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   2010 2011 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

20 Most Popular Exhibitions : 1st Mar to 31st May 1  Joe Lock Model Railways 2  Barry Potter Fairs 3  Motorail 4  Barry Potter Fairs 5  Barry Potter Fairs 6  Brian House Childrens Hospice 7  Bary Potter Fairs 8  Joe Lock Model Railways 9  Stowmarket Railway Club 10  Joe Lock Model Railways 11  Barry Potter Fairs 12  Big Southern Promotions 13  Joe Lock Model Railways 14  Barry Potter Fairs 15  Barry Potter Fairs 16  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club 17  Barry Potter Fairs 18  Ulster Model Club 19  Bary Potter Fairs 20  Motorail

March 2010

• Sun 14th - Lancashire Toy Auctions - Toy and Train Swapmeet
  Crag Bank Village Hall, Crag Bank, Carnforth, Lancashire
  

  Swapmeet at the village hall--always a good selection of new and used items

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• Sun 14th - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Stafford 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 21st - Stowmarket Railway Club - Toy, Train and Model Collectors Fair
  Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Suffolk
  

  The event provides a warm and friendly atmosphere to buy, sell or swap models etc.

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• Thu 25th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swap or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sat 27th - Brian House Childrens Hospice - Toy and Model Train Auction and Swapmeet
  The Swallow Hotel Preston Formerly the Trafalgar Hotel, A59, Preston, Lancashire
  

  We are holding the above at the SWALLOW HOTEL on the above date in aid of BRIAN HOUSE HOSPICE BLACKPOOL which is dear to my heart We are looking for items to be entered and charging 10% on sellers items and no buyers premium we are looking for diecast dinky, corgi, matchbox etc toys , we want model railway items, trains, rolling stock etc—no beanies or teddy bears—cash on the day only—no telephone or commission bids, no cheques or credit cards. There will be a raffle for a train set.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 28th - 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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• Wed 31st - East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club - Swapmeet & Toyfair
  Sixmilewater Leisure Centre, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Antrim
  

  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club Swapmeet & Toyfair

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• Wed 31st - 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 31st - Big Southern Promotions - Petersfield Evening Fair
  Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
  

  Evening toyfair with good mix of model railway and diecast toys

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April 2010

• Sun 18th - 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 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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• Thu 29th - 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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May 2010

• Mon 3rd - Barry Potter Fairs - Harrogate Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  

  There will be 350 Stalls packed full of all kinds of collectable toys, trains and models at the fair. Many of the UK's top specialist dealers will be at the show. Just some of the names attending include Modelfair, Cabinets Online, Mersey Collectables, Motor Models, Foxbox, the Matchbox Forum, G.B. Models, a & C Models, Train Time, Leeds Model Centre, Help Empty My Attic, Toysteam, Dalesman Diecasts, Wheelbase Models, Toyique, IC Toys and K & M Models.

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• Mon 3rd - Motorail - Motorail Model Railway & Toy Collectors Fair
  Buckingham Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckingham's premier Model Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair. Your chance to buy, sell, swop, or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses, and trains. Also an opportunity to purchase the latest releases.

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• Tue 11th - 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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• Sun 16th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy & 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. New and second hand model railways will be for sale on many of the tables at the fair. Locomotives, rolling stock and accessories will all be available - With many at very competitive prices.

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• Thu 20th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sat 22nd - 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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• Wed 26th - 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 2010

• Sun 6th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at 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 6th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at 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 13th - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy Collectors Fair
  Stafford 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 20th - 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 24th - 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 27th - Motorail - Aylesbury’s Model Railway & Toy Collectors’ Fair
  Green Park Centre, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckinghamshire's premier Model Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair giving the visitor the opportunity to buy, sell, part-exchange or obtain valuations on their old traditional toys. Also the opportunity to buy the latest releases.

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• Sun 27th - 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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July 2010

• Thu 1st - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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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 24th - Sun 25th - 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

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August 2010

• Sun 15th - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy Collectors Fair
  Stafford 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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• Thu 19th - 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 22nd - 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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• Sun 29th - Motorail - Aylesbury’s Model Railway & Toy Collectors’ Fair
  Green Park Centre, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckinghamshire's premier Model Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair giving the visitor the opportunity to buy, sell, part-exchange or obtain valuations on their old traditional toys. Also the opportunity to buy the latest releases.

  QUICKINFO:

  
  
• Sun 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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September 2010

• Thu 2nd - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sat 4th - 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 5th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy & 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. New and second hand model railways will be for sale on many of the tables at the fair. Locomotives, rolling stock and accessories will all be available - With many at very competitive prices.

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• Tue 7th - 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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• Sun 12th - 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 26th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at 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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• Wed 29th - East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club - Swapmeet & Toyfair
  Sixmilewater Leisure Centre, Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, Antrim
  

  East Antrim Diecast & Collectors Club Swapmeet & Toyfair

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October 2010

• Sun 3rd - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Stafford 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

  
  
• Thu 7th - 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 17th - Motorail - Motorail Model Railway & Toy Collectors Fair
  Buckingham Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
  

  Buckingham's premier Model Railway & Toy Collectors' Fair. Your chance to buy, sell, swop, or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses, and trains. Also an opportunity to purchase the latest releases.

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• Sat 23rd - Chichester Lions Club - Model Railway Exhibition
  Chichester High School For Boys, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex
  

  There will be static displays, and refreshments. Prizes can be won for the games and competitions during the day. Car parking is convenient and free with plenty of spaces, and there is easy access (No steps) for disabled people. The school hall is only a short walk from Chichester railway and bus stations.  MORE DETAILS HERE...

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• Sun 24th - Big Southern Promotions - Reading Vintage Toyfair and Exhibition
  Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
  

  Vintage fair with 150 tables of toys made before 1985, over half of the tables selling model railway items. Vintage layouts in 00 and 0 gauge plus other working displays such as Meccano.

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• Wed 27th - Big Southern Promotions - Petersfield Evening Fair
  Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
  

  Evening toyfair with good mix of model railway and diecast toys

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• Thu 28th - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sun 31st - 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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November 2010

• Tue 2nd - 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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• Sun 14th - 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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• Sat 20th - 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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• Thu 25th - 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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December 2010

• Thu 2nd - Joe Lock Model Railways - Wimbledon Toy and Train Collectors Evening
  Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, Greater London
  

  The South West London evening event to buy, sell, swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains, and your opportunity to purchase the latest models. Lots of model railways. Free parking on site. Close to South Wimbledon Station, near to the Tram link.

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• Sun 5th - Barry Potter Fairs - Harrogate Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  

  There will be 350 stalls packed full of all kinds of collectable toys, trains and models at the fair. Many of the uk's top specialist dealers will be at the show. Just some of the names attending include modelfair, cabinets Online, mersey collectables, motor models, foxbox, the matchbox forum, g.B. Models, a & C models, train time, leeds model centre, help empty my attic, toysteam, dalesman diecasts, wheelbase models, toyique, ic toys and k & M models.

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• Sun 12th - Barry Potter Fairs - Stafford Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Stafford 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 19th - Barry Potter Fairs - Coventry Toy & 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. New and second hand model railways will be for sale on many of the tables at the fair. Locomotives, rolling stock and accessories will all be available - With many at very competitive prices.

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

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at 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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• Mon 27th - Barry Potter Fairs - NEC Toy & Train Collectors Fair
  Hall 18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Warwickshire
  

  600 Stalls of Toys, Trains and Models at 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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• Wed 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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