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Contemporary Craft & Design Fairs

Purchase direct from the very best craft makers and artists in the UK

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Our Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fairs feature the best from contemporary jewellers in a wide range of materials - not just gold, silver or platinum, but acrylic, paper, glass, aluminium, copper and more…


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Visitor Comments

  • “Wonderful, superb items and good atmosphere. A very talented bunch of individuals.”
    – P Coxon

  • “Beautiful crafts on show, superbly made and presented. Absolutely top quality.”
    – L Gerhadt

  • “Simply stunning. The backdrop was a perfect setting to showcase all the magnificent artistry.”
    – B Harwood

  • “A very enjoyable fair – the nicest I have seen.”
    – J Salter

  • “Excellent fair with quality crafts – best we have been to.”
    – C Goodwin

  • “What a fabulous event, amazing artists. I think I stopped at every one. The quality of the work on sale is top notch and all British made, nothing imported.”
    – B Harwood

  • “The quality of the crafts at the fair was extraordinary. It was a joy for us to talk with the artist and craftmakers themselves.”
    – A Morrissey

  • “Wonderful exhibits. Some unusual art and very varied. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”
    – L Smith

  • “What a wonderful exhibition! A joy to see true craftsmanship and chat to the artists. The magnificent setting and music made a perfect day out.”
    – V Bettice

  • “I am always impressed, ‘wonder’ at the diverse and inspiring talent there is across all those exhibiting – but I have to say Wisley this year was truly remarkable, outstanding. Superb. Stunning!”
    – I Waterhouse, Waterlooville

  • “As always the craft highlight of the year. Nothing else comes close in quality and diversity.”
    – F Beckerman

  • “Refreshingly different and a cut above the rest.”
    – J Biglin

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Tickets 2024

All tickets must be bought online in advance. Although the event has lots of open space to move around we are limiting tickets to ensure a comfortable environment for all. Your tickets will be emailed to you a few minutes after your purchase is completed. If you do not think you have received them, check in your spam or junk folders.

Note: You will be asked to select an entry time e.g. 12-1; this only refers to your arrival time, once admitted you may stay as long as you wish. If you have a discount code please enter this after you have gone to the checkout and entered your address, in the box towards the bottom of the page (see image).


Early Bird Tickets save £7 
until midnight Fri 21 June
Event only tickets 
£7 
Combined event and garden ticket £16.50


Tickets midnight Fri 21 June to midnight Mon 15 July
Event only tickets 
£10 
Combined event and garden ticket £19


Tickets midnight Mon 15 July to Sun 21 July
Event only tickets 
£14 
Combined event and garden ticket 
£21


Under 16s free to Celebrating Ceramics and Desire Fair. Additional charge applies to visit Waterperry gardens.  


Should you have any ticket related queries please contact Waterperry Gardens


For all event related queries contact Celebrating Ceramics