Upcoming Events
Mapperton - Taste of West Dorset
A fantastic two day event at the stunning Mapperton House and Gardens - a relaxed celebration of local producers, artisan makers and Dorset flavours. Plus enjoy live cooking demonstrations from local chefs sharing seasonal dishes and ideas.
Entry is only £5 which includes complimentary access to Mapperton Gardens, offering time to explore after visiting the market. A portion of proceeds will support Weldmar Hospicecare and their work in the community.
For more information and advance tickets: Click Here
Mapperton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NR
Dorset Arts Weeks
Overlooking the beautiful vineyard, I’ll be joining a collective of artists from across Dorset bring together a stunning exhibition of their work.
Painting, Jewellery, Willow Sculptures, Ceramics and more
Enjoy a delicious lunch or drink at the café, wander the vineyard, experience a wine tasting or join a tour (booking required).
Over everyday (Except Mon 1st and Tues 2nd June)
10.30am - 4.30pm
Free entry and parking on site.
For more information on the exhibition and who is taking part:
Craft Festival
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 SATURDAY only.
For more information and how to book tickets - www.craftfestival.co.uk
Nest and Nettle Artisan & Vintage Market
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
Dorset Food and Arts Festival
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 1 August from 10am – 4pm on the Great Field in Poundbury, as we bring together a festival market with over 80 stalls, delicious food and live music.
Free entry
The Great Field Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RH
The Oak Fair
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
Winter Food Fair - Athelhampton House
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.
more information nearer the time
Free parking.
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG
Nest and Nettle Artisan & Vintage Market
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
Poundbury Christmas Market
Its back for 2026 - 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
Mapperton Christmas Market
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
Sherborne Market
This monthly curated market has been running since 2019 bringing you the very best of local artisans, crafts and food producers.
The last one before Christmas offers the perfect last minute shopping opportunity! Open 10am - 3pm
Find me outside the Abbey.
Sherborne Market
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 DigbyStreet
Abbotsbury Food Festival
Celebrate Spring over Easter weekend with a day out to the glorious Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens for this fantastic Food Fair.
Over 40 stalls brimming with the best of Dorset's artisan foods, refreshing drinks, and unique crafts lovingly created by local makers and producers. Plus live music.
Entry to the stunning Subtropical Gardens is included in your tickets (only £8.50 adults normally £15)
I will be there on the FRIDAY only. Event runs for two days.
Eat local. Support local. Shop local!
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, DT3 4LA
The Great Field Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RH
Poundbury Easter Market
Its back for 2026 - 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
Blue Magpie - Malvern
The Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Elmslie House, Great Malvern a week before Mothering Sunday, the perfect chance to find a thoughtful gift for someone special, or a treat just for you.
This is the first time I have headed north to this area and I’m super excited to be joining a curated collection of wonderful makers.
I will be there for the SATURDAY only.
For more information - click here
Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Road, Malvern, England, WR14 3AG
Lots of free parking around the venue and wonderful tea and cakes served all day.
Verve Wellness Festival
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
Sculpture by the Lakes
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/
Beautiful and Useful
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