Artist and Designer Fair
Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire(SK17 6BE)
Each piece at the Artist and Designer Fair comes from the exhibitor who designed and made it, and if nothing on a stand is quite right, many of them can make one to order, personalised for you. The fair returns to the Octagon Hall at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire, on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, with makers from the region and from further away. Their work runs from furniture and silverware to glass, ceramics, textiles and jewellery, through art and photography, with other designer-led pieces besides. Admission is free, and outside the hall are 23 acres of landscaped gardens with streams, a lake and play areas.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Getting there
Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 6BE for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome outdoors, on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead, outdoors.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Dogs not allowed in:
- Indoor areas
Restrictions are in place for the safety and comfort of all visitors and animals.
Notes
Dogs other than assistance dogs are not permitted in the building, which includes the Octagon Hall where the fair is held, but are welcome in the park. Assistance dogs are welcome in the building and water can be provided on request.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Octagon Hall has one-level access from the car park, and the ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Two wheelchair accessible toilets are on the ground floor, in the Pavilion Café and near the Ice Cream Parlour. Eight disabled bays are on the lower level of the car park, and Blue Badge holders can park in any bay free of charge. Accessible viewing is not confirmed. For other needs, contact Pavilion Gardens.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Artist and Designer Fair in Buxton in 2026?
On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026.
What time does the fair open and close?
From 10am to 5pm, on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026.
Where is the fair?
In the Octagon Hall at Pavilion Gardens, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE.
Is it free to go in?
Yes. Admission is free.
What will I find at the fair?
Exhibitors showing art, furniture, ceramics, silverware, glassware, jewellery, textiles and photography, and other designer-led products from across the region and beyond.
Can I commission something made for me?
All of the exhibitors design and make their own products, and many of them can offer personalised, bespoke commissions.
Where do I park?
The Pavilion Gardens car park is on St John's Road (SK17 9AR). The pay and display machines take 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins and give no change, and you can also pay by phone. Blue Badge holders park free in any bay. Coaches park on Burlington Road (SK17 9AY), and coach drop-off on the Promenade is by arrangement with the venue.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs other than assistance dogs are not allowed in the building, which includes the Octagon Hall, but are welcome in the park. Assistance dogs are welcome in the building, and water can be provided on request.
Is the fair accessible?
The Octagon Hall has one-level access from the car park. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor, in the Pavilion Café and near the Ice Cream Parlour. There are eight disabled bays on the lower level of the car park, and Blue Badge holders can park in any bay free of charge. For other needs, contact Pavilion Gardens.
How do I exhibit?
Contact the Pavilion Gardens team through the venue's website.
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