stylish arts, crafts and designer boutiques where sales benefit good causes

The Big Pink Shopathon! is a major new shopping event for 2019 to be held annually 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. Buy Event Tickets Welcome to the Shopathon! 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 while a range of designer boutiques for him, her and the children 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. Sue Cressman Rick and Sue Cressman 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. Many friends will know Sue is a breast cancer survivor and she is well known in the Birmingham and Warwickshire areas as a major fundraiser for cancer-related charities. 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 is the place to be for quality retail therapy treatment and pampering in mid October. The ‘Big Pink’ Gala Reception and Press Call – Have a great time, save a fortune! The Big Pink Shopathon opens with a Gala Reception, Drinks and Shopping Preview on Wednesday 16th October 2019 (£30 single, £50 double ticket – proceeds to charity) with complementary drinks reception, celebrity guests, press call, live entertainment and charity auction (full programme to be published shortly) plus a goodybag containing vouchers and other benefits worth £150! But the focus of the Gala Reception is that it provides exclusive early access to the Shopathon where keen fashionistas and serious shoppers can check out and buy clothes, accessories and home design items from our carefully chosen specialist international-quality vendors prior to it opening to the public on Thursday and Friday 17th and 18th October 2019. Tickets to the preview are limited so book early (see ticket sales) to avoid disappointment. The Big Pink Shopathon Open 17th October 10am – 6pm and 18th October 2019, 10am – 4.30pm, the Shopathon will be open selling a wide range of clothing, accessories, jewellery and designer homewares with a choice of quality unusual seasonal gifts for all the family. Food and drinks and the hotel’s other services are available throughout the event. Admission on Thursday and Friday is free, but with a requested donation to charity of £5 adult, £1 children, £7.50 family/friends ticket (two adults and up to three children) which also entitles you to a 10% off food and drinks voucher. Buy Event Tickets See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder Ticket Sales Charity Gala Reception, Drinks and Show Preview 16th October 2019 from 4pm. Have a great time, save a fortune! Pay £30, or £50 for double ticket in aid of Breast Cancer Charities. Includes £150+ worth of pamper and shopping vouchers. Why not bring a friend? Includes Charity Gala Reception, Entertainment and drinks; Gift Bags and Vouchers; Charity Auction; Charity Draw; “Anyday”Access Badge and 2 x free “Anyday” VIP Guest Admission tickets. Please see Ticketing Pages for updated details of this event entertainment, entitlements and auction lots. Please note: There is Limited Availability for Charity Gala Reception tickets and when they are gone they are gone. Book early to avoid disappointment. Buy Event Tickets Share with a friend Earlybird Anyday Tickets Includes 10% off food and drinks voucher and prize draw. Admits once any day – attend multiple days free. Only £5 adult, £1 children, £7.50 family/friends ticket (two adults and up to three children). Please see Ticketing Pages for details of Earlybird Anyday Tickets and their multiple admission benefits and entitlements. Closing Date: 27th September 2019 Buy Event Tickets Share with a friend Pay-on-the-Day Tickets High demand means we may not be able to guarantee pay-on-the-day access and you will save money through buying now using Earlybird Ticketing. But if your plans are uncertain and you want to ensure your admission, receive admission reminders and offers, sign up to our free – Will Pay on the Day! ticket reminder service. Share with a friend

See Stallholder Booking Information Book Fair as a Stallholder The new Belvoir Golden Button Charity Fair 2019 will be held at Belvoir Castle at the heart of the 16,000 acre Belvoir Estate in November 2019 in support of charities personally selected by Belvoir Estate. Commencing with a gala reception on Wednesday Evening 20th November the Fair will run from Thursday to Sunday 24th November and feature up 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 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 Belvoir Castle 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 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. Share with a friend 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. 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 Belvoir 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 Belvoir 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 Belvoir Castle 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 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 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 Castle ‘Christmas Treats’ 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.