6th Apr
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
East Midlands Model Show 25 –…
Hinckley Leisure Centre Argents Mead Hinckley, LE10 1BZ United Kingdom
Hinckley Leisure Centre
Argents Mead
Hinckley, LE10 1BZ United Kingdom
Sunday April 6
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exploring Worlds:
aviation
modelling books
military
transport
ship & maritime books
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From the Reader’s Chair:
Upcoming
Events & Exhibitions
BookWorld is excited to announce our attendance at a series of upcoming exhibitions, where we will be showcasing a diverse range of titles, engaging with book enthusiasts, and exploring the latest trends in the literary world.
6th Apr
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
East Midlands Model Show 25 –…
Hinckley Leisure Centre Argents Mead Hinckley, LE10 1BZ United Kingdom
Hinckley Leisure Centre
Argents Mead
Hinckley, LE10 1BZ United Kingdom
Sunday April 6
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
12th Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sword and Lance – 2025
Northern Echo Arena Mowden Park RFC Darlington, DL2 1DL United Kingdom
Saturday April 12
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Northern Echo Arena
Mowden Park RFC
Darlington, DL2 1DL United Kingdom
26th Apr
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Scottish National Scale Model Show
The Live Active Dewars Centre Glover Street Perth PH2 0TH United Kingdom
Open to the Public:
– Saturday 10am to 5pm
– Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission:
– Adult £10
– Children under 16 free if accompanied by a responsible adult.
All tickets sold on Saturday will allow free re-entry to the show on the Sunday if shown at the door!
3rd Aug
9.30am to 4:30pm
IPMS Avon & Lincombe Barn’s combined…
Thornbury Leisure Centre BS35 3JB.
6th Dec
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Christmas London Plastic Modelling Show
Haverstock Hill School 24 Haverstock Hill Chalk Farm, London NW3 2BQ
8th Feb
9.30am to 5pm
South West Model Show
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6JG
Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. Model planes, ships, trains and, of course, tanks of all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.
8-9 February 2025
Open 9.30am to 5pm
18th Jul
Royal International Air Tattoo
Air Tattoo RAF Fairford, Top Rd, Kempsford GL7 4EG Fairford
General Admission – Friday 18 July, Saturday 19 July and Sunday 20 July:
A standard general admission ticket will get you into the airshow, where you can watch all the flying and get up close to all the static aircraft. On Friday there is a four-hour plus flying display, and on Saturday and Sunday, a seven-hour plus flying display.
1st Jun
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Northern Model Show 2025
The Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TL
The Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TL
The Northern Model show has over the years grown into one of the largest regional shows with Traders & exhibitors covering all aspects of the hobby.
15th Jun
10am-4pm
MAFVA Nationals – 2025
The Burgess Hall, Westwood Rd, Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6WU.
The place to be on Father’s Day with club displays, traders, competitions, Bring and Buy, Tombola, hot and cold food, drink, bar and free parking
27th Jun
08:30 – 18:00 each day
TANKFEST 2025
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6JG
TANKFEST features three full days of arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend.
See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army. PLUS hear lectures from tank experts, explore Living History encampments, and see the world’s best collection of tanks inside The Tank Museum.
18th Jan
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Model Show
de Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall London Colney, St Albans AL2 1BU
For its fourth year, the de Havilland model-show is back. We are hoping that the show will be bigger and better than the previous events. It will be a great mix of traders and clubs, with a very friendly atmosphere.
The museum’s cafe and an outside burger-stand will be open all day.
Admission: Adult – £10, Child over 5 years – £5, Child under 5 – Free (these are reduced from the standard admission fees).
4th May
10am - 4:30pm
IPMS Gloucester Model Show
Parton Rd, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JH
10th May
9.30am - 4:30pm
Spring Model Show
24 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2BQ
The show opens 9.30am & closes at 4.00pm admission £6.00
The show will include toy soldier along with clubs and trade stands representing aviation, military, fantasy and sci-fi modelling, as well as cars, trucks and other civilian subjects, reflecting the full range of genres covered by Guideline Publications’ hobby magazines.
However, as before, the main emphasis will be on Toy Soldier collecting.
Reasons to Attend Guideline Publications Spring Show
* Europe’s No.1 London Toy Soldier Show
* A large selection of traders covering all the modelling and collecting genres covered by our magazines.
* A free to enter competition. Come and display your models and receive constructive feedback from our team of experienced judges.
* Meet and discuss your hobby with our team of editors and contributors in attendance.
* Meet and talk to fellow modellers in a friendly setting. Talk to local clubs and share your enthusiasm with fellow hobbyists.
* Great public transport links and free parking on site.
* Browse the entire range of Guideline Publications and magazine back issues – complete your collection!
COMPETITIONS * CLUB STANDS * ENTHUSIASTS
For trader/club reservations
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Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 668411
8th Nov
10am-6pm
Scale ModelWorld 2025
The International Centre, Telford The International Centre Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH
4th Oct
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Abingdon IPMS Model Show – 2025
Larkmead School Faringdon Rd Abingdon, Oxon OX14 1RF
5th Oct
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
IPMS Brampton St Ives Model Show
Burgess Hall Westwood Road St Ives, Cambrigeshire PE27 6WU
20th Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Scale Scotland
Murrayfield Stadium Roseburn Street Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