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The Big Pink Shopathon! is a major new shopping event for 2019 which will be held at the dreamily-beautiful Nailcote Hall Country House Hotel set in the heart of North Warwickshire. The event brings the latest and best-quality classic and contemporary fashion and designer wear, accessories, jewellery, bags and shoes as well as stylish homewares and gifts to the heart of the prosperous Warwickshire countryside and Birmingham’s affluent suburban and rural fringe. World-famous as a golfing destination, Nailcote Hall with its Cromwell Course nominated for World’s Best Par 3 Golf Course for the second straight year, the Hotel, dating from 1640, was shortlisted for Best Golf Hotel at the World Golf Awards 2019. With its sporting facilities, pool and health spa Nailcote Hall is a universally popular destination for the region’s high spending smart-set, whether playing the championship course, being pampered in the health rooms or kicking off their shoes at the venue’s famed dances and social events. Welcome to the Shopathon! Rick and Sue Cressman The Big Pink Shopathon is Nailcote Hall’s Late Autumn/Early-Winter shopping spectacular where carefully chosen stallholders offer exclusive but affordable stylish gifts, crafts and home decor items. The event comprises range of designer boutiques for him, her and the children which will ensure that to whichever faith you adhere, your family will look their very best for the 2019 festive season. Prices range from around £5 to megabucks as the fair offers something for everyone whether you are seeking exclusive personal accessories or jewellery, a unique outfit just for you or an inexpensive but well-considered “thinking-of-you” gift for a friend or colleague. Held under the personal patronage of Nailcote Hall’s chatelaine Sue Cressman with the assistance of her husband the notable West Midlands businessman and co owner Rick, the event will operate in support of breast cancer causes personally chosen by Sue. With a gala reception on the Wednesday evening and a feast of serious shopping and supporting charity happenings throughout the subsequent two days, The Big Pink Shopathon is the place to be and be seen for quality retail therapy treatment and pampering this Autumn. The ‘Big Pink’ Fashion Show and Gala Selling Preview with Complementary Champagne Reception – £20 ticket Click Here for Tickets The Big Pink Shopathon opens on Wednesday Evening with a Press Call and Fashion Show and Complementary Champagne reception which has the added benefit of providing guests with an exclusive opportunity to get the “Pick of the Fair” before it opens the following day. Exclusive early access to the Shopathon means keen fashionistas and serious shoppers can check out and buy clothes, accessories and home design items from our carefully chosen specialist international-quality vendors. Doors open for earlybirds at 4.00pm on 16th October 2019 with the fashion show commencing at 7.00pm. Organised by Sue Cressman of Nailcote Hall in association with Jackie Allan of Revolve, Leamington Spa, tickets are £20 per head with all proceeds in support of breast-cancer causes. Click Here for Tickets The ‘Big Pink Shopathon’ Charity Fair – Free VIP tickets (worth £5!) Click Here for Free Tickets Open 17th October 10am – 6pm and 18th October 2019, 10am – 4.30pm, the Big Pink Shopathon is Warwickshire’s Premier ‘Posh Shopping’ Event with 40 stallholders offering a stunning selection of Designer Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Gifts and Homewares which demonstrate a level of quality, choice and style not readily available on the High Street. Celebrities will be dropping by throughout the event and food and drinks and the Nailcote Hall Hotel’s other services are available. Get FREE VIP TICKETS (worth £5 each) for the ‘Big Pink Shopathon’ for Special Show Offers and a chance to win £250 in shopping vouchers… why not invite a friend? Click Here for Free Tickets By pre-booking your trip you get VIP tickets (worth £5 each) which get you additional Members Club Privilege Offers at the show plus a chance to win £250 worth of shopping vouchers. You must attend the Fair to check whether you have won your vouchers. Vouchers not claimed by the winner at the show means the tickets will be redrawn and the voucher prizes be reallocated.

