Antiques And Homes

03/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing our customers old and new today :) we are now open Wednesday , Saturday and Sunday each week for the summer season :)

31/05/2026

Nr13 4LQ. More new stuff in today 😎

30/05/2026

Its a warm one today, more silver coins in today plus many other interesting items. Be nice to see some of you today :)

NR13 4LQ

27/05/2026

Ever wondered how to tell if antique furniture is genuinely old or made to look old?

We’ve just added a new guide covering some of the simple clues collectors and dealers look for, including dovetail joints, old screws, timber, patina and natural wear.

A useful read if you enjoy antiques, vintage interiors, or hunting for hidden gems at markets and fairs.

Read the full article here:
https://antiquesandhomes.co.uk/how-to-identify-antique-furniture/

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

27/05/2026

Something for the half term holidays! 🦴🌊

If you fancy getting the kids outdoors and away from screens for a few hours, fossil hunting along the Norfolk coast is far more exciting than most people expect. From ammonites and ancient shells to Ice Age history hidden beneath the cliffs, it feels like a real treasure hunt beside the sea.

Here is a HobbyIdeas feature exploring the best of Norfolks fossil finding beaches, what you can find, and why fossil hunting has become such an addictive outdoor hobby.

Read here:
https://hobbyideas.co.uk/2026/05/25/fossil-hunting-norfolk-coast/

24/05/2026

New stock, busy day (already) + Sunshine and coffee. Its a hard life:)

24/05/2026

Open today 10 til 2.30

Hope to see some of you later. Looking like another glorius day in Blofield.

NR13 4LQ

23/05/2026

We are here and we are open. However we have no wifi or phone signal here today. For anyone wanting to get in touch please email us at [email protected] and we will gwt back to you ASAP. here until around 2

21/05/2026

🎵 Do any of our collectors still enjoy crate digging through old vinyl records?

We’ve just published a new article over on HobbyIdeas.co.uk exploring the world of rare vinyl records, first pressings, bootlegs, coloured vinyl, and how collectors spot hidden gems in charity shops, boot sales, and record fairs.

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about flicking through dusty record crates hoping to uncover an unexpected treasure 😊

You can read the article here:
👉 https://hobbyideas.co.uk/2026/05/21/rare-vinyl-records-crate-digging/

Learn how to spot rare vinyl records while crate digging, including first pressings, matrix numbers, bootlegs, and collector trends.

19/05/2026

Over the years here at Antiques & Homes UK, many of you have shared not only a love of antiques and collectables but also a passion for hobbies, creativity, history, nature, and slower living.

So I thought I would share a new project I’ve been quietly building alongside the shop 😊

🎨 HobbyIdeas.co.uk

It’s a new magazine-style website dedicated to hobbies of all kinds, from collecting and antiques to gardening, birdwatching, creative hobbies, relaxing home hobbies, strange hobbies, outdoor interests, and much more.

The aim is simple:
Create something enjoyable, interesting, visually inspiring, and genuinely useful for people who love discovering new hobbies and revisiting old ones.

Some recent articles include:
🪴 Indoor Gardening for Beginners
🧩 Relaxing Hobbies to Help You Slow Down
🧓 Hobbies for Seniors
🎨 The Most Popular Creative Hobbies for 2026
🪙 How to Start Coin Collecting

There’s plenty more coming soon, including some wonderfully strange hobbies from around the world 👀

If that sounds like your kind of thing, feel free to have a browse:
🌿 https://hobbyideas.co.uk

As always, thank you for supporting my slightly chaotic collection of projects and ideas over the years 😊