We are delighted to announce the very first MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival 2026, curated by Tutton & Young
Taking place over three inspiring days in May 2026, this landmark event will bring together the very best in contemporary craft, design, and traditional making all within the magnificent surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.
More Than a Makers’ Fair
MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival will be a vibrant celebration of creativity, skill and imagination. Expect:
- Exhibitor stands both inside the Cathedral and outside in the Inner Close
- A lively programme of demonstrations, talks, taster sessions and masterclasses
- A unique opportunity to meet, learn from and buy directly from some of the UK’s most exciting makers
Whether you’re an established designer, emerging maker, or passionate visitor, MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival will be an unforgettable experience and the first event of its kind ever held inside this extraordinary Cathedral.
THE VENUE
We are thrilled to be staging this new Festival in partnership with Winchester Cathedral.
Set in the heart of historic Winchester, the Cathedral offers a breathtaking backdrop for the Festival:
The Cathedral: Home to the longest Medieval Nave in Europe, and the final resting place of Jane Austen, Winchester Cathedral is one of the most visited historic sites in the UK.
The atmosphere: This magnificent 900-year-old building will provide an inspiring and memorable backdrop, with exhibitors both inside the Cathedral and outside in the Inner Close.
Visitor facilities: The Cathedral has its own café serving light lunches, drinks and cakes, and a gift shop. For the Festival, there will also be a catering van and picnic area on the Inner Close lawn.
Location: Winchester is a beautiful city, easily reached from London, Southampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding towns. Regular fast trains from London Waterloo take under an hour, with excellent connections from east–west routes.
A date for your diary — certainly not to be missed.
PUBLIC OPENING 2026
Thursday 7th May 10.00am to 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Thursday evening 5.30pm special Choral Evensong and drinks reception from 6.30pm to 8.30pm (invitation only)
Friday 8th May 10.00am to 5.00pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Saturday 9th May 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Full details of exhibitors and events to follow. Return for more details.
© Winchester Cathedral. Photograph by Daniel Boss