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.

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August 2017

20170819 20170819 Europe/London Ray Heard Model Railways - Exeter Train and Toy Fair This is one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders, with 160 tables in this well known venue. Good refreshments and free parking make this a event not to be missed, whether you are looking for the collectable or the new models of the train, and dicast market or unusual toys you will probably find it here. Large selection of model railways, from the traders of the South West from N Gauge to larger. There are railway layouts & a 0 Gauge Test Track The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton Ind Est, Exeter, Devon Ray Heard Model Railways Sat 19th - Ray Heard Model Railways -  Exeter Train & Toy Fair
The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton Ind Est, Exeter, Devon


This is one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders, with 160 tables in this well known venue. Good refreshments and free parking make this a event not to be missed, whether you are looking for the collectable or the new models of the train, and dicast market or unusual toys you will probably find it here. Large selection of model railways, from the traders of the South West from N Gauge to larger. There are railway layouts & a 0 Gauge Test Track

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20170819 20170819 Europe/London Chris Dyer Fairs - Llangollen Toy and Train Sale Our important annual show at this wonderful venue situated in the glorious Dee Valley and cole to the twon centre, the Llangollen Railway, Canal etc. Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire Chris Dyer Fairs Sat 19th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Llangollen Toy & Train Sale
Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire


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

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20170819 20170819 Europe/London Townsend Toy and Train Fairs - Nottingham Bluecoat Toy and Train Fair Terrific venue for our Nottingham swapmeet. On the city ring road(A6514), junction with Aspley Lane(B690) -close to M1 JN 25 or JN 26, good public transport, city bus route no.77(St. Margaret's church stop) Refreshments, Free parking. Well lit hall with excellent access. Earlybird available £4.Acc.U/16's free. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'. A good variety of traders mean plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast. Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Townsend Toy and Train Fairs Sat 19th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Nottingham Bluecoat Toy and Train Fair
Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


Terrific venue for our Nottingham swapmeet. On the city ring road(A6514), junction with Aspley Lane(B690) -close to M1 JN 25 or JN 26, good public transport, city bus route no.77(St. Margaret's church stop) Refreshments, Free parking. Well lit hall with excellent access. Earlybird available £4.Acc.U/16's free. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'. A good variety of traders mean plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast.

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20170820 20170820 Europe/London R and G Toy Fairs - Toy Fair Friendly local toy fair at village hall close to Great Bentley railway station Essex CO7 8LD Tables £15 Admission £2. Call Gary on 01206 251351 or Richard on 01255 473509 for bookings Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Essex R and G Toy Fairs Sun 20th - R & G Toy Fairs -  Toy Fair
Village Hall, Plough Road, Great Bentley, Essex


Friendly local toy fair at village hall close to Great Bentley railway station Essex CO7 8LD Tables £15 Admission £2. Call Gary on 01206 251351 or Richard on 01255 473509 for bookings

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20170820 20170820 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) Follow on Dates 2017 Sundays 29th October, 17th December Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington, Kent SRP Toyfairs Sun 20th - 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) Follow on Dates 2017 Sundays 29th October, 17th December

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20170820 20170820 Europe/London Ron Lines - Southampton Diecast and Train Collectors Fair New & Pre-owned model railways & diecast, Light refreshments, Free local parking & 2 Minute walk to public transport. Buses from Southampton Train station to Grove Road bus stop every 10 minutes, First bus 2 & 3, Blue star 17 & 18. Freemantle & Shirley Community Centre, Randolph Street, Southampton, Hampshire Ron Lines Sun 20th - Ron Lines -  Southampton Diecast & Train Collectors Fair
Freemantle & Shirley Community Centre, Randolph Street, Southampton, Hampshire


New & Pre-owned model railways & diecast, Light refreshments, Free local parking & 2 Minute walk to public transport. Buses from Southampton Train station to Grove Road bus stop every 10 minutes, First bus 2 & 3, Blue star 17 & 18.

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20170827 20170827 Europe/London TTC Toy Fairs - Bakewell Toy and Train Collectors Fair Up to 60 tables selling Modern & Vintage Toys, Trains, Diecast, Trucks, Tinplate, Mamod, Action Figures, Model Kits, Gaming Figures, Star Wars, Dr Who, Modelling Accessories, TV/Film Memorabilia, Dolls, Bears and Collectables. Working Railways & Fairground Layout on display. FREE entry for accompanied children under 12. Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire TTC Toy Fairs Sun 27th - TTC Toy Fairs -  Bakewell Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire


Up to 60 tables selling Modern & Vintage Toys, Trains, Diecast, Trucks, Tinplate, Mamod, Action Figures, Model Kits, Gaming Figures, Star Wars, Dr Who, Modelling Accessories, TV/Film Memorabilia, Dolls, Bears and Collectables. Working Railways & Fairground Layout on display. FREE entry for accompanied children under 12.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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20170827 20170827 Europe/London Retro Ronnie Fairs - Toy Fair - Swap Meet Welcome to Retro Ronnie's Cirencester show, be your interest Model Railways/Planes/Die cast, Vintage Toys, Sci-Fi Models and related products there is something for everyone at this show. At the bottom of king Street to the right is a school offering free Car Parking, please be aware of parking regulations. The Cafe will be open offering good quality Hot and cold food and drinks at very reasonable prices. Come along, meet new people, grab some bargains and have a really good day out. Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Retro Ronnie Fairs Sun 27th - Retro Ronnie Fairs -  Toy Fair - Swap Meet
Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire


Welcome to Retro Ronnie's Cirencester show, be your interest Model Railways/Planes/Die cast, Vintage Toys, Sci-Fi Models and related products there is something for everyone at this show. At the bottom of king Street to the right is a school offering free Car Parking, please be aware of parking regulations. The Cafe will be open offering good quality Hot and cold food and drinks at very reasonable prices. Come along, meet new people, grab some bargains and have a really good day out.

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20170827 20170827 Europe/London SRP Toyfairs - Rayleigh Toy and Model Train Collectors Fair 9 Events for 2017 Ideal for for Southend-On-Sea access. Two train layouts on stage (One is steam). Diecast in sizes and scales and model railways from popular manufacturers. U15 Accompanied Children Free , Dublo, O Coarse , American and Continental Outlines Trix etc plenty of variety DVDS books too dependent on vendors attending, 75 table spaces. Contact organiser for table price if you have items to offer for sale. Follow on Dates 2017 24thSep, 22nd Nov, 29th Dec Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex SRP Toyfairs Sun 27th - SRP Toyfairs -  Rayleigh Toy and Model Train Collectors Fair
Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex


9 Events for 2017 Ideal for for Southend-On-Sea access. Two train layouts on stage (One is steam). Diecast in sizes and scales and model railways from popular manufacturers. U15 Accompanied Children Free , Dublo, O Coarse , American and Continental Outlines Trix etc plenty of variety DVDS books too dependent on vendors attending, 75 table spaces. Contact organiser for table price if you have items to offer for sale. Follow on Dates 2017 24thSep, 22nd Nov, 29th Dec

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20170828 20170828 Europe/London Tony Oakes Fairs - Bridgnorth Toy and Model Collectors Fair 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 Tony Oakes Fairs Mon 28th - Tony Oakes Fairs -  Bridgnorth Toy & Model Collectors Fair
Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, High Town, Bridgnorth, Shropshire


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.

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20170829 20170829 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 29th - 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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20170830 20170830 Europe/London Joe Lock Model Railways - Toy and Train Collectors' Fair 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. St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey Joe Lock Model Railways Wed 30th - Joe Lock Model Railways -  Toy and Train Collectors' Fair
St John's Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey


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.

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