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Contemporary Craft & Design Fairs

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RHS Hyde Hall 28-31 Augusr 2026

Contemporary Designer Crafts at RHS Hyde Hall

Visitor Comments

  • “Wonderful as ever. Great range of artists at the Hever Craft Fair. Always a beautiful place to visit.”
    –W Robinson, Maidstone

  • “Wonderful event showcasing such a great range of British talent, skill and creativity. My partner, (who quite expected to choose to meet me in the cafe because he hates being dragged round these things), loved it just as much.”
    –F Hooper

  • “Best craft fair I have ever been to.”
    – M Holohan, Mitcham

  • “We were thrilled and delighted at the exceptional standards of ALL of your exhibitors! Happy to say we staggered home laden with some exquisite purchases! All craft fairs are most definitely not the same. Best craft fair ever.”
    – S Yonish, Ashford

  • “Love your events. Have been to many… Always a wide variety of amazing craft all of excellent quality.”
    – I English, Basildon

  • “Lovely craft fair good selection. Well worth visiting.”
    – J Dubrau, Burton Bradstock, Dorset

  • “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

  • “The stalls were amazing and show each maker’s talent brilliantly. It’s very inspiring and they are all beautifully made.”
    – E Saddler

  • “Beautiful grounds that perfectly showcase the fantastic array of handmade crafts on show. Breathtaking!”
    – L Webb, Wickford, Essex

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Hever Castle 18-21 September 2025

  1. Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
  2. 18-21 September 2025
  3. 9.30am – 5.30pm Thursday - Saturday
  4. 9.30am – 4.30pm Sunday
  5. Craft Fair entry included in normal Garden admission charges
  6. Free entry for Hever Castle Annual Members.
  7. Free entry for RHS Members (weekdays only). 
  8. Last entry 1 hour before closing
  9. Accessibility: All our marquees are floored and carpeted, with ramps. Here's Hever Castle's accessibility statement 

This event will feature some of the UK’s finest contemporary craftmakers and artists, 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 iconic 100-year old Yew Maze and the Water Maze.

Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original designs created by some of the finest craftmakers 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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