Southern Wool Show

The perfect event for all lovers of knitting, crochet, feltmaking, weaving, spinning, dyeing, and all things woolly!

A very warm welcome to SOUTHERN WOOL SHOW - an exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.

Please join us at Newbury Racecourse (RG14 7PN), from 10am to 4pm on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.
🟢  An amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country
🟢  A great range of workshops providing you with new skills, fun and inspiration
🟢  A fabulous venue which is fully accessible
🟢  Cafes and food vans selling a range of food and drinks
🟢  Lots of room to sit and chat, both inside and out
🟢  Free demonstrations from a local guild
🟢  A charity second-hand magazine stall
🟢  Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go

So please come to visit. There's so much to see, do and buy.
For lots more info, please take a look at our Visitor Information page.

Very many thanks to everyone who's been to Southern Wool Show in previous years. Here's some of the comments we've received from visitors after the shows...

"Was an absolutely amazing day and will defo be back next year." - Julie

"A great day out! Very well organized and lots of interesting stalls. Worth the two hour drive." - Karen

"Fabulous show as always, wouldn’t miss it, great stalls, friendly and a beautiful location" - Carole

"Fantastic day" - Millie

"I had another fabulous time at the great Southern Wool Show. Easy to get to, a lovely venue and lots of amazing vendors; some new and some of our already firm favourites." - Laramie

"Fabulous show! All well laid out and great venue. The best show we have ever been to for ease of access for a person with limited mobility." - Jennifer

"Really enjoyed the event. Definitely coming next year" - Karen

"Had a fab time. Cannot wait for next year" - Kerry

"Well, this was great fun. Okay, I spent more money than planned, but I got some lovely stuff, met old friends, made new friends and had a wonderful time." - Nicole

"Loved it! Got some nice bargains and ideas." - Sabine

"It was a great show, pleased to have one down this way. Look forward to next year" - Cindy

"We had a fab time and will definitely be back next year" - Kath

"We had a great time at the show. Met some great people and everyone was so friendly. See you next year." - Vickie

"We had an amazing day, as always!! Thank you so much for the excellent organisation and brilliant choice of companies." - Elizabeth

"First visit. Really enjoyed it. Easy journey from Cheltenham. Will definitely go again." - Carol

"I chatted a lot, enthused, squished, and had a brilliant day. The venue was brilliant - easy to get to, excellent parking, and plenty of space inside and out for refreshments." - Sarah

"A fantastic day out and I learnt a new skill - needle felting! Well worth the two hour drive with loads to see and so much to choose from." - Denise

"Thank you so much for bringing such a great show to Southern England." - Chris

We hope to see you at Southern Wool Show on 22nd and 23rd August 2026