Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61
The world’s finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 comes to The Base!
The Base's
Festival of Arts and Crafts 2026
Saturday 6th Jun 2026 — Sunday 21st Jun 2026
Join us at The Base this June for a celebration of arts, crafts and artisan food and drink from local makers and creators.
Arts & Craft Fair
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jun, 10am - 4pm
Suggested donation: £2 per adult, £1 per child (under-5s free)
☀️ Kick-starting the two-week festival, a craft fair featuring 50+ stalls will surround The Base building, creating a bustling high street of high-quality crafters and artists for visitors to browse. As well as...
🎵 Live music
🍕 Delicious food and drink
🐾 Dogs on leads welcome (not in the Gallery though, sorry!)
🖍️ Plenty of free children’s activities - it’s the perfect day out for all ages!
Applications for stallholders are now OPEN... click here for more information and to apply online!
Festival of Art Exhibition
Sat 6 - Sun 21 Jun
Open daily, 10am - 5pm | Free (suggested donation on entry)
This exhibition will display the works of local artists throughout the duration of the Festival (Sat 6 – Sun 21 Jun), offering visitors the chance to purchase a piece of original art. The Base is proud to support such a wide range of local crafts and independent artists!
Image Credit: Holly Bobbins
