Rockingham Castle
Craft & Food Show
27 & 28 September 2008, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 8THWelcome to Rockingham Castle Craft and Food show, if you were among the 5000 visitors that attended last year you will remember the sunshine and the fantastic relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. This year we aim to build on the enormous success of 2007 and create a bigger and better show than ever before. The show includes dozens of local and national food artisans and up to 100 of the UK’s finest crafts men and women.
Rockingham Castle Park is set in the idyllic location that over looks five counties and the Welland Valley. This breathe taking view and picturesque venue provides a fantastic backdrop for you to browse the 1000’s of unique items that are on sale. The show is packed with dozens of attractions and demonstrations that aim to keep the whole family occupied for the entire day. You, the public, have the opportunity to meet some of the most talented artisans and craft producers in the UK and the opportunity to sample and take home some of the finest in British and continental fayre. For greater details of our craft and food marquees simple click on the
Rockingham Castle Park is set in the idyllic location that over looks five counties and the Welland Valley. This breathe taking view and picturesque venue provides a fantastic backdrop for you to browse the 1000’s of unique items that are on sale. The show is packed with dozens of attractions and demonstrations that aim to keep the whole family occupied for the entire day. You, the public, have the opportunity to meet some of the most talented artisans and craft producers in the UK and the opportunity to sample and take home some of the finest in British and continental fayre. For greater details of our craft and food marquees simple click on the To help plan your day you can find below a list of all the attractions that will be at the show. A full timetable will be listed closer to the date of the show.
Attractions include:
Wood Turning Demonstration, Children’s Make ’n’ Bake Area, Craft Make ’n’ Take Area, Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations, Clay Workshop, Amazing Flying Vulture Display, Goat Racing, Lama Trekking, Chainsaw Carving, Kids Zone, Monster Bouncy Castles*, Kids Quad Bikes*, Pets Corner, Donkey Sanctuary, Cooking with Spices Demonstration, Pedro’s Circus Skills Workshop (suitable for young and old), Archery, Owls Great and Small, Dog Display, Live Music, Card Making Workshop, Full Catering Facilities.
*A small surcharge applies
Wood Turning Demonstration, Children’s Make ’n’ Bake Area, Craft Make ’n’ Take Area, Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations, Clay Workshop, Amazing Flying Vulture Display, Goat Racing, Lama Trekking, Chainsaw Carving, Kids Zone, Monster Bouncy Castles*, Kids Quad Bikes*, Pets Corner, Donkey Sanctuary, Cooking with Spices Demonstration, Pedro’s Circus Skills Workshop (suitable for young and old), Archery, Owls Great and Small, Dog Display, Live Music, Card Making Workshop, Full Catering Facilities.
*A small surcharge applies
For a detailed explanation of all of these attractions please visit the'SHOW ATTRACTIONS’
Show opening times:
10am – 5pm daily
Admission charges:
Adults £5.00, Children £2.00,
Family Ticket £15.00
(up to 2 adults and 3 children).
10am – 5pm daily
Admission charges:
Adults £5.00, Children £2.00,
Family Ticket £15.00
(up to 2 adults and 3 children).
This charge does not include entry to the house
Rockingham Castle Website
How to get there:
Rockingham Castle is ideally positioned in the centre of the country with good road, rail and air links.
By Road:
Poised on the side of the Welland Valley, the Castle is off the A6003, 1 mile north of Corby; 24 miles from Peterborough, Northampton and Leicester; half an hour from the A1 and the M1 and 10 minutes from the A14 at Kettering.
By Rail:
There is a regular train service from London St Pancras to Kettering (8 miles) and Market Harborough (10 miles). The train journey takes approximately one hour. Taxis should be available at the Stations.