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Potfest by the Lake- Compton Verney - 19th- 21st June

Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney 2026 – Meet the Cromartie Team

Location: Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ

Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June 2026

Opening times:
10:00am – 4:30pm daily

Tickets: Adults £7.50 / Accompanied under 16’s free


Now in its sixth year, Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney has become a flagship date in the international ceramics calendar. Set against the backdrop of Compton Verney’s historic house and sweeping lakeside views, it’s a stunning setting for a summer pottery show.

Under a series of large, open-sided marquees on the immaculate lawns, outstanding ceramic artists from across the UK and beyond showcase their work. Browse functional and sculptural ceramics, talk directly to makers, and enjoy one of the most atmospheric ceramic trade exhibitions of the year.

Compton Verney itself is an award-winning arts venue set in 120 acres of Lancelot “Capability” Brown parkland – just fifteen minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon and Royal Leamington Spa, and less than half an hour from Coventry. Potfest by the Lake brings together around 90 of the UK’s finest ceramic makers, making it the perfect day out for collectors, studio potters and clay enthusiasts alike.

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

Visit the Cromartie Stand

Cromartie will be exhibiting at Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney 2026. Come and chat to us about kilns, wheels, bisque, glazes, underglazes, tools and studio essentials – whether you run a busy pottery studio, a Paint Your Own Pottery venue, or you’re a committed hobby potter looking to upgrade your equipment.

Want to collect your order at the show?
Place your order online and select collection at checkout, adding a note saying: “Collecting at Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney”.
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 early 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: Ticket price includes access to Compton Verney’s stunning grounds. Top-up tickets for galleries and exhibitions will be available.
  • Buying tickets: Potfest admission tickets will also be available to buy at the gate each day.
  • Getting there: Parking is free at the venue and there is a free shuttle bus from the car park. Accessible parking is available.
  • Address: Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ.
  • Trade stands: Trade stands present at the show will be announced early in the New Year.
  • Food & drink: Refreshments are available on site.
  • Payment: Some exhibitors may not be able to process card payments — we recommend bringing cash and/or a cheque book.
  • Access: This is an outdoor event on grass and uneven ground, which may make movement difficult. If you have any concerns, contact the organisers for advice.
  • Dogs: Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

See What We Did at the 2025 Event

Take a look back at Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney 2025, including photos from the Cromartie stand:
Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney 2025 – Event Archive

For more information about the event, visit the official Potfest by the Lake – Compton Verney page on the Potfest website.

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