Living Crafts at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Dates

Saturday 9th May 2026

Living Crafts is a creative day out for all the family and showcases hundreds of our much-loved designer-makers. Come and enjoy masterclasses, spectacular demonstrations and dozens of workshops.

Entry to Living Crafts includes access to Hatfield House's extensive gardens and parkland, beautiful woodland walks and the Elizabeth Oak (normally £16). There will be a free shuttle between the Showground and the Stable Yard where you can access the famous West Gardens of the Old Palace (childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I), including the Knot Garden. You will also be able to join a complimentary guided hourly tour of the Old Palace gardens led by expert guides from Hatfield House, which will have either a historical or horticultural focus.

Glass Blowing Demonstration

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Pottery Bowls and vases

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What's included?

• Entry to Living Crafts Festival
• Coach from/to Open University

Please note if you wish to book workshops or demonstrations please book direct https://www.livingcrafts.co.uk/ 

Prices

£19 per person saving £10 on full price with subsidised travel

Dates and Times

Saturday 9th May 2026

Be at bus stop at 09.00 and departing OU by 09.15

Returning from Hatfield House at 16.15

Places available

50

Booking deadline

20th March 2026

To request places

By submitting your booking you are confirming you have read and will abide by our terms and conditions. Please note, you are responsible for the full payment once the place request deadline date is past. OU Trips does not have any reserves to cover cancelled places.

BOOKING FORM

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not submit your request more than once. We would ask you to remember that we are all volunteers, therefore, please don’t be offended if you don’t receive an immediate response.

Payment Deadlines

3rd April 2026

Contacting us

If you need to contact us regarding a event and your question cannot be answered through our booking information page, please email and ensure that you include the name of the event you are contacting us about in the subject line of your message.