The coronavirus situation in the UK means that we haven’t been able to bring you Miniatura. However we have been building a virtual tour over the last few weeks and now you can see the whole thing in all it’s glory. Please bear in mind that the first part of this was written before we realised the show wasn’t going ahead.

We hope you have been able to find space in your isolation to enjoy your miniatures hobby and most importantly we hope you all stay safe and well.

Here’s the tour!

For the purposes of this tour we are going to start with the wall stands:

W1 – Dolls House Direct with their range of lovely kits ready for you to start your own collection or add something extra to the one you have. http://www.dollshousedirect.co.uk

W2 – Sean Valentine, we are delighted that Sean could join us with his amazing interpretations of the Harry Potter universe in room box form. http://www.valentinesminiatures.co.uk

W3 – Tarbena Miniatures have been creating some of the most realistic furniture for decades a superb addition to any collection. http://www.tarbena.co.uk

W4 – Stokesay Ware are a Miniatura original and have been to every Birmingham show since 1983! They have been perfecting their porcelain ever since and many many dollshouses have a set or two on display. http://www.stokesayware.co.uk

W5 – Ray Storey Lighting, Ray’s fantastic lights and glassware work could sell themselves but take a moment to chat to the man himself, it’s an extra bonus of visiting the show that you get to meet the makers. http://www.raystoreylighting.com

W6 – Country Contrast is a great place to pick up those authentic foods that finish the look of any dollshouse. Bob’s commitment to keeping it real is second to none. http://www.countrycontrast.co.uk

W7 – Replicast / Eggers Delight, Gail from Eggers Delight has bought the Replicast range and we know that many visitors will be delighted to see that these popular mouldings are available again. http://www.eggersdelight.com

W8 – Robert Stubbs is one of the original makers of houses and the new owner and maker, Chandresh, is upholding the trademark finish that make these houses a truly delightful investment. http://robertstubbs.eu

W9 – Sussex Crafts are the place to go for all those finishing touches. With a range of over 200 items from guttering to flooring they may just be the answer to your prayers. http://www.sussexcrafts.com

W10 – Mollies Exclusive Designs, so many dolls! One of the best things about the show is that you can spend so long at just a single stand trying to choose which miniature to buy. Our advice, is buy them all of course! http://www.facebook.com/pg/Molliesexclusive/

W11 – Warley Model Rail Show, we have an excellent friendship with this show and we both exhibit with each other to show our visitors another perspective on modelling. Have a chat with the railway modellers, you may discover something to help your hobby. http://www.thewarleyshow.co.uk

W12 – The Miniature Needlework Society another opportunity we have at a big show like Miniatura is to invite and support organisations that in turn support the hobby. We are proud of our association with the MNS and always happy to see the intricate and imaginative work their members display. http://www.mnsociety.org.uk

W13 – Cancer Research UK, Pat Cutforth and her team of volunteers have raised an eye watering amount of money at Miniatura over the years. Their stand is always popular and you can help in various ways to add to their running total of over £350,000! http://www.patcutforth.co.uk

W14 – Instinct UK, New this time! A brilliant addition to the show, we are sure you are going to be discovering new ideas and solving crafting conundrums with their range of jewellery findings and finishing touches. Give them a warm welcome! www.instinctuk.com

W15 – Little House Plus & Small World Products, enjoy the expertise of David Bishop as he continues to provide an excellent talk on wiring a dolls house and answers (most) of your questions. http://www.littlehousesplus-shop.co.uk

W16 – Workshops, this space will host the workshops by The Miniature Needlwork Society and Mini McGregor.

W17 – Andy Spencer is attending for the second time and his imaginative approach to photography has enthralled us all. He’s hoping to give some talks, so watch out for those! https://www.instagram.com/aspencerart/

W18 – Yum Yum Tree Fudge, technically not a miniature for your dolls house but they do cut the fudge into small cubes, and it’s delicious, so we are very happy to have them at the show! We understand they have also made some actual miniature yum yum trees especially for the show. Bon appetit! www.yumyumtreefudge.com

W19 – Magpies Miniatures carry a huge range of miniatures, many of which are handmade, one of the stands that covers many bases and is well worth checking in case they have that elusive you have been searching for. http://magpiesminiaturesuk.com

W20 – Staceys Miniature Masonry when you want your house to look realistic you need those special finishing touches to complete the illusion, Stacey’s have a great range of building materials for inside and out. http://www.miniaturebricks.com

W21 – Queen Elizabeth Dolls Houses provides something extra special at the show. Kit’s enthusiasm for miniatures and the people in the hobby is quite possibly infinite. She’ll be running a drop in and do workshop which is sure to generate smiles aplenty.

