Ceramics fairs & events, UK
Want to peruse pottery or caress ceramics? Visit these ceramics events. Use the buttons to sort by region. For exhibitions click here.

Potfest South East, Glynde Place
Potfest South East – Glynde Place is set in parkland immediately in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs. The show is within easy access by road and rail from Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.

Potfest Scotland
Under large marquees across Scone Palace lawns, meet the 90 studio ceramics artists taking part. Wander Scone’s grounds, gardens and pinetum. Talk to the makers, discover what fuels their passion for clay and buy direct. Make a full day of your visit and soak up all things clay at this Scottish celebration of ceramics.



Potfest by the Lake - Compton Verney
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney will showcase outstanding ceramic artists under a number of large, open-sided marquees on immaculate lawns, overlooking the stunning lake.

The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair
The Hepworth Wakefield Ceramics Fair is the go-to place to buy and explore all things pottery. You’ll find over 60 of the UK’s best independent ceramicists and potters selling traditional and contemporary ceramics, homeware, tableware, jewellery and more. Plus family activities, street food, new exhibitions and discounted gallery entry.

Potfest South West - Shaftesbury
Potfest South West will be held in the show field for the Gillingham and Shaftesbury country fair, just off the B3081, Shaftesbury to Gillingham road.

Celebrating Ceramics, Oxford
Celebrating Ceramics 2025 will showcase a stunning collection of diverse artists from the world of contemporary ceramics. This fine selection of artistic talent will be set on the lawns that hosted the internationally acclaimed Art In Action for 40 years.

Potfest in the Park - Hutton-in-the-Forest
Potfest in the Park takes place under large marquees on parkland in front of this magnificent country house. The potters’ special competition pieces are displayed on the lawns in front of the house, juxtaposing ancient architecture and modern ceramics.

Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park
Their first venue in the East of the country, Haughley Park is located just outside Stowmarket and mid-way between Bury St Edmonds and Ipswich.


Craft Festival Cheltenham 2025
Craft Festival, Cheltenham was founded in 2018 and is presented in partnership with Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Find a Maker. Hosted in the stunning Town Hall in the centre of Cheltenham, Craft Festival presents 100 of some of the countries finest makers plus craft workshops, demonstrations, live music and food. 3000+ visitors.


Potfest in the Pens - Melton Mowbray
Operating under the same ethos as the Cumbrian Potfest in the Pens events, we’re bringing together 90 ceramics artists for a third year our three-day artisan market in the heart of Melton Mowbray. No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the weather.

Potfest in the Pens - Penrith Autumn
The original Potters' market in the UK, Est 1994. The same set up as the Spring event but with a different set of exhibitors and just in time for your Christmas shopping! Held under cover to save us from the inclement Cumbrian weather at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith.

The Norfolk Pottery Show
Bringing potters and ceramicists together from Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge. From hobbyists to professionals. Workshops and demonstrations. Join us for a day of everything clay!

The Kiln Rooms Summer Show 2024
The Kiln Rooms’ Shows act as a showcase for between 80-100 up and coming artists and designers working with ceramics and takes place across their Bellenden Road and Copeland Park studios.

Potfest in the Pens - Penrith
The original Potters' market in the UK is back but this time running from Saturday to the Bank Holiday Monday. See the work of the up and coming alongside the well established. Demonstrations and hands on activities throughout the three days.
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