See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder The Golden Button Charity Fair 2019 will be held in luxury marquees on a specially prepared event site adjoining the Belvoir Engine Yard, the exclusive boutique shopping village at the heart of the 16,000 acre Belvoir Estate. The event takes place on 20th – 24th November 2019. Commencing with the Duchess’s  Charity  Reception in aid of Hope Against Cancer held at 3pm on Wednesday 20th November 2019 the Fair will run from Thursday to Sunday 24th November and feature 60 individually curated stalls selling a vast range of exclusive and classical fashion and original gifts. Goods on offer include items created locally by makers, designers and artists as well as unique items sourced and brought home from souks and bazaars around the world by our discerning travelling stallholders. The luxury venue will provide shoppers with an opportunity to select from a vast choice of designer-wear and classic clothing for men, women and children; accessories,  shoes and leather goods; quality skincare and cosmetics; innovative presents and gifts for all ages and pockets; and a stunning selection of original room decor, home wares and kitchen accessories. Day Visit or Stayover? Surrounded by beautiful villages, within easy reach of all the region’s capitals including Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham and Sheffield, convenient for the A1 and Stamford and only a little over an hour by train from London, the Golden Button Charity Fair brings a “London-quality” event to Belvoir, a world-renowned landmark location at the tripoint of the counties of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The event is already supported by a massive network of charitable and sporting goodwill and is expected to become the highlight in the regional social calendar and also makes it a focus go-to destination for affluent weekenders to seeking to place it at the heart of a short “stayover” vacation at one the many quality inns located close to Belvoir in the beautiful English countryside. Share with a friend The Castle and Engine Yard Belvoir Castle is a gloriously romantic Gothic Revival style stately home sited on the 16,000 beautiful  Belvoir Estate which has been the home of the Manners family for five hundred years and seat of the Dukes of Rutland for over three centuries. The Castle stands proudly on an elevated site which makes it highly visible and a nationally renowned destination for events and filming. Belvoir is popular with visitors and contains many works of art, the highlights being the lavish staterooms, including the stunning ‘Elizabeth Saloon’ (named after the wife of the 5th Duke), the Regents Gallery and the Roman-inspired State Dining Room. Adjoining the Castle is the historic, hugely popular and successful Belvoir Engine Yard, once the location of artisans who built the castle, now a quality regional shopping destination redeveloped by the Duchess of Rutland as a £2.5m upscale leisure and boutique retail centre with 12 shops and bar/restaurant. Share with a friend Event Location The event is located close to the main entrance to the castle at the Belvoir Engine Yard on a specially designed event-site with excellent modern facilities, full disability access and ample adjacent customer free parking. Please note that while well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the event site and outdoor eating areas, with the exception of guide dogs they are not admitted to the marquees. The fair site is well connected to major roads with rail links at Grantham (London 1h. 11) and Melton Mowbray (Birmingham 1h. 10). Bus services operate hourly to the Castle Gates from Grantham (journey time 21 mins).  The estate-owned 10-unit Engine Yard Retail Village (est. 2018) is located adjacent to the event opened and has developed a reputation across the region as a destination for quality food and boutique shopping. See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder Share with a friend  

The Countryside Christmas Fair at the heart of a 16,000 acre traditional estate See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder There can be few more perfect settings for a Countryside Christmas Fair than the Belvoir Estate. In Capabilty Brown landscaped grounds, Belvoir Castle stands proudly visible from from 5 counties and 50 miles distant in an area renowned for countryside pastimes for centuries. Belvoir is revered by sportsmen internationally as one of the world’s great shoots with a full staff of keepers preparing birds for 73 drives renowned for the quality and number of their testing high birds in a glorious natural landscape. The estate kennels the renowned Belvoir Hunt at the heart of an area which has become “Equestrian Central” drawing on the rich traditions of the hunting field to develop wider expertise in other equine disciplines. Each weekend thousands saddle up to enjoy or participate in countryside activities