Essex County Craft Show

14/06/2026

In 2 weeks time we will be celebrating craft, design, and creativity! 🤗

This summer, over 100 talented craftspeople and skilled artisans will be showcasing their handmade products at the Essex County Craft Show 2026, when it returns to the beautiful grounds of Ingatestone Hall, on 27th & 28th June.

From pottery to woodwork, fused glass to basketry, watercolour art to lino printing and everything in between, you can find something exquisite to add to your home, or commission a bespoke piece in one of the Craft Marquees.

Visit the Food & Drink Village to sample delights and purchase from food producers across the region.

There will be a range of craft demonstrations and bookable workshops to get the creative juices flowing or maybe you will even discover a new hobby.

⭐️Meet over 100 talented crafters, Artisans & producers ⭐️Purchase handmade treasures in the Craft Marquees ⭐️Watch engaging craft demonstrations including blacksmith, chainsaw carving, pottery wheel, glass art and many more.
⭐️Participate in a workshop and find a new hobby
⭐️Live music including jazz bands and choir
⭐️Sample local delights in the Food & Drink Village.
⭐️Wander the beautiful grounds including rose garden & nature trails.
⭐️Explore inside historic Ingatestone Hall (£2
supplement per person)
⭐️Enjoy tea from Ingatestone Hall in the Wood Yard
⭐️Choice of delicious catering stalls
⭐️Licensed bars

Book online in advance for reduced price tickets & fast track entry! Essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

Free parking
Well behaved dogs, on a short lead are welcome within the grounds (please do not bring dogs if it is a very hot)

13/06/2026

With only 2 weeks to go till , Heres another 4 talented individuals who will be showcasing their work with us at this June.

⭐️ Sam and Deb, the chair pair! They love to recycle old chairs. Giving them a new life with beautiful paints and fabulous fabrics.

⭐️ Following a teaching career, Kathryn now works as a full time ceramic artist from her studio shed in Brentwood, Essex.

⭐️ Emma has been a creative designer, painter and illustrator for over twenty years. Mainly using watercolour.

⭐️ Lorraine has created a selection of earthenware ceramic. Each one is unique and hand crafted. The design evolve into its own different form as its created.

📍 Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕣 10am to 5pm both days

🎟️ Tickets essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

12/06/2026

Exhibitor Announcement! 🎉

Here's another 4 talented individuals who will be showcasing their work with us at Essex County Craft Show at Ingatestone this June.

⭐️ Crafted Pens is a small professional craft business, that manufactures and sells hand made fountain, rollerballand ballpoint pens mainly from two hundred and twenty different woods from around the world.

⭐️ Limned Glass is a Glass artist, specialising in hand-made fused glass art pieces - especially birds and the natural world. Tom also makes some tableware and ornaments.

⭐️ The Candle Maker is a father and daughter soy candle business based in Brentwood. They handcraft a variety of vegan cruelty free-soy candles, with a scent to suit every season.

⭐️ Love Lands Honey from their family farm. They will bring their award winning honey and beeswax candles to the show.

📍Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕥 10am to 5pm both days

🎟️ Tickets essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

11/06/2026

Stick & Stitch Flower Patch Embroidery 🌸

Give a bit of embroidery a go! Stitch a flower on some felt using Stick and Stitch paper to make a patch you can wear with pride. This technique is just the thing for jazzing up some old clothing or patching up some damage to give new life to your wardrobe. All materials included.

£5 Drop in at Seven Magpies Studio stand in the Courtyard Marquee both days.

📍Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕥 10am to 5pm.

10/06/2026

Introducing Rachel 🤗✨

Rachel creates pictures and cards using gorgeous pieces of sea glass which have been collected from Seaham Beach on the North Coast.
Rachel has family who live in the area so her children absolutely love to find as many little pieces as they can when they visit.

Come and say hi 👋🏼 to Rachel and have a browse this June.

📍 Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕣 10am to 5pm both days

🎟️ Tickets essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

09/06/2026

Introducing Jan, the designer and maker of - unique and colourful jewellery.

Jan started designing and making jewellery after leaving a long career in design and architecture, which gave her the practical knowledge and skills to work creativity with her hands.

Jan uses the versatile medium of poly clay to create her jewellery, alongside vintage and glass beads to add texture and create more of a 3D effect.

Many of her designs have surface patterns which are printed using a silk screen process. Depending on the design of the earring/jewellery she will add additional painted touches by hand.

Jan will be joining us this summer 🎉

📍Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕥 10am to 5pm both days

🎟️ Tickets essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

09/06/2026

During the workshop, each participant will create their own luxury 3 wick candle and a selection of beautiful wax melt snap bars to take home🕯️

Guests will be guided step by step through the process of using fragrance oils, pouring wax, decorating their creations, and learning the basics of candle and wax melt making.

Workshop includes all materials, 1 luxury 3 wick candle, Wax melt snap bars, Choice of fragrance and Decorative finishes.

🎟️ £42.50 - Spaces are limited so book in advance at
essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

📍Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕥 Event: 10am to 5pm. Workshop: Time: 2 hours - 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Both days.

08/06/2026

We are super excited that Theresa TT DESIGNS will be joining in less than 3 weeks time 🤗

Theresa is a highly experienced craftsperson specialising in bespoke hand-cut marquetry✨

Working primarily with fine veneers, Theresa creates unique pieces that celebrate the natural beauty of wood while pushing the boundaries of traditional marquetry.

Her designs blend precision with artistry, resulting in work that feels both timeless and contemporary.

📍Essex County Craft Show Ingatestone Hall CM4 9NR
📆 27th to 28th June 2026
🕣 10am to 5pm both days

🎟️ Tickets essexcountycraftshow.co.uk

15/12/2025

29/06/2025

We had a brilliant first day of the Essex County Craft Show yesterday, thank you to everyone who came 🙂
If you are visiting us today please don’t forget your sunscreen and hat as it’s set to be another scorcher.
💦There is a water point in the first aid tent by gate 2.
🚗If you are driving to the venue and are paying on the gate, we advise arriving from 12pm if possible.
✨Don’t forget to take a look at the workshops on the website, there is currently space available for some fabulous activities and the workshop marquee is in a lovely shady spot of the rose garden.