Five years as England’s first World Craft Town.
February 2026
During a visit from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in February 2026, we were very proud to receive a certificate celebrating five years of Farnham being recognised as a World Craft Town.
We were delighted to provide an update on the breadth and depth of our activities to the World Craft Council. Have a look at our report to see how far we’ve come.
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“Having spent time with you and your colleagues across the craft centres in the town, it was evident that the community spirit was strong among all stakeholders, including artisans, academia, and the council. An exemplar of what a World Craft City should be.”
Discover how Farnham became a World Craft Town and meet the people behind it.
How craft has shaped Farnham over the centuries, and how the town came to be recognised.
Read the story
The potters, weavers, sculptors and craftspeople who work in and around Farnham.
Meet the makers
