After more than 35 successful years at The Pavilion, Bath Decorative Antiques Fair celebrates diversity in the decorative antiques trade with a wide ranging variety of exhibitors including those new to the fair and a founder exhibitor!
This hugely popular regional event enjoys an international audience, and a unique atmosphere with a loyal following of exhibitors and clients of all ages. The queue on opening day is legendary –spreading all the way up to the main road from the front of the building, studded with stars of the antiques trade firmament who start lining up hours before the doors open – in all weathers!
Glamorous digital influencer Anouska Lancaster gives her view of the fair: “I really look forward to visiting Bath Decorative Fair every year. It is my favourite antiques fair, as it’s beautifully curated and has the most exquisite stands. really enjoy chatting to all the dealers and the atmosphere is always really buzzy. I love that you can grab food in the cafe, and wander the streets of Bath after your visit. It’s so more than an antique fair, it’s an ‘experience’.”
Other exciting news from this cherished event in the fairs calendar is a ground breaking collaboration with leading two leading interior design brands – organic paint company, Edward Bulmer Natural Paints, founded by architectural historian and interior designer Edward Bulmer and The House Directory, renowned sourcebook for the interiors and antiques industry.
The collaboration will include two exhibitor awards to be presented by The House Directory in partnership with Edward Bulmer Natural Paints, celebrating excellence in colour and decorative presentation. New exhibitors joining for the March 2026 edition will be One on One Market, a new partnership between a group of interior designer and dealers. Expect to see an accessible, esoteric selection from Grand Tour to unique contemporary collectibles including lighting and art.
Long term Bath dealer, Owen Hurst, founder of Treasury Antiques will be making a debut at the fair, with a selection of country house furniture and accessories. Another local to Bath dealer, Curated Interiors, joins the fair wit a mix of British and Continental decorative antiques.
Also a former Bath dealer for many years at that time trading as Haliden Rugs, Owen Parry Rugs, carpet and textile art specialist, now trades from Abergavenny, Wales, will show an alluring collection of antique textiles and nomic tribal rugs.
From Cornwall Lostwithiel Antiques will bring a mix of garden statuary, architectural reclamation, painted decorative furniture and accessories. Jeroen Markies, the established Art Deco brand has rebranded as Markies, with son Jacob now at the helm. Jacob plans to bring an eclectic mix of decorative antiques to complement some of the Art Deco pieces as he puts his own stamp on this respected business.
Returning to the fair after a number of years, also a founder exhibitor of the fair, Bath dealer Mary Cruz Antiques will bring a selection of Continental furniture, textiles and art. Mary recalls early days at Bath “I remember watching the queue form on trade day, stretching out into the road. One prominent dealer was always a good watch as he drove his Rolls Royce to the front of the queue. I also remember a strong sense of friendship and a love of trading together.”
Another well known Bath brand, Antique Maps of Bath will be exhibiting for the first time responding to the increasing demand for antique maps in the interiors market.
Ludgate House Antiques from Cornwall returns with a mix of country house and decorative antiques, Peter Last Ltd with a wonderfully comprehensive collection of antique picture and mirror frames for the trade and homemaker, Lorfords dealer Kore Purchase will bring a chic collection of antique and CMid
town and country furniture and accessories, Tom Rooth from Wales returns with his crowd pleasing uniquely presented framed bee portraits and other naturalistic framed subjects and Oriental ceramics and emphera will be on display from Rita Jayne Antiques.
See full exhibitor list and buy tickets at Bath Decorative Antiques Fair.
6 – 7 March 2026 | 10am – 5pm | The Pavillion, Bath BA2 4EU