As second-generation fair organisers, with the third generation in the making, and a history going back to 1990s we are a family-run business which takes great pride in creating and running events which offer both the trade and public excellent trading opportunities.
Hosting everything from fast-paced one-day markets and relaxed three-day boutique home shows at several locations around the UK, we are strongly focussed on the antique, salvage and vintage market. With quality, provenance, affordability and sustainability at the core of what our exhibitors offer, thousands upon thousands of wonderful treasures can be found at our events.
Taking pride in hosting some of the friendliest fairs, markets and shows in the country we welcome everyone, from collectors, dealers and interior designers to home renovators, props stylists and small business owners. We also welcome families and encourage the younger generation to discover the joys of hunting for beautiful old treasures, not to mention the environmental and financial benefits.
Family Business History
Peter Burgoin was a South Yorkshire lad who did his growing up in the steel town of Sheffield. He successfully traded antique jewellery from his shop in Buxton, Sovereign House, for many years until the 1980’s recession hit. Recession gave way to innovation and Peter sold his business and turned his hand to selling on the fairs circuit. In 1995 he launched Arthur Swallow Fairs – the first ever event was held in a disused hangar at an RAF Airfield in Lincolnshire. Around 50 dealers attended and it became a regular fixture.
Joining him on his journey were his then young sons Richard and Marc. From an early age they were involved in their father’s work and enjoyed the school of life aspect of shadowing their father. As they grew older, they would help at fairs with the setting-up, lifting and carrying and soon got a taste for the ‘trade.’
Soon after leaving school Marc and Richard worked alongside their father until 2008 when Peter became unwell and retired. The brothers took over the full-time job of running the family business and Richard’s wife Anna joined them. Although still young the third generation are growing up around the events and showing a keen interest in continuing the family legacy.
Meet the team
The team behind Arthur Swallow Fairs are a mix of family and good friends, from the directors down to the car park attendants, and that’s the way we like it. Our ethos has always been to work with people we get on with and care about, not just because it makes our work more enjoyable but because it sets the tone for all our events.
As a small team running a small business, we love what we do and very much hope that this comes across when you visit one of our fairs, markets or shows. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we love a chat, so please say hello, be it on the phone or in person.
Richard Burgoin
Director of Events
Growing up around antiques and fairs, Richard takes great pride – along with brother Marc and wife Anna – in continuing to build a business which his father Peter Burgoin founded in 1995. As much a buyer as he is an event organiser, Richard loves searching the fairs and markets for pictures, unusual signage and furniture for his home.
Marc Burgoin
Director/Site Manager/Advertising
Running the business alongside brother Richard and sister-in-law Anna, Marc is passionate about running a smooth, clean and tidy event which can be enjoyed by both visitors and exhibitors. Always up for a chat and forever looking for pieces for his garden, Marc describes the events as ‘a shopper’s paradise.’
Anna Burgoin
Director/Office Manager
Having been part of the Arthur Swallow Fairs team for as long as she can remember, Anna can be found offering a warm welcome on the gate at all events. Loving everything about the fairs and markets, from the amazing stock to the wonderful stallholders, Anna has pretty much furnished her entire home with treasures found at the events.
Daisy Winston-Scott
Head of content: PR and Social Media
When Daisy isn’t flying around the shows taking pictures, chatting to dealers and visitors, or posting on Instagram for us, she is sourcing playful, colourful antiques, folk art and animal-inspired treasures for homes through her business Badger & Scott. She joined the Arthur Swallow team in 2025, bringing with her a love of antiques rooted in childhood holidays spent at French brocantes and Somerset markets with her mother.
THE LAST THREE-DAY DECORATIVE HOME & SALVAGE SHOW…UNTIL 2027!
And who better to get us in the mood than Amanda from @mistressoflinen — the queen of beautiful French fabrics! 🇫🇷
Amanda will be bringing an incredible selection of French linens, curtains and textiles so if you love gorgeous old fabrics and timeless French style, her stand is one to seek out!
➡️ DATES 11–13 September
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Ripley Castle and the glorious Yorkshire countryside, our final three-day show of 2026 will bring together a fabulous collection of UK and European dealers, with beautifully curated antique, vintage, decorative and architectural pieces for your home and garden.
📍 Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AY
🎟️ ADMISSION: Friday: 12 noon – 5pm | £15 per person Saturday: 10am – 5:00pm | £10 per person Sunday: 10am – 5:00pm | £10 per person
Accompanied under 16s admitted FREE Tickets available to purchase on the door Dogs on leads welcome
Join us for three days of treasure hunting at the beautiful Ripley Castle estate, near Harrogate – the perfect setting for our final Decorative Home & Salvage Show of the year.
Discover thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces from fantastic exhibitors from across the country… antiques, salvage, homeware, gardenalia, art, textiles & more.
Whether you’re searching for something special for your home or garden, sourcing for a project, or simply fancy a day out soaking up the atmosphere, it’s a wonderful way to round off the summer and welcome the new season.
