Exhibit at the British Engineerium WINTER Makers Fair
Join one of Sussex's most popular curated makers fairs
21 - 22 November
The British Engineerium, Hove, BN3 7QA
10:30am - 5pm
Are you a maker, artist, designer, illustrator, ceramicist, food producer or independent small business looking for a well-attended and well-loved makers fair in Sussex?
Applications are now open to exhibit at Paper Daisy's Makers Fair at the iconic British Engineerium in Hove - find the application link & information on this page.
Our carefully curated Winter Fair brings together over 100 talented makers and small independent businesses alongside thousands of visitors who come specifically to discover handmade products, original design and exceptional local food and drink. Every exhibitor is selected to ensure a diverse, high-quality shopping experience that benefits both visitors and stallholders.
Whether you're an experienced market trader or applying for your first curated event, we'd love to hear from you.
why exhibit with paper daisy?
Paper Daisy has been creating successful makers fairs across Sussex since 2016, building a loyal community of visitors who actively support independent businesses.
When you exhibit with us, you'll benefit from:
A fully curated event with limited spaces in each product category
Professional marketing campaigns across social media, email and local press
A dedicated exhibitor listing on our website (includes a photo & link to your own website/shop)
Promotional graphics and assets to help you advertise your attendance
Detailed exhibitor information before the event
Friendly event support throughout the weekend
An experienced organiser who understands both marketing and event management
Our aim is simple: to create beautiful events where independent businesses can thrive.
why the british engineerium?
The British Engineerium is one of Sussex's most distinctive event venues.
This stunning Grade II listed Victorian industrial building provides a memorable backdrop for visitors and exhibitors alike, attracting shoppers who are looking for a day out searching for quality handmade products rather than a traditional craft fair experience.
The venue offers:
A large indoor exhibition hall (former Coal Shed) spread across two floors
Outdoor market areas - including a large marquee & gazebo trading options
An opportunity to set up on Friday afternoon
Decorated tastefully for a magical festive experience
Food and drink traders
Live entertainment
Workshops and demonstrations (please get in touch with your ideas!)
Good transport links - close to bus stops
Free visitor entry (however, there are also limited optional queue jump tickets for those who prefer to skip any potential queues)
Strong repeat visitor numbers
The British Engineerium Museum will be open to visitors for guided steam-up tours
It's an event that people plan to visit - not simply stumble across.
100+ exhibitor spaces
spread across 2 floors
over 5500 visitors last year
large marquee in front of the towering chimney
outside trading opportunities
What our exhibitors say:
Venue & Pitch Information:
The British Engineerium features a spacious main exhibition hall with a mezzanine gallery floor. Please note that the mezzanine level is not step-free accessible.If you have any accessibility requirements, please include these on your Eventaly profile when submitting your application so we can allocate the most suitable pitch where possible.
In addition to the indoor exhibition spaces, a large marquee will be situated in front of the iconic Victorian chimney, creating additional trading opportunities and helping to encourage visitor flow throughout the site.
We also have a selection of outdoor pitches available; either gazebo pitches (local produce, makers or artists) or hot food / coffee / bar pitches (trailers, trucks, horseboxes etc can be accommodated). All gazebos must be of commercial grade.
When applying, please select your preferred pitch type as your first choice. If you're happy to be considered for alternative options, such as indoor or marquee spaces, different table sizes, or alternative event dates - please add this information to the requirements section of your Eventaly dashboard. This gives us greater flexibility to offer you a place should your preferred option become fully booked.
Please do check out the FAQ’s at the bottom of this page.
All pitches include:
1 chair (except outside gazebo / hot food pitches)
Website listing - with one link to your website/shop & an image
Social media promotion
Event marketing campaign
Promotional assets to share with your customers
Event support team
Easy & quick booking system
Exhibitor information pack
Opportunity to set up on Friday afternoon (inside - Saturday or weekend pitches)
inside - main exhibition hall - 6ft or 4ft pitches
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There are 6ft & 4ft pitch options for the main exhibition space.
