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Visitor Comments

“Always a pleasure to see the crafts and talk to the makers. We appreciate the effort make to keep the quality of the goods so high but also that there is something that anyone can afford.”
– J Reed, Herne Bay
“So lovely to see so much creativity here today in a world of mass production and consumption! We need artistic people to feed the soul!”
– C Eastlake, Tonbridge
“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
“One of the best craft shows and I’ve been to most of them.”
– J Edwards, Woking
“Nice range of quality crafts. Very well laid out in a lovely setting.”
– K Fletcher, Canterbury
“The stalls were amazing and show each maker’s talent brilliantly. It’s very inspiring and they are all beautifully made.”
– E Saddler
“Always enjoy the very talented exhibitors. We come every year, a bit of a highlight in the house.”
– M Godfrey, Edenbridge
“Very well laid out and a lovely variety of stalls. Good entertainment and all round lovely day out! ”
– C Williamson, Gillingham
“Amazing! All stalls such a high standard loved it all. Gives me such faith in our home-grown British talent.”
– E Watkins, Whitstable

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Hever Castle September 2024

Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
12-15 September 2024
9.30am to 5.30pm Daily
Craft Fair entry included in normal Garden admission charges
Last entry 1 hour before closing
Accessibility: All our marquees are floored and carpeted, with ramps. Here's Hever Castle's accessibility statement

This event will feature around 180 exhibitors, many of whom will be different to those seen at our May event. These craftspeople will be showcasing their work in open-sided marquees within the award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds with the backdrop of the historic castle – the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Exhibitors have been selected from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists, and the event will incorporate demonstrating artists, a food village and live music!

Children can enjoy the fabulous adventure playground, while visitors of all ages can enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the Water Maze.

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…

Click here for directions on how to get to Hever Castle.

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. We prefer no dogs in the marquees as waggy tails can do a lot of damage!

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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