In Spring many designer makers & creative businesses research and apply for the best craft & design selling events in the UK, especially if you want to apply for the best Christmas events in 2025!
The Design Trust has done all the hard work for you … we have selected the best craft & design selling events in the UK for 2025, with all the event dates and application deadlines too – in alphabetical order.
Want to get some expert tips on what judges are looking for in applications for design & craft fairs? Then read this article on how to write a great application for a craft fair.
TOP TIP: We recommend that you research before you apply to these craft and design fairs to see if they are a good fit for you and your business. It’s always a good idea to visit the events (if at all possible) before you apply.
Celebrating Ceramics & DESIRE JEWELLERY & SILVERSMITHING FAIR, Waterperry Gardens, oxford
Dates of event: 11 – 13 July 2025
An artist-led festival showcasing the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics where visitors can meet, engage with and purchase from a diverse selection of makers. Celebrating Ceramics is being held alongside the Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair so there’s loads to enjoy. There’s also an amazing range of food, drink and music all in a beautiful setting.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ515.
Where to apply: Celebrating Ceramics Website
Deadline for applications: Early applications are advised
CHRISTMAS CONTEMPORARY MAKERS MARKET, The hub, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Dates of event: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 2025
Held in the Hubโs renowned main gallery, this yearโs market will showcase 40 talented designers, makers and producers. The Hub is looking for makers of craft, design, objects, accessories, homewares and artisanal produce. Perfect if you want to showcase your work and sell directly to customers who value unique, high quality products.
Stand Prices: Early Bird Offer – ยฃ100 +VAT for the weekend
Deadline: Friday16 May
Standard Price – ยฃ125 +VAT for the weekend
Deadline: Friday 18 July
Where to apply: The Hub Sleaford Website
cLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK, LONDON
Dates: 20 – 22 May 2025
Clerkenwell Design Week has created a showcase of leading UK and international interiors brands and companies presented in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area welcoming well over 37000 visitors.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ600.
Where to apply: Clerkenwell Design Week Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline but early application is advised.
Country Living christmas MARKET, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Dates: 12 – 15 November 2025
Country Living will once again join forces with Good Housekeeping and combine Christmas shopping with celebrity talks, book signings and a VIP lounge. A redesigned floorplan will include a new entrance hall, more shopping, and the return of a few festive favourites. More details to follow.
Where to Apply: Country Living Shows Website. If you wish to apply, please email (countrylivingshows@hearst.co.uk) some photos of previous stand designs so CL can see what type of stand you wish to bring to this show.
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline.
Country Living Summer fairs, Various Locations
Dates: Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire (7 – 11 May 2025), RHS Malvern Festival (8 – 11 May 2025), Burghley Horse Trials, Lincolnshire (4 – 7 September 2025)
Country Living Summer Fairs feature a line-up of hands-on workshops, talks from County Living experts, and wonderful shopping from talented designer makers alongside major country events.
Where to Apply: Country Living Shows Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline but early application is advised
craft in focus – contemporary craft fair, RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
Dates: 1 – 5 May 2025
A mixed discipline contemporary craft fair held in carpeted and floored marquees within RHS Garden Wisley, near Woking incorporating demonstrating artists, a food village and live music!
Stand Prices: From ยฃ650.
Where to Apply: Craft in Focus Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline but early application advised.
craft in focus – contemporary craft fair, HEVER CASTLE, KENT
Dates: 15 – 18 May 2025 and 18 – 21 September 2025
A mixed discipline contemporary craft fair held in carpeted marquees within the gardens of Hever Castle near Edenbridge, Kent. The fair features some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and moreโฆ
Stand Prices: From ยฃ650.
Where to apply: Craft in Focus Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline but early application is advised.
Craft in focus – contemporary craft fair, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex
Dates: 30 July – 3 August 2025 and 22 – 25 August 2025
A mixed discipline contemporary craft fair held in carpeted marquees within the gardens of Hyde Hall near Chelmsford in Essex.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ650.
Where to apply: Craft in Focus Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline but early application is advised.
CRAFT WORKS, SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL, LONDON
Dates: 15 – 17 May 2025
Craftworks is a three-day, free to attend London exhibition, which will host the very best of arts, crafts, and design from all corners of the craft sector. The ultimate trade show, exhibiting both traditional and contemporary makers, as well as live seminars, workshops and panel sessions with some of the finest minds in the craft sector.