6ft table included: £85
6ft table excluded: £82
4ft table included: £57
Prices are per day.
If you don’t need a table or have your own bespoke set up, please select the table excluded option. If you need a larger pitch, please contact for a quote.
You can add a small rail (length to measure no more than 110cm) alongside your pitch for an additional £12. Rails are not provided - please remember to bring your own.
All inside pitches will come with one chair only.
6ft tables measures approx 182×77cm.
4ft tables measures approx 20 × 60cm
Browsers are free but must be listed in your requirements and placed where shown on set up.
Some tables will be placed against the wall (with a chair to the side), if this does not suit your set up, please express on requirements.
makers marquee - 6ft or 4ft pitches
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There are 6ft & limited 4ft pitch options for the marquee.
6ft table included or excluded: £75
4ft table included: £50
Prices are per day.
If you don’t need a table or have your own bespoke set up, please select the table excluded option. If you need a larger pitch, please contact for a quote.
There is no scope for additional rails in the marquee.
All marquee pitches will come with one chair only.
6ft tables measures approx 182×77cm.
4ft tables measures approx 20 × 60cm
Browsers are free but must be listed in your requirements and placed in front of your table.
OUTSIDE - food trucks/gazebos
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HOT FOOD / BAR / COFFEE pitches are welcome to apply for an outside pitch.
£120 per day
There is scope to trade from a van, trailer, horsebox, commercial gazebo etc - please add details in your Evently profile with the space you require so we can plan accordingly.
Power can be supplied but is limited so please list this on your application.
Outside 3×3 pitches are available if you require a little more space. Gazebos must be suitable for commercial trading and be fully weighted down.
£80 per day
paper daisy community spotlight
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Earlier this year, I decided that I wanted to give something back to the creative community. I know there are many talented people in the arts who are struggling, starting out, students, raising funds for charity or running a social business or feel underrepresented.
That's why I'm offering one free pitch at each of my indoor events to someone who feels this opportunity could make a real difference to them.
Anyone can apply using the form below - There is no real criteria for the spotlight stall. You will also need to submit a standard pitch application through Eventaly so that I have all of your details and requirements.
One applicant will be selected, provided they meet the criteria for the event.
READY TO APPLY?
If you're passionate about creating high-quality products and would like to join our growing community of independent makers, we'd love to receive your application.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and categories may fill before the closing date - so we recommend getting your application in quickly to avoid disappointment.
We can't wait to discover your work.
Apply today to secure consideration for our 2026 Winter Makers Fair at British Engineerium, Hove
TOP TIP: Spare a few minutes to make sure your Eventaly profile is updated with the most up to date information, pictures, PLI, and any requirements. Please ensure there is at least ONE link to your social media profiles.
Remember, you’ll need to create a free profile with Eventaly. Once completed, please come back to this link to apply!
FAQs
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We're always looking for exceptional independent businesses with original products.
Applications are welcomed from:
Artists
Ceramicists
Jewellers
Illustrators
Textile designers
Printmakers
Homeware brands
Woodworkers
Glass artists
Sustainable businesses
Artisan food producers
Independent drink producers (including alcohol as a fully licensed venue)
Creative small businesses
Priority is given to handmade, hand-designed and independently produced work.
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Every application is reviewed individually.
We'll consider:
The originality and quality of your products
Your branding and presentation
Photography of your work
Previous market or stall images can be really helpful
Your online presence
How your products complement the overall event, our brand and the venue
Our curation helps create a balanced event where every exhibitor has the opportunity to stand out.
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We welcome one day or weekend applications, however weekend applications will take priority (simply due to the volume of applications & admin).
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Yes, you can pay a deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be 30% of your stall fee. Please email me if you want to move to the deposit payment plan before your original invoice is due.
All deposits paid are non-refundable.
The remainder will be due 60 days before event date and must be paid in full, if not your space will be at risk.
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All inside pitches & marquee pitches come with one chair. They will also come with a table provided unless you have selected the option to bring your own table/set-up.
All chairs are hired in which means each stall with have one chair - if you need another, you can either bring one with you, or there will be an opportunity to hire one for a small fee.
