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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September 2019

Sun 1st - Transtar Promotions -  Walsall Wood Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Oak Park Active Living Centre, Coppice Road, Walsall Wood, West Midlands


Well established event with over 80 tables selling Toy Cars, Commercials, Buses and Trains old and new plus lots of other collectibles.Bring along your unwanted toys to sell.A popular event for collectors and now in its 28th year.Both stall rents and admission prices held at 2017 rates.

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T:60+




Fri 6th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Alfreton Toy and Train Fair
Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire


As one of the longest established swapmeets, for years, 'Alfreton-Friday' has been the place for toy collectors and rail enthusiasts.Excellent access, good public transport and major road links. Refreshments, Free parking.Acc.U/16's free.Earlybird from 5pm.Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'.A good variety of traders so plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail, diecast and themed, both new and used.Always expect the unexpected at Alfreton!

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Sat 7th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Brecon Toy & Train Sale
Brecon Market Hall, Town Centre, Brecon, Powys


Our highly popular Mid-Wales show in this wonderful and historic venue. Supported by top traders from all over the UK operating on up to 90 tables and with a great in-house cafe provided by B&R Caterers. Located centrally in this fine old market town with plenty of nearby parking.

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T:35




Sat 7th - Retro Ronnie Fairs -  Retro Ronnie's Toiy Fair
Didcot Civic Centre, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire


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. Dee's wonderful Home Made Food and refreshments available. Parking is provided on site and the show 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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T:35+




Sun 8th - Model Car Mart -  Ashington Vintage Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, Surrey


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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T:30

CS

Md




Sun 8th - Retro Ronnie Fairs -  Retro Ronnie's Toy Fair
Swindon Town Football Club, The Energy Check County Ground, County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire


A fantastic show in the grounds of the football club, loads of free parking. A well attended show by Traders offering a great selection of goods from Vintage Toys, Die Cast, Trains, Star Wars and a whole lot more. Dee's Cafe will be there offering her tasty array of Sandwiches, Baps and of course her famous home made cakes. A great day out for all the family.

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T:35+

CS




Sun 8th - Wimborne Toyfairs -  Wimborne Toy & Train Fair
Queen Elizabeths Leisure Centre Sports Hall, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset


Now established in the Sports hall immediately behind the school, with access via the main Leisure centre entrance from either the QE leisure centre or school car parks. Direction signs will be made visible in both car parks. The hall is big, bright and with refreshments. There is the capability of up to 80 stalls (40+ traders). I hope you enjoy the new surroundings and continue to support the event. There will be as usual a good mix of both railway & die cast, old & new.

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T:40+




Tue 10th - 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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Sun 15th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  Ashfield Toy and Train Fair
Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire


Our Flagship 'Friendly Fez'swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(120 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, bus or train just 3 minutes walk.Refreshments(incl. Full breakfasts).Free parking. Earlybird available. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Acc.U/16'sfree.Now in its 9th year and proving a real hit with public and a good variety of traders who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail and diecast.

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Wed 18th - Townsend Toy & Train Fairs -  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 really friendly atmosphere.Excellent access, good major road links and free parking.Super town centre venue with excellent public transport(Bus and rail).Accomp.U16's free.Refreshments, (Incl.Home made cake).Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down 'Memory Lane'.Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, diecast and themed, new and used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable traders.

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Tue 24th - 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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T:18




Sun 29th - Chris Dyer Fairs -  Carmarthen Toy & Train Sale
Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire


Our great West Wales show in this excellent and large venue, close to the town and just off the man A40 dual-carriageway westward (first slip-road after B&Q). Massive free car parks, level and easy access and a good in-house cafe. This is a SUNDAY show.

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T:35




Sun 29th - BB & PC Fairs -  Toy Fair
Copdock Village Hall, Old London Road, Copdock Near Ipswich, Suffolk


Copdock Village Hall has excellent Lighting and easy access. The Catering is also excellent with hot and cold food being served. Some of the best Dealers in East Anglia will be in attendance with Diecasts and Model Railways for sale. Buy , swap or sell that's what Toy Fairs are all about. Come and get to know the Dealers.

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