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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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2 Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue

Contemporary Designer Crafts at RHS Hyde Hall

Visitor Comments

  • “Wonderful event as always. So many creative talented people in a lovely setting.”
    – P Robbins, Tonbridge

  • “A brilliant craft fair full of unusual artefacts to buy or to just browse. Stall holders very friendly and full of information. The whole event is a real triumph!”
    – A Cole, Kingston

  • “The venue was spectacular…All of the artists on their stands were such lovely people to chat to and they made us feel so welcome. I would highly recommend visiting CRAFT IN FOCUS. Check it out you won’t be disappointed.”
    – C Clutton

  • “A great show with lots of variety of unusual and quality items. I keep going back… and always come back with something new. Highly recommend a visit.”
    – A Eyres

  • “Excellent setting and amazing selection of stalls.”
    – W Hill, Sevenoaks

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

  • “Fabulous craft fair. Lots of interesting stalls. Some talented crafts people.”
    – S Luxford, Bromley

  • “I wanted to say how impressed my wife and I were with the whole organisation of the craft fair and the high quality of all the exhibitors. Every section was packed with beautiful items showing wonderful workmanship. It was a real pleasure to spend some time seeing such creativity by all the stall holders.”
    – T Gould

  • “Fantastic range of quality crafts in beautiful setting. Well worth the travel from West Wales!”
    – J Gale, Tregaron

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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...

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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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...

Buy from independent jewellers

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25 Years of Excellence

Showcasing Excellence In Craftsmanship For 25 Years

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Buying Contemporary Craft

Buying Contemporary Craft

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