Potfest South East (Glynde Place) - 22nd-24th May

Potfest South East – Glynde Place 2026 – Meet the Cromartie Team

Potfest South East – Glynde Place 2026 ceramic fair and pottery festival

Location: Glynde Place, Nr. Lewes, BN8 6SX

Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026

Opening times:
10:00am – 4:30pm daily

Tickets: Adults £8.00 / Accompanied under 16’s free


Growing on the success of the last three years, Potfest South East returns to Glynde Place in 2026. Set in parkland in front of a grand Elizabethan country house on the doorstep of the South Downs, it’s an inspiring day out for pottery lovers — within easy reach of Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes.

Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work — from functional pottery to decorative ceramics — with pieces to suit all tastes and budgets. Buy direct from the maker, watch live pottery demonstrations, and enjoy raku firings throughout the weekend.

A gallery of 2026 exhibitors will be published early in the New Year.

The Cromartie team at the 2025 Potfest event – Simon Stone, Mark Hilton, Amanda Bosson, Tim Bosson, Luke Bosson and Lucy Bosson

The Cromartie team at the 2025 Potfest event.
Pictured from left to right: Simon Stone, Mark Hilton, Amanda Bosson, Tim Bosson, Luke Bosson and Lucy Bosson.

Attending Potfest South East 2026:
This year, you’ll be able to meet Mark Hilton and Andy Quinn on the Cromartie stand. Come and have a chat with them about kilns, wheels, glazes, tools, and all things pottery-related.

Want to collect your order at the show?
Place an order online and select collection at checkout, adding a note saying: “Collecting at Potfest South East – Glynde Place”.
We’ll bring it along for you to collect from our stand.

Potters’ Competition

At each Potfest show, potters are invited to enter a piece responding to a theme. The theme for the 2026 Potfest events will be announced in the New Year.

Vote for your favourite on the day for a chance to win a Potfest Passport — free entry to all Potfest events for life.

Visitor Information & FAQs

  • Tickets: Tickets available at the gate.
  • Parking: Free parking at the venue.
  • Train: Free shuttle bus from Glynde Station.
  • Trade stands: Announced in the New Year.
  • Food & drink: Hot food and drinks available.
  • Payment: Some exhibitors may require cash or cheque.
  • Access: Outdoor grass surface, uneven ground.
  • Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

See What We Did at the 2025 Event

Potfest South East 2025 – Event Archive