Clarke & Simpson Auction Centre – 01728 746323

Clarke & Simpson Auction Centre is steeped in history –  originally trading as the Wickham Market Sale Yard from 1922, its location close to the town’s railway station made delivering livestock by train very easy. Before that date, people routinely bought and sold cattle in the Market Square in the centre of Wickham Market. Although the days of weekly livestock sales have gone, the Auction Centre retains the atmosphere of a traditional rural market.

The site extends to some five acres and has six sales rooms and additional yard space, plus parking for more than 300 cars. We hold the traditional weekly sale, and regular specialised sales, throughout the year and believe you can buy almost anything from here over a period of 12 months! In recent times, the site has featured in BBC TV programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip.

Directors, Geoffrey Barfoot and James Durrant, lead our experienced team, and every one of them will be keen to help you. Buying or selling at auction can be both fun and successful, but it can also be daunting to those without experience. We’re happy to help direct you through the process, so don’t be afraid to ask. Please also have a look at our buyer’s and seller’s guides, as these are designed to answer the most frequently asked questions.

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Calendar of Sales

Date
Auction Type
Description
Online Catalogue
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25/09/2024
“Go On Safari” Art Sculpture Trail in support of The Blossom Charity
No VAT, Buyers Premium or Internet Surcharge - In support of The Blossom Charity
5/10/2024
On behalf of Executors of C Leeder Dec. Live sale of private collection vintage and veteran tractors, implements and bygones.
Viewing 10am - 4pm Friday 4th October 2024.
13/11/2024
Timed Online Collective Sale of Tractors, Plant, Vehicles, Trailers, Machinery, Tools & Spares
Viewing 8th, 9th & 11th November 2024.
7/12/2024
Militaria, Airguns & Firearms
Viewing 6th December 9:00 - 18:00 & morning of sale 08:00 - 10:00
7/12/2024
Interiors & Art
Viewing 6th December 9:00 - 18:00 & morning of sale 08:00 - 10:00
8/12/2024
INK the Halls - Timed online Charity Auction in support of Ink Festival, Halesworth
13/01/2025
Book & Collectables
Viewing Date Saturday 11th January 9.00am - 12.00pm
8/02/2025
Rural Bygones
Entries Invited - Closing Date 17th January 2025
19/03/2025
Fine Art & Interiors
Entries Invited - Closing Date 28th February 2025
2/04/2025
Timed Online Collective Sale of Tractors, Plants, Vehicles, Trailers, Machinery, Tools & Spares
Timed online 26th March - 2nd April 2025. Entries Invited
12/04/2025
Militaria, Airguns & Firearms
Entries Invited - Closing Date 21st March 2025
11/06/2025
Timed Online Collective Sale of Tractors, Plants, Vehicles, Trailers, Machinery, Tools & Spares
Timed online 4th June - 11th June 2025
25/06/2025
Fine Art & Interiors
Closing Date 6th June 2025
16/08/2025
Militaria, Airguns & Firearms
Closing Date 18th July 2025
17/09/2025
Fine Art & Interiors
Closing Date 29th August 2025
27/09/2025
Rural Bygones
Closing Date 4th July 2025
27/09/2025
Rural Bygones
Closing Date 5th September 2025
12/11/2025
Timed Online Collective Sale of Tractors, Plant, Vehicles, Trailers, Machinery, Tools & Spares
Timed online 4th November - 12th November 2025
26/11/2025
Fine Art & Interiors
Closing Date 24th November 2025
13/12/2025
Militaria, Airguns & Firearms
Closing Date 21st November 2025

Contact Us

Clarke and Simpson Auction Centre
Campsea Ashe, Nr. Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0PS
T: 01728 746323
F: 01728 748173
auctions@clarkeandsimpson.co.uk
www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk

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