UK Interior Design & Craft Events List 2013

If like us you can’t get enough of interior design or crafts then you might want to know about some of the hottest trade shows, events and exhibitions taking place in towns and cities all over the UK throughout 2013.

We have complied a list of some our favourite and must go to events for both businesses and customers to enjoy. So please feel free to have read through, earmark, share and comment on the best interior design and craft shows the UK has to offer:

Interior & Design Events 2013

September

Event: 100% Design
Date: 18th-21st September
Venue: Earls Court, London
Details: The 100% design trade event is the UK’s leading contemporary design event with an estimated 25,000 footfall. The event covers everything from the best interiors, offices, eco builds and designs as well as kitchens and bathrooms.

Website: www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Event: Tent London / Super Brands London
Date: 19th–22nd September
Venue: Old Truman Brewery, London
Details: The Tent event is now in its sixth year and is best described as the most creative event in the design calendar.

Website www.tentlondon.co.uk

Event: Decorex International
Date: 22nd-25th of September
Venue: Perks Field and the Orangery, Kensington Palace.
Details: Labelled as the Interior design show for professionals the event will exhibit some of the most exquisite interior products from around the world.

Website: www.decorex.com

Event: Focus/13
Date: 22nd-25th of September
Venue: Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Details: Focus/13 is the ultimate interior design event, dedicated to inspire, inform and deliver the best in international design, discover world-class talent and get connected at the legendary creative hub of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

Website: www.dcch.co.uk/

Event: International Leisure Industry Week
Date: 24th-26th September
Venue: NEC Birmingham
Details: The Home Leisure Exhibition showcases some of the best indoor equipment for fitness and play, healthy eating and confectionary.

Website: www.liw.co.uk

Event: The National Home Improvement Show
Date: 27th-29th of September
Venue: Olympia, London
Details: Show for the latest home improvement products including kitchens and bathrooms, extensions, loft conversions, energy efficient heating, lighting, flooring, windows, doors and home technology.

Website: www.improveyourhomeshow.co.uk

October

Event: Interior Design Summit
Date: 7th of October
Venue: Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London
Details: The Interiors Design Summit is a highly focused one day event, organised specifically for ‘time restricted’ purchasing professionals within the interior design industry who are seeking new concepts and solutions for current and future projects.

Website: www.forumevents.co.uk

Event: Independent Hotel Show
Date: 30th-31st of October
Venue: Olympia, London
Details: This is the UK’s first event for the independent, luxury and boutique hotel industry.

Website: www.independenthotelshow.co.uk

November

Event: Ideal Home Show
Date: 1th-17th of November
Venue: Earls Court, London
Details: Whether you were looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, furniture for the home or garden, gadgets, food, fashion or you just wanted to add those finishing touches to your home, the show that has it all.

Website: www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

Event: The Sleep Event
Date: 20st -21st of November
Venue: Business Design Centre, London
Details: A must go to event for anyone interested in global design, development and investments of hotels.

Website: www.thesleepevent.com 

Craft Events 2013

September

Event: Craft & Design Show
Date: 6th-8th of September
Venue: Penshurst Place, Tonbridge
Details: Handmade crafts for the home and garden and enjoy a day out for all the family! Meet up to 250 artist crafts people from all over the UK who will be bringing you the very best in unusual and inspiring crafts, not usually found on the high street.

Website: Craft & Design Show

Event: Art, Craft and Gift Fair
Date: 07th of September
Venue: Belmont Community Hall, Wellington, Telford Details FREE ENTRY 10am-3pm – Join them for a cuppa and see what their crafty stallholders have to offer. From jewellery, woodturning, handmade bags, cards canvases, artwork and lots more.

Website: Art, Craft and Gift Fair

Event: Northwood Craft Market
Date: 07th of September
Venue: Methodist Church Hall Northwood
Details: Enjoy the friendly atmosphere to browse and buy a wide variety of beautiful, handmade crafts – great gift ideas! There are also hands-on craft sessions for children to make something to take home.

Website: http://www.northwoodcraftmarket.co.uk/

Event: Ferry Meadows Craft Fair
Date: 08th of September
Venue: Discovery Den, Peterborough
Details: There will be a variety of handmade Art and Crafts by local artisans. Some artisans will be demonstrating their craft work at the events.

Website: Weedon Hall

Event: Creative stitches & Hobby Crafts
Date: 12th-14th of September
Venue: Event City, Manchester
Details: Visit the popular Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts show and find all the very latest supplies and ideas in the world of stitching and creative crafts.

Website: Skiddle.com

Event: CRAFT FAIR FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Date: 14th of September
Venue: Applegarth Farm, Hampshire
Details: FREE Entry, cider tasting, BBQ, bouncy castle, donkey rides and much more – fun for all the family!

Website: Family Craft

Event: Craft Fayre: Vintage Fair
Date: 15th of September
Venue: Pontypool Museum, Pontypool
Details: A vintage inspired day in the beautiful setting of Pontypool Museum with a selection of art, crafts, fashion, jewellery and collectibles.

Website: Craft Fayre

Event: Heath Park Craft Fair
Date: 19th of September
Venue: Heath Park Citizens Association Hall, Cardiff
Details: The event hosts a variety of affordable hand-crafted delights including candles, cards for every occasion, jewellery, cushions, soaps, home-made preserves and plenty more.

