Handmade Oxford will return to Waterperry Gardens for its sixth edition in June 2026, bringing together more than 175 contemporary designer-makers for a three-day craft festival in one of Oxfordshire’s best-known garden settings.
The three-day event runs from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026 and is presented by Handmade in Britain, which says the festival will showcase established and emerging makers across disciplines including ceramics, jewellery, furniture, sculpture, fashion, textiles, glass, art and homewares.
Set within the eight-acre gardens near Wheatley, the show is designed as a full day out, combining contemporary craft with food, music and live programming.
Waterperry Gardens has previously featured in the BBC series Make It to Market (seasons two and three), and organisers say the show is designed as a full day out, combining craft with gardens, food and live programming.
What to expect
Alongside exhibition stands, the 2026 programme is set to include:
- Live craft demonstrations
- Hands-on workshops led by makers
- Live music
- A curated line-up of artisan food and drink producers from the region
A demonstration schedule will be published ahead of the festival. Workshop tickets will be released separately, with limited spaces available. A Festival ticket is required to attend workshops.
Visitors will also be able to explore Waterperry Gardens as part of some ticket options.
Event details at a glance
- Event: Handmade Oxford 2026
- Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA
- Dates: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 June 2026
Opening times:
- VIP: 9.30am – 5pm
- Standard: 10am – 5pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
Parking: Free on-site parking, including Blue Badge spaces
Accessibility: Most areas wheelchair accessible; accessible toilets and baby changing facilities available
Dogs: Assistance animals and well-behaved dogs on leads welcome (not permitted in formal gardens)
Tickets
Early Bird (until 15 April):
- Festival-only from £10
- VIP + Garden & Festival up to £27
Advance (after 15 April):
- Festival-only adult: £12
- Garden & Festival adult: £20
- VIP Festival-only: £20
- VIP Garden & Festival: £28
Concessions are available for students (18+) with valid ID and seniors aged 65+.
Children under 16 enter free with an adult.
Carers receive complimentary entry at reception on arrival.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or on the door, subject to availability.
Exhibitors confirmed for 2026
More than 175 makers will take part. Confirmed names include:
Alexandra Aurum
Amanda Chalmers Jewellery
Andrews Ceramics
Banu Oyman Glass Art
Cathryn Jeff Art
Cotswold Knit
Elizabeth Murphy Ceramics
Emma Baldwin Ceramics
Falcon Forge
Grant Forsyth Jewellery
Hannah Jean Studio
Jane Williams Silks
Jenny Holdsworth Contemporary Silver
June Dobson Ceramics
Laslett England
Leafology
Limned Glass
Maia Ceramicas
Maria Izamis Jewellery
Maxine + Boss
Meadowland Atelier
Megan Crook Textiles
Natty Deco
Pulp Paper Heaven Notebooks
Rebecca Lawley Jewellery
Sally Wilcox Jewellery
Sandra Young Glass Sculpture
Shield Studio Pottery
SilverRipples Jewellery
Suzanne Needham Ceramics
Tatarek Pottery
The Indian Block Print Co.
The Make Shed
The Wild Vat
TILT//SHIFT Leatherworks
Wee Bothy Art
Wiktor Jewellery
Yvette Brown
A full exhibitor list is available via the festival website.
Prizes and partnerships
The festival will again partner with the Ashmolean Museum, which will award a prize offering the opportunity to sell work in the museum shop.
Additional awards will be presented in collaboration with the Society of Designer Craftsmen and The House Directory.
Getting there
- By car: Follow A40 towards Wheatley and Waterperry. Brown tourist signs direct visitors to the gardens.
- Public transport: Oxford Bus Company 400 service runs from Oxford city centre to Wheatley. A taxi is required from there to the venue.
Sat Nav: OX33 1LA
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Handmade Oxford positions itself as a highly curated platform for contemporary British craftsmanship. With more than 175 makers, live demonstrations and food traders on site, organisers say the event offers a relaxed but focused celebration of independent design.
