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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

  • “Lots of lovely things to look at today and purchase. A thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile day out. I will definitely come again.”
    – E Smith, Edenbridge

  • “You put on an amazing show, he quality and quantity of amazing crafts and lovely, passionate craftmakers makes it an annual joy for me.”
    –C Pearce

  • “Had a fabulous day out…so many amazing stalls to browse and so many talented craftspeople, beautiful setting and I started my Christmas shopping.”
    – Kays Vintage

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

  • “Lovely stalls and layout. Loved the live music too…Very nice well kept gardens and had an amazing day.”
    – H Tigwell, Maidstone

  • “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

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

  • “Really impressed with how many unusual designers there were.”
    – P Gordon-Stewart

  • “Excellent craft fair. Many high quality goods to admire and buy - which we did.”
    – A Stephens, Maylandsea

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall 2026 - Key Points

  1. RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford,
    Essex, CM3 8ET
  2. 28-31 August 2026
  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 

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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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...

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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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