The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Visit Michelham Priory for the 59th year of the Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show, where Sussex Guild members have been showing their creative creations year after year. This year the three-day event will be from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July, with exhibitors in the Elizabethan Barn and in open-fronted marquees on the lawns.

A wide range of contemporary crafts will be displayed in marquees on the lawns as well as in the Elizabethan barn.  You’ll find ceramics, textiles, jewellery, leatherwork, stone carving, pewter, wood, glass, furniture and printmaking.

Some designers will be demonstrating their skills, so you’ll see jewellery making, woodturning, embroidery and quilting, together with several potters showing different techniques.

You may find something special to take home too!

Tickets for the Contemporary Craft Show include entry to the property – meaning visitors can also enjoy the delightful gardens, explore the Tudor house and children’s playground.

Take refreshment in our newly opened The Blue Door Cafe – a beautifully transformed space offering delicious homemade lunches, sweet treats, and expertly crafted barista coffee.

For further information on exhibitors, click here.

Booking tickets

Tickets for this event are at a discounted rate of £6 for children and £12 for adults.

Book tickets

Discounted, 2 for 1 and free entry promotions do not apply at this event (we will accept Art Fund passes during the Contemporary Craft Fair.) Entry is free for members of The Sussex Archaeological Society and the Friends of Michelham Priory. Gift Aid Annual Passes will not be accepted at this event, as part of the five Gift Aid exempt days. Read more here.

Well-behaved dogs are permitted at this event, but must be kept on short leads.

Please note: On event days, all visitors, including those visiting the Blue Door Cafe, must purchase an event ticket (free admission continues to apply to Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society/Friends of Michelham Priory).


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From our visitors

"Incredibly stunning place. You get a medieval feel and can imagine being there as a King. They have done well to keep it like this and would highly recommend"

TheoB via Tripadvisor - Lewes Castle

“A Trip Back in Time. Fascinating history of the Roman Palace. Well explained. Lots to see in the museum and the remains. Incredible detail in the layout of the Palace.”

Sue A via Tripadvisor - Fishbourne Roman Palace

“Go Visit NOW! The gardens are genuinely some of the most beautiful we’ve seen. We are going back soon.”

HorshamLass via Tripadvisor - Michelham Priory

“This was such an interesting place to come to. You could really feel the history of this place.”

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