Yes. The Essex County Craft Show is a ticketed event. Tickets can be booked online in advance at a discounted price. Tickets may also be available online, by phone or at the gate after the advance discount ends, subject to availability and at a higher price.

Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased at the gate. Both card and cash payments are accepted. Booking in advance is recommended to guarantee admission and receive the discounted advance price.

Yes. Reduced-price afternoon entry tickets are available and permit entry from 2pm.

Yes. A booking fee of £1.50 is added per order to cover payment and third-party ticket-processing costs.

Craft Show admission does not include entry into Ingatestone Hall. An additional £2-per-person upgrade can be purchased at the house entrance to view its principal rooms, paintings, furniture and historic collections.

Yes. Free parking is available at the venue. Parking is on grass and may be uneven, so please take care when walking through the car park.

Yes. Accessible parking is available close to the event entrance. Please notify the stewards on arrival and follow signs to the designated area. The parking surface is grass and may be uneven.

Some pathways have deep gravel and areas of uneven ground, so the show may be difficult for wheelchair users, particularly those using smaller wheels.

Yes. A carer can receive free entry when accompanying the person they care for. Supporting evidence must be uploaded when booking, such as a Blue Badge, DLA or PIP entitlement, a Carer’s Allowance award, ESA confirmation, a Certificate of Visual Impairment or an Access Card.

Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on a short lead. Dogs are not permitted inside Ingatestone Hall or the marquees. Please leave dogs at home during very hot weather.

Yes. A wide range of quality food and drink will be available. Ingatestone Hall will also serve refreshments and eat-in or takeaway afternoon teas from the Wood Yard.

The Essex County Craft Show takes place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2027, from 10am to 5pm each day.

If your question is not answered here, please contact us at tickets@county-events.co.uk.