Tony Oakes Fairs 11  Barry Stockton Fairs 12  Lacy Scott & Knight 13  Barry Potter Fairs 14  Barry Potter Fairs 15  Malcolm Townsend 16  Joe Lock Model Railways 17  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 18  Joe Lock 19  Braintree & Halstead Model Railway Club 20  SRP Toyfairs

May 2012

• Sat 26th - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Swapmeet
  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Qainton, Mr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP224BY Railway Swapmeet Saturday 26th May Fairs Open 9.00am – 2pm Free Car Parking - £2 Admission to Fair/Cafe There will be up to 25 stalls selling all manner of railwayana, relics, signs, loco items, signalling, books, timetables, tickets, maps, ephemera, labels and much more. Further details call 01296655720 – Enquiries about stalls contact: Sara Jefferson

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• Sat 26th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Hirst Road, Sidcup, Kent
  

  65 tables

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• Sun 27th - Tony Oakes Fairs - Evesham Toy & Train Fair
  Evesham Leisure Centre, Abbey Road, Evesham, Worcestershire
  

  A very light and airy new venue with a good selection of new and used models on offer from various stallholders from around the U.K.

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• Tue 29th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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• Wed 30th - 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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June 2012

• Sat 2nd - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Stratton St Margaret Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire
  

  SWINDONS only dedicated toy and train collectors fairs set in the heart of the town with a good selection of railway models and book . Up to 60 tables. Free parking and light buffet and bar. TO CELEBRATE THE ROYAL JUBILEE WEEKEND END TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS FREE OF CHARGE FROM10.30 AM. UNDER 16'S only accompanied by adults please!

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• Sun 3rd - Steve Warrington Events - Newcastle Garden Railway Market
  Newcastle Marriott Metrocentre, Metrocentre, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
  

  NEW EVENT. Newcastle Garden Railway Market. No layouts, but plenty of trade support for 7/8ths. 16mm and G Scales. Accompanied children FREE.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 3rd - Barry Stockton Fairs - Southport Train and Toy Collectors Fair
  Splash World Dunes Leisure Centre, The Esplanade, Southport, Merseyside
  

  Superb event in this popular tourist attraction town. by popular demand we have changed to a Sunday. Buy, sell and exchange new and pre-owned model railways, diecast toys, meccano, model soldiers, slot cars, plus much more. Combine your visit and have a great family day out.

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• Tue 5th - 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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• Thu 7th - Joe Lock - 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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• Sat 9th - Tony Oakes Fairs - Chester Train, Toy & Model Collectors Fair
  Northgate Arena, Victoria Road, Chester, Cheshire
  

  The North Wests favorite toyfair is consistantly offering collectors and enthusiasts great value for money with its great variety of new and pre-owned models at bargain prices. Also the many stall holders will gladly offer advice to help you with your hobby.

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• Sat 9th - Ray Heard Model Railways - South West of England Exeter Train & Toy Fair
  Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon
  

  One of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West with up to 250 tables, with the best selection of Model Railway & Toys to be bought. Great Refreshments and Free Parking make this a event not to be missed.

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• Sun 10th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Marks Tey Village Hall Colchester, Old London Road, Colchester, Essex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Mon 11th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Robert Mays School, West Street, Odiham, Hampshire
  

  Odihams monthly toy and train collectors fair.

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• Tue 12th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Weston Football Club- Westlands, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mares monthly toy and train collectots fair held at the home of Weston Football Club- with the added benefit of a bar!

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• Wed 13th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toy and Train Collectors’ Fair
  St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012 - Close to Superstore, near to Selsdon Park. Local buses no. 412 stops outside hall or nos. 64 and T33 from East Croydon Station. The opportunity to buy, sell or swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains. Also the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Please contact us if you have any queries.

  
  
• Sun 17th - Bromborough Pensioners Club - Collectors Fair & Swapmeet
  Bromborough Social Centre, Forwood Road, Allport Lane, Bromborough, Merseyside
  

  Collectors Fair, Sunday 17TH June 11am -3-30pm. Bromborough Social Centre, Forwood RD, off Allport Lane. Books, comics, magazines, toys, dolls, model railways & diecast, Photo & cine, ceramics, Pictures Records & tapes, postcards, Hi-Fi, Phones, Ephemera etc Admission £1. Concessions 50p. Carers FREE. Wheelchair friendly. Details 07983 062684. 0151 334 3991. Other charities welcome with genuine collectables. Large free car park (Behind Co-op) 2 minutes walk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 17th - Malcolm Townsend - Ashfield Toy and Train Fair
  Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  