W22 – Dee Daw Designs, Julie at Dee Daw Designs has a talent for making a scene, a miniature scene of course! She knows how to make a model room really work and can provide everything you need to do the same in your house. http://www.dee-dawdesigns.com

W23 – J&A Supplies, John and Angie have been in the miniatures business for years and are becoming a firm favourite at Miniatura. They have an excellent range of whitewood furniture and some of those DIY essentials too! www.jandasupplies.co.uk

W24 – Dream Home Miniatures represent the Jiayi range of furniture. One of the things about Miniatura is that we like to see good quality in all price ranges, Ron and Lisa provide an excellent way to furnish your house from top to bottom. http://www.dreamhomeminiatures.co.uk

W25 – Bromley Craft Products, Richard is the man to see if you want to explore realistic effects for the outside of your house. He uses a stencil method which gives very satisfying results. He also demonstrates the product throughout the Miniatura weekend. http://www.craft-products.com

W26 – W.A.D.D.H.A.M’s stands for The Wolverhampton And District Dolls House And Miniatures Club, which is all you need to know to understand why they call themselves the WADDHAMS! It’s no secret that we love the clubs at Miniatura, the enthusiasm they bring to the show is a delight.

W27 – The British Polymer Clay Guild know their way around polymer clay and there will be members on hand to give you a taster on how it works and the results you can achieve. http://www.bpcg.org.uk

The virtual tour of what you can expect to see now moves from the wall sites to the island stands. We begin, unsurprisingly with the A island!

A1 – Glorious Twelfth, John Lewthwaite will have a new piece with him this time and if past experience is anything to go by we will not be disappointed. His houses are quite rightly considered to be amongst the best in the world! No website but here’s his e-mail address – john.lewthwaite@mail.com

A2 – Kate Pinsent creates dolls in many scales including 1/48th, even the smallest home needs someone to live in it – right? Kate works wonders at this incredibly hard scale and if you collect in any scale you ‘ll want to take a look. http://www.katepinsentdolls.com

A3 – Simply Silk Miniatures add some glamour to the proceedings with lavish upholstered furniture and scenes fit for a king, or a queen, or indeed anyone with aspirations to be royalty! http://www.simplysilkminiatures.com

A4 – Shoebutton Bears, the lasting charm that is the teddy bear will be here forever and Shoebutton bears know how to capture it in imaginative detail. https://www.shoebuttonbears.co.uk

A5 – Harlands of Hedon provide a range of miniatures including items for gardens and shops, think beehives and chicken coops and you will know exactly what we mean. They are happy to consider bespoke projects, which sounds like a challenge… No website but here is their e-mail address – rharland@rharland.karoo.co.uk

A6 – Valley View Silver were new to Miniatura last year and we are delighted to have them back again. As the name suggests silverware is a speciality but they also do charming canalware and floral arrangements too. http://www.valleyviewsilver.co.uk

A7 – Unity Wood Miniatures prove the concept that anything goes in the miniature world. You are only limited by your imagination at Miniatura and if you need fantasy inspiration then this stand is an excellent place to start. No website but here is their e-mail address – unitywood@icloud.com

A8 – Mi-Knit-Ure works wonders in silk thread to create amazingly realistic lace shawls, bedspreads, tablecloths and, well, anything you can think of in lace! Nowebsite but here is their e-mail address – MIKNITure@aol.com

A9 – Five Valley Bears will be there with their latest cuddly ursine creations and friends, all of them looking for a new home! No website but her eis their e-mail address – bearsbynkw@aol.com

A10 – Halls Miniature Clocks are not just about brilliant clocks, they also make the most amazing tea caddies and curious boxes. The delicate woodwork has to be seen to be believed. http://www.hallsminiatureclocks.com

B1 – Jane Harrop supplies the avid maker with more kits and ideas than you can shake a stick at. Her expertly designed and produced projects are a great way to get into making. http://www.janeharrop.co.uk

B2 – The Little Hatter has so much more than hats to show you, complete wardrobes, co-ordinated to perfection await you on her stand. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheLittleHatter

B3 – Life Of Riley, celebrate in style with a wide variety of foods, ideal for any dollshouse. Dolls have to eat … right? http://www.lifeofrileyminiatures.co.uk

B4 – Mini Fashion Exclusives, Joan’s upholstered furniture is a great addition to any home from starters to those looking to upgrade, she has it all. http://www.minifashionexclusives.co.uk

B5 – Al Turn Ative Proportions are quite unique even at Miniatura, where every stand is different. They produce wonderful lamps from exotic materials. http://www.alturnativeproprtions.co.uk

B6 – Top Toise Design are specialists in the era of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, we do love it when craftspeople become immersed in one particular field as the results are often spectacularly accurate. Whether you are a fan of this architecture or not, you are bound to be impressed. http://www.toptoise.com

B7 – S & W Golland are another exhibitor known for a particular style, in this case it’s black lacquer work. They also make many other things besides though!

B8 – C & D Crafts stand features the brilliant canework of Christine Baker who will be offering occasional demonstrations thoroughout the show, in case you thought miniatures this good were impossible to be done by hand. No website but here is their e-mail address canddbaker@live.co.uk

B9 – Tiny Treasures Around The World are a new exhibitor this time all the way from South Africa and to look at their stand you would imagine they had travelled the world to get here. Their ceramics are influenced by many different places including the UK!  No website but here is their e-mail address vanniekerk221@telkomsa.net

B10 – Masters Miniatures are a well established exhibitor and always a popular stand, it’s now wonder when you look at the selection of furniture available on their table. http://www.mastersminiatures.com

C1 – Vanessa’s Dolls, as we go to press we are wishing Vanessa a speedy recovery and we hope she can make it to the show. She makes beautiful dolls dressed in vintage materials wherever possible. http://vanessasdolls.uk

C2 – Fredona’s Miniature Dreams will be attending the show for the second time and already they are a well known name for the quality of the food they make. This time they will be demonstrating throughout the weekend at their stand. http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/fredonasminidreams

C3 – Kastle Kelm Miniatures take us into fantasy lands where witchcraft and wizardry exist in miniature. Expect spell books, cauldrons and other surprises. http://kastlekelm.wixsite.com/kastlekelm

C4 – Pandora’s Box Miniatures specialise in prams and dolls but have much more besides. http://www.pandorasboxminiatures.co.uk

C5 – Seaside Miniatures as their name suggests are the place to go if you want to capture anything related to beaches and the seaside. They have also been working on a few other projects and will be demonstrating throughout the show. http://www.seasideminiatures.co.uk

C6 – Jon Trenchard has been working on Hordle Castle since he was 12 years old and has created a spectacular homage to the properties of the National Trust that inspired him. No website but here is his e-mail jontrenchard@googlemail.com

C7 – Sylvias Mini Knits create knitted clothes for dolls and all the materials you could need to start your own hobby. Right next door will be a late addition to the show, a display by the Cheltenham Dolls House Club. No website but here is their e-mail address smbaxter1943@hotmail.co.uk

C8 – Artlettes Miniatures have been making upholstered furniture by hand for many years. Arlette works in several different scales both larger and smaller than 1/12th scale. http://www.arlettes-miniatures.co.uk

C9 – Ottervale China by Anne Dalton, ornaments and fine bone china fit for any household, roombox, or mantlepiece! https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/ottervale-china-by-anne-dalton/

D1 – Jane Laverick will be a breath of fresh air to anyone working in smaller scales as she features a great range of 1/48th scale dolls as well as other items in porcelain. http://www.janelaverick.com

D2 – Ellie DeLacy will furnish your library with both leatherbound books for the shelves and paintings for the walls. https://www.elliedelacy.co.uk

D3 – Michael R Miniatures proves that imagination is only the beginning when it comes to miniatures, his fantastical characters are guaranteed to captivate you. http://www.facebook.com/michaelrminiatures

D4 – A House Of Wonders is another exhibitor who will transport you to other worlds, fairies may actually live on her stand! http://www.ahouseofwonders.co.uk

D5 – Kuo Kuang Chen – sadly they have decided against travelling from Taiwan on this occasion but want to return next Spring! We still wanted to include them in this post though as we are looking forward to seeing their amazing food first hand. https://m.facebook.com/eyelight0428/

