Swapmeets and Toyfairs Calendar

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October 2018

20181018 20181018 Europe/London Steven Clements Fairs - Toy and Train Collectors Fair 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 Steven Clements Fairs Thu 18th - 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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20181020 20181020 Europe/London SRP Toyfairs - Hawkinge and Kent Toy and Train Collectors Fair Hawkinge (For East Kent and Canterbury)'s SATURDAY event of finest single site display of trains and diecast from a selection of vendors and dealers. Trains from Hornby , Bachman , Trix and Tri-Ang , Classix Base Toys and Corgi new and best pre-owned diecasts. Classic and vintage toys dependent on dealers. Plenty of books on related subjects. U14 Accompanied children Free admission, Follow on Dates for 2017 : Saturdays 6th May, 8th July, 28th October, 16th December Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Kent SRP Toyfairs Sat 20th - SRP Toyfairs -  Hawkinge and Kent Toy and Train Collectors Fair
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Kent


Hawkinge (For East Kent and Canterbury)'s SATURDAY event of finest single site display of trains and diecast from a selection of vendors and dealers. Trains from Hornby , Bachman , Trix and Tri-Ang , Classix Base Toys and Corgi new and best pre-owned diecasts. Classic and vintage toys dependent on dealers. Plenty of books on related subjects. U14 Accompanied children Free admission, Follow on Dates for 2017 : Saturdays 6th May, 8th July, 28th October, 16th December

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20181020 20181020 Europe/London Chris Dyer Fairs - Oswestry Toy and Train Sale Big collector's event on the borders of England and North Wales. 80 tables. Loads of free car parking, good refreshments, level and easy access. Close to all of Wales and to the English Midlands, North West etc. Located just off the main A5 trunk route and one mile from Oswestry town centre and the preserved railways etc. Noted as a quality event. The Pavilion, Oswestry Show Ground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire Chris Dyer Fairs Sat 20th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Oswestry Toy & Train Sale
The Pavilion, Oswestry Show Ground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire


Big collector's event on the borders of England and North Wales. 80 tables. Loads of free car parking, good refreshments, level and easy access. Close to all of Wales and to the English Midlands, North West etc. Located just off the main A5 trunk route and one mile from Oswestry town centre and the preserved railways etc. Noted as a quality event.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London Model Car Mart - Ashington Vintage Toy and Train Collectors Fair A traditional, friendly british toyfair organised by collectors for collectors. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains, all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures and lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive advertising campaign, well signposted & free parking. Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex Model Car Mart Sun 21st - Model Car Mart -  Ashington Vintage Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex


A traditional, friendly british toyfair organised by collectors for collectors. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains, all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures and lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive advertising campaign, well signposted & free parking.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London SRP Toyfairs - Boreham Model Train and Toy Collectors Fair I have 6 shows at this event on. 1ST JAN.4TH FEB.8TH APRIL3RD JUNE.7TH OCT2ND DEC. New Hall School, The Avenue, Boreham, Essex SRP Toyfairs Sun 21st - SRP Toyfairs -  Boreham Model Train and Toy Collectors Fair
New Hall School, The Avenue, Boreham, Essex


I have 6 shows at this event on. 1ST JAN.4TH FEB.8TH APRIL3RD JUNE.7TH OCT2ND DEC.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London Northern Toy Fairs - Carlisle Toy, Train and Sci-Fi Fair Borders' Best Loved Toy, Train & Sci Fi Fair. Shepherd's Inn, next door to Borderway Centre. Buy, sell & swap; Military, Diecast, Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Britains, Trains, Hornby, Tin Plate, Star Wars, Sci Fi, Model Soldiers, Action Man, Lego, Slot Cars, TV Memorabilia, Annuals, Comics, Books, Football Memorabilia and much more. A friendly atmosphere, lots of stall holders from both sides of the Border, refreshments available and free parking. Contact us for more details. Shepherd's Inn, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria Northern Toy Fairs Sun 21st - Northern Toy Fairs -  Carlisle Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair
Shepherd's Inn, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria


Borders' Best Loved Toy, Train & Sci Fi Fair. Shepherd's Inn, next door to Borderway Centre. Buy, sell & swap; Military, Diecast, Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Britains, Trains, Hornby, Tin Plate, Star Wars, Sci Fi, Model Soldiers, Action Man, Lego, Slot Cars, TV Memorabilia, Annuals, Comics, Books, Football Memorabilia and much more. A friendly atmosphere, lots of stall holders from both sides of the Border, refreshments available and free parking. Contact us for more details.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London Retro Ronnie Fairs - Retro Ronnie's Toy Fair A well established Toy Fair with a great atmosphere offering everything from Model Trains, Planes and Automobiles, Star Wars, Books, Vintage Toys and loads more. Wonderful Home Made Food and refreshments available. Parking is provided off site at the bottom of the road and is well sign posted. Should you have any products for sale please bring them along for a free valuation. A show for all the family. Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Retro Ronnie Fairs Sun 21st - Retro Ronnie Fairs -  Retro Ronnie's Toy Fair
Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire


A well established Toy Fair with a great atmosphere offering everything from Model Trains, Planes and Automobiles, Star Wars, Books, Vintage Toys and loads more. Wonderful Home Made Food and refreshments available. Parking is provided off site at the bottom of the road and is well sign posted. Should you have any products for sale please bring them along for a free valuation. A show for all the family.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London Chris Dyer Fairs - Llandudno Toy and Train Sale Our regular show but in this great new venue, located near the sea-front at Llandudno and with masses of free parking in the Centre's large car park. We will use all four main rooms in this fine and modern venue and an excellent local caterer will be in attendance to operate the café. Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Llandudno, Conwy Chris Dyer Fairs Sun 21st - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Llandudno Toy & Train Sale
Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Llandudno, Conwy


Our regular show but in this great new venue, located near the sea-front at Llandudno and with masses of free parking in the Centre's large car park. We will use all four main rooms in this fine and modern venue and an excellent local caterer will be in attendance to operate the café.

