EVENTS
Step into Spring! W
ith its brilliant mix of skilled craftspeople, talented designermakers and passionate artisan producers, the Country Living Spring Fair is the perfect place to pick up beautiful original pieces and fresh seasonal inspiration for your home, garden and wardrobe. Try your hand at new crafts, learn from experts and stock up on delicious foodie treats while enjoying a truly inspiring day out with friends and family.
Stylish shopping With over 300 exhibitors selling unique products you won’t find on the high street, you can browse enticing stalls and meet passionate designer-makers selling original, hand-crafted items including homeware, accessories, art, fashion, jewellery and gifts. Visit the Small Businesses Area for exciting new entrepreneurs, and meet talented Country Living readers who have won the chance to exhibit their home-grown products for the first time in the Pop-Up Market.
Animal Magic Visit the Country Living Smallholding to feed the hand reared lambs and meet the chickens, as well as enjoy talks and demos on everything from beekeeping and flower arranging to turning your home into an urban smallholding. 12 MARCH 2018
Learn from the experts The Queen of Chalk Paint herself, Annie Sloan, will running daily workshops teaching all things colour, style and technique. Craft enthusiasts can brush up an old skill or master a new one in the CL Crafting Workshops.
Foodie Fare Food lovers can stop by the Country Living Kitchen Theatre for ideas on simple and delicious recipes that are easier than you think, as well as going back to basics learning skills such as pastry, pasta and bread making. If you’re less inclined to make the food but just as likely to try it, you can enjoy delicious treats with a street-food feel in the Gourmet Garden or meet new artisan food producers in the Little Larder.
Relax and Recharge When you need a rest, head to the Crafty Caravan Bar or The Gin Trailer for spring cocktails or a glass of fizz. If you don’t fancy a tipple, you can enjoy a refreshing brew in the Tea Rooms, perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends and family. Why not consider the VIP package and enjoy an exclusive lounge area, fast-track entry and a complimentary cloakroom, as well as tea and coffee, a glass of bubbly and a Country Living goody bag.
THE DETAILS Country Living Spring Fair Venue: Alexandra Palace, London, N22 7AY Dates: 26 - 29 April 2018 Alexandra Palace is easy to get to with free parking and free shuttle buses every 10 minutes to take you from Alexandra Palace Railway and Wood Green Tube Station, directly to the Fair.
Tickets To book tickets visit www.countrylivingfair.com/tickets or call 0844 581 1385 Advance Tickets: Adult £14.50; VIP £55; Child ages 5-16 £8.50 A £1.75 booking fee applies per booking (not per ticket) For more information visit the website at www.countrylivingfair.com