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Contemporary Craft & Design Fairs

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

Visitor Comments

  • “We really enjoy coming to this event. The level of skill and workmanship shown by all exhibitors is inspirational.”
    – M Wade, Gillingham

  • “A fabulous range of crafts and jewellery. There is something for all tastes and budgets. Plus, the styles are unique you can’t buy things like these in the shops!”
    – A Windsor, Haywards Heath

  • “An excellent day out. Lots of beautiful things to see. A lot of very skilled people.”
    – S Smith, Banbury

  • “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

  • “Absolutely fabulous. Such a great selection of super stalls.”
    – M Chadwick, Surrey

  • “What a wonderful day. Such a beautiful mix of crafts and skills on display.”
    – D Collins, Bexleyheath

  • “My wife and I visited the Craft event yesterday and wanted to say how much we enjoyed our day. The crafts on display were delightful, varied, and of good quality.”
    – I Ridgers

  • “Always enjoy the very talented exhibitors. We come every year, a bit of a highlight in the house.”
    – M Godfrey, Edenbridge

  • “One of the best venues I have been to. Love returning each year. What an absolute treat and treasure trove of the most unique and beautifully handmade crafts.”
    – H Vince, Milton Keynes

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall 2023

  1. RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
  2. 25-28 August 2023
  3. 10am to 5pm Daily
  4. Garden closes 6pm Daily 
  5. Admission to Garden also gives admission to craft fair; Free entry for RHS Members and Family Guest
  6. Last entry 1 hour before closing
  7. Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell or has symptoms of Covid-19

This event is held in semi open sided marquees within the Garden and features around 150 exhibitors selected from the finest contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK.  This event offers a perfect opportunity to see outstanding work and craftsmanship from talented, professional British makers whilst also enjoying a garden of inspirational beauty with sweeping panoramas.

Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more…

Tickets 

To book online, click here. RHS Members do not need to book, please just turn up.

Directions

Click here for directions on how to get to Hyde Hall

Terms & Conditions: The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission in reasonable circumstances or to request any ticket holder to leave the event and take appropriate action to enforce this right. No dogs are allowed on site with the exception of registered support dogs.

Only the best

Craft In Focus events have earned an enviable reputation for selecting only the very best professional designers, artists and craftmakers for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design.

British made

We have no imported or mass-produced work on show. Our talented craftmakers create highly collectable textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and much more...

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25 Years of Excellence

Showcasing Excellence In Craftsmanship For 25 Years

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Buying Contemporary Craft

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