Essex County Craft Show

Essex County Craft Show 2025 banner

This summer, over 100 talented craftspeople and skilled artisans will be showcasing their handmade products at the Essex County Craft Show 2025, taking place within the beautiful grounds of Ingatestone Hall.
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 Marquee to sample delights and purchase from food producers from 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.
We will also have live music, delicious food and licensed bars.

Saturday 28th June and Sunday 29th June – 10am to 5pm, both days 

Demonstrations

Watch craft demonstrations by skilled artisans. Demo areas can be found throughout the grounds and are marked on the show map.

Artist with various prints

Craft Exhibitors

Meet over 100 exhibitors showcasing their handmade products in one of the craft marquees or around the grounds. 

Workshops

Take part in a bookable workshop and discover a new creative hobby guided by experienced crafters. 

Attractions

  • Over 100 craft stalls
  • Quality hand-crafted products
  • Free craft demonstrations
  • Bookable workshops
  • Beautiful location
  • Food & Drink Marquee
  • Live music (Jazz & Choir Sat/Jazz Sun)
  • Delicious food stalls
  • Licenced bars
  • Sit in or takeaway Afternoon Tea 
  • Covered seating
  • Explore inside Ingatestone Hall
  • Free parking (must book ticket)
  • Adult tickets from just £7

Tickets

Tickets for the Essex County Craft Show should be purchased online in advance. Please note that these advance ticket prices will increase at 23.59 on 27th June to show day prices. 

  • Adults (age 16+): £10 (rising to £12)
  • OAP (age 66+): £8 (rising to £10)
  • Child (age 3 to 15): £5 (rising to £7)
  • Infant (2 and below): Free
  • Family (2 adult, 2 children): £25 (rising to £30)
  • Carer: Free
 
 Late Arrival tickets (valid from 2pm)
  • Adults (age 16+): £7 (rising to £9)
  • OAP (age 66+): £6 (rising to £7)
  • Child (age 3 to 15): £3 (rising to £4)
  • Infant (2 and below): Free
  • Family (2 adult, 2 children): £18 (rising to £20)
  • Carer: Free                               
*Supplementary £2 charge per person for entry into Ingatestone Hall.

 

Essex County Craft Show 2025 Flyer

Hot Food Stalls

Choose from a range of delicious food stalls to tempt the tastebuds. Ingatestone Hall will also be serving afternoon teas from the Wood Yard.

Musician

Live Music

Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to live music performances in the surroundings of Ingatestone Hall’s beautiful gardens. 

Fudge

Food & Drink Marquee

Head to the Food & Drink Marquee to sample and buy tasty produce such as jams, gin,  chutney, fudge, olives, Turkish delight, cheese.