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Fort Purbrook Craft Shows
April 3rd, 4th & 5th (Easter)
November 6th & 7th
These events are open to craft makers and some retailers. They are not “Maker-Only” shows.
Products will be wide-ranging.
However, we will not usually accept mass-produced, factory made products, readily available in shops.
We welcome applications from exhibitors with products of good quality and individuality. These shows
are not open to agents of “multilevel” marketing organisations. Preference will often be given to those
who make their products and those who demonstrate on the stand.
These shows are publicised as “Crafts” shows and customers expect to find different and interesting products in all price ranges. Applications will
be assessed individually and quality, individuality and presentation will be considered. Food products are
welcome but must not compete with the in-house catering.
These are well established craft shows with up to 70 stands and an extensive and loyal customer base.
Fort Purbrook is situated a few minutes from the A27 on Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, overlooking
Portsmouth with wonderful views of the Isle of Wight. Less than an hour from the M25, half an hour from
Southampton and fifteen minutes from Chichester and from Petersfield. This is an excellent catchment
area and the shows attract a wide range of visitors.
The fort was built in the 1860s and is now restored and in use as an activity centre, partly under the control
of English Heritage. It is an extremely interesting building. Our craft shows are usually very well attended.
All stands are inside the historic building with the exception of some outdoor demonstrations etc. This is a
very popular venue, attracting tourists as well as “locals”. |
Lancing College Craft Shows
April 10th & 11th
October 23rd & 24th
These events are “maker and designer-only” craft shows (with the exception of food and drink,
craft materials and supplies).
In order to apply for space here, exhibitors must be involved in the design or manufacture of crafts for
sale. These shows are not open to retailers of other people’s products or to agents with mass-produced or
“multi-level marketing” products. Whilst we quite understand that component parts and materials must
often be “bought in”, the main finished product must be the result of the exhibitor’s own skills.
N.B. This requirement does not apply to food products, craft supplies, kits and books which are
sometimes acceptable. Applications will be assessed carefully and product quality, individuality and presentation will be considered. Designers must be soley responsible for the original creation of the
product and they must have sole rights to the sales of it. Products must not be mass produced or readily available in shops. We will not accept applications from exhibitors who cannot show that they have a close
involvement in the design or manufacture of their products.
Lancing College is a well-known public school, situated just off the busy A27 on the south coast between
Worthing and Brighton. This is a very wealthy catchment area and visitors appreciate quality products.
The college is a beautiful setting and since our first events here in 1997, our shows have been extremely
popular with both exhibitors and customers. The college grounds and chapel as well as the halls we use
are very impressive and there is an atmosphere of quality which enhances the shows and encourages a
positive response from visitors..
Want to exhibit at one or all of these Craft Shows?:
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