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Challenge

This year we have set a challenge to the Desire Fair exhibitors - The Spirit of Waterperry Matchbox Challenge. Exhibitors will be creating a non-jewellery piece of work which will be no larger than a cook's matchbox (12cm by 6.6cm). We can't wait to see what they produce!

The competition is supported by Oxford Mail and the winners will be announced on the first day of the show.

Entries can be viewed in Waterperry House until 2pm on Sunday and are also available to purchase.


  

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Waterperry Gardens 11-13 July 2025

  1. Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA
  2. 11-13 July 2025 
  3. Friday to Saturday: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
  4. Sunday: 9.30 am - 5 pm
  5. Advance Booking Required
  6. Last entry 1 hour before closing 


2 Major Events - 1 Admission - 1 Fabulous Venue

Two events for one admission - Celebrating Ceramics 2025 is also being held alongside the Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair.

Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford, was the home of Art in Action for many years and we have been staging our Celebrating Ceramics event here since 2019.

Waterperry House and Gardens provides the perfect backdrop for the Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair. Desire features a diverse selection of fabulous contemporary jewellers and silversmiths.

The event will be held in floored and carpeted temporary pavilions and staged alongside the Celebrating Ceramics event and visitors will be able to visit both events on just a single ticket.

 Waterperry Site Plan 2025

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 Exhibitors 2025

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The Spirit of Waterperry Matchbox Challenge

This year we have set a challenge to the Desire Fair exhibitors - The Spirit of Waterperry Matchbox Challenge

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