Northern Arms Fair

Northern Arms Fairs was established in 1978 and has for many years been the leading organisers of antique arms, medals & militaria collectors’ fairs in the North of England and further afield, by providing venues for collectors & dealers to share their passion & knowledge of all things military.

Where this a vast choice to choose from with our many militaria dealers which attend our fairs on a regular basis and have been for many years, so plenty of experience & knowledge is available on the various types of collectables to be seen, whether your passion is guns, swords, edged weapons, medals, antique armour, badges, bayonets, books, ephemera or uniforms, there is sure to be a dealer who shares your passion on your chosen era of military history.

Collectors & the public alike are encouraged to bring items to sell or to trade against their next ‘must have’ historical item. 

All our fairs offer all types of antique arms, armour, militaria, medals, books & ephemera, with a varied choice to suit every pocket, military collectables from all eras, where we also offer free valuations from our many dealers who will buy, exchange or give advise’

Our venues also offer ample free parking, special rates for seniors, accompanied children free & disabled access

 

Pricing

Cash only admission on the door

£5/£4.50 concessions

All accompanied under 18s go free

Event Dates

  • 25th Jan 2026
  • 1st Mar 2026
  • 7th Jun 2026
  • 2nd Aug 2026
  • 27th Sep 2026
  • 15th Nov 2026
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Venues for Specialist Events

Joe Hallam Room


The Joe Hallam Room accommodates up to 300 people and, while often used as a restaurant, is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing it to be …

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Sir John Eastwood Halls

Sir John Eastwood Halls


This distinctive group of buildings covers 3,000sqm and features roll-over doors to allow large equipment to be displayed indoors. While the buildings retain their original purpose …

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Newark Pavilion


The Newark Pavilion offers over 750sqm of flexible space, accommodating up to 300 people. Located adjacent to The Cedric Ford Pavilion and the Sir Stuart Goodwin …

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John Crocker Halls


Available individually or as a single, joined-up venue, the John Crocker Halls can accommodate over 2,000 people. By removing the walls between the three halls, organisers …

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Outdoor Spaces


The flat 84-acre internal campus surrounded by 66 acres of runway is well-known for the vast range of outdoor events we host, many combining outdoor areas …

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George Stephenson Exhibition Hall


Licensed to hold up to 3,000 people, the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall is Nottinghamshire’s largest purpose-built exhibition space and one of Newark Showground’s busiest and most …

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Cedric Ford

The Cedric Ford Pavilion


Perfect for conferences, small exhibitions, and social occasions, The Cedric Ford Pavilion can accommodate up to 1,000 people, making it a highly versatile venue for a …

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Lady Eastwood Centre


The Lady Eastwood Centre can accommodate up to 1,200 people, offering 1,772sqm of clear, versatile exhibition and conference space alongside three adaptable meeting rooms. This upgraded …

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Sir Stuart Goodwin Suite


This generous room, with its striking open-beamed ceiling, is a versatile venue suitable for a wide range of events, from boardroom-style meetings and workshops to dinners, …

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Stanley Sheldon Hall


The Stanley Sheldon Hall adjoins the Crocker Halls and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. It can be hired on its own or combined with the …

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