D6 – ABC Tedi Bach Hug is the perfect name for a collection of teddy bear makers. You will see a wide range of styles on this stand. http://abctbh.wix.com/abctbh

D7 – Josephine Parnell creates characters that are teddy bears but also dolls, a charming mixture of the two. We are sure that they have inspired whole houses before now. http://www.dollshousebears.free-online.co.uk

D8 – Ella Rose Miniatures bring delightful cakes and foodstuffs to brighten up any dolls house. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellaroseminiatures

D9 – Emma Jane Miniatures is an expert at recreating toys and you will be transported back to your childhood by her stand. http://www.emmajaneminiatures.com

D10 – Escutcheon have been creating high quality furniture since the early 1980’s and you will spoilt for choice by their range. http://www.escutcheonminiatures.co.uk

D11 – Herdwick Landscapes capture the romantic cottages of the lake district and buildings inspired by Beatrix Potter as well as other designs. http://www.herdwicklandscapes.co.uk

E1 – Malcolm’s Miniatures will help you with almost any project, not only do they have all the doors, windows etc but they are a veritable mine of information and always happy to advise. http://www.malcolmsminiatures.co.uk

E2 – Amanspeak Miniatures create delicious foods and cakes, made by Amanda Speakman and some by her daughter too! http://www.amanspeakminiatures.co.uk

E3 – Terence Facey isn’t able to make it this time due to a last minute change of plans but we thought we would include him in this tour anyway as his furniture definitely deserves a second look! https://www.tfaceyminiatures.co.uk/

E4 – Little House at the Priory offer a veritable cornucopia of miniatures in all the popular scales for house, shops or even gardens! http://www.littlehouseatthepriory.co.uk

E5 – Valerie Claire Miniatures, sometimes the key to perfecting the sense of realism in a dollshouse is the tiny details. You will find everything from Christmas crackers to chemist shop accessories here! http://www.valerieclaireminiatures.com

E6 – World Of My Own and Rob Lucas Miniatures, Ann creates dolls and Rob makes whitewood furniture, what a brilliantly creative household this must be! http://www.worldofmyownminiatures.co.uk

E7 – Susan Bembridge Designs another wonderfully creative team producing some of the highest quality wallpaper designs. Anyone can have dollshouse delusions of grandeur with this on your walls! http://www.susanbembridgedesigns.com

E8 – Pan Miniatures feature upholstered furniture and flower arrangements, ideal for the relaxing with a cosy cup of tea. http://www.panminiatures.com

E9 – Kattykorner are known for their haute couture dresses as well as jewellery and ceramics, the finer things in life for the well appointed dolls house! They aren’t afraid to add some ghostly humour to proceedings either. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/katty2korner

F1 – Dateman Books a veritable library of classic titles awaits you at Dateman books. Many of their books will be a walk down memory lane and they are adding to their range all the time! http://www.datemanbooks.com

F2 – Penny’s Toys are a great place to get yourself some whitewood furniture all ready for you to flex your creative skills upon. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/pennys-toys/

F3 – Little miss Miniature, Sonia is a recent addition to the Miniatura show but her work has been so warmly received and it’s no wonder! She works in the smallest scales, so if you want a dolls house for your dolls house then take a look! http://www.littlemissminiature.com

F4 – Country Treasures have been attending Miniatura since the beginning back in 1983 and their excellent copperware and kitchen miniatures has never gone out of fashion. http://www.countrytreasures.co.uk

F5 – Beith Miniatures make some of the finest quality furniture you will find anywhere in the world. Many pieces are inlaid with marquetry which when you think about the scales involved in is a feat in itself. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/beith-miniatures/

F6 – Rugby Miniaturists Club always put on a great show and it’s a shame we won’t get to see them this time, if you are in the Rugby area then get in touch with them to join their community. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/rugby-miniaturists/

F7 – Grace Mary Miniatures is an expert in painting and needlework and she prides herself on offering masterpieces at affordable prices. http://www.gracemaryminiatures.co.uk

F8 – D B Miniatures make those accessories that every house needs, sometimes you won’t even realise you are missing something until you see what they have. http://dbminiatures.co.uk

F9 – Jan Southerton, the flower lady, the description is perfect as Jan is one of the best makers of flora in the world and you get bees and butterflies into the bargain! https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/jan-southerton-the-flower-lady/

