Potfest in the Pens – Frome

DATES TBA

10am – 4.30pm daily

Adults £5 / Accompanied under 16’s free

Free hands-on sessions and activities

THE ORIGINAL POTTERS’ MARKET IN THE UK WITH A NEW VENUE IN FROME

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling artisan marketplace.

No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. A new venue for 2027 offers Potfest in the Pens to a new area in Somerset close to Bath and the Mendip Hills.

POTTERS’ COMPETITION

At each of the Potfest shows, the potters are invited to enter a piece of their work that responds to a theme.

The 2026 competition theme was Penguin Books- 100 Must Read Classics

2027 Competition To Be Announced

Vote for your favourite on the day for a chance to win a free entry to all of the Potfest events for life with a Potfest Passport.

FAQs

Tickets

Potfest admission tickets will also be available to buy at the gate each day.

Getting there

Parking is free at the venue with accessible parking available.

West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5ES

Trade Stands

TBA

Food and drink

Hot and cold food and drinks available throughout the day.

Payment

Please be aware that a number of the exhibitors may be unable to process credit and debit card transactions so we would recommend bringing cash and/or a cheque book as an alternative.

Access

Accessible parking is available and there is step free access throughout the venue. Please be advised that the event is held in a cattle market so the ground can be uneven in places. If you have any concerns or queries please contact us and we will endeavour to answer any questions you may have.

Dogs

Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

To view the potters exhibiting in 2026 click here

West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5ES