RiverKnits Open Day 2026

Join us for a fun day at the RiverKnits studio at the historic Royal Ordnance Depot in Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire. We will have fabulous exhibitors, demos, workshops, cake and more..!

Meet The Exhibitors »

Workshops & Talks »

Programme

MARKETPLACE & CAFÉ OPENS | 10 am

DEMO | Northants Spinners Weavers & Dyer’s Guild | ALL DAY

WORKSHOP | Visible Mending with Lorna Foxton | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

TALK | The Wonder of Wool by author and knit designer Justine Lee | 1 pm

WORKSHOP | Steeking with Marna Gilligan | 2 pm – 4 pm

MUSIC | Join us for an informal folk jam | 3 pm

MARKETPLACE & CAFÉ CLOSES | 4 pm

Catering

We have local coffee roasters Yellow Bourbon serving hot and cold drinks, and freshly baked cakes available all day.

There is also a micro-brewery on site and lots more to see and do!

Venue Info »

Tickets

General Entry and Workshop tickets are on sale now. If you would like to attend a workshop, please book that instead of an entry ticket. Workshop attendees will have full access to the event.

General Entry (advance booking): £5
General Entry (on the door): £6
Workshop Ticket (includes general entry): £40

Please do book in advance if you can. It’s a big help for our caterers.
Children (under 16) and carers may attend free of charge. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.