Craft Shows To Visit

Take your pick from our selection of great days out.

Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show At Christmas

Crafts, gifts and delicious food – what’s not to like? Taking place at the SECC from October 26-29, the NEC (under the banner Simply Christmas) from November 2-5 and London Excel from November 16-18, these shows are packed with festive goods for crafters and shoppers alike. Book tickets for any of the venues at www.ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277988.

The Knitting & Stitching Show

This is the show for the serious crafter and textile student with things to buy, workshops, classes, exhibitions, guest speakers, demonstrations and cocktails. It takes place at London’s Alexandra Palace on October 11-15, Simmonscourt, Dublin, November 9-12, and Harrogate International Centre, November 23-26. Visit www.theknittingandstitchingshow. com or book tickets on 0844 581 1319.

Living Crafts For Christmas

Shop against the backdrop of magnificent Blenheim Palace and browse the wares of over 180 designer-makers from November 16-19. Enjoy the street theatre and formal gardens or buy a combined ticket and explore the Palace, decorated for the festive season. Purchase tickets from www. livingcrafts.co.uk or call 023 9286 3871.

Country Living Christmas Fair

Whether you are looking for crafts, food or help with your interior design, you’ll find it all here. Taking place in London, November 8-12, Glasgow, November 23-26 and finally Harrogate, November 30-December 3, the show includes cookery demos, workshops and late-night opening. Find out more and book tickets at www.countrylivingfair.com or phone 0844 338 0338.

The Cake & Bake Show

For anyone who loves baking, this is the show to visit. As well as a host of things to buy, there are workshops, demonstrations, celebrity bakers and classes from experts at the Baking Academy. It takes place at Excel, London, October 6-8 and Eventcity, Manchester, November 9-12. Tickets are available from www. thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk or call 0844 854 1364.