Christmas Makers’ Fair 2025
22nd Nov 2025 - 23rd Nov 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Makers’ Fair is returning this year for one weekend on 22 and 23 November! Join us from 10am to 5pm for the shopping event of the season.
Before stepping into the warmth of the beautifully decorated medieval manor house, treat yourself to a festive mulled wine from our refreshments stand.
Inside, the House will be bustling with stalls from local sellers offering a variety of stunning handcrafted goods, from ceramics and jewellery to Christmas cards and quirky decorations! This is the perfect chance to support small businesses and find unique gifts for friends and loved ones this winter.
Admission is £2 (under 16s free)
Meet the Makers:
Ilkley Solar Gallery – buy unique gifts created by local artists who all exhibit in our upstairs Solar Gallery! From cards to decorations, quirky home decor to original art pieces, you’re sure to find a beautiful presents for loved ones this Christmas.
Jane Crossley – Liberty print, hand-stitched cushions positioned amongst a variety of framed ephemera including Victorian stamps, Edwardian scraps, and collectable cards. Hand-designed fans and long match boxes complete the eclectic collection.
Paula Payne – unique expressive marquetery designs using wood veneer and hand tinted resin.
Lindy Garner Ceramics – ceramic pieces, including mugs, jars, vases, inspired by natural landscapes and seasonal changes in colours such as mossy greens, cool blues, or warm twilight tones.
Peter Grant – lino prints, poetry and prose books and pamphlets printed by letterpress.
Silver Ink Tree – bright, colourful, affordable and high quality handmade polymer clay jewellery and small homeware items.
Maggie Magoo Designs – bold, vibrant designs applied to printed textiles, greetings cards, stationery products, original collages, embroideries and art prints.
Claire Lake – kiln-fused glass gifts and homeware.
Taken Twice Jewellery – sculptural jewellery using the ancient technique of lost wax casting.
Janet Browne – varied stitched textile pieces generated from real places.
Watch Piece Jewellery – antique, modern and vintage watch and clock pieces recycled, reworked and reused to produce striking and original wearable pieces of art.
Not A Blank Canvas – bold, colourful paintings of landscapes and wildlife. SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER ONLY
Diane Jones – designer and maker of an exclusive range of Devore velvet scarves, neck warmers and infinity scarves as well as smaller gift items such as glasses cases, lavender bags, embellished notebooks, greeting cards and giclée prints.
Handful of Threads – hand embroidery: wool berets, cashmere gloves, caps, rings, brooches, purses, hair slides, earrings, and pin cushions. SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER ONLY
Kate Brooks Prints – vibrant screen prints of landscapes often featuring trees and flowers, that celebrate the colours of each season.
Rachael Gorton – nature paintings.
Lilli Rose Wicks – contemporary knitted accessories, garments and homeware in luxury natural fibres and recycled/deadstock yarns.
Anne Smithies – textiles, hand-spun yarn and fibres, glass and print.
GPlank Furniture – unique pieces using locally sourced recycled timber.
Nicky Clarke-Dyson – illustrated cards and things on paper.
Tom Bromley – hand-forged homeware items.
