MADE Winchester – Craft and Design Festival
is a celebration of contemporary craft, design, and creativity, bringing together around 100 of the UK’s finest makers and designers within the inspiring surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.
MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival welcomes everyone with a love of craft and design — from collectors and creative enthusiasts to families and curious visitors.
Exhibitors are carefully selected for their quality, originality, and craftsmanship, offering visitors the chance to experience and buy directly from some of the UK’s leading and emerging makers as well as the chance to learn new skills.
Discover beautiful, handmade work; ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, wood, and more — meet the makers, watch live demonstrations, and take part in creative workshops and talks.
Enjoy:
- Around 100 maker exhibitors
- Free group art and craft activities
- Short courses and masterclasses (additional fees may apply)
- Makers’ talks and discussions.
- A catering and picnic area on the Inner Close
Why not make a day of it — explore, shop, and learn a new skill?
WHERE
MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival will take place within the Nave, Aisles, and North Transept of Winchester Cathedral, as well as on the Inner Close lawn. This stunning historic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend celebrating handmade excellence, creativity, and community.
EXHIBITORS
A full list of exhibitors, demonstrators, classes and speakers will be available once selection for the show has been made early in the New Year — check back for more details.
OPENING TIMES
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)
TICKETS
A general entry ticket to the Cathedral will also allow access to MADE Winchester Craft and Design Festival.
Please note: Entry tickets are valid for one year, allowing multiple entries to MADE Winchester across the event and to Winchester Cathedral for 12 months. Enjoy a £1 discount per annual pass when you book online. Pay today and visit as often as you like for 12 months. You can buy your Annual Pass here.
HOW TO GET THERE
As with many historic cities, parking within the centre is limited and often congested. Winchester has excellent rail links to London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Reading, the Midlands and beyond. Where possible we strongly advise people to make use of these facilities. You can plan your visit below.
Travelling by train
Plan your rail journey with South Western Railway here.
Travelling by bus
Plan your jounrey with Stagecoach here.
Travelling by car
If travelling by car is the only option, please make use of the Park and Ride car parks which are located around the outskirts of the city. Winchester City Council operates an excellent and frequent service to all locations, with drop off points located 2-3 minutes walk from the Cathedral. During late night openings, services for the Park and Ride are extended into the evenings. Find more information here.
ACCESSIBILITY
Committed to making the Cathedral accessible to all. The Cathedral has a variety of measures to ensure equal access in and around the building. Find full access information here. We invite any visitors who may have questions relating to access during their visit to contact us directly on: visits@winchester-cathedral.org.uk .
STAY UP TO DATE
Hear the latest from Winchester Cathedral. The Cathedral Newsletter includes community and cathedral news, information on upcoming events and services as well as important notices. You can join the mailing list here.
MADE Winchester is more than a craft fair — it’s a three day festival celebrating contemporary craftsmanship, creativity, heritage skills and community in one of England’s most iconic historic spaces.
Meet talented makers, learn new skills, discover unique handcrafted pieces, and be inspired by the passion and skill behind contemporary designer makers.
© Winchester Cathedral. Photograph by Daniel Boss