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Contemporary Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley from 30 April to 4 May 2026

Visitor Comments

“Brilliant craft fair as usual. Great range of items lovely for Christmas presents. Great venue.”
– M Gil Rivas, Guildford
“Lovely range of crafts of every sort and friendly craftsmen/women delighted to welcome you and talk about their passion and creativity.”
– L Davis, Sevenoaks
“Excellent setting and amazing selection of stalls.”
– W Hill, Sevenoaks
“Was the best craft fair I’ve visited. The artwork available to purchase was first class. The craft were immaculate and really grabbed our attention. Definitely visit if you can.”
– N Perkins
“Best show ever, brilliant makers, superb location, everything well set out and spacious. Such an amazing enjoyable day out and came home with some exceptional beautiful buys.”
– R Perrin, Tonbridge
“Had a fantastic day walking around the gardens and going to a high-end craft fair.”
–K Matthews
“Lovely high quality show.”
– D Robinson, Bexleyheath
“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
“A fantastic event and one we will be returning to next year.”
– J Boorman, Crowborough

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall 2023

RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
25-28 August 2023
10am to 5pm Daily
Garden closes 6pm Daily
Admission to Garden also gives admission to craft fair; Free entry for RHS Members and Family Guest
Last entry 1 hour before closing
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...

Mrs D Tanner, Margate

How lovely to see crafts made in this country and different from the High Street. Pure Joy.

Mrs J Hatwell, Dover

"Very professional, enthusiastic individuals"

Miss C Rogers, Herne Bay

"A wonderful craft and design fair which I really enjoy coming to for unique gifts"

V Stanley, Tonbridge

"Always amazing and something new to enchant you"

M Doel, Bordon

"Fantastic crafts - very talented people displaying amazing products. Wonderful day"

G Pratt, Chelmsford

"The best fair I've been to. Lovely products of outstanding quality. Really enjoyable day."

J Clift, Colchester

"Wow, wow, wow! What a top class show. Quality goods, plenty of talent throughout. Could have spent thousands"

S Drew, Southminster

"A delight to visit - well advertised, organised, executed and excellent crafts in a wonderful setting. Well done"

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