The Base's Festival of Arts & Crafts 2025
- The Base
- Free /
- £2 suggested donation

Join us at The Base for a colourful celebration of arts, crafts and artisan food and drink from local makers and creators.
Come and celebrate all things arts and crafts with us at our Festival of Arts & Crafts from Saturday 13 to Saturday 27 September featuring a vibrant Arts & Craft Fair (Sat 13 & Sun 14 Sep only), creative Taster Workshops and a stunning Festival of Art Exhibition featuring local artists’ work.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep, 10am - 4pm
All ticket proceeds will go to The Base charity (1199188)
Kick-starting the two-week festival, a craft fair featuring 50+ stalls will surround The Base building, creating a bustling high street of high-quality crafters and artists for visitors to browse.
Festival of Art Exhibition
Sat 13 - Sat 27 Sep
Open everyday, 10am - 5pm | Free entry (pre-booking recommended)
Local artists will also be celebrated as they display their work in the venue’s Gallery throughout the Festival (Sat 13 – Sat 27 Sep), offering visitors the chance to purchase a piece of original art.
Our Runway Gallery will become a huge chalkboard doodle wall which visitors will have the opportunity to make their own mark and see it evolve throughout the Festival.

Taster workshops
Sat 13 - Sat 27 Sep, Various times
All donations will go to The Base charity (1199188)
Take part in one of our Taster Workshops during the Festival to have a go at a new artform and have fun!
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