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Penny M

United Kingdom4 contributions

Lovely day out

Oct 2023 • Couples

This place is huge and takes hours to walk round ,loads of antique shops some over two floors cafes ect friendly people walk dog round there and cafe guy gave him a huge big sausage for free which he loved nice coffee and chips very tasty 😋 😀

Written 25 October 2023

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Iain R

3 contributions

Great place

Oct 2023 • Couples

Excellent place to visit, hemswell antiques centres has 4 big buildngs full of mainly quality items. There are other antiques places on the same grounds, so lots to look at....
Building number 1 is the place to go for the best bacon bap you will ever eat.. all staff are welcoming, very nice and approachable...enjoyed our visit..

Written 3 October 2023

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T Thomas

Attleborough, UK62 contributions

Heaven…

May 2023 • Couples

This place is absolute heaven for antique lovers! My husband and I spent 6 hours wandering around the halls! There’s certainly something for almost everyone and at various budgets. Advice though… wear comfy shoes and bring a picnic! Also leave the children at home!

Written 28 August 2023

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Suzanne V

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Fantastic day out! What a wonderful place!

Aug 2023 • Couples

First visit here after seeing this wonderful place on Antiques Road trip and WOW!!! What a fantastic day out!!! We were there 5 hours and only saw half of it! ( guard room and number one building)
So will be back soon! Fantastic the way the antiques are displayed! Great cafes, no junk, just genuine antiques! Loved this place!! A must for antiques and collectibles… something for everyone!! 👍

Written 27 August 2023

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Helen B

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Great selection of antiques and collectables.

Aug 2023 • Couples

Lots of antique centres located on one site, a former RAF base. To do the place justice you need to spend several hours here as there is so much to see. There is something for everyone from under £10 to high end quality antiques and furniture. We always go with a list of ideas and usually find items we require( as well as things we didn’t know we needed) .

Written 26 August 2023

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GARY M

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Dogs not allowed!!

Jul 2023 • Couples

Just visited the Guardroom and we were refused entry because we had our Border Collie with us.
Seems like they don’t like dogs here and they don’t allow them in any of their buildings at all except the cafe!
Seems they don’t want dogs near their antiques at all.
Oh well looks like we wasted our journey time and will not be buying or visiting here again.
If you have a dog with you, don’t visit here.

Written 27 July 2023

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Thank you Gary M for your comments on your recent visit with us. Apologies that you feel this was a wasted journey. Unfortunately, our store policy does not allow dogs in any of our buildings apart from guide or assistance dogs. This is due to the high value nature of our stock and a responsibility to our dealers who rent space with us at the centres. We do not have an issue with dogs but there are health and safety concerns whereby a number of our items within our buildings could cause harm to them or you if knocked over. Animals can be unpredictable no matter how well trained they are. Again, we have a responsibility to our customers, staff and your animal whilst at the centres. For example, your dog might get excited at being shown some attention from a customer. They wag their tail knock a table which has an expensive glass vase on top. This falls to the floor and smashes to pieces then your dog treads on the broken vase and gets a slither of glass in their paw. No one intended this to happen and no one did anything wrong. But we would all feel pretty awful for the dog and their owner. Not to mention the expensive vase of our dealer now in bits on the floor. All breakages must be paid for. We do state this clearly on our website and a quick phone call to ask whether we allow dogs would have avoided your disappointment. Please see below taken from our website: DOG OWNERS No dogs are allowed inside the buildings (except guide dogs or assistance dogs). There are plenty of open grass areas for them to have a run if brought with you. Your dogs are also welcome to join you for a drink outside in either of our Coffee Shops (Building One or The Guardroom). Water bowls provided. I do hope you would consider visiting us in the future and understand that we do love dogs at Hemswell.

Written 8 August 2023

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JenAnnie

Nottingham, UK700 contributions

Day out.

Jun 2023 • Couples

Always a pleasure to visit Helmswell Cliff Antique Centre. There are so many Barns to look round,so many good antiques to see .we visited yesterday & bought some prints & jewelery.