If you’re booking an outside pitch, you’ll have to bring your own table/s, chairs and gazebos (if using).
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The ground floor is fully accessible with the toilets located on this floor. The mezzanine gallery floor is accessed via a staircase at the back but for setting up/pack down, the doors direct to this floor will be open (which only involve a couple of steps).
If you have accessibility needs, please ensure you let me know / include it within your application as I’ll ensure you are located downstairs.
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As always, I pride myself on a full marketing campaign for each event, to bring visitors to the event. This includes but not limited to posters, flyers, paid ads, digital posters, banners & print ads in local magazines/newspapers.
Each exhibitor will be featured across our socials and website & we will provide you with numerous graphics for your own social media channels - all included in your pitch fee.
We also expect you to advertise on your platforms for further awareness and you’re welcome to use any of our images/graphics on our socials as well as the ones we provide for you. We also welcome collaborative posts on IG (although do have to limit these).
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Yes, we’re happy for exhibitors to share 6ft pitches, but please let me know in advance who you’d like to share with as it will need to be agreed.
Unfortunately the 4ft tables aren’t suitable for sharing as they are too small.
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The venue is just off Nevill Road in Hove. Right next door to Waitrose, Legal & General and Hove Park.
It’s easily accessible from A27 and Old Shoreham Road. Route 5 Buses (5B stops outside). Check out the map found at the bottom of this page.
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Yes, we welcome food/drink/local small batch products.
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Yes, there is plenty of excellent opportunities at this venue, please list fully on your application form - if it does not fit in with standard pitch options I will email you back and discuss.
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Yes if you’re booking an inside pitch -the venue will be locked and alarmed with onsite overnight security. We can’t be responsible for any loss or damages incurred.
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Yes, but only at limited areas inside the building. All electrical items must meet current guidelines and be PAT tested. Paper Daisy are unable to supply extension leads.
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There will be limited parking available for stallholders. As there is not enough spaces for everybody, the fairest way is to pre-book a space in advanced for a small fee.
More details will be available closer to the event.
If you book a parking space on site, please note there will be NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT throughout the day and cars can only leave once all public are off site and when stewards/security guide you.
Currently, all street parking is free in the area however we do encourage stallholders to get dropped off if possible.
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We have booked a whole day hire for Friday which gives inside exhibitors who are taking part on Saturday or the weekend, the opportunity to set up Friday afternoon (exact details will be confirmed closer to the date).
If you are accepted to take part we really encourage this option as it gives you longer to set up your pitch and you can unload in the car park.
On event days, you’ll only be given maximum 1 hour to upload and set up - and you may have to unload from The Droveway.
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Yes, the venue has wifi.
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Entrance on the day will be free for those visitors who don’t mind queuing at busy periods and are happy to wait.
However, for those who have expressed an option for an alternative, I am operating optional Advanced Priority entry tickets with a limited availability. This allows visitors to get priority entry over free entry into The Coal Shed (Makers Fair) over free entry if queues form.
The outside marketplace/marquee will be completely free for everyone and hopefully reduce any queues further.
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Our full cancellation policy can be found here.
If you have booked but can no longer take part, please let us know ASAP.
No refunds will be given for cancellations within 1 calendar month of the event date. Refunds may be awarded for cancellations outside this time frame, if a suitable replacement can be found, but will incur a £12 admin fee.
We do not deter from our T&Cs, whatever the reason for cancellation. Every event’s precise budget is finalised 1 month in advance of the event, based on number of paid invoices - after this cut off date no refunds or rollovers to other dates can be made.
OUTSIDE T&Cs:
We will only cancel the outside area, if it’s too unsafe to go ahead (due to high winds).
In this instance, we will give refunds but deduct £15 admin fee which goes on costs already spent (admin, advertising, site costs etc).
Reminder, our full cancellation policy can be found here.
WE ARE HERE!
The high Victorian Gothic buildings are a prominent landmark in Hove, besides Hove Park, neighbouring Waitrose, Corals & Hove Park.
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