Countryman Fairs

26 & 27 May 2012
Highclere Castle
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 9RN

Kelmarsh Estate

Highclere Game and Country Fair - Traditional Rural Crafts

a selection of handmade sticksThe Highclere Game and Country Fair is a true celebration of the countryside, and at Countryman Fairs we take pride in showcasing our rural heritage. Alongside the Worlds foremost field sport competitions you will find ancient country crafts still being practices by highly skill craftsmen.

 

A wide range of traditional crafts are demonstrated including rope working, forging, hurdle making, trug making, stick making, net making and much more. Each craftsman is on hand to offer their expertise and they are more than happy for you to learn from the vast knowledge they have accumulated.

 

 

 

Wood turning with Underwood Crafts

A Craftsman hard at work in the Traditional Rural Crafts Area

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The British Stickmakers Guild – Stickmaking competition

A Man working on a walking stick

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