Stand Prices: –
Where to apply: Craft Works Website or email nicole@craftworks.show
Deadline for applications: No official deadline.
craftS in THE PEN, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Dates: 15 – 16 November 2025
Crafts in the Pen takes place each November at Skipton Auction Mart. 2025 celebrates 10 years of this great event, which has grown into a wonderful crafts market the whole family can enjoy, with 4,700 visitors enjoying around 230 stalls.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ120
Where to Apply: Crafts in the Pen Website
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 30 June 2025
Crafty Fox Markets, The Crossing, Kings Cross, LonDon
Dates: Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April and Sunday 13 July 2025
Crafty Fox have been organising fantastic and fun craft selling events for years now showcasing the work of a diverse mix of designer makers. They host markets at Kings Cross in London but look out for their events at The British Library, London and We Out Here Festival in August.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ99
Where to Apply: Crafty Fox Website
Deadline for Applications: Applications for shows are accepted throughout the year.
decorex, the international interior design event, olympia, london
Dates: 12 – 15 October 2025
A high-end interior design exhibition which has bought together the best of the design community each year for 46 years. Decorex hosts the industry to connect with one another and be inspired by the beautiful products on show.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ450 per square metre
Where to Apply: Decorex Website
Deadline for Applications: Open now
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS, FARNHAM MALTINGS, SURREY
Dates: 11 – 12 October 2025
Festival of Crafts features exhibitors working in a variety of disciplines, including new and traditional craft techniques and producing work with a modern design aesthetic. The marketplace showcases makers selling products with a lifestyle focus including (but not limited to) homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles, print and more.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ175
Where to Apply: Farnham Maltings Website
Deadline for Applications: Applications open
Frome Independent Market, somerset
Dates: Monthly
An outdoor, monthly street market. which spans the whole of Frome town centre and attracts around 80,000 people per year. There is space for over 200 traders each month across 6 sections; designer-maker; flea market; homes and gardens; street food; food producer and suitcase traders.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ55
Where to Apply: Frome Independent Website
Deadline for Applications: Open Applications
Handmade Oxford, The International Contemporary Craft Festival , WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD
Dates: 12 – 14 June 2025
A lovely outdoor event showcasing hand-crafted work from over 120 independent makers with workshops, craft demonstrations, and an engaging talks programs.
Stand Prices: Shell Scheme Stands ยฃ395+VAT per M2
Where to Apply: Handmade in Britain Website
Deadline for applications: Deadline Wednesday 30 April
LONDON CRAFT WEEK, VENUES ACROSS LONDON
Dates: 12 – 18 May 2025
London Craft Week brings together over 250 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world, showing and selling their work in various venues across the capital.
Where to Apply: London Craft Week Website or email naomi@londoncraftweek.com
Deadline for Applications: None stipulated
MATERIAL MATTERS, BARGEHOUSE OXO TOWER, LONDON
Dates: 17 – 20 September 2025
Material Matters brings together over 50 world-leading brands, designers, makers, manufacturers and organisations to celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. The fair includes five floors of products, site-specific installations, a marketplace, a learning area, and an extensive talks programme, providing a platform for engagement and inspiration for the design and architecture industries.
Stand Prices: Spaces from ยฃ580
Where to Apply: Material Matters Website or email hello@materialmatters.design
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
MINI MADE, ATELIER BESIDE THE SEA, BRIGHTON
Dates: Monthly from April – September
The monthly market has about 22 spaces, spread throughout the 3 arches of Atelier Beside the Sea and weather permitting outside.โ Each month there will be a changing roster of makers selling different crafts, locals as well as makers from afar who fancy visiting and selling in Brighton, new makers and more established makers.โ All makers will be selected to create an interesting and exciting show.โ
Stand Prices: 20% commission on sales
Where to Apply: Mini Made Website
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
Muswell hill creatives Makers fairs, St James Square, London
Dates: 26 April, 21 June, 27 September and 22 November
Muswell Hill Creatives held its first ever makers fair in St James Square in November 2015. The fairs are carefully curated to bring visitors the best of designed and made goods from Muswell Hill and around – selling jewellery, leather bags & accessories, prints, stationery, homewares, ceramics, textiles, clothing, millinery and more. As well as stalls by members of Muswell Hill Creatives, guest artists, designers and makers are also invited to join.
