Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair 2026

The Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair is the largest event of its kind in the South of England, hosted at the South of England Showground in West Sussex. Over two days in early November 2026, more than 1,700 indoor and outdoor stands bring together antique furniture, silver, ceramics, jewellery, clocks, garden ornaments and decorative pieces from British and European dealers. Tuesday is trade day, opening from 9am to 5pm with entry at £20 per person, which also includes admission for Wednesday. Wednesday runs from 9am to 4pm with £6 entry. Free car parking is available on site, dogs on short leads are welcome, and accompanied under-16s enter free. The showground sits under an hour by train from London Victoria via Haywards Heath, roughly 30 minutes from Brighton and about 12 miles from Gatwick Airport, making Ardingly easy to reach for both national and international buyers. Booking a hotel near the venue well in advance is recommended, as demand from dealers and visitors is high on the Monday and Tuesday nights.