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Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas returns to NEC Birmingham
The Creative Craft Show is back this November, with sister show Sewing for Pleasure – Winter Edition.
This year visitors to The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas at the NEC in October can experience the latest in festive crafts, attend inspiring workshops and get access to the Sewing for Pleasure Winter Show. Tickets also include entry to Cake and Bake international, giving access to five shows for the price of one.
The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery and dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the latest supplies as well as festive ideas and inspiration. Visitors can discover everything from kits, charts and patterns to fabrics, yarns, threads, and buttons, with plenty of opportunities to gain advice from industry experts, as well as network with likeminded crafters.
Alongside the Creative Craft Show, to add to the festive spirit, Simply Christmas showcases bespoke, unique and handmade gifts, unique Christmas decorations and festive food and drink.
World-renowned cake decorating and sugar craft event, Cake International will also be taking place on Friday 31st October – Sunday 2nd November 2025. It’s an unmissable event, with headline-grabbing cakes, a huge line up of suppliers, world class sugar craft artists and inspiring displays.
Alongside Cake International will be Bake International. Taking place at the same time, visitors can explore a baking paradise, from breads to sweet treat pastries.
Undoubtedly the biggest cake decorating and baking competition in the world, entries to the renowned Cake and Bake International competitions have now opened. With competitors flying in from across the globe to showcase their skills, the competition is open to anyone, with various categories to choose from – including a junior division for children aged 16 and under.
For ticket sales and opening times, please visit www.creativecraftshow.co.uk/birmingha
This year visitors to The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas at the NEC in October can experience the latest in festive crafts, attend inspiring workshops and get access to the Sewing for Pleasure Winter Show. Tickets also include entry to Cake and Bake international, giving access to five shows for the price of one.
The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery and dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the latest supplies as well as festive ideas and inspiration. Visitors can discover everything from kits, charts and patterns to fabrics, yarns, threads, and buttons, with plenty of opportunities to gain advice from industry experts, as well as network with likeminded crafters.
Alongside the Creative Craft Show, to add to the festive spirit, Simply Christmas showcases bespoke, unique and handmade gifts, unique Christmas decorations and festive food and drink.
World-renowned cake decorating and sugar craft event, Cake International will also be taking place on Friday 31st October – Sunday 2nd November 2025. It’s an unmissable event, with headline-grabbing cakes, a huge line up of suppliers, world class sugar craft artists and inspiring displays.
Alongside Cake International will be Bake International. Taking place at the same time, visitors can explore a baking paradise, from breads to sweet treat pastries.
Undoubtedly the biggest cake decorating and baking competition in the world, entries to the renowned Cake and Bake International competitions have now opened. With competitors flying in from across the globe to showcase their skills, the competition is open to anyone, with various categories to choose from – including a junior division for children aged 16 and under.
For ticket sales and opening times, please visit www.creativecraftshow.co.uk/birmingha
Thu 30 Oct to Sunday 2 November
NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NT
Opening times: Thu – Sat: 09.30 - 17.00
Sun: 09.30-16.30
Hall 20
Prices:
Adult: £15
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