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Our Festival

For nearly two decades, Handmade in Britain has been a leader in the craft industry, supporting talented makers and connecting them with customers who appreciate quality.

Held at Waterperry Gardens—the venue for the BBC series Make It At Market (seasons 2 & 3)—this annual festival showcases ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles. The three-day event also includes craft demonstrations, workshops, live music, and artisan food.

Each exhibitor is carefully selected by our team to ensure high standards of craft and design. We are now accepting applications – Apply Now to be a part of this amazing event.

“Well, we had an absolutely amazing time, what an event! So many visitors commented on the amazing range of crafts and the relaxed atmosphere.”
Helen Taylor Glass Art, Handmade Oxford 2023
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Dates, Rates & Packages

Carefully tailored packages for established and emerging artists are available, including:

Purpose built Shell Scheme stands £395+VAT per M2

Trestle Table £510+VAT

Space Only (bring your own gazebo) £85+VAT per M2

Set Up: Wednesday 11 June 2025

Public Show Dates: Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14 June 2025

Public Open Hours: VIP Entry 9.30am / Standard Entry 10.00am – 5pm

Our Venue

Waterperry Gardens, located in Oxfordshire, is an acclaimed 8-acre garden celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant plant collections, and serene ambiance. Originally a horticultural school, it has evolved into a cultural hub, hosting diverse events and exhibitions. This year, the 5th edition of the Handmade Oxford Festival will take place on the lawns in front of the historic Waterperry House.

Exhibiting Queries - Contact

Alis Clement
Events Manager
T: 07593 654 006
Email Alis alis.clement@handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Cat Lorimer
Sales and Customer Relations Manager
T: 07538 550 382
Email Cat cat@handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Artisan Food

Our Artisan Food area at Handmade Oxford, discover delectable treats! Contact Us now for trading applications.

 

 

FALLOW & FIELDS

Delicious, perfectly prepared food to remember.

Oxfordshire based Fallow & Fields are passionate about providing dining as a memorable experience. Growing much of their own produce and sourcing ethically and locally – their plates are guaranteed to be fresh and bursting with flavour.

 

LA KORDUN CATERING

A family welcome, and the best Crêpes!

Family-run business La Kordun Catering will be serving up authentic French sweet and savoury crêpes and galettes, with lots of toppings to choose from. Excellent barista-style coffee will also be available from this small and dedicated team.

 

NAPOLeat

Mouthwatering Wood-fired Pizza, with a smile!

Authentic Italian food prepared by a team of people passionate about good food and Wood fired Pizzas. Cambridge based NAPOLeat want to make you feel at home, and welcome you with a smile.

 

HUSH HUSH CHEFS

Handmade and 100% Naturally Delicious.

Hush Hush Chefs pride themselves on using only the finest and freshest ingredients available. Serving up Filo Pies, Quiches and sides – all dishes will be perfectly prepared by their team of highly trained chefs.

 

PURBECK ICE CREAM

Love Purbeck Ice Cream – It’s Only Natural..

Using local fresh milk, thick double cream and an abundance of delicious natural flavours, Purbeck Ice Cream will be serving up their fabulously luxurious real dairy ice creams, with friendly and efficient service.

 

KOTINOS FOODS

Quality & Luxury, treats to delight.

Kotinos Foods are passionate about the quality of their exclusive products. Unique mixed and marinated Olives, delicious Greek and Turkish Baklava, gluten free Turkish Delight, and their sensational Sweet & Savoury Nut selections await..

 

LUXURIA

Luxuria Lifestyle Cocktails and Bubbles

With unwavering commitment to excellence, LL Cocktails & Bubbles collaborates with premium drinks partners and trusted suppliers, ensuring every detail is infused with professionalism. Relax and refresh in our Cafe and Bar areas with Luxuria.

 

NONNA TONDA

Food that is honest, fuss free, authentic and fresh.

Nonna Tonda deliver fresh pasta and delicious sauces to your door. Dishes that do justice to Italian regional cuisine, using the best ingredients, and cooked with minimal fuss. It really is that simple.

 

JINGER DRINKS

A spa treatment for the tastebuds!

Jinger Drinks are a revolution in health drinks. Discover their exceptional range of health boosting products – exploding with a perfectly tuned orchestra of flavours.

 

IMAGINATION LIQUEURS

Luxuriously different.

Sourced exclusively, blended with real care and expertise, Imagination Liqueurs offer wonderfully diverse flavours beautifully presented to gift and grace any table – for special occasions or indeed any night of the week!

 

TUULI TEA

Herbal Mavericks.

Tuuli Tea have herbal infusions for everything from hangovers to heartbreak. With wit and a smile, discover this thoroughly modern herbal tea brand that addresses the ups and downs of everyday life.

