Our UK Textile Events
Upcoming textile shows, World Textile Days and markets.
Events, markets and talks have always been a big part of the Textile Traders offering. Now that Jim and Di are slowly trying to retire, their son Sean has taken on the travelling shop. You can find him regularly at events, shows and World Textile Days around the country.
2026
30th March - 6th April: Indigo Pop Up
Stars Pop Up Shop, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AE
Our second annual exhibition and sale of wonderful indigo blue textiles, fabrics, clothes and much more.
And new this year - workshops with Jannice Gunner, acclaimed sashiko, shibori and indigo dyeing expert.
11th April: World Textile Day South East
10 am – 4 pm
East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6QT
A day of talks, exhibitions and fair trade textiles from around the world. Our World Textile Day in East Horsley is now firmly on the map of go-to events for textile lovers in the South East of England. Even better, it’s easily accessible by rail and road from London. We hope to see you there!
25th & 26th April: Wonderwool Wales
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm, Sunday 10am - 4:30pm
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
Wonderwool Wales is the largest Wool, yarn, natural fibre and textile festival in Wales and the UK. Spread across 3 halls, with approx. 220 exhibitors, it is truly the highlight of the wool & textile festivals on the calendar.
For more information and to book tickets, visit:
https://wonderwoolwales.co.uk/
9th May: World Textile Day East
10 am – 4 pm
Mundford Village Hall, St Leonards St, Mundford, near Thetford, IP26 5DW
Join us at Norfolk East World Textile Day for a relaxed day celebrating textiles from around the world. Alongside our favourite returning textile dealers — Susan Briscoe, Textile Traders and The African Fabric Shop — you’ll find beautiful cloth to browse (and take home). We'll have our usual talks plus a hands-on workshop to explore mirrorwork embroidery inspired by the communities of Gujarat, North West India. It’s a chance to look closely at these vibrant traditions and try out techniques for yourself.
14th - 17th May: Malvern Quilt Show
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Three Counties Showground, Severn Hall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW
This Quilts UK show features extensive quilt displays, textile art, workshops, and numerous traders specializing in patchwork and quilting supplies.
For more information and to buy tickets visit:
23rd May: Sashiko Fest Scotland
10 am – 4 pm
Bridge of Allan Parish Church of Scotland, 12 Keir St, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
-Exhibition
-Talks & Workshops
-Traders
-Demonstrations
-Refreshments
+ More Details Coming Soon
20th June: Sashiko Fest England
10 am – 4 pm
Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Wy, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5AB
-Exhibition
-Talks & Workshops
-Traders
-Demonstrations
-Refreshments
+ More Details Coming Soon
14th June: Manchester Antique Textile Fair
8am - 4pm
The Armitage Centre, Manchester, M14 6PA
Jim will be taking a curated selection of his Textile Treasures along to this wonderful antique and vintage textiles fair. Open from 8am - 4pm, this is a ticketed event - for more information and to book tickets visit:
https://www.textilesociety.org.uk/event/manchester-antique-vintage-textile-fair
27th June: World Textile Day South
10am - 4pm
Trinity Church Southover High St, Lewes BN7 1JA
Customers have asked us to find a venue in the south south east of England for years, and we have finally got one! We will be in East Sussex on 27th June 2026, bringing the World Textile Day to you.
26th September: World Textiles Market
10am - 4pm
Chipping Norton Town Hall, The Guild Hall, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NJ
Our expert world textiles traders will be set up for this one-off market day.
You’ll find plenty to choose from: textiles, artefacts, jewellery, vintage and collectables from around the globe.
Just the shopping… without the talks. Smack in the middle of Chipping Norton.
3rd October: World Textile Day West
10am - 4pm.
Saltford Hall, Wedmore Rd, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BY
When we brought our first World Textile Day West to Saltford in 2014, we had no idea what a great venue we’d found. Our hosts the Saltford Community Association couldn’t be more enthusiastic. And as a bonus, Saltford prides itself in being a ‘fair trade village’ – a perfect fit for our fair trade ethos. Here are some pics from World Textile Day West in Saltford.