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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

  • “An excellent selection of quality British craftsmanship in beautiful gardens.”
    – R Kirk, Eastbourne

  • “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

  • “Wonderful fair. So many talented people and great variety of choice…. Highly recommended.”
    – I Lee, Walton on Thames

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

  • “Great variety, more so than other craft fairs.”
    – J Marsh

  • “The quality of merchandise was exceptional.”
    – L Whitehorn

  • “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

  • “Love this craft show. Have to come back for every show as always something new to see. Love the fact there is a huge diversity of different crafts. Also extremely interesting to watch items being made.”
    – Z Sharp, Chatham

  • “Absolutely gorgeous range of items. Well worth visiting, great for gifts and for me!”
    – J Funnell, Chelmsford

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Purchase direct from the very best designer makers in the UK

This event is held in semi-open sided marquees within the Garden and features around 170 exhibitors selected from the finest contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK.  This event offers a perfect opportunity to see and purchase outstanding work and craftsmanship from talented, professional makers whilst also enjoying an RHS garden of inspirational beauty with sweeping panoramas – there are more than 365 acres of garden to explore! Exhibitors have been selected from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists and the event will incorporate demonstrations, a food village and live music!

Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original designs including ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion, wood, textiles, artwork, furniture, metalwork, leather and more…Purchase direct from the designer makers

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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