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

Dabu and Batik Fat Quarters | Resist Dyed Fabric | 4 pieces - Textile Traders

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:

https://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/quilts-uk-malvern/

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

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

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

Handmade Asian textiles at a market in the UK. Batik, ikat and handwoven wall hangings decorate a stall.

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.

Batik shirts, cheesecloth tops and indigo clothing hanging on a rail at a UK textile market.

8th & 9th July: Textile Bazaar 2026

Wednesday 11am - 5:00pm, Thursday 10am - 5pm

Hellen's Manor, Herefordshire

Two days of textile treasures from around the world, creative workshops, and delicious lunches and cream teas. Held in the beautiful barn and gardens of Hellen's Manor.

For more information or to book on to a workshop head to:

https://www.textilefairs.co.uk/

Jim Gaffney, founder of Textile Traders waits to welcome people to World Textile Day.

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.

A woman measures fabric by the metre at a UK textiles market.

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.