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Benthall Artisan Christmas Fair

Start your Christmas shopping early at Benthall Hall! Come along and browse a large variety of crafts create by our creative volunteer team.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Enjoy the range of beautiful and unique hand-crafted items created by our very talented volunteers, who have taken inspiration from the stunning Benthall Estate and/or made items with materials sourced from the Estate.

Buy early Christmas gifts for your friends and family (or for yourself!) at this craft fair in St Bartholomew's Church in the grounds of Benthall Hall. The Shepherd’s Shed will be open for delicious homemade treats, light snacks and barista hot drinks.

Admission to the craft fair is free of charge. Car parking is £3 per car which goes directly to support the conservation of the property. Parking is free for NT members with NT membership card.

The Garden opens at 12.00pm, the Hall at 12.30pm and normal admission applies. Free entry for NT members with membership card.

Please note: the fair is closed on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Park in the visitor car park and make your way to the church.

What to bring and wear

The event is inside the church, which is unheated and can be cold.

Accessibility

The church is less than 100 metres from the car park along a flat gravelled path. Step into church but level access once inside. Toilets are located behind the hall.

Other

Please note that last admission into the Hall is at 4.00pm.

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