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An evening with Paul Martin

Friday 27th March 2026

£55 per person

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Join us for a three-course dinner and exclusive talk with antiques expert and beloved Flog It! presenter Paul Martin as he shares insights from his book My World of Antiques.

What’s included

Best known for presenting Flog It! for over 20 years, Paul Martin has also been a resident expert on Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, most recently leading Channel 5’s Paul Martin’s Antiques Showdown. A lifelong collector, he has travelled the UK uncovering remarkable pieces and the craftspeople behind them.

Your illuminating evening begins with a three-course dinner before an exclusive talk and Q&A as Paul shares stories from his book, My World of Antiques.

In his book, Paul reveals remarkable finds, expert insights and tips for working in the antiques world. Spanning eras, continents and crafts, he brings history to life through vivid stories and a deep passion for the people and places behind treasured objects.

  • Arrival from 6:30pm
  • Dinner from 7pm followed by an evening talk from Paul Martin

Valuation and Afternoon Tea event

Have you got an antique you would like evaluated? Add on a ticket to our valuation and afternoon tea event from 11am-3pm on 27th March.

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