Event Locations

craft events in location order

Use the list on the right to find craft and gift fayres sorted in location (county) order.

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Craft events in date order

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Birmingham, 28 September 2008
Toy Collectors’ Fair
Collectable toys, current and obsolete, including Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Hornby, Star Wars, Action Man, TV-related, teddy bears & dolls.
Hall 18, NEC, Birmingham
www.d-jfairs.co.uk

Birmingham, 13-16 November 2008
Crafts for Christmas
Hall 12, NEC, Birmingham
www.ichf.co.uk

Birmingham, 22-23 November 2008
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition
Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham
www.warley-mrc.org.uk

Brighton & Hove, 18 May 2008 & every third Sunday
Art and Craft Fayre
Monthly Market every third Sunday, a variety of Art, Fashion, craft and food
Ralli Hall, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3TW, next to Hove Station
Contact: Katrine Palsager, Tel: 01273 858144,
katrine@seaside-events.co.uk

Cumbria, 30-31 May 2008
Keswick Craft Fair
Locally made quality crafts available to purchase from the makers
Congregational Hall, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria
Contact: Mark Rogers, Tel: 01931 716096, E-mail:
glass@kiltcott.wanadoo.co.uk

Cumbria, 13-14 June 2008
Keswick Craft Fair
Locally made quality crafts available to purchase from the makers
Congregational Hall, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria
Contact: Mark Rogers, Tel: 01931 716096, E-mail:
glass@kiltcott.wanadoo.co.uk

Cumbria, 1-2 August 2008
Keswick Craft Fair
Locally made quality crafts available to purchase from the makers
Congregational Hall, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria
Contact: Mark Rogers, Tel: 01931 716096, E-mail:
glass@kiltcott.wanadoo.co.uk

Cumbria, 9-10 October 2008
Keswick Craft Fair
Locally made quality crafts available to purchase from the makers
Congregational Hall, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria
Contact: Mark Rogers, Tel: 01931 716096, E-mail:
glass@kiltcott.wanadoo.co.uk

Cumbria, 15-16 November 2008
Brantwood Winter Craft Fair
Annual craft fair with quality local crafts. £2.00 adults, children free.
Brantwood, East of lake Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AD
Contact: Rachel Litten,
enquiries@brantwood.org.uk

Devon, 6-8 June 2008
The Contemporary Craft Fair
Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon
www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk

Devon, 13-14 June 2008 (10:00-18:00 Fri & 09:30-17:30 Sat)
Exeter Craft Festival
Annual event of about 100 exhibitors; this is the start of the Exeter Festival celebrations
Cathedral Green, Exeter, Devon
www.exetercraftfestival.co.uk/

Dorset, 16 November 2008 (10:30 - 16:00)
Eastreet Art & Craft Xmas Fair
Featuring Artists & Craftspeople of The Purbecks. Free admission
Corfe Castle Village Hall,67,East Street,Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE
Contact: Fenella Arnold, E-mail:
craftynelly@btinternet.com

County Durham, 5-6 July 2008
Toy & Train Collectors’ Fair
National Railway Museum, Shildon, County Durham
Tel: 0191 4106386

Edinburgh, 31 May 2008
Portobello Craft Fair
Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh
www.edinburghcraftfairs.co.uk

Essex, 14-15 June 2008
The Wealdshow
The Weald show 2008 medieval battles,craft tents,lumberjack display team
Weald Country Park, Bretwood, Essex
Contact: Dawn Holmes, Tel: 01277 261343,
wealdcprgr@essex.gov.uk

Gloucestershire, 7 June 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
St Edward's Hall, Market Square, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Gloucestershire, 13 September 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
St Edward's Hall, Market Square, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Gloucestershire, 22 November 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
St Edward's Hall, Market Square, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Greater London, 29 June 2008
loveafair.co.uk
Summer craft market. Eco and hand made for all the family, jazz band, licence.
All Saints' Arts Centre. 122 Oakleigh Road North.London N20 9EZ
Contact: Joanna, Tel: 0208 444 8529,
info@woolshed.co.uk