Where to Apply: Muswell Hill Creatives Website sign up to receive emails when applications are open
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
POTFEST in the pens, Various locations
Dates: Potfest in the Pens, Penrith – 24 – 26 May, Potfest in the Pens, Penrith 17 – 19 October, Potfest in the Pens, Melton Mowbray – 7 – 9 November
Potfest in the Pens remain true to the showโs original founding principles – there is no selection process and these shows are open to everyone to take part. You simply apply and your name is added to the draw, spaces are awarded as they are drawn with a waiting list being established once each show is full. This unselected forum creates a unique atmosphere and buzz at each of the Pens events, there are no egos and seasoned, professional potters exhibit alongside those that are wanting to take their first steps in selling their work whether that be a student fresh from college or someone wanting to progress a hobby. These shows are a lovely way to put yourself in front of a large audience and become part of a wonderful community.
Where to Apply: Potfest Website
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
Saltaire Makers FairS, Victoria Hall, West Yorkshire
Dates: 24 – 26 May and 25 – 26 October 2025
Saltaire Makers Fairs are held twice a year; in May (as part of the Saltaire Arts Trail weekend) and in the autumn / winter โ at Victoria Hall. The Fairs offer a showcase of fresh, contemporary art, craft and design for sale or commission, carefully chosen for its quality and originality. Thereโs something to appeal to every taste.
Where to Apply: Saltaire Inspired Website
Deadline for Applications: The May event is now closed for applications. Register your interest for the October event.
SOLO Craft Fair, between the bridges, london’s south bank
Dates: Sunday 1 June, Sunday 5 July, Sunday 2 August, Sunday 6 September, Sundays 15, 22, & 29 November, Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December 2025
On Sundays throughout the year, Solo Craft Fair transforms the pier section of Londonโs Biggest Beer Garden into a vast makers market, featuring 60 traders showcasing their wares each week. Art, jewellery, fashion, kids’ products, and more from some of London’s best independent designers.
Stand Prices: – From ยฃ35 for half a table
Where to Apply: Solo Craft Fair Website
Deadline for Applications: Not specified.
The Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London
Dates: 9 – 12 October 2025
The Knitting & Stitching Show is the largest and most successful textile exhibition in the UK. The shows attract in excess of 20000 visitors, all of whom are committed crafters and textile enthusiasts who visit for inspiration and to shop.
Where to Apply: The Knitting & Stitching Show Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline
The Knitting & Stitching Show, HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE, YORKSHIRE
Dates: 20 – 23 November 2025
The Knitting & Stitching Show is the largest and most successful textile exhibition in the UK. The shows attract in excess of 20000 visitors, all of whom are committed crafters and textile enthusiasts who visit for inspiration and to shop.
Where to Apply: The Knitting & Stitching Show Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline
THE Makers Fair, Standen House & Gardens, East Ginstdead, West Sussex
Dates: 16 – 18 May 2025
This is a lovely spring showcase of artistry and craftsmanship in a beautiful location. Applications are invited from contemporary designer-makers and heritage craftspeople, offering an exciting mix for visitors to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to sell your work, discuss commissions, and connect with a community passionate about handmade, high-quality craftsmanship. The Makers Fair also features live demonstrations, bringing craft to life for visitors!
Stand Prices: ยฃ250 per space, which includes a 180 x 75cm table.
Where to Apply: The Makers Fair Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline
THREAD, FARNHAM MALTINGS, SURREY
Dates: 13 – 14 June 2025
Thread, Festival of Textiles, features a wide variety of exhibitors including new and established textile companies, artisan fabrics, dressmaking fabrics and patterns, haberdashery and all textile supplies. Thread also encourages applications from designers and makers working with weave, print, needlework and embroidery to create unique handcrafted products.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ185
Where to Apply: Farnham Maltings Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline
YARNDALE, SKIPTON AUCTION MART, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Dates: 27 – 28 September 2025
Celebrating the brilliance of yarn in all its forms, this award-winning craft festival brings together over 180 makers, craft makers, retailers, and artisans in the picturesque market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Stand Prices: From ยฃ195 for a single space. Discounts for new businesses are available.
