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Craft & making · Manchester
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
When Thu 15 – Sun 18 OctWhere Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0FEPrice From around £8 in advance (2025 pricing) — check greatnorthernevents.co.uk for confirmed 2026 tickets
A proper craft fair, not a trestle-table one — 200 hand-picked makers set up inside one of Manchester's most beautiful Edwardian buildings, tiled pools and all. Free demos and drop-in workshops mean you can get your own hands dirty too, not just browse.
The Thursday preview evening is separately ticketed and worth it if you want a quieter first look before the weekend crowds arrive.
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