The South West of England also has a strong antiques trade and one of the biggest antiques fairs is held at The Royal Bath & West Showground with over 600 stalls wth 4 halls and a large outside area (weather permitting) there really is something for everyone.

one of the 4 halls at Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair

It really is worth a visit even if just for a day out and browse at all the great bits and pieces on sale, and yes you can find stuff for any pocket, i picked up a lovely French Pyrex 1940′s tea set for just three pounds and was very interested in a lovely piece of art work until i saw the price – £1,000, a bit too much of me.

We browsed the outside fields first as these have a large collection of traders selling just about anything you can think of, a 1950′s hat stand caught my eye as did a lovely art deco lamp, inside their are 4 halls to browse and ample catering facilities to make a day of it.

Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair

The remaining date for 2009 are below, give it a go i dont think you will be dissapointed, just dont buy anything i am interested in please.

September 18th – 20th
November 13th -15th