Arts & Crafts Fair

Horwood House is hosting its second Arts & Crafts Fair on Sunday 6 December, from 11am to 3pm. It's a free-entry day of handmade crafts and artwork from local artisans, with paintings, pottery, jewellery and textiles on display. If you've been looking for a unique gift for Christmas, this is a good place to find something made by someone nearby rather than off a shelf.

For those who haven't come across it, Horwood House is a four-star country house hotel and conference venue in Little Horwood, set in 38 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside. The 19th-century property was bought by owner Karim Kassam in 2019 and has since undergone extensive renovation and investment. Since then, it's built a reputation for blending premium guest experiences with community partnerships and a growing programme of cultural and leisure events. The fair is one of those fixtures: a free-to-attend day of creativity and inspiration with handmade crafts and artwork by local artisans, taking in paintings, pottery, jewellery and textiles.

This is the second edition of the fair, and the first one set a high bar: it welcomed more than 600 visitors and featured over 60 local makers. The hotel encourages you to make a day of it by pre-booking lunch or afternoon tea at Harry's Bar and Kitchen, so you can combine the browsing with a proper meal. It's on Sunday 6 December, 11am to 3pm, at Horwood House Hotel, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, MK17 0PH, and entry is free.