including equestrianism, traditional sports and the simple pleasures of walking or a cycle ride. The Country Lifestyle A Country Lifestyle has requirements. Keeping dry when the weather is not as it might be and being shod to cope with the rigours of any terrain mean a style has developed which is instantly recognisable. Clothiers have constantly innovated to meld traditional materials like tweed and leather with newcomers to create a look which is both serviceable, beautiful and classically stylish and which is almost immune to the vagaries of the latest fashions. But when the summer shows, country fairs and horse trials are over it is difficult find everything for the Countryside all in one place. Whether you are a shooter or an equestrian looking for a special or unusual gift or just love the stylish “Countryside Look”,  The Countryside Christmas Fair is for you. We have brought all the best stallholders from the summer shows plus a few newcomers together for a final last minute Christmas Shopathon enabling countryside lovers to buy other countryside lovers the presents they yearn for. With clothing and accessories for him, her and the children, homewares and interior design items for the country home and great gift items for everyone whether on two legs or four, it’s a luxury department store for the countryside conveniently held at the heart of the countryside for three days over a pre-Christmas weekend. The Event The Countryside Christmas Fair is a free admission event comprising 75 stalls selling clothing and accessories, tack and sporting equipment, and interior design and homewares suitable for people who enjoy and celebrate a countryside lifestyle. The event takes place in large heated frame marquee pavilions similar to those used for shopping at Badminton and Burleigh. Attached to the pavilions is a restaurant serving morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea along with alcoholic drinks. We also host less formal dining in a high quality food court selling quality British barbecued produce and food from around the world, vegan and vegetarian options available. The site is fully accessible to people with a disability. We welcome dogs on site and there are many walks available locally but for safety reasons dogs (with the exception of guide dogs) are not permitted in the shopping or catering pavilions. See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder Day Visit or Stayover? Surrounded by beautiful villages, within easy reach of all the region’s capitals including Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham and Sheffield, convenient for the A1 and Stamford and only a little over an hour by train from London, the Countryside and Horse Lovers’ Christmas Shopping Fair brings a “London-quality” event to Belvoir, a world-renowned landmark location at the tripoint of the counties of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The event is already supported by a massive network of charitable and sporting goodwill and is expected to become the highlight in the regional social calendar and also makes it a focus go-to destination for affluent weekenders to seeking to place it at the heart of a short “stayover” vacation at one the many quality inns located close to Belvoir in the beautiful English countryside. The Castle and Hosts Belvoir Castle is a gloriously romantic Gothic Revival style stately home sited on the 16,000 beautiful  Belvoir Estate which has been the home of the Manners family for five hundred years and seat of the Dukes of Rutland for over three centuries. The Castle stands proudly on an elevated site which makes it highly visible and a nationally renowned destination for events and filming. Belvoir is popular with visitors and contains many works of art, the highlights being the lavish staterooms, including the stunning ‘Elizabeth Saloon’ (named after the wife of the 5th Duke), the Regents Gallery and the Roman-inspired State Dining Room. Event Location The event is located at the Belvoir Engine Yard, a £2.,5m shopping village close to the main entrance to the castle. Alongside the shopping village is a specially designed event-site with excellent modern facilities, full disability access and ample adjacent customer free parking. Please note that while well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the event site and outdoor eating areas, with the exception of guide dogs they are not admitted to the marquees. The fair site is well connected to major roads with rail links at Grantham (London 1h. 11) and Melton Mowbray (Birmingham 1h. 10). Bus services operate hourly to the Castle Gates from Grantham (journey time 21 mins).  The estate-owned 10-unit Engine Yard Retail Village (est. 2018) is located adjacent to the event and has developed a reputation across the region as a destination for quality food and boutique shopping. See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder

Information for Stallholders  Book Fair as a Stallholder Belvoir Castle is located at the heart of an affluent rural area noted for quality food production with a historical prosperity based on fertile agricultural land and trade.  Nearby Melton Mowbray is rightly celebrated for its delicious pork pies sand rich Stilton cheeses and now proudly claims to be the Rural Food Capital of England. So we’re inviting you to join us on the weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6th, 7th and 8th December 2019 for the Belvoir ‘Christmas Treats’ Food and Drinks Festival to sample both local produce and the best seasonal food the world’s food and drinks producers can offer. Order prime provisions from our carefully chosen Christmas suppliers to stock your larder with traditional treats from local producers as well as sellers offering tasty rare and unusual world foods. Make a day of it by dining on your pick of dishes available from Britain, Europe and beyond available in our World Street-Food Court. And choose from an astonishing selection of fine food on offer. The event takes place in large marquees where professional chefs will be on hand at this event to provide recipe ideas, food demonstrations and tips and techniques. Alongside the demonstrations our carefully chosen artisan stallholders offer try-before-you-buy tastings of the succulent meats, game and charcuterie. We have sellers offering the finest cheeses while our bakers and pastry chefs showcase perfect patisserie, cakes and puddings, all available to take home for the coming party season or to get delivered fresh on the day of your choice just ready for the Christmas and New Year Festivities or as hampers or a special treat for delivery to a friend or relative. Christmas and seasonal food is for everyone so an extensive range of vegetarian and vegan options are available. Our fully licensed drinks sections offers tutored tastings has artisan Beers, Wines and Spirits rarely available elsewhere with a special focus on small vineyards and small batch spirit producers of gins, vodkas and whiskies, plus delicious mixers and fruit drinks to accompany or serve on their own. And we have a number of stallholders selling and exceptional range of quality cookware, kitchen equipment, napery and table decorations to enable everything to be presented at its best. Whether you live locally or are travelling to the area for the weekend the Belvoir Castle ‘Christmas Treats’ Festive Food and Drinks Fair is the perfect escape from the High Street and an ideal pre-Christmas day out. Information for Stallholders  Book Fair as a Stallholder Day Visit or Stayover? Surrounded by beautiful villages, within easy reach of all the region’s capitals including Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham and Sheffield, convenient for the A1 and Stamford and only a little over an hour by train from London, the Belvoir Castle ‘Christmas Treats’ Festive Food and Drinks Fair brings a “London-quality” event to Belvoir, a world-renowned landmark location at the tripoint of the counties of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The event is already supported by a massive network of charitable and sporting goodwill and is expected to become the highlight in the regional social calendar and also makes it a focus go-to destination for affluent weekenders to seeking to place it at the heart of a short “stayover” vacation at one the many quality inns located close to Belvoir in the beautiful English countryside. The Castle and Hosts Belvoir Castle is a gloriously romantic Gothic Revival style stately home sited on the 16,000 beautiful  Belvoir Estate which has been the home of the Manners family for five hundred years and seat of the Dukes of Rutland for over three centuries. The Castle stands proudly on an elevated site which makes it highly visible and a nationally renowned destination for events and filming. Belvoir is popular with visitors and contains many works of art, the highlights being the lavish staterooms, including the stunning ‘Elizabeth Saloon’ (named after the wife of the 5th Duke), the Regents Gallery and the Roman-inspired State Dining Room. Event Location The event is hosted close to the main entrance to the castle on a specially designed event-site with excellent modern facilities, full disability access and ample adjacent customer free parking. Please note that while well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the event site and outdoor eating areas, with the exception of guide dogs they are not admitted to the marquees. The fair site is well connected to major roads with rail links at Grantham (London 1h. 11) and Melton Mowbray (Birmingham 1h. 10). Bus services operate hourly to the Castle Gates from Grantham (journey time 21 mins).  The estate-owned 10-unit Engine Yard Retail Village (est. 2018) is located adjacent to the event opened and has developed a reputation across the region as a destination for quality food and boutique shopping.