Arts and crafts in East of England

has a population of around 5,643,000 and covers approximately 7,375 square miles. Here is a list of counties in East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

Craft Events in East of England

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 10 September 2026 (6 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 17 September 2026 (6 day event)

Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fair

Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fair

Shuttleworth Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Friday, 18 September 2026 (3 day event)

Cambridge Autumn Shopping Fair

Parkers Piece, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Saturday, 19 September 2026 (2 day event)

Creations Craft and Gift Fair

Holt Church Hall, Holt, Norfolk

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Ware Drill Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Southwold United Reformed Church, Southwold, Suffolk

Saturday, 19 September 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 24 September 2026 (6 day event)

Essex Autumn Shopping Fair

Cressing Temple Barns, Cressing, Braintree, Essex

Saturday, 26 September 2026 (2 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 1 October 2026 (6 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 8 October 2026 (6 day event)

Stotfold Mill Working Steam Weekend

Stotfold Mill Working Steam Weekend

Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve, Stotfold, Bedfordshire

Saturday, 10 October 2026 (2 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford, Essex

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 15 October 2026 (6 day event)

Simply events...Autumn craft market

Simply events...Autumn craft market

Coggeshall Village Hall, Coggeshall, Essex

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Ware Drill Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Sunday, 18 October 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 22 October 2026 (6 day event)

Creations Craft and Gift Fair

Holt Church Hall, Holt, Norfolk

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Mill Arts and Craft Centre The Rayleigh Mill, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair

The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Sunday, 25 October 2026

Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Thursday, 29 October 2026 (6 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Southwold United Reformed Church, Southwold, Suffolk

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Friday, 6 November 2026 (3 day event)

Essex Christmas Fair

Cressing Temple Barns, Cressing, Braintree, Essex

Friday, 6 November 2026 (3 day event)

Simply events...Christmas craft market

Simply events...Christmas craft market

Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk

Saturday, 7 November 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, Essex

Saturday, 7 November 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

New Windmill Hall Upminster, Upminster, Essex

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Monday, 9 November 2026 (4 day event)

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Friday, 13 November 2026 (3 day event)

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea, Essex

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Simply events...Christmas craft market

Simply events...Christmas craft market

Foakes Hall, Dunmow, Essex

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Hertfordshire Christmas Shopping Fair

Hertfordshire Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Saturday, 14 November 2026 (2 day event)

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Monday, 16 November 2026 (4 day event)

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Christmas Pop Up Shops

Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

Friday, 20 November 2026 (3 day event)

Simply events...Christmas craft market

Simply events...Christmas craft market

The Old School, Long Melford, Suffolk

Saturday, 21 November 2026

Creations Craft and Gift Fair

Holt Church Hall, Holt, Norfolk

Saturday, 21 November 2026

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Ware Drill Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire

Saturday, 21 November 2026

Artists and crafts people in East of England
Handmade and homespun artisan crafters from in and around East of England.

Pywright

Chelmsford, Essex

Pyrography is the process of burning a picture or pattern into wood or leather, possibly ...

One Jewellery

Sawbridgeworth, Essex

Hi there, my name is Fiona and I am the owner of One Jewellery, my online handmade crystal ...

Cambridge Crafter

Cambridge Crafter

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Crafter is a small workshop in Cambridge, specialising in handcrafted writing ...

Robert G Marshall

Robert G Marshall

Canvey island, Essex

I was born in Rhodesia now Zimbabwe in 1954. I have been interested in bird life from ...

Caliston Art

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I am a self taught artist, originally specialising in watercolours until 2019 when I ...

Marinova Creative

Marinova Creative

Woodford Green, Essex

Victoria McGillicuddy is a London based artist and art teacher and the sole abstract ...

Nanny Bons handmade teddy bears and gifts

Nanny Bons handmade teddy bears and gifts

Harlow, Essex

I have made soft toys from an early age as a hobby and then went on to making toys for ...

Margaret J Boutique

Margaret J Boutique

Ipswich, Suffolk

My Name is Mags polley and I love making original pieces for myself and friends. One ...

THE WAX SHACK

Southend on sea, Essex

As a small family run business here at The Wax Shack , we make our melts as the orders ...

The Charming Piece

The Charming Piece

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

The ChArming Piece was born to show and deliver my own designed, rustic and modern products ...

Bows by Mums Ks Craft Fairs

Bows by Mums Ks Craft Fairs

Leigh on Sea, Essex

Welcome Crafters. I have 2 sides to my crafting, I have my Craft, Bows by Mums and ...

