Potfest Suffolk – Haughley Park

7, 8 & 9 August 2026

10am – 4.30pm daily

Adults £8 / Accompanied under 16’s free

POTFEST SUFFOLK – HAUGHLEY PARK IS SET IN THE PARKLANDS ADJACENT TO THIS MAGNIFICENT JACOBEAN MANOR HOUSE.

Our first venue in the East of the country is now in it’s third year, Haughley Park is located just outside Stowmarket and mid-way between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.

Over 90 makers will be selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the makers.

A gallery of 2026 exhibitors can be viewed here

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 theme for our potters’ competition at all of the 2026 Potfest events is –

PENGUIN BOOKS – 100 MUST READ CLASSICS

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

If you’re arriving by car, parking is free at the venue.

Haughley Park, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY

By train, the nearest station is Elmswell Station.

Trade Stands

Trade stands present at the show will be announced early in the New Year

Food and drink

Refreshments are available on site.

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

While we will do everything that we can to facilitate ease of access, this event is held outside, on ground that is often uneven and on a grass surface that may make movement difficult. If you have any concerns or queries please contact us and we will endeavour to clarify 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

Haughley Park, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY