Welcome to the Heritage Connect Exhibition Showcase 2025. Now in its sixth year, the Heritage Connect Exhibition Showcase is your definitive guide to trade shows that are taking place this coming year. Trade Shows are a great way to meet face to face with suppliers and service providers, develop relationships and expand network opportunities. Many of the shows featured have workshops, seminars and talks which add to your show experience. For further information on any of the shows listed please visit their websites.

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The Giving & Living trade show takes place from 12th-14th January, at Westpoint, Exeter, and will be showcasing the very latest gift and home ideas, with a focus on the best ideas for coastal, and UK tourism markets. There’s a wide range of general gifts, British gifts, and homeware for all occasions on display, at every retail price point. You’ll have to go a long way to find a greater choice.
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More than just a retail tradeshow, Top Drawer is where tastemakers meet to connect, discover, buy, sell and learn. Top Drawer is created to put you in touch with the newest designs from emerging brands and established names showcasing new design-led products from all corners of the lifestyle spectrum. The Spring show will take place 12-14th January at Olympia London.
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Harrogate Christmas & Gift is a one-stop-shop for Heritage buyers seeking decorations, novelties and gifts for not just the festive season, but the entire year round. Visitors include buyers from churches, cathedrals, tourist attractions, garden centres, department stores and independent retailers. It is the UK’s only trade show specifically for Christmas. 12-15th January Harrogate Convention Centre.
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Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring returns on 19-21st January at Glasgow’s SEC. As Scotland's largest gift trade show, Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring provides an exclusive opportunity to discover and source a variety of quality products. Their carefully selected sectors make it easier than ever to find suppliers who are right for you.
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Celebrating 75 Years of Retail Excellence. Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade event, unites home, gift, and fashion retailers with suppliers to spark business opportunities. Join their 2025 show as they celebrate 75 years of unmatched innovation. 2-5th February NEC Birmingham.
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CHSI Stitches trade show is a pivotal event for craft business owners and buyers. Set at the NEC, Birmingham, the event runs from Sunday 23 to Monday 24 February, promising an immersive experience for professionals engaged in product sourcing, professional development, and networking.
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London Book Fair celebrates and champions bookselling in all its guises. At the fair you can attend free seminars, which are part of a dedicated seminar stream focussed around all aspects of bookselling. You can also meet current suppliers face-to-face as well as having the opportunity to meet new ones. The show will take place 11-13th March at Olympia, London.
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The Cultural Enterprises Conference will be held at ACC Liverpool on 12-13th March. The event brings together commercial knowledge, experience and best practice from across the arts, heritage and cultural sector. It will feature an inspiring programme of speakers, trade show and awards party.
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Experience the very best in retail tech at the Retail Technology Show as the industry’s most innovative suppliers present the latest game-changing tech and digital solutions for in-store, online, and omnichannel retail. Discover tools and strategies to elevate customer experiences, boost operational efficiency, and drive sales to new heights. 2-3rd April ExCel London.
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Farm Shop & Deli Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, brings together the best of the specialist retail community from the 7-9th April 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. Discover the latest trends and unique gifting ideas, all in one place.
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The UK's only exhibition dedicated to the greeting card industry PG Live is now firmly established in the greetings calendar. A focused, compact show, it is the ideal place to source fresh product and find exciting new publishers and artists. 3-4th June Business Design Centre, London
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New Designers returns to Islington’s Business Design Centre to celebrate its 40th year of championing the very best in emerging design talent. Spanning from 2-5 and 9-12 July, it presents the top graduates from University courses from across the UK from all corners of design. Expect insightful talks, networking opportunities and much more.
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Step into a world of reminiscence at Home & Gift, offering the largest face-to-face opportunity in Harrogate for buyers and brands to unite and conduct business. Home & Gift is a hub of trendy product discoveries and limitless networking possibilities, with over 500 brands spanning five halls and numerous marquees, featuring both household favourites and emerging designers. 20-23rd July Harrogate.
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Autumn Fair gives you the opportunity to meet with over 800 of the most sought-after UK and international wholesalers and explore thousands of high-quality products. Take great products from the show floor to your shop window in time for retail’s peak season. 7-10th September NEC Birmingham.
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Over the last 26 years Speciality & Fine Food Fair has built up a rich heritage and has become the home of fine food and drink discovery for many buyers. Whether you’re looking for product inspiration for your business, or you’d like to learn the latest trends and insights from top industry experts, you’ll uncover the ideas you’re searching for at the Fair. 9-10th September Olympia, London.
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More than just a retail tradeshow, Top Drawer is where tastemakers meet to connect, discover, buy, sell and learn. Top Drawer is created to put you in touch with the newest designs from emerging brands and established names showcasing new design-led products from all corners of the lifestyle spectrum. The Autumn show will take place 14-16th September at Olympia London.
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To stock up on new products and Christmas items, retailers should visit Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn which takes place from 21-22 Sept 2025 at the SEC, Glasgow. Around 100 exhibitors will showcase their latest gifts, cards, stationery, jewellery and food gifts from around Scotland.
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PATS 2025 - The UK’s definitive event for the Pet & Aquatics Trade.  Leading brands and over 400 exhibitors showcasing their products and new launches, all under one roof at the NEC, Birmingham. PATS - Where the Pet & Aquatics Trade meet to do business. 28-30th September NEC Birmingham.
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Whether you’re curious about how to harness the power of your brand or already working with collaborative licensing agreements, Brand Licensing Europe has the contacts and inspiration for you. Licensors are also increasingly eager to meet with retailers directly to bring their brands into consumer product ranges in a way which will extend and enhance brand loyalty. 7-9th October ExCel London.
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