Hemswell Antique Centres

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  • Location Information

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

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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.

    No dogs are allowed in the buildings (except guide dogs), but 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 outside in either of our Coffee Shops (Building One or The Guardroom), where a side entrance will be opened for you, upon request.

  • 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.
      We prefer lease payment to be paid by standing order but will exceptionally accept cheques or cash.
      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 6.5% commission on any monies taken on your behalf.
      The current rate of VAT is charged on the 6.5% 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, faxed or posted on 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. Labeling
      Printed labels are available from the receptions of each building.
      All goods must be labeled on one side only with an accurate description and price together with the dealers number in a circle and if used, a stock code.
    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.
  • 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).

    • 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.