G1 – WHB Miniatures hand stitch beautifully and with such precision. They have cushions, carpets and soft furnishings ideal for your dollshouse. They were also due to run a demonstration over this weekend so you could see Wendy work her magic! http://www.whbminiatures.co.uk

G2 – Mayhem, Magic & Me, talking of magic we were due to see the amazing reappearance of Alexandra Blythe and her imaginative creations. She assures us she will be back in the Autumn and we cannot wait! https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MayhemMagicAndMe

G3 – Norman D. Whiting H.S. For those not in the know the letters stand for Hilliard Society which is a group that celebrates artists who work in smaller scales. Plenty of prints and original paintings for your to choose from. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/norman-d-whiting/

G4 – Shepherd Miniatures have a whole world of packaging and branded goods to help you craft that illusion of reality in a dollshouse for most periods in history. https://shepherdminiatures.com

G5 – The Silk Route have at their disposal a wonderfully satisfying selection of silks, organza’s, dupion, …. well you get the idea. If you need some material for a dolls house project then check them out, they may well have the very thing you have been looking for. http://www.thesilkroute.co.uk

G6 – Delph Miniatures satisfy a rather overlooked period of history, the modern era! From kettles to office chairs they have it all and the quality of the product is second to none! http://www.delphminiatures.co.uk

G7 – Yvonnes Miniatures are one of the exhibitors that cover a wide range including wool and haberdashery but also gardens, food and kitchenware. It’s always worth seeing what these stands have as they can inspire you on to a whole new project with some surprising find. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/yvonnes-dollshouse/

H1 – Vicanna Vintage are a veritable aladdins cave of treasures. They specialise in saving collections of miniatures that might disappear forever. as a result you never know what you will find, but you will enjoy the search for sure! https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/vicanna-vintage/

H2 – Glasscraft Miniatures are known throughout the world as one of the best makers of glassware in the miniatures hobby. http://www.glasscraftuk.com

H3 – Smallsorts makes more than dolls, they make flights of fancy. One of the best things about miniatures is that they give makers with imagination a licence to try whatever they can think of. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Smallsortsdolls

H4 – Cinderella are originally from Germany and you will find the influences from that country abound in their work. They specialise in dolls and kits but you will find much more besides. http://www.cinderellaminiaturen.com

H5 – Elite Petite Interiors have an excellent eye for detail and have the ability to really co-ordinate a miniature room. Think of them as interior designers in miniature, including houses for your dollshouse. http://www.elitepetiteinteriors.net

H6 – Thimblemins have got you covered if you need a new arrival in your dollshouse. Babies and everything that you need for them! http://www.etsy.com/shop/thimblemins

H7 – Petite Properties are one of the most popular makers of houses and house kits in all scales. Their style is unmistakable and the quality of their kits means you will be able to create your own masterpiece in no time. Bea was due to run a demonstration at the show and the support they provide for their customers is second to none. http://www.petite-properties.com

J1 – The Felt Pixie make the most charming animals. The use of felt gives them a sense of fur or hair that really captures the imagination.  http://www.facebook.com/feltpixie

J2 – Perri’s Miniatures create the most amazing shoes and accessories, as stylish as they are beautiful. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/perris-miniatures/

J3 – Woodside Dolls approach to making a collection is to focus on the scene that their dolls create, this means you can shop for a street scene or a ballroom. Clever idea! http://www.woodsidedolls.co.uk

J4 – The Secret Garden are based right here in Birmingham and hand make suites of furniture. They also stock everything for the equestrian including saddles and bridles. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/secret-garden/

J5 – Paulines Miniatures Packages have a huge range of authentic packaging from 1800 to modern times. They also run a brick and mortar shop in North Yokshire and will certainly be happy to help whatever your dolls house needs. http://www.weaverthorpe-miniatures.co.uk

J6 – Present Address offer a stylish range of fireplaces, beds and other essential items, just what you need to create the perfect room. https://miniatura.co.uk/exhibitors/present-address/

J7 – Mini McGregor were due to run a workshop this time and we were looking forward to it. Katy specialises in making those finishing touches that really clinch the illusion of a dollshouse. The wrapped parcels and haphazard pencil pots that make a house look like a home. http://www.minimcgregor.com

J8 – Criss Cross Miniatures are expert furniture makers, approaching their work very much in a traditional sense with a meticulous eye for detail, you’ll love the quality of their work. http://www.crisscrossminiatures.webeden.co.uk