The V&A Antique & Collectors Market at Nantwich Civic Hall opens to the public at 10:00 AM and runs until 3:30 PM. Trade admission is available earlier at 8:30 AM. These fairs are generally held on Thursdays, with special dates on Bank Holiday Mondays and New Year's Day. The outdoor Town Square market is from 9:00 AM.
In addition to antiques and collectables, our fairs also incorporate stamps, postcards, and ephemera. The V&A Antique & Collectors Markets are held in Nantwich Town Square from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Don't forget — we also host regular Collectors Fairs at Nantwich Civic Hall, open from 10:00am to 3:30pm.
The traditional market has been in Nantwich since 1500 and is located at the junction of Market Street and Churchyardside. The Market stocks an array of goods including fresh produce and household items and opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Nantwich is famous for its charming independent shops, offering unique finds in antiques, gifts, fashion, and artisan foods, set amidst historic timber-framed buildings, with its traditional market (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and specialist food retailers like The Cheese Shop being key draws alongside events like the International Cheese Awards and Jazz Festival.
Perfect for collectors, interior designers and lovers of history and craftsmanship. Open: 10am-5pm (Friday and Saturday), 10am- 4pm(Sunday). 🎟️ Book your tickets + discounted parking via the classic antique fairs website.
Parking at the venue is operated and managed by the NEC (not the show). Pre-booked parking costs £13.95 per car. Paying on-the-day costs £18.95 per car and you could be subject to queuing. Disabled parking bays for blue badge holders are available and are allocated upon arrival by NEC traffic staff.
Possible explanations of the term 'Dabber', which is a nickname for a native of Nantwich, is that 'dabbing' is part of the process used in curing leather or in the 'dabbing' of glue during shoe making.
Clothes, chocolates, biscuits, and some branded cosmetics often come cheaper. Tea and whisky can also be cheaper, especially if you hit supermarkets or duty-free spots rather than tourist traps.
At its core, the 3-5-7 rule sets three clear boundaries: 3%: The maximum amount of your trading capital you should risk on any single trade. 5%: The total amount of capital you should have exposed across all open trades at any given time. 7%: The minimum profit you should aim to make on your winning trades.
What's special about the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich?
The Cheshire Cat restaurant is often praised for its friendly and attentive staff, making guests feel welcome. Many travelers commend the food, particularly the roasts and breakfasts, for its quality and variety, though some note inconsistent temperatures.
In the Domesday Book, Cheshire was recorded as having the name Cestrescir (Chestershire), derived from the name for Chester at the time. Through the next few centuries a series of changes that occurred in the English language, which have included simplifications and elision, has resulted in the name Cheshire.
"Free parking day" isn't a universal holiday but refers to local council schemes, often on Sundays, Bank Holidays, or specific evenings/weekends (like after 6 PM or for a few hours on Saturday) in various cities (e.g., York, Bedford, Southampton), with specific rules like Blue Badge holder exemptions or mandatory ticket display even for free periods. To find free parking, check your local council's transport/parking website for specific dates and locations, as rules vary significantly.
