private guided tours from london

Newark Antiques Fair is Europe's largest antiques market with over 2,500 stalls covering 84 acres. 

It is a 2.5-3.0 hour drive from London and the market starts early at 9.00 am so we would suggest arriving the night before. We can book you into a local hotel or historic pub and market sure you're at the market when it opens.

We will collect you from your hotel or cruise terminal in a luxury Land Rover Defender 130 (Britain’s answer to the Chevy Suburban) and take you to the market. As a seasoned antiques dealer, i can guide you through the market or merely point you in the right direction. I am happy to advise on purchases and help with negotiations. If you need items shipping home, we can arrange this for you.

We can add a tour of historic Newark-on-Trent and the ruined Newark Castle built in the 1100's and the resting place of King John. The Newark Air Museum celebrates the Royal Air Force fro the two World Wars. St Mary Magdalene Church is an impressive church dating back to the 12th century. There are also some impressive Roman ruins.

TYPICAL ITINERARY

DAY 1

8.00 - Collect from London hotel, any London airport, Dover or Southampton Cruise Terminal or other locations

11.00 - Arrive Newark-on-Trent

12.00 - Traditional pub lunch

2.00 - Walking tour on Newark, Newark Castle and St Mary Magdalene Church

4.00 - Check into hotel. Free time for the evening

 DAY 2

7.30 - Depart for Newark Antiques Fair

8.00 - Day at the fair

12.00 - Return to London

Newark Dates 2026

• June: Thursday, Friday 4-5
• August Thursday, Friday 13-14
• October: Thursday, Friday 15-16
• December: Thursday, Friday 10-11

Pricing

1 -3 people = £700

4-5 people = £800

6-7 people = £900

Entry to Newark is £20 on Thursday and £6 on Friday per adult.

Entry to Newark Castle is £8.50 per adult.

Lunch not included.

Hotel bookings by arrangement.