Farnham World Craft Town

Find out about England’s craft town.

Farnham and the surrounding countryside is home to an astonishing number of makers – from the just getting started to the internationally renowned – as well as craft organisations, creative micro-businesses and independent creative industries.

Makers work from home, from retail outlets, in dedicated workshop spaces and from bespoke craft studios in the town. As a World Craft Town, Farnham will work to support its makers to become more resilient and enterprising and seek to create more affordable studio spaces and incubator units. This will help ensure that supply meets demand and the town retains its craft graduates and apprentices.

View a guide to Farnham World Craft Town here.

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Farnham’s transformation into England’s first World Craft Town did not happen overnight.

Although people have been making in the area since prehistoric times, it was not until the 21st century that conversations began to simmer about acknowledging the special role of craft in Farnham.

Activities, events & further information

Please visit the official Farnham World Craft Town website for more information

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Upcoming Farnham Craft Town Events...

Event

Music in the Meadow – The Gentlemen

23 August 2026, 5.00pm

Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea tent, run by St Peter’s Church, Wrecclesham. Music in the Meadow continues in Gostrey Meadow every Sunday throughout the summer from 24 May...