Events 2026
Zoo Ceramics takes part in the Lincoln Makers' Markets in the Castle Square on the first Saturday of each month. We also take part in Ceramics in Charnwood and the Stamford Pottery Show and we attend several of the Alford Craft Market events, usually Easter and the August Bank Holiday Festival. Our Christmas shows include the Big Craft Event and the Lincoln Christmas Craft Market. We also have a gallery and workshop in Waddington.
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Lincoln Makers' Markets
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In the Castle Square between the Castle and the Cathedral 10 - 5pm each day |
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| The Lincoln Makers’ Market is a group of traditional and contemporary artists and craft workers who sell their work on a monthly street market in the Castle Square in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. The fairs are organised by Leah Goldberg from Dancing Hare Pottery and Alison Martin from Yellowbelly Crafts. Running from March to December on the first Saturday of each month and in the St Paul in the Bail and a Christmas show in December. The events will feature a high standard of art work from the regions prominent artists, set against a stunning backdrop of Lincoln Cathedral and Castle. |
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Dates of 2026
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Hare and Cat Lincoln Artists Market |
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Markets have now moved to St Paul in the Bail (opposite The Prince of Wales pub on Bailgate) unless indicated |
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Ceramics in Charnwood
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Sunday 10th May |
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Lovely ceramics show founded by Salsbury Ceramics potters Louise and David Salsbury. |
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Ceramics in Charnwood |
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Big Craft Event
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Big Craft Event Sunday 15th November Epic Centre, Lincoln Showground Lincoln LN2 2NA 10 am - 4 pm |
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Lovely local show featuring the craft work of 75 talented artists. |
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Big Craft Event |
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Waddington Christmas Fair
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Waddington Christmas Fair Saturday 21st November Waddington Village Hall, Playing Field, Mere Road Lincoln LN5 9NX 11 am - 3 pm |
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Lovely local show featuring the craft work of 40 talented artists. |
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Waddington Christmas Fair |
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Sleaford Christmas Market
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Sleaford Town Hall, Navigation Yard, Eastgate Green, Eastgate Car Park and the Market Place Sunday 29th November 11 am - 4.30 pm |
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Lincoln County Assembly Rooms Christmas Market
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County Assembly Rooms |
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Assembly Rooms |
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Alford Easter Show
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18th - 20th April |
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Wonderful rural four day Easter craft show in the heart of Alford in the Corn Exchange. |
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Zoo Ceramics at the Easter show in Alford |
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Stamford Pottery Market
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Saturday 19th April |
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Wonderful pottery show created by Katherine Winfrey and now organised by Tony Orvis in the Stamford Arts Centre ballroom. There is also a show on Saturday 25th November. |
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Zoo Ceramics at the Stamford Pottery Market |
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Alford Craft Market May Bank Holiday
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Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May Alford Craft Market Alford, Lincolnshire |
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Fantastic rural craft show with folk music, street entertainment and craft workshops. Zoo Ceramics will be running a tile making workshop alongside their stand. |
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Tile Workshop at this show |
The Alford Craft Market |
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Alford Craft Market August Bank Holiday
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Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August Alford Craft Market and Folk Festival Alford, Lincolnshire |
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Fantastic rural craft show with folk music, street entertainment and craft workshops. Zoo Ceramics will be running a tile making workshop alongside their stand. |
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Tile Workshop at this show |
The Alford Craft Market |
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The Alford Craft Market Shop
Alford, Lincolnshire |
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CARACTACUS |
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| 8 The Square, Clun, Shropshire. SY7 8JA Tel: 01588 640853 |
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Jolly Ducks and Snooty Cats |
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Jolly Ducks and Snooty Cats |
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The Lincoln Minster Shop Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln |
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20-21 Visual Arts Centre Church Square, Scunthorpe |
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Zoo Ceramics Etsy Shop
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| On-line shop | ||