Tools & Trades History Society

Future Events

Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza - Lincolnshire - 11 April 2026

A specialist hand tool event at Carlton Scroop, Lincolnshire. Dealers, private collections and craft demonstrations. Info at www.oldtoolmart.co.uk/extravaganza 

 

Strumpshaw Tree Fair - Norfolk - 11-12 July 2026

Festival of woodcraft, traditional crafts, workshops, music and family activities at Strumpshaw Stem Museum.  Info at www.strumpshawtreefair.co.uk/ 

Strumpshaw2026.pdf

 

The Bentley Wood Fair - East Sussex - 18-20 September 2026

A three day wood fair and country show with woodland and country interests. Info at https://thebentleywoodfair.co.uk/ 

Kent Downs Wood Fair - Sittingbourne - 11-12 July 2026

Independent wood fair with vintage machinery, woodland crafts, spoon carving, pole-lathe turning, live music and many stalls. 

Website at www.kentdownswoodfair.com/ 

Kent Downs Wood Fair.pdf

The Oak Fair - Dorset - 29-30 August 2026

Large countryside, timber, conservation and rural crafts fair with arena programme and numerous exhibitors. Website at https://stockgaylard.com/oak-fair/ 

 The Oak Fair 2026.pdf

The Wonder of Wood Fair - Cambridge - 12 - 13 September 2026

Family oriented wood fair with craft stalls, child friendly activities and demonstrations.  You may even find a TATHS stand with tool displays and skipping rope making for the youngsters.

More info at https://thewonderofwoodfair.com/ 

Wonderofwoodfair.pdf

 

West's Wood Fair - East Dean - 19-21 June 2026

Wood focused fair centred on timber use, woodland skills, sawmilling, pole lathe turning, hurdle making, etc. Full info at https://westswoodfair.co.uk/  

Wests Wood Fair.pdf

Craft Festival Wales - Cardigan - 11-13 September 2026

At Cardigan Castle with maker stalls, demonstrations, workshops and talks.  More info at www.craftfestival.co.uk/Ticket-info-Wales/ 

Craft Festival at Bovey Tracey 12-14 June 2026

A large parkland craft festival on the edge of Dartmoor. More info at www.craftfestival.co.uk/Ticket-info-BoveyTracey/ 

bovey tracey.pdf

 

 

Living Crafts Festival Hatfield 7-10 May 2026

A large four day outdoor craft festival at Hatfield Park, Hatfield House.  

Living Crafts.pdf

 

 

EAIA Conference

'The annual conference of the Early American Industries Association will take place on May 27-30, 2026 in Burlington, Vermont, USA. The meeting will focus on the Shelburne Museum and other locations in the area. Tours, tool trading, programs, presentations and displays will round out the 4 day event. For more information contact John Verrill eaia1933@verizon.net Registration will begin in February, 2026. We hope you will be able to cross the ocean to see and meet us!"
 

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Somebody somewhere must know of a forthcoming event that may be of interest to our members and visitors.  If so just let us know about it by emailing info@taths.org.uk