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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT SHOW
Michelham PrioryUpper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3QS
5th – 8th August 2010
10.30am – 5.30pm
The Sussex Guild has held a show at historic Michelham Priory for forty years. To celebrate this special anniversary our Contemporary Craft Show will be even bigger and better this year. Selected guest exhibitors will join Sussex Guild members whose work will be sited in and around the Elizabethan Great Barn and in marquees in the grounds. Not only will visitors see examples of a wide range of beautiful craftwork but there will be demonstrations too, including a blacksmith's forge, a potter at his wheel and woodturning. You are invited to meet the makers, discuss and buy, or commission an individual piece of work. An added attraction this year is an exhibition of past Sussex Guild members' work, displayed in the main house.
Once again Derek Legg, the storyteller will be present with free entertainment for children and adults. There will also be a children's competition, details of which will be in the local press.
Nestling deep in the Sussex countryside, Michelham Priory is surrounded by England's longest medieval moat. Originally founded by the Augustinian canons it became a gentleman's residence in Tudor times and later a working farm. Tour the Priory to find out more about its fascinating history. Explore the beautiful gardens, set with contemporary sculptures, where the archaeology of the monastic foundation can be clearly seen. See the Gatehouse and one of the countries oldest working watermills.
Near the picnic area in the grounds is the Iron Age Centre. Lunches and teas are served in the licensed restaurant and, weather permitting, there is a barbeque.
The site is almost completely level so access is relatively easy for wheelchairs or those with mobility problems. Admission to the Sussex Guild's Contemporary Craft Show and the Priory is included in your ticket.
Do come along to join us celebrate the Sussex Guild's 40th Anniversary at Michelham; it will be a memorable day for the whole family.
For more details about Michelham Priory
Tel: 01323 844224
Email: adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk
www.sussexpast.co.uk
Entrance prices 2010
Adults £6.80
Senior citizens and students £5.80
Children (5 – 15 years) £3.60
Disabled + helper £3.60
Family (2 x adult, 2 x children) £17.50
Group entrance prices (minimum 15 people):
Adult £5.40
Child (5 – 15 years) £3.40
Senior citizen £5.40
