10–12 Sep 2026 · Marston Green, GB

The Creative Craft Shows UK

The Creative Craft Shows UK are a series of consumer craft events focused on sewing, quilting, papercraft, knitting and related hobbies. The shows feature hundreds of specialist exhibitors, 100+ hours of workshops, free demonstrations, make & take activities, and coach trips, aimed at makers and hobbyists. Editions listed include Farnborough, Exeter, Glasgow and Birmingham across autumn months, with family-run organisation since 1976.

Last updated

Dates
10–12 Sep 2026
Venue
National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)
Location
Marston Green, GB
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Consumer
Duration
3 days
Scale
Regional
Exhibitors
230Estimate
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About The Creative Craft Shows UK

The Creative Craft Shows UK is a regional trade show in Marston Green, United Kingdom for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industry. The 2026 edition runs 10–12 Sep 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham). It brings together an estimated 230 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 230 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)

Pendigo Way, Marston Green, B401NT, B40 1PA Marston Green, England, GB

Who exhibits at The Creative Craft Shows UK

We've captured 230 exhibitors for The Creative Craft Shows UK (roster as of 2025). They span 5 countries, 29% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United Kingdom71%·24
  • Germany12%·4
  • United States12%·4
  • Canada3%·1
  • Singapore3%·1

Based on 34 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Textile Fashion46%·11
  • Services21%·5
  • Food Beverage17%·4
  • Cosmetics13%·3
  • Machinery Manufacturing13%·3

Based on 24 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

77%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 230 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

29%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed0%·0

listed companies

Large enterprises0%·0

1,000+ employees

Of 1 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

The Creative Craft Shows UK 2026 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 230+ companies exhibiting at The Creative Craft Shows UK so far. They span industries including environment, machinery-manufacturing and food-beverage,services. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • O'Donnell Moonshine DE
  • Husqvarna Viking
  • Professional
  • AMORY® LONDON
  • The Great British Cheese Company
  • WeAllSew
  • Araxos
  • Sewing-Sanctuary
  • Crafty Products Ltd
  • Dots 'n' Stripes
  • The Jewellery Stop
  • Traverse International
  • Fine French Linen
  • Barnyarns
  • Charles Taylor Group
  • Bergin & Bath
  • Brians Best Wools
  • Leila Eve
  • Pfaff
  • Blueberry London

+ 205 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Creative Craft Shows UK 2026?
The Creative Craft Shows UK 2026 runs 10–12 Sep 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham).
Where is The Creative Craft Shows UK held?
The Creative Craft Shows UK is held at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham) in Marston Green, United Kingdom.
How many exhibitors does The Creative Craft Shows UK have?
The Creative Craft Shows UK counts an estimated 230 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 230 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at The Creative Craft Shows UK?
Indexed exhibitors include Woodland Trust, Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Tailored Dog Food Subscription, Delivered Monthly and Pure Pet Food. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies sector.
Is The Creative Craft Shows UK worth attending?
The Creative Craft Shows UK is a regional trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies industry, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in that industry. It brings together an estimated 230 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the The Creative Craft Shows UK exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 230 companies exhibiting at The Creative Craft Shows UK so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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