➡️ DATES 11–13 September
➡️ LOCATION Ripley Castle, Nr. Harrogate, N. Yorks HG3 3AY
➡️ ADMISSION Friday: 12 noon–5pm | £15 per person Saturday: 10am–5pm | £10 per person Sunday: 10am–5pm | £10 per person
Accompanied under 16s admitted free Tickets available on the door Dogs on leads welcome 🐾 Free parking
➡️ ON SITE Food & drink vendors Licensed bar Bring cash & card Bring your own shopping bags
Come and spend an end-of-summer weekend with us at Ripley Castle, we can’t wait to welcome you! x
More event information at asfairs.com (link in bio)
A big thank you to everyone who braved the weather and joined us at Cheshire Showground on Saturday. It may have been a rather soggy one, but your support was hugely appreciated by us and, especially, by our traders who turned up and carried on despite the rain!
NEXT UP ➡️ RIPLEY CASTLE 🏰
Our three day Decorative Home & Salvage Show returns to the beautiful Ripley Castle, near Harrogate…
📆 11th–13th September
Expect a wonderful mix of decorative antiques, salvage and one-of-a-kind finds for the home and garden, all in one of our most beautiful settings.
CHESHIRE ANTIQUES & SALVAGE MARKET – SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST
We’ve had a few questions about whether the market will still be running if it rains – we absolutely will be ☔️☀️
We have both our outdoor market and an indoor hall, so whatever the British weather throws at us, the market is going ahead!
🌿 Admission: Early admission: 8.30am – 10am – £12 per person General admission: 10am – 2pm – £7.50 per person Tickets available on the door (cash or card)
🌿 Location: Cheshire Showground, WA16 0HJ Just off Junction 19 of the M6.
🌿 On Site: Free parking Catering available Toilets Indoor hall & outdoor market Cash and card accepted by many traders Bring your own bags Under 16s go free (with an adult) Dogs on leads welcome
Join us at the Antiques & Salvage Market at Cheshire Showground on Saturday 29 August for a day of treasure hunting and inspiration for your home and garden.
Whether you’re a trade buyer, homeowner, interior stylist, prop buyer, independent retailer or simply love antiques and salvage, there’s something for everyone with around 200 professional dealers showcasing their latest finds.
➡️ Antiques & Salvage Market ➡️ Saturday 29 August 2026
➡️ Location Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Nr Knutsford, WA16 0HJ Ideally located just off Junction 19 of the M6.
➡️ Admission Early / Trade Buyers 8.30am – 10am £12 per person. Public Buyers 10am – 2pm £7.50 per person. Accompanied under 16s are admitted free.
Tickets can be purchased on the door by cash or card, or in advance via Eventbrite. Eventbrite tickets are available for both public visitors and stallholders.
➡️ On site Free parking Catering Toilets Bring cash and card for purchases Bring your own bags Dogs on leads welcome
With a fantastic mix of antiques, furniture, architectural salvage, vintage pieces and unusual finds, you never know what you might discover!
Many of you are regulars at our one-day events (and we can’t wait to see you at our next Cheshire Market on 29 August), but you may not know that we also host three-day shows throughout the summer at four stunning venues across the country!
From North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire to Cheshire and Surrey, each location is carefully chosen for its beauty, accessibility and proximity to some of the country’s most wonderful places to visit.
Think Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty…historic towns…beautiful villages and inspiring landscapes, making our Shows the perfect excuse for a memorable day out.
If you’re travelling from further afield, why not make a weekend of it? There’s so much to explore nearby, and we’d love our Shows to become part of your next countryside escape.
Our final three-day Show of 2026 is just around the corner…(eeks)
➡️ Ripley Castle Decorative Home & Salvage Show 11–13 September
Join us on Saturday 29 August at this much-loved one-day market, just off J19 of the M6, where you can browse a brilliant mix of antiques, salvage, vintage pieces and unique finds for the home and garden.
➡️Date: 29 August
➡️Location: Cheshire Showground, WA16 0HJ
➡️Admission: Trade: 8.30am - 10am, £12 per person Public: 10am - 2pm, £7.50 per person Accompanied under 16s admitted free Last admission 1.30pm Tickets are available on the door (cash or card)
➡️On site: Free parking Food and drink vendors Toilets Bring cash and card (no cash machine on site) Bring your own shopping bags Dogs on leads welcome
LINCOLN ANTIQUES & HOME SHOW – WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
Whether you’re a collector, interior designer, independent retailer, prop buyer, set designer or simply love filling your home with character, the Lincoln Antiques & Home Show is packed with inspiration.
Browse antiques, vintage treasures, architectural salvage, decorative interiors and one-of-a-kind pieces from dealers across the UK and Europe.
➡️ Location
Lincolnshire Showground is located two miles north of Lincoln via the A46 Lincoln by-pass, postcode LN2 2NA.