Hampshire, 12-13 July 2008 (10:00-17:30)
Queen Elizabeth Country Park Show
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire, PO8 8QE
www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/qeshow/index.html

Hampshire, 11-12 October 2008 (10:30-17:00)
Crafts at Fort Purbrook
Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ
www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/fortpurbrook.html

Hampshire, 29-30 November 2008 (10:30-17:00)
Crafts at Fort Purbrook
Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ
www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/fortpurbrook.html

Kent, 7-8 June 2008 (11:00-17:00)
Craft and various other stalls
Country fayre Saturday,festival of transport & machinery on Sunday
Hamstreet, Near Ashford, Kent
E-mail:
horace@beamingmail.com

Kent, 15 June 2008 (10:30)
Craft and various other stalls
Classic car & veteran car rally, Cars, autojumble,crafts etc
The South of England Rare breeds Centre Woodchurch, Nr Ashford, Kent
Contact: Julie O'Neill, Tel: 01233 861493
E-mail:
julie@rarebreeds.org.uk

Kent, 22 June 2008
Ravens Wood School Custom & Classic Car Show & Fayre
The South East's largest independent car show and fayre with over 2500 visitors
Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 8HP
Contact: Mary Banks, Tel: 07017 022 452,
mary.banks@ntlworld.com

Kent, 29 June 2008
VW Expo 2008
VW show, including autojumble and various stalls, crafts etc.
The Hop Farm Paddock Wood, Nr Tonbridge, Kent
Contact name: Mike Wood, Tel: 01732 356100
E-mail:
mikewood@vwbeatles.orangehome.co.uk

Lancashire, 18-19 October 2008
43rd Blackburn Model Railway Show 2008
Lancashire’s biggest and best model rail show
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
www.belmrs.co.uk

Leicestershire, 13 September 2008 (10:00-15:00)
LCF Craft Fair
We have also linked up with Rainbows Children's Charity
Parklands leisure Centre, Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicestershire
Contact: Adam, Tel: 07523 844 891, E-mail:
admin@leicestershirecraftfairs.co.uk

Leicestershire, 2 November 2008
Autumn Craft Fair
Quality, genuuine fair. No bought in or mass produced items. All work vetted.
The Great Hall, Walkers Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire
Contact:
exhibitor@penninefairs.co.uk

Leicestershire, 6 December 2008 (10:00 - 15:00)
LCF Christmas Craft Fair
We have also linked up with Rainbows Children's Charity
Parklands leisure Centre, Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicestershire
Contact: Adam, Tel: 07523 844 891, E-mail:
admin@leicestershirecraftfairs.co.uk

Lincolnshire, 15 June 2008
Arts and Crafts for Summer
A wonderful selection of arts and crafts, contemporary and modern.
Jubilee Hall, Heighington, Lincolnshire, LN4 1JS
info@tempopromotes.co.uk

Lincolnshire, 22-23 June 2008
Two day Craft Fair
As part of the Annual Deepings Arts Festival
The Welland Room, The Deepings School, Deepings St. James, Lincs PE6 8NS
Contact: Martin Adkins, Tel: 01778 346117,
martinad100@btinternet.com

Neath and Port Talbot, 21-22 June 2008
Faerie and Elemental Festival
Dance with the faeries, try your hand at faerie crafts, shop in the magical craf
Afan Forest Park, Cynonville, Port Talbot, SA13 3HG
Contact: Sheila Bassett, Tel: 01639 830320
sheilaandem@yahoo.co.uk

Norfolk, 2-16 August 2008
Liz Murfitt solo exhibition Photograms
Liz works primarily within the medium of photography
The Dragonfly Exhibition Centre, Wayland House, High St, Norfolk
Contact: Susan Hollingworth, Tel: 01953 880205,
susan@wayland.org.uk

Norfolk, 20 September 2008
Autumn Craft Fair
Craft Fair. a unique opportunity for local crafts people to sell their wares
Wayland House, High St, Watton, Norfolk
Contact: Susan Hollingworth, Tel: 01953 880205,
susan@wayland.org.uk

Norfolk, 8 November 2008
North Norfolk's Christmas Market
Christmas Market - over 50 stalls - free entry/free parking
Fakenham High School, Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9QT
Contact: Robin Hyslop, Tel: 01263 860073
E-mail:
robinanddebbie@flintcottage.fslife.co.uk

