MANDARIN dragon robes, fine oil and watercolour paintings and antique silver, Georgian and Victorian furniture will be on display at Hoghton Tower Fine Art & Antiques Fair.

The event, from June 27 to 30, will include colourful and fascinating Qing Dynasty dragon robe panels, made from real gold threads and sold by Catherine Hunt of Cheltenham.

She will also be exhibiting a collection of rare Chinese 19th century civil and military embroidered costume badges.

These are considered rare collectors' items. Each badge is believed to be decorated with exotic and mythological animals and birds.

In addition, 45 specialist dealers from across the UK will be exhibiting a wide range of antiques and collectors items, ranging from less than £20 to more than £10,000.

All the exhibits are to to be vetted for quality and authenticity by experts from specialist committees.

For further information, call 01444 482514 or log on to www.penman-fairs.co.uk