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The Christmas Artisan Show: a festive celebration of British crafts at Staunton Harold Hall

Advertisement Features by Grace Kennington 6th Oct 2026  
Step into a winter wonderland at Staunton Harold Hall's Christmas artisan market (Photo: Staunton Harold Hall)
Step into a winter wonderland at Staunton Harold Hall's Christmas artisan market (Photo: Staunton Harold Hall)
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The Artisan Show is returning to Staunton Harold Hall this Christmas, showcasing an incredible selection of high-quality goods made by makers and creatives from across the country.

The event will be taking place over two weekends from 6 to 8 and 13 to 15 November from 10am to 4pm.

The show is proud to only highlight artisans who make their items by hand, with a thorough vetting process meaning only the best items are available at the show.

This celebration of handmade British crafts will feature over 100 independent makers in the stunning backdrop of Staunton Harold Hall.

The event gives visitor the chance to meet talented British artisans (Photo: The Artisan Show)

Explore the exquisitely decorated Georgian mansion and grounds, with elegantly dressed rooms creating the perfect setting to discover the best of British handmade goods, including jewellery, ceramics, artwork, textiles, homeware, seasonal décor and unique gifts.

This year, the house will be transformed into a magical winter storybook world, with wardrobes, lantern-lit woodland, snowy scenes and fantastical characters woven through the State Rooms.

The Christmas Fair will give visitors the rare opportunity to explore the State Rooms, which are not normally open to the public.

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Outside of the house, visitors can explore the house's stunning gardens, with street food, seasonal drinks, live music and fire pits to continue the feeling of Christmas magic.

New for 2026, Staunton Harold Hall will also provide a professional dog-sitting service for visitors, run by Hounds, as only assistance dogs are allowed inside the Hall. Visitors bringing dogs can leave them safely with the Hounds team while they explore the fair, with short walks and enrichment activities available during their stay.

Dog sitting will cost £5 for up to 30 minutes or £8 for up to one hour. Spaces can be booked in advance, with on-the-day bookings also accepted subject to availability. Hounds will also offer festive paw-print crafts, including a Christmas tree ornament (£12), Christmas card (£7), or both for £15.

Tickets are available for the show at £10.84 for adults and £5.42 for children, which includes free parking.

To find out more about this event, click here for the Artisan Christmas Show website.

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