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The Big Event - Rural Crafts & Skills Event

@ Penpont Estate

The Rural Crafts & Skills Show

The Rural Crafts & Skills Show at Penpont Estate, Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8EU 17th -19th September will feature a range of crafts and skills to try. With buildings dating back to the 16th Century, time has stood still for much of the last century at the 2000 acre Penpont estate.

Try a rural skill in the Green Man Maze, join a craft workshop in the newly converted stables, cast a fly in the River Usk, learn a woodland craft in the Forest Garden, have a go at cider making in the Walled Garden, get on board the recycling drive, picnic on the lawns, whilst basking in the autumn sun, laugh at the comedy on Friday night & imbibe the Saturday night music. A day's ticket for this new annual event is just £12 which includes trying a craft, or a two day ticket for £20 includes the opportunity to try 3 crafts. Weekend camping costs just £30 (including entry to the show and evening entertainment). A family camping and show ticket costs just £60. For those looking for a luxurious stay then check out the 6 bedroom West Courtyard Wing at website link The cost for stall holders is £70 or we will pay you & give you a stall discount in return for running a one or two hour workshop. Crafts on offer include Dry Stone Walling, Fencing, Shire Horse Ploughing, Animal Husbandry & Tracking, Bee Keeping, Hurdle Making, Bodging, Horn Carving, Walking Sticks, Wild Foods, Thatching, Fly Fishing, Duck Decoys, Wheelwrighting, Blacksmithing, Farrier, Whittling, Willow Work, Basketry, Clay Ovens, Glass Workshops, Felt Making, Spinning & Dyeing, Weaving, Cooking, Cider Making, Art, Photography, Sheep Care , Divining, Coracle Making. Plus-Recycling in Action. Rural Comedy Club-Friday evening, Music-Saturday evening