Whether you’re a maker, a collector, or simply love browsing beautiful handmade goods, there are so many craft fairs to choose from!
From bustling city centres to charming rural settings, the UK is home to an incredible variety of craft fairs that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and community.
Discover unique gifts, meet talented artisans, and enjoy live demonstrations. From traditional textiles to cutting-edge design, it’s a vibrant showcase of skill and passion.
Here’s a list of must-visit craft fairs that belong on every crafter’s calendar.
Exeter Craft Festival
Dates: July 3-5
Venue: Cathedral Green in Exeter. Specifically, the address is Cathedral Yard, Exeter, EX1 1HS
Exeter’s annual craft show brings together over 100 artisans from across the South West on Cathedral Green for three vibrant summer days. Free to attend, the event celebrates 50 years of regional creativity, featuring handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodcraft, glassware, prints, photography, and more.
Alongside browsing and shopping, visitors can enjoy food stalls, live entertainment, and conversations with makers at over 100 small business stalls. It’s a beloved highlight of Exeter’s cultural calendar – a great way to spend a summer day with family and friends.
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Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair
Dates: July 11-13
Venue: Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1LA
A must-visit event for jewellery lovers, whether you’re a jewellery maker or jewellery enthusiastic this is a specialist craft fair where you’ll witness work from the best jewellery designers in the UK. You’ll also get lots of inspiration for any of your own jewellery making projects.
This craft fair is perfect for lovers of fine jewellery and bespoke silversmithing. Featuring some of the UK’s most talented designers, visitors can browse exquisite, handcrafted pieces or commission something truly unique. The stunning Waterperry Gardens add an extra touch of charm to the day.
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Craft On Crafting
Dates: July 12-13
Venue: South of England Showground, East Sussex, RH17 6TL
Now in its fourth year, this relaxed, family-friendly weekend celebrates creativity with hands-on crafting, buzzing markets, and community spirit. Enjoy workshops and demos in pottery, pyrography, rag wreaths, paper flowers, embroidery and more. Explore two craft fields filled with handmade goods, vintage treasures, artisan food stalls, and a new vintage tea room.
This is one of those craft shows with a dog‑friendly atmosphere, live entertainment, even classic cars and evening disco/bingo sessions for campers. Day and weekend tickets (£5–£20).
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Crafting Live
Dates: July 12-13
Venue: Doncaster Racecourse, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN2 6BB
Crafting Live is a vibrant two‑day craft fair. This award‑winning event features over 80 exhibitors offering supplies from stamps and dies to fabrics, ribbons, beads, and decoupage tools. Visitors can explore live demos by crafting celebrities, enjoy free “make‑and‑take” sessions and take part in workshops covering diverse techniques. Certain workshops are bookable onsite, with VIP early access).
Tickets from £6–£8 (early bird prices), plus optional VIP passes that include lounge access and goodies.
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Festival of Quilts
Dates: 31 July – 3 August
Venue: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting event, the Festival of Quilts takes place annually at Birmingham’s NEC, attracting over 22,000 visitors. Launched in 2003 with The Quilters’ Guild, it now hosts Europe’s largest open quilt competition – displaying more than 1,200 quilts across diverse categories including traditional, modern, art, and sustainability.
The craft fair features world-class textile galleries, prestigious guest artists (like Edyta Sitar), and a massive shopping experience with over 200 exhibitors offering fabrics, tools, machines, kits, and more. Plus, a rich learning programme includes over 370 workshops, talks, demos, and masterclasses covering everything from basics to advanced techniques.
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Dates: July 5
Venue: Geilsland Estate, Wardrop Street, Beith, KA15 1HE
Free Entry and free parking. The Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair is a vibrant showcase of handmade talent from across Scotland, featuring a wide range of unique, high-quality creations. Held in various locations, the monthly craft fair brings together independent artisans and crafters who offer everything from jewellery, textiles, ceramics, and artwork to home décor and gifts.
It celebrates traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, often including live demonstrations and opportunities to meet the makers. The fair provides a perfect platform to support local talent and discover one-of-a-kind pieces. Ideal for gift shopping.
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Hannah McLaren I've worked at DC Thomson for six years! I began as an intern at My Weekly and The Scots Magazine, which was extended by a few months to help out at The People's Friend. I then covered maternity as Celebrity Editor for My Weekly, before I became Multimedia Journalist at The Scots Magazine. Currently I'm writing digital content across each title.