  The"Friendly Fez"Swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Apr. 100 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, public transport-bus or train-3 minutes walk.Refreshments, Free parking.Earlybird available from 8am.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down"Memory Lane".Accomp. U/16's free.Only starting as a new venue in 2011, an immediate hit with public and a good variety of traders, who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast & themed, both new & used

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• Sun 17th - 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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• Wed 20th - Steven Clements Fairs - Minstead Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Mistead Village Hall, Minstead NR Cadnam, Minstead, Hampshire
  

  Set in the beautiful New Forest in Minstead's Village Hall just of the Cadnam Roundabout. Light refreshments and bar facilities. Own carpark. Enjoy a pleasant evening in the country and find yourself a bargain!

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• Sun 24th - Barry Potter Fairs - Nec Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  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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• Sun 24th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Mon 25th - The Toy Cupboard - Stockport Toy Collectors Fairs
  Stockport Masonic Guild Hall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, Cheshire
  

  This is a new evening Collectors event, keeping along the traditions of the old Stockport evening swap meets of years gone by - plenty of bargains and a chance to meet up with friends. Stalls selling Model Trains and Accessories, Trucks, Diecast Cars, Tin Plate, Vintage Toys and Games, Soldiers, Action Figures, War Gaming Figures, Bears, Dolls, Model Kits, Lego and much more. Situated in this fantastic building, the event will take place in the 2 equally positioned halls and the connecting Foye

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• Tue 26th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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• Sat 30th - Sun 1st - Pooley’s Puffers - Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Locomotion, National Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon, Durham
  

  Buy, sell, swap collectable toys. Railways, diecast, TV related, Star Wars and much more. Working and static layouts in various gauges. Hornby O Gauge Collectors Association and Ace Owners Collectors Club in attendance.

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July 2012

• Sun 1st - 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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• Sun 1st - Tony Oakes Fairs - Stratford-upon-avon Toyfair
  Stratford-upon-avon High School, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire
  

  Good selection of both new and used model railways, die-cast etc; to buy sell or exchange.

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• Sun 1st - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Tue 3rd - 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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• Tue 3rd - SRP Fairs - SRP Toyfairs
  Angel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent
  

  This is the only evening fair in kent

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• Wed 4th - Malcolm Townsend - 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 friendly atmosphere. Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport (Bus and rail). Refreshments, Free parking. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane". Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast and themed, both new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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• Wed 4th - 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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• Sun 8th - TTC Toy Fairs - Bakewell Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire
  

  Modern & Vintage Toys, Trains, Diecast, Trucks, Action Figures, Model Kits, Lego, Gaming Figures, Vintage Toys, Dolls, Bears and Collectables. Show Information/Booking Hotline: 07846772568

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• Mon 9th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Robert Mays School, West Street, Odiham, Hampshire
  

  Odihams monthly toy and train collectors fair.

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• Tue 10th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Weston Football Club- Westlands, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mares monthly toy and train collectots fair held at the home of Weston Football Club- with the added benefit of a bar!

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• Wed 11th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toddington Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Toddington Village Hall, Leighton Road, Toddington, Bedfordshire
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012. The new Bedfordshire event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, as well as the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways.

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• Sat 14th - Sun 15th - The Aviation Society - Manchester Airport Aviation & Transport Fair
  Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire
  

  Now in its 4th year at this stunning venue (Under Concorde) the event attracts a broad mix of Aviation, Model Rail and Truck traders. Footfall last year was in excess of 4000 which makes the event one of the most popular in the UK. The event is not all about traders as outside there are Historic and Military vehicles, the Cockpit club, Hot air balloons and preserved airliners. A licensed restaurant and a playground is also available. Car parking charges apply but discounts available see Online.

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• Sun 15th - National Scalextric Collectors Club - Northern Scalextric and Slot Car Swapmeet
  Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire
  

  Public Scalextric and Slot car event organised by the National Scalextric Collectors Club for second year at Trade tables are £15 and collectors table £5, if you have some Scalextric to sell why not have a £5 table and sell your items as a trader ? a special car has been produced for the event at cost of £29 Members and child entry free, everyone else £1 Excellent home made refreshments offered  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 15th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Tue 17th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett NR Swindon, Wiltshire
  

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

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• Sat 21st - 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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• Sat 21st - Sun 22nd - Joe Lock & Colin Penn - Bluebell Railway & Toy Collectors’ Fair
  Horsted Keynes Station, Station Approach, Horsted Keynes, East Sussex
  

  Model Railways (New and secondhand), Die-Cast, Collectables, Railway Books & Emphemera, Railwayana, Photographs & Preservation Societies Admission by platform ticket £3, or free with train travel ticket.

