Frequently asked questions

Located just a few miles from the historic City of Lincoln, Hemswell Antique Centres is renowned as the largest antiques centre in Europe. With four buildings and two coffee shops on site, there are thousands of antiques and collectables to peruse at your leisure.

There is FREE parking available outside the front of each building. The Guardroom also has an additional car park to the rear of the building. A large carpark that used to be the “parade square” when used as an RAF base, is situated conveniently in an area surrounded by three of our buildings. Therefore, giving you an enjoyable walk between the centres allowing you to park in one place.

(SUNDAYS ONLY - There is a small charge for some of the carparks) This does not include any carparks directly outside our buildings.

Due to there being an outdoor Car boot and Sunday Market. Please note this is a separate business from the Antiques Centre. Some carparks are charging £2.
All our own carparks directly outside our buildings are FREE.

There is wheelchair access to the ground floors of all our buildings, including access to the coffee shops in Building 1 and The Guardroom. There is wheelchair access to outdoor seating areas at both our coffee shops.

Should you wish to view something that is upstairs in any of our buildings please ask a member of our team who will assist. Small items can be brought downstairs for those unable to manage the stairs. We can also arrange a virtual tour of larger pieces of furniture by way of video calling via Facetime, WhatsApp using our Building Mobile Phone and Tablet.

Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs inside the buildings to avoid risk of injury to your pets (except guide or assistance dogs). There are plenty of open grass areas for them to have a run if brought with you. We expect our dog loving customers to be responsible pet owners and to not leave their animals in the car during the hot summer months.

Your dogs are welcome to join you for a drink in the outside seating areas of our Coffee Shops located in Building One or The Guardroom, where a side entrance will be opened for you, upon request (Guardroom Coffee Shop). 

Families are very welcome to The Centres but we are not a playground. Please be mindful that supervision is required at all times with so many breakable items around. We have changing facilities for our very small guests that can be found in Building 1 Coffee Shop.

If you would like to book in a coach party please do not hesitate to contact us for a warm welcome. We have a large carpark that can comfortably accommodate coaches. We offer a meet and greet service should you require. If you are able to give us prior notice of your arrival we would be grateful, so that we can notify our coffee shops – to make extra cakes!

Any further information then please do contact us - email: enquiries@hemswell-antiques.com

We are open every day of the year, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day 10am to 5pm (Christmas Eve & New Years’ Eve 10am- 2.30pm). We are open all over Easter.

Enter the following address into your Satnav to locate us. By navigating to the address below you will arrive at 'Building 1' where there is ample parking. This will naturally take you past The Guardroom on your left, so be sure to stop in on your way through!

The entrance to the centres is directly opposite the post office.

Hemswell Antique Centres
Caenby Corner Estate
Hemswell Cliff
Gainsborough
DN21 5TJ

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Location Information

BY CAR:
Located on the A631 (off the A15) 12 miles north of Lincoln, and is only 30 minutes drive North from the Newark & Swinderby Antique Fairs and just 10 minutes up the A15 from the Lincolnshire Showground.

Hemswell Cliff is situated approximately 150 miles north of London and 100 miles east of Manchester. Road access is via the Al with intersections at Newark (A46) from the south and near Retford (A57) from the north or west. Hemswell Cliff is 50 miles east of Nottingham on the A46, and 25 miles south of the Humber Bridge on the A15/M180. 

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Please note there is a Sunday Market and Carboot who charge for their car park. Our parking is free of charge outside all four of our buildings and behind The Guardroom.

BY RAIL:
Rail connections from London are via Newark. Nearby stations are Gainsborough, Retford and Lincoln (Bus from Lincoln).

BY BUS:
Stagecoach bus services run from Lincoln Central Bus Station (Opposite Lincoln Train Station). The 103 bus stops directly outside the centres. (Ask for RAF Hemswell Post Office). You can also use the Callconnect Bus Service which offers a more flexible service.

Unfortunately, we do not allow dogs inside the buildings to avoid risk of injury to your pets (except guide or assistance dogs). 

If you would like to sell your wares with us, please make an appointment to visit us, or e-mail/call with any questions that you may have.
Summary of Basic Terms & Conditions

1. Lease
   Lease payment is due on the first of each month payable in advance; the following figures are for standard units available at monthly rates. 
   Lease amounts available upon request.
   10'5" x 13'3"                  1/6 or 1/4 of a Large Room
   10'7" x 7'7"                    NCO Room (with window)
   10'7" x 7'7"                    Suitcase Room (without window)
   34" x 14" x 5 shelves     Cupboard (typical size)
   These are approx. sizes.
   Lease payment to be paid by standing order - but will accept an initial card payment before SO is set up.
   One month's notice to be given before the first of the month to vacate the last day of the month. Minimum of 3 months lease.
   An annual lease review will be taken.
2. Commission
   We charge 7.5% commission on any monies taken on your behalf.
   The current rate of VAT is charged on the 7.5% commission.
3. Payment of Sales
   Payment for goods sold is made by electronic transfer direct into your Bank/Building Society Account.  A computerised statement of items sold will be e-mailed to you. Payment is made every week, 7 days in arrears; this will be set up as an automatic payment.
4. Quality of Goods
   In order to ensure the highest standards are constantly maintained, HAC reserves the right to reject any items, which are considered to be unsuitable for sale within the Centres.
   Building I & II & Guardroom
   As a general rule no new items or reproductions can be stocked or sold in these buildings, which are reserved for items dated pre 1950.
   Buildings III
   New items, reproductions and items dated post 1950 can be stocked and sold in this building.
5. Labelling
   Printed labels are available from the receptions of each building.
   All goods must be labelled on one with an accurate description and price together with the dealers number in a circle and if used, a stock code. A more full description can be written on the back of the label.
6. Insurance
   Hemswell Antique Centres have public liability insurance in place but this only covers claims against Hemswell Antique Centres.
   Insurance cover on stock is entirely the responsibility of the dealer.
   HAC accepts no responsibility to reimburse dealers for any goods that are deemed stolen or damaged.
   At the time of applying, there may not be any spaces available, so therefore you will be placed on our waiting list.

• Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
• UK Post for £15, this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.
• UK Courier for £30, this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company. (Dependant on size, fragility and value of the item).
• UK Van Delivery by Hand, this applies to furniture, large items or delicate items. This is undertaken by ourselves or by a fully insured van delivery company that is personally known to us. Prices dependant on your location and size/amount of items purchased.
• OVERSEAS POSTAGE require bespoke quotes

We can deliver any item to anywhere in the World, and so for any item/location, we are able to obtain quotes for delivery/shipping. Please provide your full address in this instance so we may obtain the most competitive quotes for you.

Most of our items are posted via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully insured and tracked service.

GIFT CARDS are sent via Royal Mail Signed For Service charged at £2.50.

For All Online Sales, refunds are available on all items within 14 days, no quibble, but the item must be returned to us (or arranged) at your own expense, any delivery costs will not be refunded (more details – see terms).

The items that we sell are on behalf of the dealers. Therefore, any returns must be discussed with the dealer before being authorised. This does not include items where the distance Selling Law applies (online sales).