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London Plymouth Diecast Club - Toyfair A very popular event, with a friendly atmosphere. Always a good selection of toys from all the different genres, Diecast, Model railways, Sci Fi and more!!. The venue is all on one level, including the toilets and cafe facilities. Admission £1, Free for Children. Excellent disability access and free parking Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, Devon Plymouth Diecast Club Sun 21st - Plymouth Diecast Club -  Toyfair
Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, Devon


A very popular event, with a friendly atmosphere. Always a good selection of toys from all the different genres, Diecast, Model railways, Sci Fi and more!!. The venue is all on one level, including the toilets and cafe facilities. Admission £1, Free for Children. Excellent disability access and free parking

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20181021 20181021 Europe/London J and D Toy and Train Fairs - Sheringham Toy and Train Fair A fair again to be held at this easily accessible location supported by local traders who will be happy to buy as well as sell used model railway equipment, diecast models, kits and other toy related ephemera. Good parking with level and easy access to the hall. Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, Norfolk J and D Toy and Train Fairs Sun 21st - J & D Toy & Train Fairs -  Sheringham Toy & Train Fair  - **New Entry**
Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, Norfolk


A fair again to be held at this easily accessible location supported by local traders who will be happy to buy as well as sell used model railway equipment, diecast models, kits and other toy related ephemera. Good parking with level and easy access to the hall.

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20181027 20181027 Europe/London J and J Fairs Ltd - Toy and Train Collector's Fair On sale will be a superb selection of new and old toys, trains, models, sci-fi and collectables. We have six dates per year 27th Oct, 8th Dec 2018 and 19th Jan, 30th Mar, 18th May, 27th Jul, 26th Oct & 7th Dec 2019. The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex J and J Fairs Ltd Sat 27th - J & J Fairs Ltd -  Toy and Train Collector's Fair
The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex


On sale will be a superb selection of new and old toys, trains, models, sci-fi and collectables. We have six dates per year 27th Oct, 8th Dec 2018 and 19th Jan, 30th Mar, 18th May, 27th Jul, 26th Oct & 7th Dec 2019.

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20181028 20181028 Europe/London R and G Toy Fairs - Swapmeet Friendly local fair at Village Hall opposite Great Bentley railway station CO7 8LD. Tables £15 Entry £2. Call Richard on 01255 473509 for bookings. Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Essex R and G Toy Fairs Sun 28th - R & G Toy Fairs -  Swapmeet
Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Essex


Friendly local fair at Village Hall opposite Great Bentley railway station CO7 8LD. Tables £15 Entry £2. Call Richard on 01255 473509 for bookings.

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20181028 20181028 Europe/London SRP Toyfairs - Orpington Train and Toy Collectors Fair Orpington for Bromley Sunday Monthly Toy fair presents Die-Cast New , Classic and Vintage Model Trains , Books , Toy Soldiers etc. With the added attraction of 2 running layouts up the stairs on the stage (No wheelchair access to this part , sorry ). Accompanied Child U14 up to 2 per adult free) Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent SRP Toyfairs Sun 28th - SRP Toyfairs -  Orpington Train and Toy Collectors Fair
Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent


Orpington for Bromley Sunday Monthly Toy fair presents Die-Cast New , Classic and Vintage Model Trains , Books , Toy Soldiers etc. With the added attraction of 2 running layouts up the stairs on the stage (No wheelchair access to this part , sorry ). Accompanied Child U14 up to 2 per adult free)

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20181028 20181028 Europe/London Big Southern Promotions - Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition Vintage Toy fair and Exhibition with approximately 150 sales tables of toys and models made before 1995. To include many famous makes e.g. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Hornby, Hornby-Dublo, Tri-ang, Trix, Bassett-Lowke etc. Plus vintage style models, and 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. Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire Big Southern Promotions Sun 28th - Big Southern Promotions -  Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition
Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire


Vintage Toy fair and Exhibition with approximately 150 sales tables of toys and models made before 1995. To include many famous makes e.g. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Hornby, Hornby-Dublo, Tri-ang, Trix, Bassett-Lowke etc. Plus vintage style models, and 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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20181030 20181030 Europe/London Garstang Toyfair - Garstang Toyfair 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 Garstang Toyfair 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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20181030 20181030 Europe/London Newcomen Fairs Ltd - Elsecar Toy Train and Doll Fair Early entry available from 5pm £2 Stands selling, tin plate and collectable toys. Model Railway and diecast models. Teddies and dolls. Free parking - refreshments available. Follow the brown Heritage Centre signs. Ironworks (Building 21) Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barsley, South Yorkshire Newcomen Fairs Ltd Tue 30th - Newcomen Fairs Ltd -  Elsecar Toy Train & Doll Fair
Ironworks (Building 21) Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barsley, South Yorkshire


Early entry available from 5pm £2 Stands selling, tin plate and collectable toys. Model Railway and diecast models. Teddies and dolls. Free parking - refreshments available. Follow the brown Heritage Centre signs.

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