Antiques appearing in sussex

If you’re a lover of antiques, or need a bit of unique homeware inspiration, there are two events running in Sussex this month that will peak your interest, no doubt.

Firstly, local hospice St Peter and St James is holding its first ever antiques and collectors fair as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The fair will include guest presenters from Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Roadtrip – and all are invited to attend! The event is running on Sunday 19th July, from 10.30am-4pm and is being held at the hospice in Chailey.

What can you expect?

Attendees can have their items valued by antiques experts, as well as looking around to find hidden treasures from the other stalls. There’s a £1 entry fee per person, and the event will host live entertainment, refreshments and free parking!

The charity cares for patients from Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding villages and last year, provided care for more than 600 patients and their families.For more info, visit www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk.

For a second event, head to Ardingly on 21st-22nd July for the International Antiques and Collectors Fair at the South of England showground. This is the largest event in the South of England, and houses up to 1,700 stalls with thousands and thousands of goods – everything from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics, as well as quality decorative items on offer.

The show runs from 9am-5pm on Tuesday, and 8am-4pm on Wednesday. Visit www.iacf.co.uk/ardingly for more information.