See the wood for the trees!

So much to see and do at the Cranborne Chase Woodfair

The Cranborne Chase Woodfair is an event designed to celebrate the historic woodlands of the area and the associated crafts and industries that it represents. From timeless crafts to contemporary designs; from modern day forestry techniques to the demonstration of a range of practical rural skills seldom found in today's woodlands, there is something for everyone.

The Woodfair offers a wonderful opportunity to follow the whole tree cycle - from forest to final form, and offers an inspirational, enjoyable and entertaining family day out. The event is run bi-annually and is run and organised by the team at the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In both 2007 and 2009 the two day weekend event was visited by over 6,000 people with over 150 traders and demonstrators. To date the event has been held at the well known Larmer Tree Gardens, the home of Pitt Rivers in the 1800's on the famous Rushmore Estate.

If you are interested in attending as either a demonstrator, trader, or volunteer, please get in touch with the office detailing your full postal and email contact so that we can keep you informed of details as they arrive. Email: info@woodfair.org.uk


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The woodfair is run and organised by the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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The woodfair is suitable for families, and children
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the woodfair.  Please pick up after your pet.
The woodfair is an all weather event, with many events and activities taking place under cover.
The woodfair is supported by the Wheels For Freedom mobility scheme to enable access to all.

click here to access the Wheels for Freedom website

Photo and Video Gallery:

Visit the 2007 Woodfair Photo Gallery

View 2007 Woodfair Visitors video
2007 Woodfair Video

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