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Grand Winter Makers Fair

Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
The British Engineerium, Hove, East Sussex(BN3 7QA)

Festive shopping fills the historic industrial grounds of The British Engineerium in Hove at the Grand Winter Makers Fair. Over a hundred independent makers take stalls across the two days, alongside artists, designers and people selling food and drink, so gift shopping here means meeting the small businesses in person. Local food and drink producers have their own spot on the mezzanine level, with samples to try, and there is street food, festive bakes, barista coffee and mulled wine. Children can join in with crafts and face painting, live entertainment runs across the weekend, and guided tours of the museum can be booked. Entry is free for everyone.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Getting there
The British Engineerium, Hove, East Sussex (BN3 7QA for sat nav)
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, 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

Accessibility

No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Accessibility details have not been published for the fair. There is no parking on site. Contact the organiser through its website before you travel if you need to know about access.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Grand Winter Makers Fair 2026?
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
10:30am to 5pm on both days, with last entry at 4:45pm.
Do I need a ticket, and what does it cost?
No. Entry to the fair is free for everyone and needs no ticket. At busy times there may be a wait to get into the exhibition hall, so the organiser sells optional queue jump tickets from £2 through the fair's website. A queue jump ticket does not include entry to the museum, which is bought separately.
Where is the fair?
At The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Hove, BN3 7QA, in the venue's historic industrial grounds.
What can I buy and see?
Over a hundred independent makers, along with artists, designers and food producers, sell their work. There are Christmas activities including children's crafts and face painting, and live entertainment across the weekend.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Food stalls serve seasonal burgers, raclette (melted cheese) sandwiches and crêpes, loaded baguettes, and cakes, cookies, tarts and sausage rolls, and there are barista coffee, teas, mulled wine and a bar. Local food and drink producers are on the mezzanine level.
Can I take a tour of the museum?
Yes. Guided tours of the British Engineerium museum can be booked; the fair's page on the organiser's website points to the booking details. Museum entry is separate from the free fair.
Is there parking?
There is no parking on site at The British Engineerium.
Are dogs allowed?
No. The organiser says dogs are not allowed at The British Engineerium.
How can I take a stall?
Makers and traders apply to exhibit through the organiser's website, Paper Daisy Events.

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