Away days: A selection of destinations that act as magnets for antiques enthusiasts
Britain still has many ‘antiques’ towns and streets – those picturesque corners of the island populated by shops, galleries and centres that together act as a magnet for antiques tourists. Two of the largest communities of dealers close to London are Petworth and Hungerford, while a busy schedule of regular fairs and markets takes place to the south-west of London.
PETWORTH
Since the early 1970s, the charming early Georgian town of Petworth in West Sussex has b…