North Down Craft Collective Summer Craft Festival
Join the North Down Craft Collective for their 2026 Summer Festival, a vibrant two-day celebration of creativity taking place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026 at WWT Castle Espie, Comber, County Down.
Running from 10am to 4pm each day, the festival will showcase the work of more than 30 talented artists and makers from the collective. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse and purchase unique handmade work, as well as take part in a range of hands-on craft workshops, which can be booked in advance through our website.
The festival will also feature a special photographic exhibition celebrating the Safe Hands project, which took place in February. Safe Hands forms part of the collective’s ongoing funded programme of creative events delivered through the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls initiative. Alongside the exhibition, visitors can view a selection of work created by students from Bangor Academy who participated in the project workshops.
Delivered in partnership with North Down & Ards Women’s Aid, the Safe Hands project uses creativity as a way to encourage conversation and build connections. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from North Down & Ards Women’s Aid at their stand over the two days and learn more about the vital support and services they provide within our community.
Event Address: WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6ES
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
Accessibility Information from WWT Castle Espie Parking There are designated accessible car parking spaces available in our main car park. Our car park is free to use for visitors and has level access to the main entrance which is step-free. There are also 2 charging points for electric vehicles. Assistance dogs We welcome trained assistance dogs on site. Toilets There are toilet facilities in the visitor centre beside the Kingfisher Café and beside the Drumlin Theatre. These include two accessible toilets in the visitor centre, with handrails and an alarm. We also have a baby changing table in both the male and female toilets at the Kingfisher Café. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters We have 1 manual wheelchair and 2 mobility scooters available to hire free of charge for members of Shop Mobility. Please book these in advance of your visit by calling us on 028 9187 4146 or emailing info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk.
Organiser: : North Down Craft Collective
Event Email: : info@northdowncraftcollective.com
Event Contact Number: : +447718924166
Event Website: : northdowncraftcollective.com
Event Memberships
Craft NI Makers Directory, Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Made Local
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.