Hodgsons of Haughley

Hodgsons of Haughley

Stowmarket, Suffolk

We are Paul and Karen, a husband and wife team based in Mid Suffolk who try to follow ...

MrBead

Norwich, Norfolk

Over 5,000 different semi precious gemstone beads like jade, agates, turquoise, coral, ...

NorthorpeArt

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

I have been enjoying drawing since i was a child, but had a break when I had children ...

Maxi Wax and The Bubble Shop

Maxi Wax and The Bubble Shop

Southend on Sea, Essex

Maxi Wax and The Bubble shop is a family business. As I am a creative person and love ...

Oomph powered by love for craft

Oomph powered by love for craft

Norwich, Norfolk

Hi, Welcome to Oomph powered by love for craft I am Joanna. I love my coffee and ...

Hollybush Hope Alpacas

Hollybush Hope Alpacas

Stowmarket, Suffolk

We have a small herd of 12 Alpacas. They produce a wonderful array of yarn once a year ...

Eau Brink Studio

Eau Brink Studio

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Textile Art Workshops and Creative Sewing Experiences in West Norfolk Welcome to our ...

dorienne

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Dorienne Carmel is an award-winning artist from Hertfordshire, known for her distinctive, ...

PreciousPawsGifts in Aid of Rescue Dogs and Cats

PreciousPawsGifts in Aid of Rescue Dogs and Cats

Loughton, Essex

My aim in life is to help as many abused and abandoned dogs and cats as I can. My handmade ...

Down the Lane

Norwich, Norfolk

Home decor items, clocks, mirrors, photo displays, hanging racks for keys, jewelry etc. ...

Wonky Wheel

Castle Hedningham, Essex

Welcome to our curated Makers Market, where talented local artists and artisans showcase ...

Spider Watson

Grays, Essex

I enjoy drawing and creating fantasy characters using both pen and ink as well as generating ...

Heart with Love Ltd

Woodford Green, Essex

Our approach to work is to create tailored and timeless gifts, objects and peaces of ...

Sewn Up Gifts

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

I love sewing for those who like handmade gifts, mainly all types of bags and cases large ...

ForgeWoodShop

Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Forgewoodshop creates a range of products often found during the Medieval to the modern ...

Sew on With English Rule

Sew on With English Rule

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Exclusive sewing and crafting Kits designed by Angela (as seen on Create and Craft TV). ...

Helspretties

Sproughton, Suffolk

I am at my happiest when I am in my little study being creative.I love the idea that ...

ELL Art Norfolk

ELL Art Norfolk

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Our collection of design work features a floral collection of art that forms the base ...

Valeries Arts and Crafts

Valeries Arts and Crafts

Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

I love arts and crafts in all their forms and, since childhood, have experimented with ...

Earthsent

Tostock, Suffolk

I love diffusers but there doesnt seem to be much choice for refill oils for them, so ...

Nicki Noodle Craft

Nicki Noodle Craft

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

I love to create unique and functional pieces of table art using the medium of wet felting. ...

Unique prints 101

Unique prints 101

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Favourite Hey its Unique Prints. Fun, individual, Bold, eye catching, expressive, graphic, ...

Prince Crafts

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Husband and wife team producing turned wood products, glass lamp work beads and jewellery, ...

Gofluidart

Chigwell, Essex

We are Gofluidart. We are husband and wife, Robert and Mandy, fluid artists and crafters, ...

Kool Kraft

Romford, Essex

We bring you one step closer to the world of handmade, in an era driven by industry. ...

Blog Posts
Craft posts by members in the east of england section

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

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10 top tips for craft fairs

10 top tips for craft fairs

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Tips... Tip 1: Plan your display in advance with a mock set-up Avoid last-minute ...

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6 daily actions to spark a positive mindset

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Lets have a think though... Increasingly, I notice a growing number of individuals actively ...

Learning the art of upcycling furniture

Learning the art of upcycling furniture

Hullbridge, Essex

One of the most common things people tell us is that they love the idea of upcycling ...

Upcycled furniture and workshops in Essex

Upcycled furniture and workshops in Essex

Hullbridge, Essex

Upcycled Treasures Co started from a simple love of making things better rather than ...

Cambridge Tourist Centre display our products

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Head to the tourist centre in Cambridge and you will find some of our products. As a ...

help needed

Bishops Stortford, Essex

I am about to totally stop crafting but have some stock if anyone is interested in buying ...

Visibility hacks for small businesses

Visibility hacks for small businesses

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Leverage Local SEO Claim and optimise Google my Business: Ensure your business appears ...

