Visit The Craft Fair At Castle Ward

th to Sunday 14^th August for some of the best Craft, Applied Art and Design to be found in the country! The event starts on Friday 12^th August 1pm-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am-5.30pm.  Normal admission applies and members are free. Take in the beautiful scenery of Castle Ward as you browse and buy the works of local artists and designers.  Chat with the makers themselves, getting hot tips right from the producers themselves. Gaze upon glinting jewellery, sumptuous fabrics and find the perfect accessory for your home with interior designs carefully crafted in ceramic, metal, mixed media, textiles and wood.  The originality of each piece of work is truly remarkable! [caption id="attachment_26887" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Alison Fitzgerald of Greenwood Baskets demonstrates how to make a log basket to Tim Welsh and Noel McCullough during last year's Craft Fest."][/caption] Get involved yourself and book onto one of the workshops (details of workshops to follow). Be mesmerised at the sheer ingenuity and creativity of the demonstrations of Craft, Applied Art and Design.  Bring the kids down to the Children’s Craft Tent to nurture their creative side.  Who knows, they could be the next big fashion designer! There are limited workshop places available so you must book in advance. For further information, or to book a place on one of the workshops, please contact Craft & Design Collective: T: +44 (0)28 9032 9342 E: info@craftanddesigncollective.com Enjoy fabulous food and live music on Sunday. Bring a picnic and enjoy the harmony of Jazz music as you recline in the Sunken Garden. After the Jazz, why not try out our 34km of new picturesque trails?  Take your bike around our stunning Boundary Trail.  Explore the ruins of Audley’s Castle whenever you embark upon our Castle Trail.  Bring the whole family on the highly accessible Shore Trail and watch the boats slide by in the glittering blue waters of Strangford Lough. [caption id="attachment_26889" align="alignright" width="192" caption="People came from everywhere to enjoy the Craft Fair at Castle Ward last year."][/caption] Continue your day of relaxation by exploring Castle Ward mansion for free and discovering what it was really like to be Lord and Lady of the manor. Peruse the crafts being sold right in the heart of the house, appreciating the striking visual sight of eighteenth century Classical and Gothic design with modern day crafts. Joining the National Trust allows you free access into many of our creative events across our properties, such as craft, book and antiques fairs.  Musical events are also free, so why not sign up for an inspiring, music-filled summer this weekend? So come along and browse innovative crafts, relax to sensuous jazz and explore the harmony of great music complementing breath-taking scenery with all the family at Castle Ward.]]>