Swapmeets and Toyfairs Calendar

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April 2020

20200402 20200402 Europe/London - The Essex event, to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains plus the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways, free parking on site. Direct rail link to London (Central Line). By road M25, J26 or M11, J5. Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, NR Epping, Essex Thu 2nd - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Train & Toy Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, NR Epping, Essex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200404 20200404 Europe/London - Wales's biggest & best toy & train sale - Four times per year. Major event with 120 tables and 50+ top traders from all over Wales & England. Top catering by Rita Limbrick & crew. Cogan station (Atw) is alongside the venue with very frequent services from all areas so why not travel by train? A show which truly has something for everyone and a show that must not be missed. EVENT NOW CANCELLED Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, Cogan, Cardiff Sat 4th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Cardiff Toy & Train Sale  - CANCELLED
Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, Cogan, Cardiff
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200405 20200405 Europe/London - Please see directions within the complex to direct you to the appropriate building Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire Sun 5th - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Aston Clinton Toy & Train Fair  - CANCELLED
Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200405 20200405 Europe/London - The Best and Friendliest in Wiltshire - Devizes' own dedicated Weekend Toy and Train collectors fair - Right in the Market Place. Free parking and homemade catering. Good selection of dealers from all over the country bring buy and sell at this one! Corn Exchange, Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire Sun 5th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Corn Exchange, Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200405 20200405 Europe/London - CANCELLED - Due to circumstances beyond our control. The Exhibition Centre, Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows, Cheshire Sun 5th - Barry Stockton Fairs -  Haydock Park Racecourse Train and Toy Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
The Exhibition Centre, Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-Le-Willows, Cheshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200410 20200410 Europe/London - Trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys dependant on stallholders as these vary at each event. U15 accompanied children free. The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex Fri 10th - SRP Toyfairs -  Midhurst Toyfair  - CANCELLED
The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200410 20200410 Europe/London - This event is now cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Splash World, Dunes Leisure Centre, Esplanade, Southport, Merseyside Fri 10th - Barry Stockton Fairs -  Southport Model Train and Toy Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Splash World, Dunes Leisure Centre, Esplanade, Southport, Merseyside
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200411 20200411 Europe/London - THIS SUPERB VENUE now hosts this long established fair, offering one of the best selections in the North West of new and used model railways, die-Cast models, tinplate etc; This fair has been a favourite with many collectors for over 35 years. The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire Sat 11th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Chester Toy & Train Fair  - CANCELLED
The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200411 20200411 Europe/London - Kent`s largest and most popular toy fair. Market Hall, Lock Meadow Complex, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent Sat 11th - Geoff Martin Toyfairs -  Maidstone Vintage Toy Fair  - CANCELLED
Market Hall, Lock Meadow Complex, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200412 20200412 Europe/London - Visit us at Bowburn for our Easter Toy Fair. A great opportunity to access a selection of Sci fi dealers, Diecast collectables, Model trains, Vintage action man, toy soldiers etc and many other items available. We also have displays by the Meccano Society. Free Parking. Easily accessible venue. Tea & coffee available. *New traders welcome. Early booking secures your place. Please contact us for further information* Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham Sun 12th - Bowburn Toy Fair  - CANCELLED
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200412 20200412 Europe/London - CANCELLED. Up to 200 stalls available with some of the countries top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Transformers, Action Man etc."O"Gauge layout. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Light refreshments available throughout the day. U16 Just £1.00 with full paying ad Three Counties Showground, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire Sun 12th - Bulldog Fairs -  Mega Malvern Toy Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Three Counties Showground, The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200413 20200413 Europe/London - Bridgnorth Toyfair is one of the longest established fairs in the U.K. Its success it due mainly to the quality and variety of the new and pre-Owned models on offer. It is also not far from the Severn Valley Railway which if combined the attractions make for a very enjoyable day out. Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Mon 13th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Bridgnorth Toy & Model Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200414 20200414 Europe/London - Hook's monthly toy and train collectors fair good food, good diecast, good railway, couldnt get much better for £1 Free on site parking with excellent cafe! Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire Tue 14th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200416 20200416 Europe/London - Thatcham For Reading and Newbury, great friendly evening toyfair for sales and swaps. Easy free parking. All the normal popular scales of railway, road models and die-Cast, with other collectibles including tractors, books, ships, figurines, depending on trader avaliblity. Catholic Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire Thu 16th - Steven Clements Fairs -  Toy and Train Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Catholic Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200418 20200418 Europe/London - The small, intimate toyfair for those avid bargain hunters. Full of model railways, collectable diecast, sci fi and more. Use your loyalty card (Available only at our other fairs) to collect stamps towards free entry at any of our other shows. More shows coming soon, watch this space. Note the hall is in Newbiggin NOT Stainton! Newbiggin Village Hall, Newbiggin, Penrith, Cumbria Sat 18th - Fleetwood Toy & Model -  Penrith Toyfair  - CANCELLED
Newbiggin Village Hall, Newbiggin, Penrith, Cumbria
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200418 20200418 Europe/London - Cancelation of event due to the current outbreak. St Wulstans Community Centre, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire Sat 18th - Junction Fairs -  The North Staffordshire Toy & Train Fair in Wolstanton  - CANCELLED
St Wulstans Community Centre, Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200419 20200419 Europe/London - Return of Carlisle Toy fair, 15 minutes from the old venue at Shepherds.Inn. Big, modern premises with a great selection of die-Cast, trains, star wars, soldiers etc. Not far from the McVities factory and easy reached on bus route 300 and 301, stops outside the venue. Over 100 tables of vintage and modern collectable. Richard Rose Morton Academy, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Sun 19th - Northern Toy Fairs -  Carlisle, Toy, Train & Sci Fi Collectors Fair  - **Updated** - CANCELLED
Richard Rose Morton Academy, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200419 20200419 Europe/London - Trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys dependant on stallholders as these vary at each event. U15 accompanied children free. Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex Sun 19th - SRP Toyfairs -  Rayleigh Toy Fair  - CANCELLED
Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200425 20200425 Europe/London - Ludlow Racecourse is a fantastic venue for a Toy fair, being approx 2 miles north of Ludlow just off the A49. Stallholders from various parts of the country will be on hand to sell, buy or exchange new and pre-Owned model railways, diecast models etc.The venue offers easy access, free parking and refreshments. A great event not to be missed. Excellent catering using local produce by Cafe V. Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire Sat 25th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Ludlow Model, Toy and Train Collectors Fair  - CANCELLED
Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200425 20200425 Europe/London - Trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys dependant on stallholders as these vary at each event. U15 accompanied children free. Reigate College, Rushworth Road, Reigate, Surrey Sat 25th - SRP Toyfairs -  Reigate Toyfair  - CANCELLED
Reigate College, Rushworth Road, Reigate, Surrey
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200426 20200426 Europe/London - SUNDAY, 10.00am - 1.00pm, (SELLERS FROM 8.00AM) A traditional, friendly, British toy fair organised by collectors and hosted in the heart of rural West Sussex. Buy, sell and swap from a large range of toys old and new. Including Triang and Hornby trains of all gauges plus continental makes. Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox diecasts. Other toys including Meccano, Lego, action figures, comics, action figures and TV & film related merchandise plus lots more. Hot food and drinks available. Extensive a Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex Sun 26th - Model Car Mart -  Ashington Vintage Model Toy Fair  - CANCELLED
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200426 20200426 Europe/London - Established collectors fair for North Yorkshire near Catterick Army Garrison with a great selection of Trains, die-Cast, Star Wars, Model Soldiers etc. Easy to reach off A1 (M) Jct 52, bus route X26 27MAX Catterick Leisure Centre, Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorkshire Sun 26th - Northern Toy Fairs -  Catterick Toy, Train & & Sci Fi Collectors Fair  - **Updated** - CANCELLED
Catterick Leisure Centre, Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorkshire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200426 20200426 Europe/London - CANCELLED 250 stalls available with some of the countries top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Lego, Transformers etc. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Restaurant open for Breakfast and lunches. U16 just £1.00 with full paying adult. Call us on 01373 452857 or try 07917 125 Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon Sun 26th - Bulldog Fairs -  Exeter (Westpoint)  - CANCELLED
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.




20200428 20200428 Europe/London - Sorry but this event has had to be cancelled Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire Tue 28th - Garstang Toyfair  - CANCELLED
Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Corner of A6 and A586 - the Avenue, Churchtown Near Garstang, Lancashire
EVENT CANCELLED - The Organisers have advised us that unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.

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