Bones Lane Antiques Centre

The Bridgebarn originally dates from the 17th century, and was indeed a barn complete with silos inside! Originally it had a thatched roof but it was converted to its present fully tiled roof in the 1930's. 

The building still has some of the original oak beams inside, and now houses many antiques for sale.

Don't let the small frontage fool you, this shop goes on and on and on!

The Haybarn started life as cottages which were constructed in the 16th century. 

The principal structure of the building is circa 1560, as is evident by the joints of the structural carpentry.  The chimney stack is a later addition, and was probably added after 1700, but there is evidence of Tudor brickwork under the sole plate of the building.  During the early 19th century, the Haybarn was occupied by the brothers Bone (carpenters and joiners), and the green at the front was known as "Bones meadow".

It is in memory of the brothers, that the centre is now called "The Bones Lane Antiques Centre" The Haybarn opened as an antiques cantre on September 11th 1969, and has thrived ever since! The structural timbers and the roof remain as they were 400 yrs ago.  On the outside,the masonry in fill between the timbers, was added to strengthen the structure.

The Manor court records reveal the The Haybarn was raided in the late 1700's and the occupants were fined 5 shillings, as Customs had found a quanitity of contraband liquor concealed in a false loft !

Bones Lane antiques centre contains more than just a few buildings with Antiques dealers within them, there is also a large area between the unqiue buildings which we call the Haybarn Courtyard, within this area there are several dealers trading from unusual establishments.

The Newbarn was built around 2003, in keeping with the other buildings, its white weatherboard front and reclaimed tiles allow it to complement the centre.

Home made cakes and scones, sandwiches, rolls and light meals all made fresh to order.

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4.30p.m

Contact us on 07956 408340