About ICHF

International Craft & Hobby Fair Ltd (ICHF) was established in 1976. From small beginnings concentrating on trade exhibitions, the company has grown considerably and now has an exciting annual programme of consumer and trade creative shows held at major exhibition venues around the country.

The consumer shows always include lots of inspiring special features plus an exciting free programme of interactive mini workshops, demonstrations & talks. The shows cover a diverse selection of crafts, inspirational textile arts and innovative sewing at their indoor shows and quality, handmade crafts at their prestigious outdoor craft shows the Weald of Kent Craft Shows held at Penshurst Place Kent and Chilterns Craft Show held at Stonor Park, Henley on Thames.

ICHF organises 2 large trade shows each year - Craft Hobby & Stitch International (now in its 33rd year) Europe's No.1 trade show for the creative craft industry which is held at the NEC Birmingham in February and Design and Technology with ICT Education Show (now in its 31st year) Europe's only subject-specific education show which is held at the NEC in November.

ICHF constantly strives to bring all their show visitors an enjoyable and inspiring day out with all the latest supplies and innovations from the exciting world of crafts, textile arts & sewing.