For those new to pen shows, it can be similar to visting a bubbling museum of design, however you will encounter much more than pens. Items from the Victorian age and even Georgian are likely to greet you.

French ornate inkwells and exotic dip pens, tortoiseshell quill knives, desk furniture reminiscent of Jane Austen.

There will be Calligraphy demonstrations throughout the day.

You can also sell or trade as well as ask advice from the experts about a precious possession just like the Antique Road Show.

We are proud of our heritage of supporting a charity since the first ever Northern Pen Show. This year once again it will be Cumbria Cerbral Palsy