Where to Apply: Yarndale Website
Deadline for Applications: No official deadline
Did you find this post with the best craft & design fair dates and deadlines useful? Did we miss out your favourite craft fairs or design events? Then do let us know in the comments box below. We will try to keep this post as up-to-date as possible with new events being added as they are confirmed.
Patricia…. you’ve missed out the best Craft event in Cornwall!! Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair (originally Etsy Made Local run by Alison Bick).
http://www.makerscornwall.co.uk
It’s on 3-5th November 2023. Applications opening in Spring.
Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair is 7-9th Nov 2025
Keep an eye on http://www.makerscornwall.co.uk, applications will open in Spring.
Sally and the team at Makers Cornwall x
Yes that was really useful as it can be so hard looking and finding and deciding and then applying! Thanks very much.
Hi
This is wonderful would you mind adding our events to it? Farnham Maltingsโs
I can email you all the prices
Unravel knitting and crochet Feb 24-26thand September 9-10th
Thread textile festival June 10th
Festival or crafts 14-15th Oct
Wonderful list! Itโs worth mentioning Elements Festival (Edinburgh) and Goldsmiths North (Sheffield) as well. Both are fabulous jewellery fairs.
Crafts in the Pen, Skipton https://www.craftsinthepen.org.uk/ Opened for applications really early this year.
flock contemporary curated craft and design fair, Banchory, Aberdeenshire 17 – 19 November 2023. The best of Scotland’s makers.
http://www.thebarnarts.co.uk
https://www.thebarnarts.co.uk/article/flock-2022
2023 Applications will open in June
So many of these fairs are based in Southern England, it would be great if the list was expanded to includes shows in the Midlands.
We try our best to feature shows from across the UK. We don’t think we’ve done too badly! If we don’t know about the shows, we can’t feature them, which is why we ask that people add fairs that they know about in the comments.
Seconded!
There is also the Christmas Fair at Farnham Maltings 22 & 23 November 2023
Plus:
Abingdon Traditional Craft Fair in the Abbey buildings 3 – 5 November 2023;
Sparkle Festive Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington 18 – 20 November 2023;
Farnborogh Festive Fair at Farnborough International 24 & 25 November 2023.
[&, for craft supplies, equipment, demos etc.:
Farnborough Craft Show at Farnborough International 1 – 3 September 2023]
Pop up fairs Kent – Spring Fair 13th & 14th April 2024 at Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent.
Showcasing over 100 of Kent’s best Independent Brands over 2 days.
ACQUIRE is an annual selling event for 30 selected artisans of contemporary fine jewellery and silverware of the highest quality in a wide range of styles. Held at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate 11th to 13th October 2024. Full details http://www.acquire.uk.com
Ceramics in Charnwood is a great one, set in Loughborough market place 12th May.
https://www.instagram.com/ceramicsincharnwood
One of my favourite shows: Lustre at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham, held in November. https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/news/lustre-2025-applications-now-open/
Living crafts at Hatfield house grounds.
May 8th- 11th 2025.
We have a stall to sell our calligraphy products that I teach with and offer quick have a go workshops throughout the show.
I think it’s too late yo join now but maybe come and look for next year.
I shall be updating my own database which is currently art fair biased. This is a great resource, thank you. I hope you don’t mind me using this data to create a map of fair locations. The art fair one is located here. https://www.meet-thy-maker.co.uk/art-craft-fair-locations/.
Not to leave us out in Wales, we have International Ceramic Festival in Aberystwyth June 27-29th https://www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/ and Craft Festival Wales in Cardigan Sept 6-9
https://www.craftfestival.co.uk/wales/
Beautiful Blue Magpie Fair, Malvern in private house of the organiser, very godd curated fair. Applications for spring fair 22nd and 23rd now closed, but definitely worth a visit. ‘Pickle annd Dot’ didn’t apply for the spring fair but plan to apply for Christmas.
Crafterama is a fab one it’s more card craft but there are other artists stalls there too which do really well and make and take tables also!