Many of the UK's top specialist dealers take stalls at the show.
Just some of the names who attend include Cabinets Online, Mersey Collectables, Motor Models, Foxbox, Triangman, The Matchbox Forum, G.B. Models, Haven Bears, A & C Models, Pooley's Puffers, IC Toys, Train Time, Help Empty My Attic, Toysteam, Octo Models, Dalesman Diecasts, Wheelbase Models, Toyique, IC Toys, Big Kids, Sew What and Stuff It, Modelfair, The Toy Emporium and D.M.B. Models.
Diecast models of Cars, Buses, Lorries and Aeroplanes by Corgi, Dinky, EFE, Lledo, Matchbox, Minichamps, Sunstar can be found on many stalls. Model Railways in N, 0 and 00 gauges by Hornby, Mainline, Lima, Trix, Tri-ang, Bachmann, Marklin etc. are for sale from many specialist dealers. Elsewhere Dolls, Teddy Bears, Star Wars, Dr. Who and other Film and TV-related Collectables, Action Figures, Scalextric, Model Soldiers, Tinplate Toys, Games and much, much more are for sale, with prices starting from just £1.
Visitors to the show are able to bring in toys and models of their own for a free valuation from specialist toy auction houses Vectis Auctions and DJ Auctions, are at the show keen to chat about all kinds of collectables.
Get Your FREE Toy Job Book at Harrogate
We are giving away hundreds of copies of Barry Potter's book 'The Toy Job' to visitors at Harrogate this year.
The book, which has sold over 2,500 copies, normally sells for £9.99 and details Barry's lifetime involved in toys and trains. From collecting trains and toys, to buying and selling them, then setting up a successfull toy auction business and of course the toy fairs themselves. The 200 page hardbacked book has many colour illustrations and offers many interesting observations on the toy collecting scene. Hundreds of books will be given away to visitors at the 5th December show - your last chance to grab a free book.
The huge Exhibition Hall at the Yorkshire Event Cente has excellent lighting and numerous doors for exhibitors to unload through. There are excellent catering facilities selling hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks in the Vista Cafe.
Harrogate is very well located, being close to the A1(M) and near to both Leeds and York. There is Free Parking for thousands of cars in the huge car parks at the Showground.
We do hope you can join us at this very exciting new event.
Nearby Hotels for visitors to Harrogate Toy Collectors Fair - for a list of all available acommodation in the Harrogate area click here.
The Camberley Hotel An AA rated four star hotel situated in the centre of the town, with secure parking. The Telephone number for The Camberley Hotel is
01423 561618. From outside the UK dial 0044 1423 561618. You can find them on the internet at www.camberleyhotel.co.uk
Wynnstay House A four star guest house situated in the centre of Harrogate, with free parking. The Telephone number for Wynnstay House is
01423 560476. From outside the UK dial 0044 1423 560476. You can find them on the internet at www.wynnstayhouse.com
350 Stalls of Collectable Toys, Trains and Models