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• Sun 29th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy and 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.

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• Sun 29th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Tue 31st - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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August 2012

• Wed 1st - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
  

  Peterfields only dedicated toy and train collectors fair. Buy swap or sell your unwanted goodies!  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Thu 2nd - Joe Lock - 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 5th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Marks Tey Village Hall Colchester, Old London Road, Colchester, Essex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Mon 6th - TTC Toy Fairs - Stockport Toy Collectors Fair
  Masonic Guild Hall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, Cheshire
  

  This is a new evening Collectors event, keeping along the traditions of the old Stockport evening swap meets of years gone by - plenty of bargains and a chance to meet up with friends. Stalls selling Model Trains and Accessories, Trucks, Diecast Cars, Tin Plate, Vintage Toys and Games, Soldiers, Action Figures, War Gaming Figures, Bears, Dolls, Model Kits, Lego and much more Situated in this fantastic building, the event will take place in the 2 equally positioned halls and the connecting Foyer

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• Wed 8th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toy and Train Collectors’ Fair
  St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012 - Close to Superstore, near to Selsdon Park. Local buses no. 412 stops outside hall or nos. 64 and T33 from East Croydon Station. The opportunity to buy, sell or swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains. Also the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Please contact us if you have any queries.

  
  
• Sun 12th - Ray Heard Model Railways - Newton Abbot Train & Toy Fair
  Newton Abbot Racesourse, The Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon
  

  One of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West with up to 125 tables, with the best selection of Model Railway & Toys to be bought. Great Refreshments and Free Parking make this a event not to be missed.

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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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• Sun 12th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Mon 13th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Robert Mays School, West Street, Odiham, Hampshire
  

  Odihams monthly toy and train collectors fair.

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• Tue 14th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Weston Football Club- Westlands, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mares monthly toy and train collectots fair held at the home of Weston Football Club- with the added benefit of a bar!

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• Wed 15th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Minstead Village Hall, NR Cadnam, Minstead, Hampshire
  

  Minstead bi-monthly toy and train collectors fair set in the heart of the New Forest just a mile off the main A27 and well signposted. Home made cakes and pies plus a full bar facilities. One of the prettiest setings a fair can take place!

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• Sat 18th - Lacy Scott & Knight - Collectors’ Model Auction
  The Auction Centre, 10 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  

  Auctions include Live steam and associated items, Railwayana, Model Railway, Britains, Plastic Kits Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox and Models of Yesteryear, Other Diecast, Juvenalia, etc., the sales usually include 1100 to 1600 lots, with two salerooms selling simultaineously, both starting at 10.00am, there is also on line bidding for both rooms. Viewing is available from 12 noon until 19.00 on the Friday before the auction and from 08.45 on sale days. There is a buyers premium of 15% plus VAT.

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• Sat 18th - Toy Train Collectors Fairs - Oxford’s Toy and Train Collector’s Fair
  Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington Oxford, Oxfordshire
  

  This long established event offers a good selection of vintage toys Hornby and Bassett-Lowke Gauge O Trains, OO Trains , Dinky and Corgi , Tinplate Toys , Meccano , Britains Soldiers and modern collectable toys together with a large Vintage Pre-war Hornby O Gauge running train layout. Bring your Trains to run!

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• Sat 18th - BR Events and Stockton Council - A Railway-ania, Vintage Toys, Die-cast and Model Fair
  Parish Gardens Marquee, Stockton Parish Church, High Street, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland
  

  Railway-ania, Vintage Toys, Die-cast and Model Fair in purpose built luxury marquees. Free admission, refreshments available. For stand bookings and all other information please contact BR Events by e-mail or call. Plans are taking place to hopefully have attractive displays with something for everyone.

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• Tue 21st - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett NR Swindon, Wiltshire
  

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

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• Sun 26th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Tue 28th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

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September 2012

• Sat 1st - Barry Potter Fairs - Rugby Vintage Train Fair and Exhibition
  The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, Warwickshire
  

  A must for all collectors of old toys and trains. The Rugby Vintage Fair and Exhibition is always a very popular show and sees many visitors return year after year. Visitors can expect to find trains by Hornby, Bassett-Lowke, Marklin, Tri-Ang, Hornby Dublo, Trix, Jouef, Bing, ACE and Liliput. As well as the trains there will be tinplate clockwork novelty toys and Dinky and Corgi Toys for sale.