Written 6 June 2023

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Thank you JenAnnie for your lovely comments. I am pleased you enjoyed your day with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Written 14 June 2023

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Denise Gunn

Ulceby, UK4 contributions

Fabulous

May 2023 • Couples

Visited a couple of times, love it, very impressed, absolutely fabulous array of antiques and vintage items, very well presented, staff helpful and friendly, will definitely visit again

Written 5 June 2023

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Restricted shopping for wheelchair users

Thank you Dengunn. I am glad you enjoyed your visit with us it is always great to hear from our repeat customers. We look forward to your next visit with us.

Written 14 June 2023

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Flyer317145

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Mar 2023 • Friends

A wonderful antiques experience rich with treasures of every description. Sadly after many years of enjoying regular treasure hunting here one of us is now a wheelchair user. Unless you can climb stairs and have your chair carried up for you the browsing opportunity is now halved as none of the buildings have lifts installed. No amount of kindness by staff can make up for this imposed restriction. It can’t be so difficult to fix the access issues alongside other structural improvements carried out in the last 5 years. So disappointing Hemswell , 1 out of 10 for inclusivity .

Written 29 March 2023

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Hi Flyer317145, Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Unfortunately, with listed buildings and the structures we have it is not so easy to upgrade with lifts at the moment. We do understand your difficulty and frustration. However, if there was a particular item you were interested in our team can obviously bring items down from the upper floor. Alternatively, we can also offer you a virtual tour using our ipads and phones or video call from upstairs. For the time being that is all we can do to help towards our exclusivity. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Written 12 April 2023

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Anne W

King's Lynn, UK110 contributions

Many antique shops

Mar 2023 • Couples

Easy to locate. Plenty of places to park. A few different places to visit as well as the Hemswell antique buildings. Good cafes in the Hemswell buildings. A wide range of articles available.

Written 21 March 2023

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Thank you Anne W, I am pleased you enjoyed your visit with us and look forward to your return visit.

Written 19 April 2023

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Karen L

Barnsley, UK2 contributions

I am wanting to know if they is a carboot this sunday

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DayTrip39392612106

Will it be open this Sunday to sell stough

Janette F

Doncaster, UK140 contributions

I don't know as yet

jaycee87

Messingham, UK6 contributions

No disabled services,no lifts,no seats ,no toilets

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Unfortunately, we do not have any lifts to the the upper levels of our buildings. However, we do have disabled facilities in The Guardroom and Building 1 Coffee Shops. During warmer months our outside areas are also wheelchair friendly. Should our customers who have difficulty accessing the upper levels wish to see a specific item. We can bring down for you to view or take photos and view it that way. You may also view items on our website.

Marvin881

Cannock, UK58 contributions

Are dogs allowed on the site ?

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Hello, I am very sorry we do not allow dogs into the buildings. However, there are lots of green areas outside the buildings to walk dogs and we have outside areas at both our coffee shops.

Annette J

Leicester, England, United Kingdom2 contributions

is there a car boot area on Sundays

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Yes there is a Sunday Market and Carboot on the old airfield at Hemswell which is signposted. I believe it is £1 to park at the carboot. It is also £1 to park on the large parade square car park near the Hemswell Antique Centre Buildings on Sundays only. The car parks directly outside our buildings are free of charge to park. On Sundays Hemswell Antique Centres do charge a 50p entry per person. Which gains you entry to all buildings. This 50 pence is then redeemable off any purchases within the centres, including our coffee shops.

Tulalula2014

Sleaford, UK12 contributions

Hi could you tell me please the ' Ins and Outs ' of renting a space please ? Thank You

tony-likes-tearooms

East Riding of Yorkshire, UK222 contributions

Came out of their a few years back, theft is rife and no one will take responsibility. The only ones making money are the owners of the buildings. Most of the things are overpriced due to the high rents putting up overheads. The best way to shift antiques is eBay overheads are fixed.