A Christmas makers fair with more than 120 independent makers, artists and small-batch producers comes to the British Engineerium in Hove on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. It runs from 10.30am to 5pm both days, and entry is free.
Full details and exhibitor list: paperdaisyevents.co.uk. Museum tours and tickets: from the British Engineerium. Where: The Droveway, Hove BN3 7QA.
What to expect
This is Paper Daisy's Grand Winter Makers Fair, now in its third year at the Engineerium. It fills the former Victorian Coal Shed and mezzanine gallery, a large marquee and the grounds. Expect handmade jewellery, ceramics, original artwork and woodwork, plus food and drink from local small-batch producers.
- Music: live performances from Sussex Steel Band, Rock Choir and Free Brighton Choir across the weekend.
- Food and drink: street food and a festive bar.
- Families: family attractions are planned.
- Museum: visitors can book a guided museum tour and see the historic machinery running in steam.
- Queue-jump: a limited number of optional queue-jump tickets give priority entry to the hall. Entry to the fair itself is free.
Who is behind it
Paper Daisy is run by local founder and sole owner Bryony Reynolds, who is in her tenth year of organising events. The company reached the finals of this year's Brighton Girls Best Experience Award.
Key details
- When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026, 10.30am to 5pm.
- Where: The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Hove BN3 7QA.
- Entry: free.
Map link: Open the venue on the map.
Winter Makers Fair: The British Engineerium, Hove. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026, 10.30am to 5pm. Free entry.
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