The Cotswolds Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair returns to the magnificent setting of Westonbirt School, near Tetbury, from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
Organiser Sue Ede from Cooper Fairs has confirmed that this prestigious event is fully booked as usual, bringing together forty-five of the UK’s leading antiques, fine art, and decorative dealers under one grand Victorian roof.
oining the fair for the first time will be well-known Antiques Roadshow expert and art dealer Paul Atterbury showing a selection of original 19th and 20th century oils, watercolours and prints.
Also showing for the first time will be Courtesan Antiques from north Devon offering classical English furniture, fine art and country house décor. An eye-catching original and very rare exhibit will be 1920’s Indian advertising poster depicting Lord Vishnu and his consorts riding Garuda, his eagle mount. This is an advert for the Havero Trading Company who were importers for various German industrial chemical companies. It will be priced at £275.
Another joining the fair will be The Board Residence, reclaimed and restored furniture specialists from North Devon who offer a range of English and European pieces. Among their exhibits will be superb solid oak 19th-century French gothic revival ecclesiastical counter, sourced from central France and dating to approximately 1880 – 1890, believed to originate from a church in the Pays de La Loire region as an altar counter. It is priced at £2,895.
Also new will be Art Haus NY Modern specialising in contemporary paintings, sculpture and limited-edition prints exhibited alongside choice antiques and design. Among works on show will be pieces by Howard Hodgkin, John Hoyland, Takashi Murakami and Walasse Ting.
Returning for the autumn fair will be specialist folk art and objets d’art dealer Nic McElhatton. Nic offers many of the most eye- catching pieces found at any fair. Here Nic promises a unique and most unusual George III period fragmentary carved and painted wood tobacconist and opium vendors’ counter-top figure of a seated Chinaman. Measuring 39.5cm high, it will be priced at £650.
Also from Nic will be a German Black Forest carved wood hanging rack sculpted as an owl, with four naturalistic hanging pegs, circa 1870. This is priced at £2,200.
Exhibitor Andy Maule returns with more unusual pieces including a most realistic polychrome plaster model of a mushroom on ebonised pine base by the German model maker Fritz Kolbow (1878-1946). The description on the reverse translates to “Red-skinned Bolete”, a term referring to several species of mushrooms found in North America, Europe and parts of Asia. This hand-crafted model, 14cm high, was made in Berlin in the very early 20th century. It will be priced at £280.00.
Other exhibitors at the fair include décor and design dealer Space-Electric from Bath, silver specialist Stephen Kalms Antiques; jewellery dealers Plaza, Art Nouveau and Art Deco specialists Solo Antiques and Jeroen Markies, and country furniture dealers Melody Antiques.
Set within the Grade I listed mansion and surrounding landscaped gardens of Westonbirt, the three-day fair offers collectors, interior designers, and home enthusiasts an opportunity to discover a wide range of rare, high-quality pieces. Exhibitors will showcase an eclectic mix of period furniture, fine art, decorative antiques, vintage jewellery, ceramics, silver, and contemporary design pieces.
“We are delighted to have a completely sold-out roster of forty premier dealers for this autumn’s edition,” said Sue. “Westonbirt provides an extraordinary backdrop for decorative antiques and fine art. The overwhelming demand from high-calibre exhibitors ensures that visitors will have access to an exceptional array of unique items, whether they are serious collectors or looking for that standout piece for their home.”
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Opening Hours: Fri-Sat 11:00am – 5:00pm / Sun 11.00am – 4.30pm.
Venue: Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG
Admission: £7.00. In advance, on-line, £5.00.
Includes free parking.