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

Lady Eastwood Centre


The Lady Eastwood Centre can hold up to 1200 people. The venue offers 1,400sqm of clear, sparkling exhibition or conference space and 3 versatile meeting rooms. …

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Sir Stuart Goodwin Suite


This generous room with its open-beamed ceiling accommodates many meeting styles and sizes, dinners, parties and wedding receptions for up to 150 guests. With its own …

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Cedric Ford

The Cedric Ford Pavilion


Perfect for conferences, small exhibitions and social occasions, The Cedric Ford Pavilion can hold up to 1000 people. The Cedric Ford Pavilion provides a popular turnkey …

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Sir John Eastwood Halls

Sir John Eastwood Halls


This unusual group of buildings which cover 3,000sqm of space with rollover doors, have been installed to allow for large equipment to be displayed within the …

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Stanley Sheldon Hall


The Stanley Sheldon Hall adjoins the Crocker Suite of three halls and can hold up to 1000 people. It is ideal for hire either alone or …

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Joe Hallam Room


The Joe Hallam Room can hold up to 300 people and is regularly used as a restaurant, but is designed to have the flexibility to become …

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John Crocker Halls


Available separately or as one joined-up venue, this space can hold over 2000 people. The walls between the 3 John Crocker Halls can be removed to …

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Newark Pavilion


The Newark Pavilion offers over 750sqm of space and holds up to 300 people. This venue is situated adjacent to The Cedric Ford Pavilion and the …

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George Stephenson Exhibition Hall


Licensed to hold up to 4,000 people, the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall is Nottinghamshire’s largest, purpose-built exhibition space. Built in 2005, it is highly versatile and …

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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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