Welcome to our Needlecraft Events page! Explore the vibrant world of needlecraft with a carefully curated list of events happening across the UK, from major museum exhibitions to charming tabletop fairs. We aim to inspire and intrigue you with opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts and discover new techniques. Join us in celebrating the artistry and creativity that needlecraft brings!
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OCTOBER 2026
Discover a treasure trove of women’s wear, menswear, jewellery, collectables and homewares - all carefully sourced by our specialist independent traders. Thoughtfully curated for the season ahead, our market brings you beautifully arranged rails full of stunning one-of-a-kind pieces from the 1920s - 1980s. Various dates and venues arund the Uk. See website for details Entry Fee £3
Discover the iconic duo whose visionary designs and prints shaped 1960s and early 1970s fashion. Fashion and Textile Museum 83 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3XF Entry Cost £12.50
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair • Dates: From Thursday 15 October 2026 • Where: Victoria Baths, Manchester • Entry Cost: Check booking page for evening launch vs daytime ticket prices. • What to expect: A massive curated showcase featuring over 200 of the UK's premier contemporary makers. You can buy directly from artisans across ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, and furniture, as well as take part in free drop-in workshops and watch live craft demonstrations.
Autumn Quilting & Sewing Show • Dates: From Friday 16 October 2026 • Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern • Entry Cost: From £8.50 • What to expect: One of the UK's top patchwork and quilting exhibitions. Expect vast galleries of intricate manual and mechanical stitched fabric layers, alongside extensive textile displays, specialty supplier stalls, and masterclass inspiration for sewing enthusiasts.
Craft & Flea Market • Dates: Saturday 24 October 2026 (Starts at 10:00 AM) • Where: Coventry Cathedral, Coventry • Entry Cost: £3 for adults; free for children under 12. • What to expect: A popular, modern twist on the classic craft fair held inside a historic landmark. It features a strictly curated selection of independent illustrators, ceramicists, candle makers, and jewellery designers alongside vintage collectors.
Print Fair Contemporary • Dates: Sunday 18 October 2026 • Where: Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham • Entry Cost: Free admission. • What to expect: The final day of a major regional print arts event spread over two dynamic floors. Visitors will find more than 35 specialized stalls showcasing original work from top independent printmakers, illustrators, and textile artists.
Autumn Artisan Fayre • Dates: Sunday 25 October 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) • Where: Upwell Village Hall, Wisbech, Norfolk • Entry Cost: Free entry and parking (all event raffle profits benefit Norfolk & Waveney Mind). • What to expect: A highly interactive artisan hub featuring woodturned ceramics, handmade pens, beekeeping products, and glasswork. Visitors can join hands-on workshops in polymer clay earring making, lino printing, and pyrography.
Open House Makers Market • Dates: Sunday 18 October 2026 (Starts at 12:00 PM) • Where: Headrow House, Leeds • Entry Cost: Free admission. • What to expect: A cozy, trendy autumn gathering hosted by Super Friendz. It features a curated indoor market of independent local makers, a live creative workshop, and a fine art pop-up exhibition in a dog-friendly bar space.
Stitched Art Exhibition • Dates: From Friday 23 October 2026 • Where: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire • Entry Cost: Free entry to the exhibition gallery. • What to expect: A detailed textile arts exhibition displaying local works created via hand embroidery, free-motion embroidery, and fabric collage. You can also browse and buy textile art kits, hand-dyed fabrics, and handmade cards amidst botanical garden surroundings.
Immersive exploration of structural Surrealist haute couture and garment architecture. Victoria and Albert Museum Cromwell Rd, London SW7-2RL On now until Nov 15th Entry £20-£30
SEC Glasgow Creative Craft Show • Dates: Thursday 22 October – Sunday 25 October 2026 • Where: SEC, Glasgow, Scotland • Entry Cost: Tickets available online via box office • What to expect: A huge multi-day creative haven bringing together The Stitching Show and Simply Christmas. Visitors can explore knitting, papercraft, and jewelry stands, attend expert workshops, and browse seasonal handmade gifts.
NOVEMBER 2026
The UK's favourite craft fair for textile lovers. 4 inspiring days of creating, crafting and shopping Connect, share, discover 19th - 22nd November Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA Tickets from £18.75
Curated festive marketplace hosted by Selvedge magazine featuring vintage and artisan textiles, homemade cloths and craft materials Royal Horticultural Halls, The Lindley Hall, London Sunday 22 November 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entry Fee £10
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, UK November 12th-14th, 2026 a distinguished public craft and design fair celebrating high end maker disciplines, including wearable textiles Entry costs £7 - £20
The Creative Craft Show & Sewing for Pleasure Winter • Dates: Thursday 5 November – Sunday 8 November 2026 • Where: NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands • Entry Cost: Tickets from £15 online • What to expect: An unmatched multi-hall craft spectacular combining The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure Winter, Simply Christmas, and Cake International. Features hundreds of leading retail brands, detailed expert demonstrations, live masterclasses, and massive Make & Take workshops across all craft dis
Give It A Go Crafts Show • Dates: Saturday 9 November 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) • Where: Rayleigh Mill Arts & Events Centre, Essex • Entry Cost: Check online booking link for craft pass details • What to expect: An indoor craft event with an emphasis on hands-on creation. Features handmade clothing, pottery, jewelry, and raw crafting supplies including wool and specialized tools.
Chesterfield Artisan Craft & Gift Market • Dates: Friday 13 November – Sunday 15 November 2026 • Where: Dobbies Garden World, Chesterfield • Entry Cost: Free admission • What to expect: A lively three-day regional fair gathering independent makers of winter textiles, glass ornaments, and handmade specialty foods.