New fairs, old treasures

Northern Ireland 6th Ballyhackamore Art, Antiques and Collectables Fair, St Colmcille’s Church, 191a Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB. waringfield.com North & Scotland 7th Ilkley Antiques, Vin

Operated by Living Heritage Country Shows, this fair plays host to over 250 stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts from artists and designers. There’ll be a range of food and drink, plus Christmas

We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

One of the many highlights for visitors to Cliveden in Buckinghamshire has always been the 80 acres of gardens, which encompass a geometric parterre, a maze, a water garden and the famous Long Garden

The LAPADA offering may be smaller than in previous years, but promises excellent quality and, with antiques returning en vogue , there is hope for the future

North & Scotland 1st The Country House Gathering, Saltmarshe Hall, Saltmarshe, Howden, East Yorkshire, DN14 7RX. littleenglishhouse.co.uk 2nd Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair, Clarke Foley