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Blackmoor Estate’s famous Apple Tasting Day has been running for over 50 years and returns on S unday 8th October 2023. This hugely popular free local event is in aid of local charities and is a rare opportunity for fruit enthusiasts to taste a wide variety of the old an new apple and pear varieties grown at Blackmoor – from traditional favourites like Cox’s Orange Pippin and Norfolk Royal Russet to exciting new varieties like Opal and Rubens. Apple experts will be on hand to identify mystery apples, fruit trees and plants will be available from our nursery , and as usual there will be a range of other attractions including: rural craft fair and demonstratons; community fete; local produce stalls; horse and cart rides; cakes and teas; climbing wall; Morris dancing; and cider of course!
Free Entry
Sunday 8th October 10.00am-4.30pm
Location: Blackmoor, GU33 6BY – follow signs [What3words sweetener.risky.muted ]
Dogs are welcome on leads but not inside craft barns and food hall.
Welcome to festival of crafts, our autumn showcase of the UK's finest artisans.
Now in its 27th year, this annual two-day event features a curated selection of handmade crafts across all media, including homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and print.
The festival champions great design and the process of making, both traditional and modern techniques and skills. This event offers a relaxed environment for visitors to browse and meet and buy directly from the makers.
This year's festival of crafts takes place on Sat 14 & Sun 15 October.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to keep up to date with news on the festival . You can also sign up to our mailing list.
https://farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/festival-of-crafts
Life.Styled Christmas Market
Lifestyle . Home . Living
When:
Friay 10th November 2023
19:00-22:00
Where:
The Tilford Institute,
Tilford Road,
Tilford,
Farnham
GU10 2DA
Come along to enjoy live music, mulled wine and lots of festivities to get you in to the Christmas Spirit!!
For more information visit our Facebook page - churtyuletidebazaar
Rounding off the year we have our annual Christmas Fair. This two-day event is dedicated to all your Christmas shopping needs. Browse from over 140 independent makers and small businesses. The fair is bursting at the seams with an exciting marketplace selling everything from jewellery, ceramics, accessories, textiles, stocking fillers, decorations, and not forgetting seasonal food and beverages.
The Christmas fair will take place on Wed 22 and Thu 23 November.
If you have any questions regarding the Christmas Fair, contact Caroline.
caroline.pearce@farnhammaltings.com
https://farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/christmas-fair
We will be hosting our annual Advent event on 25 & 26 November 2023.
More information on this event will follow later in the year when we have all the activities confirmed for the weekend.
This event is included in our annual Museum memberships, members do not need to purchase tickets.
For general ticket sales, this event will be on a pre-book tickets, which will go on sale late September 2023.
Please note: we will be operating a park and ride from Car Park D at Goodwood for this weekend, our main car park will be open for disabled visitors only.
Big thank you to @Guildfordcathedral for having us again and allow us to showcase our creations in such a beautiful venue.
10am - 4pm
Stag Hill
Guildford
GU2 7UP