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• Sat 1st - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Hirst Road, Sidcup, Kent
  

  65 tables

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• Sun 2nd - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Martletts Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Tue 4th - 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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• Wed 5th - Malcolm Townsend - 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 friendly atmosphere. Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport (Bus and train). Refreshments, Free parking. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane". Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast and themed, both new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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• Wed 5th - 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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• Sun 9th - 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 9th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sun 9th - Malcolm Townsend - Ashfield Toy and Train Fair
  Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  

  The"Friendly Fez"Swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Apx.100 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, public transport-bus or train-3 minutes walk.Refreshments, Free parking.Earlybird available from 8am.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down"Memory Lane".Accomp. U/16's free.Only starting as a new venue in 2011, an immediate hit with public and a good variety of traders, who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast & themed, both new & used.

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• Mon 10th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Fair
  Robert Mays School, West Street, Odiham, Hampshire
  

  Odihams evening toy and train fair with up to 40 tables and 20 dealers including top local train suppliers. Light refreshments and free on site parking.

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• Tue 11th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Fair
  Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mare's only toy and train fair set in the towns Football Club complete with its own bar! Free parking and disabled access. A friendly night out.

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• Fri 14th - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fairs - Hinckley Toy Fairs
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Come along to buy, sell, exchange or value your diecast, vintage toys and Train collections. 30 + tables of traders covering a large range from Triang, Hornby, Peco, Corgi, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Bachmann and lots lots more. A great family evening out. Free Parking at venue. Hot and cold refreshments available

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• Sat 15th - 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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• Sun 16th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy and 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.

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• Sun 16th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Mon 17th - TTC Toy Fairs - Stockport Toy Collectors Fair
  Masonic Guild Hall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, Cheshire
  

  This is a new evening Collectors event, keeping along the traditions of the old Stockport evening swap meets of years gone by - plenty of bargains and a chance to meet up with friends. Stalls selling Model Trains and Accessories, Trucks, Diecast Cars, Tin Plate, Vintage Toys and Games, Soldiers, Action Figures, War Gaming Figures, Bears, Dolls, Model Kits, Lego and much more.

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• Tue 18th - 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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• Thu 20th - 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 23rd - Motorail - Aylesbury Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Weston Turville Village Hall, School Approach, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  NEW VENUE. The Buckinghamshire event to buy, sell or swop traditional old or new model railways, cars, buses, planes etc.

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• Sun 23rd - Barry Potter Fairs - Nec Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  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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• Tue 25th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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• Wed 26th - East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club - Swapmeet & Toyfair
  Sixmilewater Leisure Centre, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Co.Antrim
  

  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club Swapmeet & Toyfair

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• Sun 30th - 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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• Sun 30th - Stowmarket Railway Club - Hobbyfest, Toy and Train Fair
  Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk
  

  Buy, Sell and Swap your old and new Model Railways, Diecast Vehicles, railway Books, Photos and Magazines.

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October 2012

• Wed 3rd - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toy and Train Collectors’ Fair
  St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012 - Close to Superstore, near to Selsdon Park. Local buses no. 412 stops outside hall or nos. 64 and T33 from East Croydon Station. The opportunity to buy, sell or swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains. Also the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Please contact us if you have any queries.

  
  
• Sun 7th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey Colchester, Essex
  

  55 tables plus two layouts on stage one of which is live steam

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• Sun 7th - Ray Heard Model Railways - Newton Abbot Train & Toy Fair
  Newton Abbot Racesourse, The Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon
  

  One of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West with up to 125 tables, with the best selection of Model Railway & Toys to be bought. Great Refreshments and Free Parking make this a event not to be missed.

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• Sun 7th - 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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• Tue 9th - Barry Potter Fairs - Donington Park Toy Collectors Fair
  Donington Exhibition Centre, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire
  

  DONINGTON PARK IS BACK the Donington Park Toy & Collectors Fair has returned after a gap of two years and is now better than ever Collectors can explore 500 stalls selling a huge range of collectable toys, trains and models

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• Tue 9th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Weston Football Club- Westlands, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mares monthly toy and train collectots fair held at the home of Weston Football Club- with the added benefit of a bar!

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• Wed 10th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toddington Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Toddington Village Hall, Leighton Road, Toddington, Bedfordshire
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012. The new Bedfordshire event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, as well as the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways.

