The first few months of the year is a good time for designer makers & creative businesses to research and apply for design & craft events in the UK, especially if you want to sell at the best-selling events for Christmas 2026. There are now many more design & craft selling events all year round that you can take part in!
To help you decide what are the best design & craft events, we at The Design Trust have done all the hard work for you … we have selected the best design & craft events in the UK in 2026, with dates and application deadlines too – in alphabetical order.
Enjoy!
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. Read this useful blog post with insights from our director Patricia van den Akker, who has judged at several craft events, how to apply for a selling event successfully.
Artists and Makers Fair, Lewes, East Sussex
Dates of event: 27 – 28 November 2026
Now in its 23rd year, this well-established and super friendly event becomes more special and treasured with the community every year. Applications will open in June, but we recommend that you join the mailing list for a reminder of when to reply. It’s a super popular and very well attended show.
Stand prices: Fees are on a commission basis.
Where to apply: Artists and Makers Fair Website
Deadline for applications: Monday 6 July
The Artisan show, Staunton Harold Hall, Leicestershire
Dates of event: 21 – 23 August 2026 and 6 – 8 and 13 – 15 November 2026
Staunton Harold Hall is a beautiful Grade I listed Georgian Mansion and lake set on a 2000 acre parkland. Over 200 artists and makers attending The Artisan Shows which showcases the very best in British craftsmanship; a handpicked collection including ceramics, art, jewellery, candles, blacksmiths, stone carvers, willow weavers, perfumes, skincare, leather, glass and much much more, not forgetting a delicious artisan food area.
Stand prices: From £250
Where to apply: The Artisan Show Website
Deadline for applications: Early applications are advised
Country Living Summer fairs, Various Locations
Dates: Burghley Horse Trials, Lincolnshire 3 – 6 September 2026, Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas Market, London 11 – 14 November 2026
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, HEVER CASTLE, KENT
Dates: 10 – 13 September 2026
A mixed discipline contemporary craft fair, held in marquees within the gardens of Hever Castle near Edenbridge, Kent. The fair features some of the finest craftspeople and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more… It’s a wonderful setting too.
Stand prices: From £650.
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: 28 – 32 August 2026
A mixed discipline contemporary craft in marquees within the gardens of Hyde Hall near Chelmsford in Essex, showcasing a wide range of the best crafts people in the UK.
Stand prices: From £650.
Where to apply: Craft in Focus Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline but early application is advised.
Crafty Fox Markets, The Crossing, Kings Cross, LonDon
Dates: Sunday 16 August, Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 August, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November
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 very popular markets at Kings Cross in London but look out for their events at The British Library, London and We Out Here Festival in August too!
Stand prices: From £99
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: 11 – 14 October 2026
A high-end interior design trade fair, 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 £500 per square metre
Where to apply: Decorex Website
Deadline for applications: No deadline given
Frome Independent Market
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 £55
Where to apply: Frome Independent Website
Deadline for applications: Open Applications
Handmade chelsea, chelsea old town hall, london
Dates: 12 – 14 November 2026
Handmade Chelsea returns for its 19th year as one of the UK’s most distinguished craft fairs, showcasing excellence across all disciplines. Visitors can discover early-career makers alongside new collections from established makers and continues to champion the very best of British craft and design.
Stand prices: From £420 + VAT per M2
Where to apply: Handmade in Britain Website
Deadline for applications: No deadline given
Hugo Burge Foundation Makers Market, berwick upon Tweed, scotland
Dates: 5 & 6 September 2026
Hugo Burge Open Studios weekends offer a great opportunity to show and sell work to a new audience. They events welcome over 500 visitors each weekend. There is no hire fee or commission and each stall has a single table and chair only.
Stand prices: –
Where to apply: Email [email protected]
Deadline for applications: No deadline given.
knebworth christmas fair, hertfordshire
Dates: 27 – 29 November 2026
The annual Knebworth Christmas Fair returns to the barns and marquees at Knebworth House and is set to be the biggest yet. Over 250 stands featuring thousands of Christmas gift ideas. Over 20,000 visitors regularly visit this festive shopping event, making it the perfect opportunity for your business to flourish in the lucrative Christmas shopping market.
Stand prices: From £445 for a 2m x 2m space
Where to apply: Knebworth Christmas fair website
Deadline for applications: No deadline given.
The Knit & Stitch Show, Alexandra Palace, London
Dates: 8 – 11 October 2026
The Knit & Stitch 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 Knit & Stitch Show, HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE, YORKSHIRE
Dates: 19 – 22 November 2026
The Knit & Stitch Show is the largest and most successful textile selling event in the UK. This event attract in excess of 2oK 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, Sussex
Dates: 14 – 16 August at Sheffield Park, Uckfield
These are lovely spring showcases 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: £250 per space
Where to apply: The Makers Fair Website
Deadline for applications: No official deadline
MATERIAL MATTERS, SPACE HOUSE, LONDON
Dates: 16 – 19 September 2026
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 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. It takes place in Space House, a modernist icon designed by Seifert & Partners, located in Central London.
Stand Prices: Spaces from £580
Where to Apply: Material Matters Website or email [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
Mercatum artisan Christmas market, haddon hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Dates: Over 6 long weekends: 11 -15, 18-22 & 25-29 November; 2-6, 9-13 & 16-20 December 2026
Mercatum artisan markets are going from strength to strength and growing extensively in scale, reputation and popularity. Mercatum is supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign, designed to reflect the quality of the events and to support and promote the exhibiting artisans and makers. Applications are invited from makers working in all forms and materials.