Getting Back into Events After Summer

Getting Back into Events After Summer

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

As summer fades and the cooler months roll in, many find themselves emerging from a season ...

5 Ways Artisan Markets Help to Grow Your Business

5 Ways Artisan Markets Help to Grow Your Business

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Let me share why delving into the realm of local artisan markets could be the game-changer ...

WILDCARD crafting

Grays, Essex

I paint, make gifts, pictures, knit, crochet, stained glass and even jewellery on occasion. ...

The Art of Building Momentum

The Art of Building Momentum

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Launching something new, whether it’s a product, service, or creative project can feel ...

Stuck on what to post on social media

Stuck on what to post on social media

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

In today’s digital landscape, leveraging the power of social media is crucial for small ...

Questions you may be asked at a Craft Fair

Questions you may be asked at a Craft Fair

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

One aspect I thoroughly enjoy as a shopper when attending craft fairs is getting acquainted ...

The Folk and Bespoke Online Store is LIVE

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Our website is home to a beautiful, curated shopping space where makers like you can ...

My 1st Craft Fair by Joe and Anna Marketplace

My 1st Craft Fair by Joe and Anna Marketplace

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Nervousness tingled within me. Nevertheless, I summoned the courage to push aside my ...

Sell your handmade goods on Folk and Bespoke

Sell your handmade goods on Folk and Bespoke

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Youll soon be able to sell your handmade creations on the Folk and Bespoke website- handmade ...

Craft Fair Tips

Craft Fair Tips

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

With my background as a teacher for over 20 years, I applied my planning skills and experience ...

Benefits of Shopping Local

Benefits of Shopping Local

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Benefits Benefits 1: It Strengthens the local economy: They may be small, but they ...

Calling Vendors and Shoppers Alike

Calling Vendors and Shoppers Alike

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

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How to get noticed at a Craft Fair or Market

How to get noticed at a Craft Fair or Market

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

1 Showcase your products creatively: make those few seconds count by presenting your ...

Artisan Markets Expand

Artisan Markets Expand

Westcliff on Sea, Essex

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Influential and inspirational people from East of England
People worth learning a little more about

Edward Seago

(Born 1910 in Norwich in Norfolk), Painting

A self-taught painter in the impressionist and post-impressionist style.

Edward Bawden

(Born 1903 in Braintree in Essex), Illustration, Painting

A graphic artist, illustrator and painter. He was a war artist during the World War II.

Gwendolen Mary Raverat

(Born 1885 in Cambridge in Cambridgeshire), Engraver

Gwendolen Mary Raverat, British artist, was known for her wood engravings and was one of the founders of the Society of Wood Engravers.

Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs

(Born 1876 in Hitchin in Hertfordshire), Etching, Illustration

Griggs is well known for his illustration in the Highways and Byways Guides, which he created from 1902 until his death in 1938.

Clement John Heaton

(Born 1861 in Watford in Hertfordshire), Mosaic, Stained glass

Metalworker, stained glass artist and founder of Heatons Cloisonne Mosaics Ltd in 1885. He learnt his trade in his fathers firm.

Thomas Woolner

(Born 1825 in Hadliegh in Suffolk), Poetry,Sculpture

Thomas Woolner, English sculptor and poet, RA. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

John Constable

(Born 1776 in East Bergholt in Suffolk), Painting

A romantic painter, known for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, now known as Constable Country.

William Cowper

(Born 1731 in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire), Poetry

One of the most famous poets of his time, Cowper wrote poems about the everyday this in life. He also wrote hymns such as Amazing Grace. He also wrote: God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sov reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break

Thomas Gainsborough

(Born 1727 in Sudbury in Suffolk), Painting

A talented English portrait and landscape painter. Perhaps his best known work would be The Blue Boy. He was noted for the speed that he applied paint, working more from nature.

Elkanah Settle

(Born 1648 in Dunstable in Bedfordshire), Poetry

Settle was a poet and play write. He wrote among other works - CAMBYSES King of Persia: A TRAGEDY. When the curtain first opens, we see the scene of the Royal Pavilion, Cambyses seated on a Throne attended by Otanes, Darius, Artaban, Prexaspes, Guards, Slaves, and Attendants with the Princess Mandana, and Ladies.

John Bunyan

(Born 1628 in Elstow in Bedfordshire), Fiction

As a writer Bunyan was most famous for The Pilgrims Progress, although he did write many dozens more works.

William Alabaster

(Born 1567 in Hadleigh in Suffolk), Poetry, Theatre

Alabaster was a English writer who often wrote in Latin. For example his work Roxana which was a drama.