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• Sun 14th - Barry Potter Fairs - Harrogate Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  

  A Great Fair in the North There are 350 Stalls packed full of all kinds of collectable toys, trains and models at the Harrogate Toy Fair

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• Sun 14th - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Swapmeet
  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Raod Station, Quainton, NR Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP224BY Railway Swapmeet Saturday 14th October Fairs Open 9.00am – 2pm Free Car Parking - £2 Admission to Fair/Cafe There will be up to 25 stalls selling all manner of railwayana, relics, signs, loco items, signalling, books, timetables, tickets, maps, ephemera, labels and much more. Further details call 01296655720 – Enquiries about stalls contact: Sara Jefferson

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• Sun 14th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Mon 15th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Colchester, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts

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• 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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• Wed 17th - Malcolm Townsend - 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 friendly atmosphere. Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport (Bus and train). Refreshments, Free parking. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane". Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast and themed, both new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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• Wed 17th - 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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• Wed 17th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Minstead Village Hall, NR Cadnam, Minstead, Hampshire
  

  Minstead bi-monthly toy and train collectors fair set in the heart of the New Forest just a mile off the main A27 and well signposted. Home made cakes and pies plus a full bar facilities. One of the prettiest setings a fair can take place!

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• Sun 21st - Barry Potter Fairs - Donington Park Toy Collectors Fair
  Donington Exhibition Centre, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire
  

  DONINGTON PARK IS BACK Collectors can explore 500 stalls selling a huge range of collectable toys, trains and models

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• Sun 21st - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Sun 21st - Big Southern Promotions - Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition
  Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
  

  Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition with approximately 150 sales tables of toys and models made before 1985, over half of the tables selling model railway items. Plus Vintage layouts in 00, TT and 0 gauge and other working displays such as Meccano, Bayko etc.

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• Sun 28th - SRP Toys - SRP Fairs
  Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex
  

  100 plus stalls also 5 train layouts

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• Sun 28th - Tony Oakes Fairs - Kidderminster Toyfair
  Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
  

  100 Plus tables offering a great selection of new and used models, plus Hornby Dublo and O gauge layouts. A great day out for collectors and enthusiasts and don`t forget we are very near to the Severn Valley Railway.

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• Mon 29th - TTC Toy Fairs - Stockport Toy Collectors Fair
  Masonic Guild Hall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, Cheshire
  

  This is a new evening Collectors event, keeping along the traditions of the old Stockport evening swap meets of years gone by - plenty of bargains and a chance to meet up with friends. Stalls selling Model Trains and Accessories, Trucks, Diecast Cars, Tin Plate, Vintage Toys and Games, Soldiers, Action Figures, War Gaming Figures, Bears, Dolls, Model Kits, Lego and much more

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• Tue 30th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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November 2012

• Thu 1st - 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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• Sat 3rd - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Hirst Road, Sidcup, Kent
  

  65 tables

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• Sun 4th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Martletts Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sun 4th - Malcolm Townsend - Ashfield Toy and Train Fair
  Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  

  The"Friendly Fez"Swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Apx.100 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, public transport-bus or train-3 minutes walk.Refreshments, Free parking.Earlybird available from 8am.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down"Memory Lane".Accomp. U/16's free.Only starting as a new venue in 2011, an immediate hit with public and a good variety of traders, who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast & themed, both new & used.

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• Sun 4th - Barry Potter Fairs - The Trafford Centre Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Event City, the Trafford Centre, Phoenix Way, Off Barton Dock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
  

  A great day out for model railway enthusiasts

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• Tue 6th - 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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• Sat 10th - Ray Heard Model Railways - South West of England Exeter Train & Toy Fair
  Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon
  

  One of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West with up to 250 tables, with the best selection of Model Railway & Toys to be bought. Great Refreshments and Free Parking make this a event not to be missed.

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• Sat 10th - Toy Train Collectors Fairs - Oxford’s Toy and Train Collector’s Fair
  Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington Oxford, Oxfordshire
  

  This long established event offers a good selection of vintage toys Hornby and Bassett-Lowke Gauge O Trains, OO Trains , Dinky and Corgi , Tinplate Toys , Meccano , Britains Soldiers and modern collectable toys together with a large Vintage Pre-war Hornby O Gauge running train layout. Bring your Trains to run!

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• Sun 11th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Martletts Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sun 11th - 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 11th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Tue 13th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Weston Football Club- Westlands, Winterstoke Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset
  

  Weston Super Mares monthly toy and train collectots fair held at the home of Weston Football Club- with the added benefit of a bar!