 

PROVENANCE GROCER

Authentic. Independent. Artisanal.

Fabulous foods created by wonderful people. Provenance Grocer will be offering a unique curated collection of exquisitely delicious, provenance assured foods, from across the UK and Europe.

 

TOOPS

Wholesome, Nutritious but truly Delectable Snacks!

What sets TOOPS apart is innovation and authenticity – the fruits are prepared while preserving their natural flavours, colours, and nutrients without any artificial additives. The perfect guilt-free indulgence, enjoy and savour the true essence of each fruit in its natural form.

 

GEE GEE GIN AND VODKA

Uniquely special small batch craft gin and vodka

Gee Gee Gin are an independent, family run business producing small batch, handcrafted, and award winning Gin & Vodka made from completely natural ingredients – absolutely nothing artificial ​​.

 

BEEBEE & LEAF

Ditch the plastic. Beautiful Beeswax Wraps.

Multi award winning BeeBee & Leaf are on a mission to reduce plastic pollution with a beautiful alternative. Their clingfilm replacing wraps are reusable, rewaxable and, best of all, a joy to choose and use.

Workshops

Handmade Oxford invites applications for craft workshops at its 5th edition, taking place at Waterperry Gardens from 12 – 14 June. We seek skilled professionals to lead workshops covering a variety of topics, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and more.

Application Details:

  • Workshop proposals should include a brief description of the workshop and outcome, the workshop duration and ticket cost, any materials required, and brief artist bio.
  • Workshop proposals will be selected from successful exhibiting applicants ONLY.
  • After you have first submitted your Exhibiting application, please send your Workshop proposal by email to cat@handmadeinbritain.co.uk or alis.clement@handmadeinbritain.co.uk.

To Apply: Visit our Exhibit page

Demonstrations

Enhance your presence as an exhibitor by participating in craft demonstrations at Handmade Oxford. Selected participants will receive a 10% reduction on their exhibiting space and will be featured in the content calendar and festival programmes. Proposals are chosen to ensure a diverse representation of disciplines, skills, and materials.

To be considered, please provide the following in your proposal:

  • Demo – Theme/Title:
    E.g. Gemstone Cutting / Veneer Cutting
  • Description:
    A brief overview of the skill or technique you will be demonstrating.
  • Images:
    At least 3 landscape images, including one of yourself, one showing the skill or technique in progress, and one of a completed piece.

After you have submitted your Exhibiting application, please send your Demonstration proposal by email to cat@handmadeinbritain.co.uk or alis.clement@handmadeinbritain.co.uk to be part of this engaging feature at Handmade Oxford. Please note that ONLY successful exhibiting applicants will be considered to Demonstrate.

Visit

Our Festival

For nearly two decades, Handmade in Britain has been a leader in the craft industry, supporting talented makers and connecting them with customers who appreciate quality.

Held at Waterperry Gardens—the venue for the BBC series Make It At Market (seasons 2 & 3)—this annual festival showcases ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, fashion, furniture, homewares, art, and textiles. The three-day event also includes craft demonstrations, workshops, live music, and artisan food.

Each exhibitor is carefully selected by our team and a panel of experts to ensure high standards of craft and design.

Our Venue

Waterperry Gardens, located in Oxfordshire, is an acclaimed 8-acre garden celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant plant collections, and serene ambiance. Originally a horticultural school, it has evolved into a cultural hub, hosting diverse events and exhibitions. This year, the 5th edition of the Handmade Oxford Festival will take place on the lawns in front of the historic Waterperry House.

Visit Us

Our amazing visitors make Handmade Oxford truly special! Stay tuned for news and updates on Handmade Oxford 2025, we can’t wait to meet you all there!

Partners

To support and promote British excellence remains central to Handmade in Britain’s vision for our future.”

It is extremely important for us to collaborate with our partners and other like-minded organisations that share the same ethos as us. If you are an organisation looking to contribute to the UK’s cultural landscape by supporting this leading international consumer event for contemporary craft and design there are many ways we can work together.

We offer cross-marketing promotions as well as bespoke packages which include social media posts, newsletter inclusions, logo features, ticket adverts, and more.

If you would like to partner with us in 2025, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to Piyush Suri, piyush@handmadeinbritain.co.uk and we’ll get in touch with you.

Apply

To apply:

 

1. Complete and submit the online form below

2. Open, view and download the relevant Contract here:

 

Stand & Trestle Table >>

Space Only >>

 

Return your contract by email to cat@handmadeinbritain.co.uk or alis.clement@handmadeinbritain.co.uk

 

We will be in touch as soon as possible, if your application is accepted.