Spring Makers Fair
FEATURING THE SUSSEX DISTILLERS FESTIVAL
A carefully curated showcase of the Sussex’s best independent makers & producers, set across a Grade II-listed Victorian engineering landmark.
Saturday 09 May & Sunday 10 May
10:30am - 5pm
at The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Hove, BN3 7QA
FREE ENTRY*
*Optional Queue Jump Tickets can be purchased from £1.50. These allow you to skip any potential queues that MAY form to get into the main Makers Fair (Coal Shed Exhibition Hall)
This year, Paper Daisy is proudly teaming up with the Sussex Distillers Festival to bring you a truly unique celebration of all things Sussex.
Combining the very best of independent makers with exceptional local distillers, this special collaboration creates a vibrant and immersive experience like no other.
The Spring Makers Fair is a joyful showcase of handmade goods, art, design, and local food and drink. With over 100 exhibitors each day, you’ll discover an inspiring mix of talent from Sussex and beyond - making it a truly memorable shopping experience.
Meet and shop directly from a diverse range of creative small businesses, all set within a stunning historic industrial venue. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting independent makers.
And there’s so much more to enjoy throughout the day:
Book onto a guided museum tour and see the machinery in steam
Enjoy live music as you browse
Discover 10+ bars from Sussex Distillers, wineries & breweries
Cocktails, Tasters & Demos
Sample delicious local produce (and take your favourites home)
Barista coffee and speciality teas
Tuck into street food and pop-up deli offerings available all weekend
Whether you're searching for something unique or simply looking for a great day out, this event offers the perfect mix of shopping, food, and atmosphere.
guided STEAM UP museum tours
The British Engineerium will be offering guided tours of the Museum IN STEAM throughout the weekend.
Get up close to the impressive engines, chat with knowledgeable enthusiasts, and experience the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of steam power!
where to find the FAIR + TRAVEL INFO
The Engineerium is situated to the North East side of Hove Park, next to Waitrose Hove/Corals Greyhound Stadium just off Nevill Road (once in the vicinity you’ll easily spot its towering chimney!)
PARKING:
There is NO parking on site, however there are plenty of parking options nearby (see map for reference)
You can park around Hove Park (Goldstone Crescent) for 3 hours on Saturday and all day Sunday (as no restrictions on Sunday). There is a pathway in the park that leads to the venue too.
There is free on-street parking on the East/North side (from Nevill Road/Woodland Drive) but please be considerate to residents.
There are no parking restrictions on the weekend around The Droveway (right side of Goldstone Crescent)
Please refrain from parking in Waitrose/Corals.
We strongly urge anyone local that is able to arrive by foot or bus to do so!
Entry to the Engineerium on foot is via The Droveway - via the junction of Nevill Rd/Woodland Drive OR directly from Hove Park - the path on the east side of path between rock climbing wall and mini train (lookout for our signs).
Brighton & Hove buses have a great journey planner - Plan a Journey
The closest route is 5B, but any 5, 21, 47 services are within a short walking distance.
Beryl Bikes have points in Waitrose & Hove Park.
Alice Carter Ceramics
AndMash
Annabelle Sargent Design
Atelier Bricolage
August Glass Designs
Bea And Basil Crafts
Beretun Designs
Bird Stamp Designs
Blauhaus
bun ceramics
Burning Bright
Cephalopod Scenes
Chapman's Aromatics
Claire Murray Ceramics
CORKiE
Curing Rebels
Curly Lulu
Don't bite my nails
Drawn to Nature
Earth Botanicals
elena London
Elia
Elle & Jay
Emily Kate Henshall
Forge+Thread
Fox and Fowl
Fractal Designs
Enamelhappy
Fru Fru Tulip
Fruitology
Fused glass by Donna
Glitter and Gem
GN Jewellery
Grain and flame
Hanmade Designs
Hawkswell Wood
Huff No More
I am OH Oliver
In-Grained
Incey Wincey Studio
Inky Kat Studio
It’s Only Mud
Ivy and Leaf Boutique
JKH Ceramics
Josie Makes Stuff
Kate Rowland
Kattern Design
Katy Breminer Artist
Kawaii By Emma
Kemptown Provisions
Keziah Furini Illustrations
Kim Edith
Kim Fisher Ceramics
Knot by Jade
KP Studio
KTCD UPCYCLED
Linescapes
Liz Padgham-Major
Louisa Kazig
Loulabelle Art
Lucky Leaf Teas
Madeleine Smith Paper Sculpture
MAKU UK
Marzilcious
Mash Design
Maxine + Boss
Mode Abode
Mom’s Mosaics
Ollie Inks Things
Ozgun Handmade Studio
Patchwork Park
Patrick Edgeley
Pet Beach Boutique
Pinkijones
Poppy Sullivan
Prescription Resin
Puremess
Reclamation Living
Renush
RISEN REMNANTS
Ron Leather Goods
Rowena Park Jewellery
rusper and pines
Ruth Waters
Saneymi
Savvy Ferments
Small Yellow Bird
SOB Ceramics
Sofia Johnston Illustration
Square Stories
Stone Age Jewellers
Studio Bibi
Tasha Samasuwo Art
Taylor Made Baubles
The Chilli Trail
The Hedgerow Alchemist
Tiki by Cécile Gilbert
Time Squares
Toes on the Hill
Truffle Witch
Twigs&More
Vaseema Hamilton Pottery
Violets Print House
Walnart
Welb Organics
WendyWoo Handmade
What's Up Birdie?
Whitechapels of Kent
Wild.Fringe
Wired and Water
Accessibility & general information
Access to the mezzanine level is restricted. Unfortunately, due to the building's design, step-free access is not available to this level. The mezzanine can be reached via the staircase inside. If you need assistance, please speak to event crew.
Disabled toilets/baby change are located on ground floor.
Last entry each day is 4:45pm
Sorry dogs are not permitted.
For information regarding the museum, please refer to the booking link or contact The British Engineerium directly.
Please contact us if you have any further questions.