Northamptonshire, 15 June 2008
Late Spring Craft Fair
Quality, genuine craft fair. No bought or mass produced items.All work vetted.
Hangar One, The Aviator Hotel, Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contact:
exhibitor@penninefairs.co.uk

Northamptonshire, 26 July 2008 (10.00-16.00)
Arts & Craft Fair
A selection of quality UK arts and crafts. Free Admission
Weston Favell Parish Hall, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contact: Jo Warner, Tel: 07974 499573, E-mail:
jo@purely-craft.co.uk

Northamptonshire, 29-30 November 2008
Winter Craft Fair
Northamptonshires largest genuine quality craft fair. All work vetted.
Hangar One, the Aviator Hotel, Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contact:
exhibitor@penninefairs.co.uk

Oxfordshire, 16 August 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
The Town Hall, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Oxfordshire, 23-25 August 2008 (10:00-18:00)
Blenheim Palace Craft Show
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX
www.craft-show.co.uk/

Oxfordshire, 15 November 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
The Town Hall, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Oxfordshire, 13 December 2008
Apple Tree Craft Fair
The Town Hall, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
www.appletreecraftfairs.com/

Suffolk, 15-16 November 2008
Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn (Weekend 1)
5 weekends, 120 exhibitors plus café, decoration shop and christmas trees.
Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JG
Contact: Katie Millard & George Agnew, Tel: 01359 271203
kt.millard@btinternet.com

Suffolk, 22-23 November 2008
Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn (Weekend 2)
5 weekends, 120 exhibitors plus café, decoration shop and christmas trees.
Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JG
Contact: Katie Millard & George Agnew, Tel: 01359 271203
kt.millard@btinternet.com

Suffolk, 29-30 November 2008
Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn (Weekend 3)
5 weekends, 120 exhibitors. Quality handmade crafts in a sixteenth century barn
Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JG
Contact: Katie Millard & George Agnew, Tel: 01359 271203
kt.millard@btinternet.com

Suffolk, 6-7 December 2008
Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn (Weekend 4)
5 weekends, 120 exhibitors. Quality handmade crafts in a sixteenth century barn
Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JG
Contact: Katie Millard & George Agnew, Tel: 01359 271203
kt.millard@btinternet.com

Suffolk, 13-14 December 2008
Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn (Weekend 5)
Quality handmade crafts in a sixteenth century barn with decoration shop & trees
Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9JG
Contact: Katie Millard & George Agnew, Tel: 01359 271203
kt.millard@btinternet.com

West Sussex, 23-25 August 2008
Craft Marquee at Rudgwick Steam & Country Show
Rudgwick Steam & Country Showground, Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3EG

West Sussex, 13 September 2008 (10:30-16:30)
The South Stamp Show with Hobby Art
Rubber Stamps, Card Making Aaccessories, Free Demonstrations, Charity Raffle
The Charmandean Centre on the A24, Worthing, West Sussex
Contact: Christopher Jones, Tel: 01737 789977, E-mail:
hobbyartstamps@fsmail.net

West Sussex, 25-26 October 2008 (10:30-17:00)
Crafts at Lancing College
Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW
www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk/lancingcollege.html

West Yorkshire, 1-2 November 2008
Leeds Model Railway Society’s Annual Exhibition
Leeds Grammar School, Leeds, West Yorkshire
www.lmrs.co.uk/html/exhibition_news.html

Wiltshire, 2-3 August 2008
Wroughton Classic
High quality crafts & gifts at large Classic Car & Bike show
Science Museum, Wroughton (nr Swindon), Wiltshire
Contact: Jo & Greg Dunningham, Tel: 07747 804487
E-mail:
wroughtonclassic@tiscali.co.uk

Wiltshire, 1-2 November 2008
Wiltshire Christmas Show
High Quality exclusive Crafts & Gifts, 100+ pitches! +demos
Oasis Centre, Swindon, Wilts
Contact: Jo & Greg Dunningham, Tel: 07747 804487
E-mail:
wiltshireshow@tiscali.co.uk