➡️ Admission
Trade buyers: 7am - 9am £15.00 per person Public buyers: 9am - 4pm £5.00 per person
Accompanied under 16s are admitted free Tickets available on the door (cash or card)
➡️ On site
Free parking Refreshments Bring cash and card for purchases Bring your own bags Dogs on leads welcome
All event info can be found at asfairs.com (link in bio).
See you on Wednesday, from all at Arthur Swallow Fairs x
It was wonderful to see so many of you at Saturday’s Antiques & Salvage Market at Cheshire Showground – and even better to see so many fantastic finds heading home with their new owners!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.
We’ll be back at Cheshire Showground on ➡️ Saturday 29th August, and we can’t wait to welcome you all again!
Before then, join us at the Antiques & Home Show at Lincolnshire Showground on ➡️ Wednesday 12th August – the perfect place to discover the unusual, the beautiful, and the useful…
For more info on these events and all our upcoming fairs, visit asfairs.com (link in bio).
A brief interruption to our usual antiques programming...
Yesterday was Richard’s birthday! 🥳
If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind Arthur Swallow Fairs, here’s one of them.
Richard has spent years continuing the family legacy started by his dad, Peter. Alongside Marc, Anna and the rest of the team, he works incredibly hard behind the scenes to create the fairs and markets that so many of us know and love!
He’s usually up before everyone else, clocking up the miles around the country, somehow managing to be everywhere at once on fair days, and always greeting people with a friendly face or a helping hand. We’re incredibly lucky to have him.
Here’s to another year of early starts, thousands of steps, endless cups of coffee and bringing together some of the best antiques, salvage and vintage fairs around.
Join us at the Antiques & Salvage Market this Saturday at Cheshire Showground, where a wide range of professional dealers will be bringing an incredible selection of antiques, vintage and salvage.
Ahead of the market, we’re catching up with Claire from @dustcollectorsshop as she talks us through some of the pieces she loves to source and sell, including antique French pots and other decorative finds that regularly feature on her stand. If you’re planning a visit this Saturday, make sure you look out for them!
➡️ Antiques & Salvage Market ➡️ Saturday 1st August 2026
➡️ Location Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Nr Knutsford, WA16 0HJ
➡️ Admission Early admission: 8.30am – 10am £12 per person General admission: 10am – 2pm £7.50 per person Tickets available on the door by cash or card.
➡️ On site Free parking Catering Dogs on leads welcome Accompanied under 16s admitted free
CHESHIRE ANTIQUES & SALVAGE MARKET – SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST
Whether you’re searching for a unique piece for your home, a garden treasure, vintage décor or architectural salvage, you’ll find hundreds of interesting items to browse from knowledgeable dealers across our indoor and outdoor market.
🌿 Admission: Early admission: 8.30am – 10am – £12 per person General admission: 10am – 2pm – £7.50 per person Tickets available on the gate (cash or card)
🌿 Location: Cheshire Showground, WA16 0HJ Just off Junction 19 of the M6.
🌿 On Site: Free parking Catering available Toilets Indoor hall & outdoor market Cash and card accepted by many traders Bring your own bags Under 16s go free (with an adult) Dogs on leads welcome
Make a day of it, enjoy a browse, discover something unexpected and support a fantastic selection of independent dealers.
What a wonderful three days we had at the @loseley_park Decorative Home & Salvage Show. With the sun shining throughout the weekend, it couldn’t have been a better setting to spend a few summer days surrounded by beautiful antiques, decorative pieces and salvage.
A huge thanks to everyone who made this year’s Loseley Show such a success – especially our fantastic exhibitors, our visitors and our hardworking team. If this was your first visit, thank you for choosing to spend your day with us ☺️
Our next three-day Decorative Home & Salvage Show will be at Ripley Castle, 11–13 September, but before then we have plenty of one-day fairs taking place across the country. Visit our website to see our full calendar of upcoming events – we’d love to welcome you along!
From everyone at Arthur Swallow Fairs, thank you for your continued support. See you again very soon! ❤️ x
Loseley Park Decorative Home & Salvage Show – 17-19 July
There’s still time come and treasure hunt for unique pieces for the home and garden at our Show @loseley_park - we close at 5pm today with last entry at 4pm.
Thanks to Becky @idlewild.store for bringing this lovely 1940s railway station bench that’s been upholstered in antique French linen.
See you soon!
➡️Location: Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS
The final day of our annual Loseley Park Decorative Home & Salvage Show is here, and the gates will soon be open for one last day of shopping, inspiration and unique finds. If you’re planning a visit, we’d love to see you at @loseley_park.
A special thank you to Karen @blackbird.collections for sharing this beautiful antique French door with us. Just one of the many wonderful pieces waiting to be discovered today.
➡️ Location: Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS
➡️ Admission: Sunday: 10am–5pm – £10 per person Last admission is 4pm Tickets available to purchase on the door (cash or card)
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