Grand Winters Makers Fair at The British Engineerium

Paper Daisy Events return to a beautiful & iconic historic venue in Hove for a spectacular & much anticipated Grand Winter Makers Fair over a full weekend in November, showcasing in excess of 120 small creative businesses, all specially selected for one the best shopping experiences in the local area this Winter season!

The event will take place inside the impressive former Victorian Coal Shed with its stunning mezzanine gallery floor, a large marquee & the surrounding grounds - creating the perfect backdrop at a venue which allows for a festive event like no other!

Now in its 3rd year, it has become truly renowned for its fully curated choice of high quality & exceptionally original exhibitors, with a huge choice of products all lovingly hand made & crafted from some of the very best makers, artists & designers out there! A shopping experience like no other - full of rare, one of a kind gifts, seasonal products and items to inspire! A great opportunity to meet the makers & designers behind your purchase and understand their craft and processes!

There will also be a fantastic choice from local small batch producers for all food & drink lovers - perfect for gifts and/or special treats for the festive period to make every occasion memorable!

Licensed Bar & seasonal gourmet Street Food available all weekend.

With live festive performances & added attractions (details to follow - see Paper Daisy Events) it will be a weekend you won’t want to miss out on!

There will be an opportunity to add on fully guided tours of the fabulous Museum in Steam during your visit, which is one of the very rare opportunities of the year to see history come alive with these magnificent Steam powered engines in action - more details from Paper Daisy Events to follow, tickets only available to purchase from The British Engineerium directly.

Free Entry to The Makers Fair but OPTIONAL ‘queue jump’ tickets will be available to purchase for priority entrance, if you wish to avoid the possibility of having to queue (details coming soon from Paper Daisy Events). No queues/tickets required for outside/marquee area.

Sorry no dogs allowed on site.

No onsite parking, but plenty of nearby on street parking available.

Bus routes close by - check Buses.co.uk for route planner. 20 minutes walk from Hove mainline train station.

See Paper Daisy Events for full schedule & exhibitor list in run up to event.