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• Sat 17th - Lacy Scott & Knight - Collectors’ Model Auction
  The Auction Centre, 10 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  

  Auctions include Live steam and associated items, Railwayana, Model Railway, Britains, Plastic Kits Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox and Models of Yesteryear, Other Diecast, Juvenalia, etc., the sales usually include 1100 to 1600 lots, with two salerooms selling simultaineously, both starting at 10.00am, there is also on line bidding for both rooms. Viewing is available from 12 noon until 19.00 on the Friday before the auction and from 08.45 on sale days. There is a buyers premium of 15% plus VAT.

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• Sat 17th - 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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• Sun 18th - Srp Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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• Tue 20th - Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett NR Swindon, Wiltshire
  

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

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• Sat 24th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
  

  65 tables

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• Sun 25th - 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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• Tue 27th - Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair
  Kitkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
  

  Toy Fair with diecast and trains etc

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December 2012

• Sat 1st - 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 2nd - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy and 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.

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• Wed 5th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toddington Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Toddington Village Hall, Leighton Road, Toddington, Bedfordshire
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012. The new Bedfordshire event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, as well as the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways.

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• Thu 6th - 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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• Fri 7th - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair - Hinckley Toy & Collectors Fair
  Holy Trinity Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
  

  Come along to buy, sell, exchange or value your diecast, vintage toys and Train collections. 30 + tables of traders covering a large range from Triang, Hornby, Peco, Corgi, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Bachmann and lots lots more. A great family evening out. Free Parking at venue. Hot and cold refreshments available

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• Sun 9th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sun 9th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Marks Tey Village Hall Colchester, Old London Road, Colchester, Essex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sun 9th - Ray Heard Model Railways - Newton Abbot Train & Toy Fair
  Newton Abbot Racesourse, The Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon
  

  One of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West with up to 125 tables, with the best selection of Model Railway & Toys to be bought. Great Refreshments and Free Parking make this a event not to be missed.

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• Sun 9th - 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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• Mon 10th - TTC Toy Fairs - Stockport Toy Collectors Fair
  Masonic Guild Hall, Wellington Road South (A6), Stockport, Cheshire
  

  This is a new evening Collectors event, keeping along the traditions of the old Stockport evening swap meets of years gone by - plenty of bargains and a chance to meet up with friends. Stalls selling Model Trains and Accessories, Trucks, Diecast Cars, Tin Plate, Vintage Toys and Games, Soldiers, Action Figures, War Gaming Figures, Bears, Dolls, Model Kits, Lego and much more

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• Wed 12th - Malcolm Townsend - 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 friendly atmosphere. Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport (Bus and train). Refreshments, Free parking. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane". Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast and themed, both new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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• Wed 12th - 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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• Sun 16th - Barry Potter Fairs - Donington Park Toy Collectors Fair
  Donington Exhibition Centre, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire
  

  DONINGTON PARK IS BACK Collectors can explore 500 stalls selling a huge range of collectable toys, trains and models

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• Wed 19th - Steven Clements Fairs - Minstead Toy and Train Collectors Fair
  Mistead Village Hall, Minstead NR Cadnam, Minstead, Hampshire
  

  Set in the beautiful New Forest in Minstead's Village Hall just of the Cadnam Roundabout. Light refreshments and bar facilities. Own carpark. Enjoy a pleasant evening in the country and find yourself a bargain!

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• Wed 19th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Toy and Train Collectors’ Fair
  St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey
  

  NEW EVENT FOR 2012 - Close to Superstore, near to Selsdon Park. Local buses no. 412 stops outside hall or nos. 64 and T33 from East Croydon Station. The opportunity to buy, sell or swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains. Also the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Please contact us if you have any queries.

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

  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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• Thu 27th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex
  

  65 tables plus two train layouts I HALL

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• Sat 29th - Motorail - Aylesbury Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
  Weston Turville Village Hall, School Approach, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  NEW VENUE. The Buckinghamshire event to buy, sell or swop traditional old or new model railways, cars, buses, planes etc.

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• Sat 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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• Sun 30th - SRP Toyfairs - Toyfair
  Swyene Park School, London Road, Raylrigh, Essex
  

  75 tables plus two train layouts on stage one is steam

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March 2013

• Sat 9th - Steve Warrington Events - The Telford Garden Railway Market
  Grays Hotel, Junc 5, M54, Telford, Shropshire
  

  After the success of previous years the market is being held again. No layouts, but plenty of trade support for the garden railway enthusiast. All proceeds to the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sat 23rd - 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 has become a popular London 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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