Website: Heath Park Craft Fair

Event: Brighton Art Fair
Date: 20th of September
Venue: The Corn Exchange, Brighton
Details: The tenth Brighton Art Fair returns to the Corn Exchange in the heart of the city, showcasing over 100 contemporary artists across all media. Entrance £7.50, under 14s free.

Website: Brighton Art Fair

Event: Getthriftys UK Craft Fair
Date: 21st of September
Venue: Freemantle Hall, Bexley
Details: Handmade, homemade gifts and treats plus children’s entertainment.

Website: Getthriftys Art Fair

Event: Stitch Sew & Hobby Crafts
Date: 26th-29th of September
Venue: West-Point Centre, Exeter
Details: Find all the very latest supplies and ideas in the world of stitching and creative crafts with lots of special features to enjoy plus FREE workshops, talks and demonstrations.

Website: Stitch Sew

Event: Selby Craft Fair
Date: 28th of September
Venue: Hawdon Institute, Selby
Details: Hand crafted goods, stalls and free entry.

Website: Selby Craft Fair

October

Event: Pretty Dandy Flea
Date: 5th of October
Venue: The Vintage Warehouse, Nottingham
Details: A fabulous vintage and craft homewares market. Join us for handmade homewares, up and coming designers, exclusive art prints and vintage treasures. We also have workshops taking place, live DJs and a pop up cafe.

Website: Fair Dandy

Event: Broadstairs Craft and Gift Fair
Date: 6th of October
Venue: The Vintage Warehouse, Nottingham
Details: A friendly craft and gift fair on the main bay overlooking the English Channel.

Website: Craft & Gift Fair

Event: Craft Fair Calendar
Date: 11th of October
Venue: Middleton Hall, Milton Keynes
Details: CREATION is the annual event which presents all the best in the world of traditional art and crafts, in the very heart the UK`s most modern city.

Website: The Centre Mark

Event: Pre Christmas Craft Fair
Date: 13th of October
Venue: Newtown Llantwit Community Centre
Details: Pre Christmas craft fair, parking, refreshments, lots of local crafts, soaps, candles, jewellery and lots more, free entrance to the public, all welcome.

Website: Christmas Craft Fair

Event: Crafts for Christmas
Date: 24th-27th of October
Venue: SECC, Glasgow
Details: Embrace the magic of Christmas this year at Crafts for Christmas and Hobbycrafts at the SECC, Glasgow, where you will find plenty of inspiration for unique Christmas gifts, cards, decorations and creative projects.

Website: SECC

Event: Halton Crafters Association Mini Craft Market
Date: 26th of October
Churchill Hall, Runcorn
Details: Local event offering craft, lessons and food.

Website: Local Fair

Event: Westerham Food & Craft Market
Date: 27th of October
Venue: Westerham Heights Garden Centre, Wrexham
Details: Handmade jewellery, decorated shoes, home decor, shabby chic furniture and more.

Website: Food & Craft Market

November

Event: Arts Materials Live
Date: 7th-10th of November
Venue: NEC Birmingham
Details: There is no better place to find all the latest supplies, inspiration and education in the creative crafting world, plus a host of FREE workshops and demonstrations.

Website: The NEC
Event: Artisan Christmas Craft Market at Oakham Castle
Date: 09th of November
Venue: Oakham Rutland
Details: Join local Artists, Designers and Makers for a celebration of handicrafts showcasing LOCAL craft talent and selected visiting Artisans selling jewellery, cards, pottery, crystals, woodwork, glassware, sewing, art, photographs and more…

Website: Artisan Christmas Craft Market

Event: Margate Winter Gardens Craft & Gift Fair
Date: 11th of November
Venue: Fort Crescent, Margate
Details: In our tenth years a Christmas craft and gift fair on the promenade overlooking the English Channel.

Website: Winter Fair

Event: The Creative Craft Show
Date: 14th-16th of November
Venue: The King’s Hall Complex, Belfast
Details: The event features paper-craft, stitch-craft, beading and much more.

Website: SCCS Show

Event: Living Craft for Christmas
Date: 15th-17th of November
Venue: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Details: Around 130 designer-makers from across the UK, selected for the originality and quality of their craft, will be showcasing the very best of British craftsmanship. The event features a huge range of contemporary work including designer jewellery, ceramics, studio glass, toys, soaps, fashions, festive decorations and wreaths.

Website: Living Crafts

Event: Sussex Family Christmas Fair Extravaganza
Date: 30th of November
Venue: Forest Road, Worthing
Details: The ultimate Sussex Family Christmas Fair Extravaganza! Over 60 handpicked gift stalls, selling everything you need this Christmas! Santa Grotto, live music, face painting, cafe, kids go free, raffle draws, goodie bags and lots more plus FREE parking!

Website: Xmas Fair

December

Event: Christmas Craft Shopping Experience
Date: 1st of December
Venue: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre
Details: A busy and vibrant good quality art and craft event with over 100 stalls featuring a wide variety of designer makers from the Midlands and beyond.

Website: Warwickshire Exhibition Centre

You can find a wide range of different Christmas Events on the Christmas craft fairs website: http://www.christmascraftfairs.co.uk/december7.html

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