The event is taking place at Hever Castle & Gardens to showcase a curated selection of original designs created by some of the finest craftmakers and artists in the UK. The Craft Fair will see more than 180 exhibitors displaying and selling textiles, artwork, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more at this historic site. By hosting the fair at the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, visitors will get the chance to not only see and purchase unique work, but they'll also be able to explore the glorious grounds spanning 125 acres - all within one ticket price.
Held in semi open-sided marquees with the iconic castle as its stunning backdrop, the event is set to be unmissable for anyone of any age. At the , The fun doesn't stop at the fair, though. Children can play in the fabulous adventure playground, while visitors of all ages can enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the Water Maze and the 100-year-old Yew Maze.
That's on top of exploring the incredible Hever Gardens. There are various trails to follow such as the colourful Rhododendron Walk, the impressive Anne Boleyn's Walk, the peaceful Sunday Walk, and Church Gill Walk, as well as more nature to embrace in the Italian Garden, English Rose Garden, and the Tudor Garden. Alongside being a brilliant day out, With hundreds of interesting and beautiful pieces on display, it's an exceptional chance to buy direct from the artists themselves.
Organiser Rob Chapman set up more than 20 years ago in a bid to revolutionise the craft fair space. With thousands of visitors enjoying his fairs across the country, Rob's strict selection policy for exhibitors means originality and high standards are always to be expected. He said: “We are delighted to be returning to the beautiful setting of Hever Castle which makes an ideal backdrop for an event of this calibre.
"Our event is a high-quality contemporary craft fair, and exhibitors and visitors appreciate the fact that we keep our standards high and have stuck with our principles of only allowing work made by the exhibitor to be presented, with no bought in, mass-produced or imported work. This has really set us apart from many other craft fairs.” Those who attended the popular fair at Hever Castle & Gardens back in May will be able to see new exhibitors too, with many new additions at the September event.
The Contemporary Craft Fair is taking place at Hever Castle & Gardens from September 12 to 15, from 9.30am to 5.30pm daily.
Admission to the gardens also gives entrance to the craft fair so you can have a full day of exploration for the price of one ticket. You can save more than £8 on advanced adult tickets by using the discount code 'CRAFT2024' before September 6, 2024* (T&Cs apply)..