Stand Prices: –
Where to Apply: Haddon Hall Website or email [email protected] for stall availability
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
MNB Scotland, DRILL HAll, Edinburgh
Dates: 3 October 2026
MNB Scotland’s Autumn Craft Market, features 25 carefully curated stalls. Every application is individually reviewed to ensure a diverse, high-quality selection of makers. MNB do not accept AI work, drop shippers, or resellers.
Stand Prices: £70 per vendor
Where to Apply: MNB Website
Deadline for Applications: Sunday 26 July
Muswell Hill Creatives, Makers Fairs, North London
Dates: Autumn Makers Fair – Saturday 26 September, Winter Makers Fair – Saturday 21 November
Muswell Hill Creatives’ popular curated Makers Fairs take place outside in St James Square, in the heart of Muswell Hill and they are entering the 12th year of hosting them in this location! If you’re interested in trading as a guest, please subscribe to the Designer Maker Mailing List via the link below to hear about application dates and deadlines.
Stand Prices: Spaces from £100
Where to Apply: Muswell Hill Creatives Website
Deadline for Applications: Not specified
our stokey Market, stoke newington, london
Dates: 12 & 13 September 2026 and 10 & 11 October 2026
A lovely curated vintage and makers market in the heart of Stoke Newington, London. Featuring over 20 independent traders each day. Dog friendly. Free entry. Coffee and ice-cream!
Stand prices: From £70
Where to apply: Via Instagram
Deadline for applications: No deadline given.
SOLO Craft Fair, Various locations, london
Dates: Sunday 2 August, Sunday 6 September 2026, Between the Bridges, Southbank. Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November and Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November 2026, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Market.
Throughout the year, Solo Craft Fair transforms various locations in London into vast makers markets, featuring 60 traders showcasing their wares. Art, jewellery, fashion, kids’ products, and more from some of London’s best independent designers. Please head to their website below and also add yourself to their waitlist.
Stand prices: From £45for half a table
Where to apply: Solo Craft Fair Website
Deadline for applications: Not specified.
toasted ceramic fair, Long Eaton Art Room and Derby Museum
Dates: Long Eaton Art Room – Saturday 5 December 2026 and Derby Museum 13 – 14 March 2027
TOASTED at Long Eaton Art Room is an unselected show where names are drawn out of a hat. 20 potters will be given the opportunity to showcase ceramics in a well-established art community centre between Nottingham and Derby. TOASTED at Derby Museum is an event showcasing the work of 47 potters across two days.
Stand prices: £15 for a table at Long Eaton Art Room. £190 for a 6ft table across the 2 days.
Where to apply: Solo Craft Fair Website
Deadline for applications: Long Eaton Art Room Friday 28 August. Derby Museum Monday 24 August
towner christmas fair, Towner Gallery, Eastbourne
Dates: 6 – 8 November 2026
A great local market in Eastbourne, perfect for visitors to snap up products from talented local craftspeople and small businesses, plus the very best makers from further afield. Applications are invited from all independent artists, designers and makers.
Stand prices: 5ft x 2ft trestle table and a chair, £70 for a day, £130 for 2 days, £200 for the full weekend.,
Where to apply: Solo Craft Fair Website
Deadline for applications: Friday 10 July
YARNDALE, SKIPTON AUCTION MART, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Dates: 26 – 27 September 2026
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 £195 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 design & craft events in UK in 2026 dates 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 Maltings’s
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! It’s 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/.
Hi Matthew. I’ve checked out your map – you haven’t listed any of the 10 Potfest events around the country – quite important for ceramics. See https://potfest.co.uk/exhibit/
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!
Hi, a great list! You seem to have missed out Wales though? 😉
Artisan Events Wales provide several brilliantly curated events each year
Very useful listing, thank you. I have thought for a long time that we need a good quality directory of craft and design events around the UK – not just England and Wales – and that takes time to build I know. So important to have an assessment of the quality of the event for participants as well. Some smaller makers/artists may need to know about more local events as well, as the big ones are often seriously oversubscribed and difficult to get into when starting out.
I see you have an image of Potfest in the Pens but no info about the Potfest events which are amongst the most important ceramics shows in the UK. It’s particularly helpful for new potters to apply for the Pens events as these are not selected. I appreciate that the deadlines are passed for applications but if anyone is using this list for future reference it would be helpful to at least mention Potfest so that they are prepared to apply at the end of the year for 2027.
If there are any other events which have been omitted for similar reasons it would be helpful to know what they are.
Thank you again for this useful start to perhaps (?) an annual event 🤞😊
Hi Julie
Thanks for your comments. We have been compiling a list of the best design & craft events in the UK for a few years now. It’s very difficult for us to do an assessment to be honest, as we would need to visit them, we are just a team of two and this is for us a ‘service’ not a core part of our business (and we do not get paid for this!), and also what might be a good show for one maker might not necessarily be a good event for another maker. We ALWAYS recommend that makers do their own due diligence, especially as nowadays there are so many new shows around as well. And as you noticed it’s easier to do online then in a book as things change often last-minute.
Very helpful! Also check out Tea Green, they do high end design markets across Scotland:
https://www.teagreen.co.uk/
A very friendly and professional small team running great events.