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UK auctions calendar for October and November 2025
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in October and November 2025

Spring, summer, autumn or winter, we show you where to go for the best antiques Europe has to offer
The shopping scene shifts with the seasons, revealing vintage treasures and hidden gems throughout the year

The Dorset town that has it all – breathtaking beach, indie shops and cool cafes
An enticing antiques scene, thriving independent spirit and an idyllic location are among the attractions of this welcoming Dorset town. Jenny Oldaker spends a weekend exploring Bridport's highlights…

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Glamour on the Orient Express: These European trains take luxury to the next level
From on-board spas to high-end dining, panoramic views and luxury cabins, these six iconic trains offer extraordinary journeys across the UK and beyond…
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These are the secrets to scoring big at French flea markets – according to expert Libs Nicholls
Think French flea markets are all luck and charm? Libs Nicholls, an expert in the art of brocanting, shares how to shop smart, spot value, and make the most of every moment.

Four new antiques fairs you’ll want on your calendar this summer
Events of the past five years have seen the landscape of UK antiques fairs undergo a transformation. Rosanna Morris speaks to the organisers of four new fixtures to have on your radar for this summer and beyond.

Beaches: Six unspoilt beaches you'd never guess are in the UK
Amid its many miles of entrancing coastline, the UK has a wealth of world-class beaches. Jenny Oldaker celebrates some British coastal destinations with a distinctly exotic appeal…

Hit the trails this summer! Six UK hikes with breathtaking scenery you can’t miss
From age-old pilgrimage routes to salt-laced coastal paths, Rhiannon Batten strides out on six of the UK’s most spectacular ancient trails

Better than Bath: these lesser-known towns will soon be the new Instagram favourites
Edinburgh, York and Bath rightfully draw attention, but step off the beaten track and you’ll find historic treasures galore in Britain’s smaller cities and towns
Auctions

You won't believe the jaw-dropping price this Tiffany treasure just sold for (spoiler: 10x its estimate!)
A sinuous Giacometti cat, the Kelmscott Chaucer, and more have delighted buyers at auction

Collecting Martinware: a potted history plus how much it's worth
Martin Millard, director of Cheffins auction house, shares his expertise on collecting Martinware grotesques, from their beginnings to current auction value

A guide to buying vintage handbags at auction
If you're thinking of buying a vintage handbag at auction, read our expert auctioneers' advice to make sure you bag a high-quality bargain
Fairs

Antiques fairs around the UK in October and November 2025
The best antiques fairs and vintage markets around the UK in October and November 2025

UK Fairs Special 2024
Whether you’re searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and a few decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer
LAPADA Berkeley Square fair returns to splendour
Following a three-year hiatus, LAPADA’s London fair returns to Berkeley Square where, for the first time, non-member dealers will take stands in the familiar pavilion. Emma Longstaff goes behind the scenes and meets members of the selection committee
Travel

Discover the new capital of coastal cool (and no, it's not Brighton)
Thanks to a recent regeneration, the seaside town of Margate has its groove back. The momentum continues with a flurry of new hotels filling old buildings, and new antiques and interiors shops arriving on the scene

Leave the crowds behind: Enjoy a tranquil weekend in the UK's most scenic secret escape
With its rolling landscapes, black-and-white villages, and inviting antiques hotspots, Herefordshire is an abundant county, rich in history and charm, discovers Lorna Fairey

England's best-kept travel secret: escape to the country's most charming market town
A cloth town of great importance from the 15th to the late-18th century, Frome in Somerset is now on the map for its vintage fashion and sustainable clothing, as well as
its buzzing antiques scene