Norwich Record Fair

The Norwich Record Fair is back at The Atrium, The Forum on Sunday 8 November, one of the biggest record buying events in the UK. It's run by VIP Record Fairs, the same organisers behind the major fairs that serve London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester, so it's a proper operation rather than a small local swap. Sellers travel from all over the country to stock the tables, and the music on offer ranges from prog rock, punk and hip-hop to soul, reggae and doo wop. The stock runs from the super rare to the brand new, with a major sprinkling of bargain bins for those who enjoy the dig.

If you're not a regular, it's worth knowing that this isn't a one-off. The fair runs throughout the year, with dates on Sunday 13 December, Saturday 9 January, Saturday 6 February, Saturday 6 March, Saturday 3 April, Saturday 1 May, Saturday 26 June, Saturday 7 August, Saturday 2 October, Sunday 7 November and Sunday 5 December. Every single one runs from 9am to 3.30pm, so it's a morning and early afternoon thing rather than a full day out.

Entry is £3 from 10am to 3pm, but if you want to be there when the doors first open, there's an Early Bird ticket for £6 that gets you in from 9am. The fair is held in The Atrium at The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR1 2TF, and it runs until 3.30pm.