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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.

Event Collection – Important Information

Due to transport and trade stand space limitations, all orders for event collection must be placed a minimum of three working days before the event.

If you are planning to place a larger order, including pallet quantities, please contact us before placing your order so we can confirm transport arrangements and available space at the show.

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