Events
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
Best range cookers for 2024
Cook up a storm this year with one of these beautiful range cookers
UK auctions calendar for July 2025
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in July 2025
What's new?
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
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
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
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
Auctions
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
Collecting Fairground Memorabilia
Jeremy Curzon, Consultant at Cheffins, talks to H&A all about collecting fairground memorabilia and their upcoming sale on the 23rd July
Fairs
Antiques fairs around the UK in July 2025
The best antiques fairs and vintage markets around the UK in July 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
Travel Review: The Bath Priory, Bath, Somerset
With its charming blend of historic elegance and modern luxury, guests at The Bath Priory can enjoy croquet on the lawn, indulge in afternoon tea, and unwind in a cosy, art-filled atmosphere.
Why this photogenic ‘city of 100 horizons’ is a 2025 must-visit
The medieval hilltop town of Asolo has captivated the imagination of visitors for centuries. Amanda Robinson finds out more about this beautiful – and romantic – Venetian gem...
Travel Review: The Merry Harriers, Hambledon, Surrey
An unassuming 16th-century inn in the Surrey Hills boasts beautiful, colour-drenched decor and elevated pub classics