Annual Gift and Craft Fair

Nature in Art in Twigworth is hosting its Annual Gift and Craft Fair on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, from 10am to 5pm both days. It's a long-running one, having been a fixture at the venue for over 20 years now, and this year there are more than 45 stalls to walk through, all selling handmade crafts. If you're looking for a Christmas gift that doesn't come off a conveyor belt, this is where you'll find it.

The venue itself is worth a mention if you haven't been. Nature in Art is a grand Georgian mansion in Twigworth, and the trust describes it as the first UK museum and art gallery dedicated to art inspired by nature, in all media and forms. Inside you'll find a diverse collection of 2D and 3D artworks, and there's a sculpture garden too — both stay open to visitors throughout the weekend, so you can wander through the galleries and the garden around the fair. It's a good way to stretch your legs between stalls.

The fair is a key fundraiser for the Nature in Art Trust, and they put their own hand into it: there's a raffle and a 'homemade and homegrown' stall run by the trust itself. The coffee shop also puts on a special menu for the weekend, so you can grab a drink and a bite to eat while you're there.

Entry is £3 per person, with cash on the door preferred. It's free for children under eight and for Friends of Nature in Art. No advance booking is needed, so you can just turn up whenever suits you across the two days.