Art & Artisan Christmas Fair

The Arts & Artisan Christmas Fair celebrates the best of Surrey fine arts, crafts and artisanal produce. We are delighted host and curate this event, which will take place across the Manor House and Place Farm Barn, and to welcome our exhibiting partners:

Surrey Hills Enterprises (exhibiting in Place Farm Barn)

Surrey Hills Enterprises is a membership organisation for sustainable local businesses and artisan producers. Place Farm Barn and courtyard will host a variety of stalls including food and drink stuffs, skincare, jewellery, fashion and country crafts. You will also find refreshments and light bites in the courtyard. 

Wey Ceramics (exhibiting in the Stone Parlour)

Members of Wey Ceramics will exhibit decorative, domestic and sculptural ceramics. 

Adam Aaronson & Liz Hauck (exhibiting in the Stone Hall)

An exciting invitational exhibition curated by Liz Hauck, featuring glass by Adam Aaronson together with paintings by Liz Hauck, Tessa Pearson, Tinx Newton and other local artists together with ceramics by Ali Tomlin and Kayley Holderness.

Surrey Guild of Craftsmen (exhibiting in the Library)

Surrey Guild of Craftsmen will exhibit exceptional work by craftsmen and designer- makers of contemporary and traditional applied arts including textiles, fashion, jewellery and more. 

Guildford Art Society (exhibiting in the Morning Room)

Guildford Art Society will exhibit original paintings, drawings and sculpture by its members. Founded in 1923 the society has over 200 members and exists to encourage the visual arts. 

The Art Shed Surrey (exhibiting in the Stone Kitchen)

A group of local artists and designer-makers formally based at the Medicine Garden in Cobham working in a variety of media including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, printmaking and precious metals will showcase their work in the Stone Kitchen. 

Surrey Sculpture Society (exhibiting in the Drawing Room)

The Surrey Sculpture Society is joining the WHP Christmas Fair for the first time and can solve your "Christmas-Present" dilemmas. Our sculptors work in all materials and cater for all tastes - come and see them in the first floor Drawing room.

As well as exploring all the wonderful exhibition areas you will be able to enjoy refreshments and light bites in Place Farm Courtyard from local sustainable producers Fillet & Bean (home made organic beef & veggie burgers and more), Tiger Lily Coffee, Susie Eats the Seasons (deli produce, toasties & sandwiches), Mandira's Kitchen (Indian cuisine) and Crumbs Brewing. All proceeds from ticket sales support our mission to repair and conserve West Horsley Place, which is currently on Historic England's Heritage At Risk register. 

New for 2023:

More wonderful members of Surrey Hills Enterprises will have stalls outside the barn and in front of the manor house. 

Printmaking demonstrations from Ochre Print studio in the house. 

Important Information:

Ticket cost: £9

We recommend booking in advance as parking is limited

Morning or afternoon arrival slots, stay as long as you like

Food & Drink available on site

10 am - 4pm each day

Musical entertainment each day

Artists and artisans keep their profits.

Ticket income supports our mission to save West Horsley Place

Access information here.