Booking Guidance Hever Castle Spring 24

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Shop online from some of the UK’s finest contemporary craftmakers and artists.

Craft In Focus has been supporting contemporary UK craftmakers for over 20 years. Our online selling platform offers you the same high standard of work that visitors to our contemporary craft fairs have come to expect but gives you the opportunity of viewing and purchasing from the comfort of your own sofa!

Explore the work of the UK’s finest craftmakers and artists on our dedicated online shopping platform. From contemporary designs to timeless pieces, find unique, handcrafted items that celebrate skill and passion.

www.craftinfocusonline.com

The Challenge Is Back!

Our Waterperry event takes place 10-12 July 2026, and we are inviting our exhibitors to produce scaled-down versions of their exquisite work, for display and to purchase.

Find details of the ceramicists' challenge here

Find details of the jewellers and silversmiths' challenge here

Celebrating Ceramics and Desire Fair - Joint Event at Waterperry Gardens 2025

Here's an overview giving an insight into our successful 2025 event.

☆☆ Celebrating 25 Years of Craft In Focus ☆☆

April 2025 marked a remarkable milestone — 25 years since Craft In Focus staged its very first event at Guildford University and opened the doors on 15 April 2000. Since then, we have grown to become the UK’s leading organiser of contemporary craft fairs, staying true to our ethos of showcasing only the finest British craftmakers and artists.

Unlike many other events, we strictly prohibit imported or mass-produced work, ensuring visitors are purchasing work direct from the makers selected to exhibit with us. This dedication has set us apart, earning us an outstanding reputation and redefining the way the public perceives craft fairs.

“After just a few years organising our events, one organiser accused me saying ‘but you are just cherry picking the best craft makers for your shows’. I was very proud to reply ‘Yes’, and we still do.” - Rob Chapman, Founder and Owner

Visitor Comments

“Amazing craftmakers. Amazing talented people and if you are looking for something different and amazing it is well worth a visit. It is also set in beautiful surroundings.”
– J Bunten
“You put on an amazing show, he quality and quantity of amazing crafts and lovely, passionate craftmakers makes it an annual joy for me.”
–C Pearce
“What a brilliant show. So well laid out. Stall holders very friendly. High quality craft and products. Will definitely go again.”
– S Dennis, Copthorne
“Brilliant show, so many talented artists. Spoiled for choice. I wanted to buy everything!”
– K Harman, Hassocks
“One of the best craft shows and I’ve been to most of them.”
– J Edwards, Woking
“Fantastic show. Well organised. Lots of lovely choices. Food offers good. Often try and come as I know it will be good.”
– A Knight, Coxheath
“Love this craft show. Have to come back for every show as always something new to see. Love the fact there is a huge diversity of different crafts. Also extremely interesting to watch items being made.”
– Z Sharp, Chatham
“Great show! Brilliant music...Fab day!!”
– C Viney, Chipping Campden
“It was the most awesome craft fair - so many beautiful pieces of art, sculptures, jewellery, etc”
– E Hislop

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To book: Go to hevercastle.co.uk/visit/prices/

Procedure: Select Day Visitor Gardens Only ticket (do not use concession). After entering your address you will be prompted to enter a Promotion or Discount Code. Use the discount code CRAFT24. After entering your code CRAFT24, don’t forget to click apply and your tickets will be reduced to £12.

Discount code only applies to tickets purchased online in advance.

Terms: Discount codes for the craft fair tickets may be entered from Friday 2nd February until Friday 10th May only, are only valid for the dates of the craft fair, and are not applicable to concessions or to family tickets.

Note: If you use the discount code please select Day Visitor Gardens Only Tickets when booking even if you are over 60 or a student.

Free admission for RHS and Historic Houses Association members (Click here for terms and conditions). Conditions apply, see Hever Castle website.

When booking online you will be given a booking reference on screen. Please write this down. Once you have purchased your tickets you should get an email which includes your booking reference to confirm your booking. If this email is not apparent within a few hours, please check your junk / spam folders.

If you still can't find the email you will need to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm your booking.

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Don't miss our other events

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…

And if you like that...

Celebrating Ceramics showcases the very best in the world of contemporary ceramics. This fine selection of artistic talent is set against the backdrop of Waterperry House and Gardens...