This year I will be packing the van and heading out on the road to so many wonderful markets, fairs and events across the south of England.
I absolutely love being able to share my work with visitors and talk about my ceramics - it really is one of the best parts of being a potter!
Scroll down to find out where I will be and keep an eye out as new events will be added throughout the year.
Kicking off the festive season with a celebration of Dorset’s finest food, drink and local makers.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Athelhampton House, this curated fair offers a wonderful range of seasonal food and drink, live music and of course handcrafted gifts.
I’ll be there alongside my group the Ridgeway Potters.
Early bird tickets only £5 (£7.50 on the door) - book here
Free parking.
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG
A curated market showcasing some of the best artisan, creative and brocante style businesses in the South West. Enjoy coffee and cake or lunch in our onsite cafe.
Monks Yard, Horton Manor, TA19 9PY
Thrilled to be joining a wonderful group of independent makers for this fantastic Christmas Market. Set in and around the beautiful courtyard of Lower Lawn Barns, a few miles from Tisbury, Wiltshire.
FAIR INFORMATION:
10am – 5pm both days
Free Entry & Parking
Café by Bird & Carter Fonthill
Lower Lawn Barns, Wilts SP3 6SG
Its back for 2025 - the wonderful Christmas market celebrating small local businesses in Dorset. With over a 100 stalls its a goodie!
Find me with my group The Ridgeway Potters.
Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
A truely magical Christmas market set in the grounds of this beautiful country house. Featuring a wonderful selection of over 80 stalls, live music, refreshments and more.
Note: I will be there on the SUNDAY only
Mapperton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Tickets are £5 (under 12’s free) - advance booking recommended.
More details and how to book - click here
Langhams Wine Estate Christmas Fair is back for 2025 in the beautiful barn overlooking the vineyard.
Artisan makers fair, delicious food from Smiths Kitchen, and live music. Mark and Carl will also be pouring our full range of wines including the award winning festive fizz.
Free entry and parking
10am - 3.30pm
Langham Wine Estate, Crawthorne, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7NG
This year Symondsbury Estate are hosting an intimate, thoughtfully curated Christmas Market in their beautiful 14th-century Tithe Barn. Featuring a hand-picked group of local creatives who share the estates values of a love of nature, craftsmanship, sustainability and beautiful or delicious things made with heart and soul.
Live music, festive workshops, food and drink too plus the boutique shops and cafe on site will be hosting special events including wine and food tastings, a cocktail masterclass, and indulgent Bloom Room hand massages.
More details nearer the time
Symondsbury Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
This monthly curated market has been running since 2019 bringing you the very best of local artisans, crafts and food producers with over 170 stalls and free music and entertainment in Pageant Gardens there's something for everyone, The market runs from 10am until 3pm.
Find me on Half Moon Street - in front of the Abbey.
Experience an inspiring showcase of artists and makers stalls at Standen House and Gardens, a magnificent Arts & Crafts property managed by the National Trust. Over three days, 60 highly skilled makers and artists will present a curated selection of handmade work, including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and more.
I will be there on the Saturday and Sunday ONLY
Held from 10 am to 4 pm each day, the fair spans the elegant Makers Marquee on the croquet lawn and gazebos on Goose Green, offering visitors the chance to witness live demonstrations and engage with makers in a unique setting.
Location: Standen House and Gardens, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE
Entry: Free with National Trust admission/ non member National thrust fees apply
A Conde Nast Traveller 'Woodstock of Wellness' Celebrating Health, Wellness & Nature in the magical Wiltshire countryside..
This year I’m looking forward to joining this gorgeous festival set at the beautiful Hatch House, near Tisbury, Wiltshire.
For more information and to book tickets go straight to their website, feeltheverve.com
I am thrilled to being joining the beautiful Curated Store, Stow-on-the-Wold for the month of September. This design led store showcases small independent businesses on a monthly rotation in their beautiful boutique shop in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold.
Find a selection of work from my Shades Collection alongside a gorgeous curated range including clothing, jewellery, home wares, vintage and more.
7 Talbot Court, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BQ
Shop Open: Mon-Fri 10-5. Sun 11-4
For those of you in the Dorset area, this is wonderful 2 day event - a celebration of the countryside, conservation, woodland, timber, traditional craft, rural history and Dorset.
With a huge range of exhibitors and local crafts to displays, food and lots more. Set in the stunning Stock Gaylard estate of ancient woodland and old pastures. Well worth a visit.
I will be exhibiting alongside my group the Ridgeway Potters - find us near the timber yard. More details: www.theoakfair.com
The Dorset Food and Arts Festival is back on the menu, and ready to champion the best of Dorset and showcase a great line up of local food, drink, art, craft and community talent.
Join us on Saturday 2 August from 10am – 3pm on the Great Field in Poundbury, as we bring together a FREE ‘pop-up’ festival market!
With 60 plus stalls, there’s bound to be something to surprise and delight you.
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for a wide selection of delicious products and artisan crafts.
The stunning Sculpture by the Lakes is hosting a series of one day markets in 2025 - continuing with Creative Carnival. Showcasing the talent of local artists and craftspeople, offering a captivating display of handmade goods and works of art. Visitors will find a diverse range of items, from ceramics and jewellery to textiles and woodwork. Stalls will overflow with original painting and prints in an array of vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and textures. .
Free entry
More information: https://www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk/events/
A curated market showcasing some of the best artisan, creative and brocante style businesses in the South West. Enjoy coffee and cake or lunch in our onsite cafe.
Monks Yard, Horton Manor, TA19 9PY
A fantastic two day event at the stunning Mapperton House and Gardens - enjoy some of the regions finest food and drink alongside artisan makers.
For more information and advance tickets: Click Here
Its back for 2025 - the wonderful Easter market celebrating small local businesses in Dorset. With over a 100 stalls its a goodie!
Find me with my group The Ridgeway Potters.
Crown Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3EN
I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to this beautiful show in the wonderful setting of the Sussex Prairies garden. This award-winning garden is planted with spectacular swathes of herbaceous perennials. This outdoor event will see our exhibitors’ stalls dotted among the planting, making this a spacious, relaxing and truly delightful day out.
The exhibitors are some of the country’s finest designer-makers and will be selling a wide range of handmade ceramics, textiles, basketry, jewellery and more.
Find out more: https://www.beautiful-useful.co.uk/sussex-prairies
An amazing award winning five day festival showcasing the best artists and makers in Dorset. We will have over 60 artists, crafters and makers gathered together at Sculpture by the Lakes to demonstrate their skills.
Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon is one of the UK's most prestigious and much loved craft events. Over 200 of the UK's finest makers will be exhibiting and the programme is brimming with workshops, demonstrations, entertainment, food and live music.
I am absolutely thrilled to be invited to exhibit as guest of MAKE Southwest for the Friday only.
For more information and how to book tickets - www.craftfestival.co.uk
