Potfest

Potfest The UK's original ceramics festivals. Potfest-Putting potters and public together since 1994. Potfest in the Pens - The original U.K. potters market.

A series of ceramics markets held across a number of venues each year in U.K. Held in the cattle pens of the Penrith Agricultural Mart just off junction 40 of the M6. Over 160 ceramics artists and potters creating a vibrant three day market with demonstrations and hands on activities throughout. Potfest in the Park - A selected show of over 100 artists, held in the beautiful grounds of Hutton-in-the- Forest. Potfest Scotland - The only major ceramics event held north of the border. Over 80 exhibitors, showing and selling their work on the manicured lawns of Scone Palace on the outskirts of Perth. Potfest by the Lake - Compton Verney - A new show for 2021. Over 80 of the UK’s best ceramics artists selling their work in the grounds of this beautiful country house and acclaimed arts venue.

Potfest on tour - Gmunden 2026.We were honoured to be asked to be the guest country/organisation at Gmunden City of Cera...
01/09/2026

Potfest on tour - Gmunden 2026.

We were honoured to be asked to be the guest country/organisation at Gmunden City of Ceramics last weekend. 6 of our regular exhibitors made the 1500km journey to what has to be, one of the most beautiful settings for a ceramics market anywhere in Europe.

Pre Brexit, we were fortunate enough to enjoy free and easy movement between the UK and mainland Europe with goods as artisan makers. This meant that we were regularly able to offer exchanges and reciprocal agreements with other, overseas markets. As travel with goods begins to become easier once more, hopefully we will once again begin to see “guest countries” return to Potfest events.

A huge thank you to Eva and her team in Gmunden for the invitation and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you and an Austrian contingent in the near future 🙏

12/08/2026

Still a while away but come October, we’ll be back in the Pens at the mart in Penrith

Final day of Potfest, just down the road at Haughley Park
09/08/2026

Final day of Potfest, just down the road at Haughley Park

Final opportunity to join us at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park 2026. It’s a wonderful day out, 100 artists selling thei...
09/08/2026

Final opportunity to join us at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park 2026. It’s a wonderful day out, 100 artists selling their work, demonstrations and Raku firings. Open sided marquees giving shade from the sun and allowing a breeze to pass through them. Food vendors and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a picnic while listening to the wonderful Josephine Taylor

Open 10am until 4:30pm, ample free parking tickets available at the gate when you arrive. Just take a look at the visitors comments on our past few posts if you need to be convinced about coming along……. you’ll love it!

08/08/2026
Another super day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. No hot and stuffy marquees here, the sides of the tents are left o...
08/08/2026

Another super day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. No hot and stuffy marquees here, the sides of the tents are left open to create shade and allow the breeze cool everything down.

Lots of wonderful work from our 100 exhibiting ceramics artists and pottery makers. Plenty of space to enjoy a picnic in the shade of ancient oaks and horse chestnut trees. Bring a blanket and find somewhere to stretch out, taking in the art and beautiful surroundings while listening to the amazing, sole bay strings quartet in the background.

Final day of the show tomorrow and I can guarantee that you won’t find a more enjoyable way to spend your Sunday.

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Potfest Passport winners from last years event here at Haughley Park, making the most of their free entry (to all Potfes...
08/08/2026

Potfest Passport winners from last years event here at Haughley Park, making the most of their free entry (to all Potfest events) for life and visiting us in the sunshine today

In a Potfest first, we’re going to “try” and pop a live demo on here at 3pm. These photos are of Janene Waudby from yest...
08/08/2026

In a Potfest first, we’re going to “try” and pop a live demo on here at 3pm. These photos are of Janene Waudby from yesterday’s event. Today at 3pm we’ll have anecdotes and tips from animal sculptor Julian Jardine as he works on a crocodile 🤞

Wonderful first day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. Join 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers at this huge artisa...
07/08/2026

Wonderful first day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. Join 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers at this huge artisan market, tomorrow and Sunday. Just 5 minutes up the road

Wonderful first day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. Join 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers at this huge artisa...
07/08/2026

Wonderful first day at Potfest Suffolk - Haughley Park. Join 100 ceramics artists and pottery makers at this huge artisan market, tomorrow and Sunday

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