WHAT'S ON
There is something for everyone at The Oak Fair whether you're 1 or 100! Take part, explore & feast!
Every visitor to the fair receives a free programme but if you can't wait until then have a look below and plan your day at the fair!
things to see
The Oak Fair offers over 200 exhibitors selling high quality hand crafted goods, from wooden toys to surfboards, as well as demonstrations and shows in our arenas all throughout the day!
Enjoy exploring the whole fair and our beautiful estate and look out for the following displays:
Demonstrations of traditional countryside crafts and traditions
Heavy Horse Logging
Falconry
Chainsaw Carving
Long bow Archery Demonstrations
Machinery Demos Old & New
Watch (and buy!) local arts & crafts
Adam's Axemen Display Team
things to DO
Don't be shy and take part! We have plenty of hands-on activities for you to try and enjoy.
Learn more about the ancient trees at Stock Gaylard Estate, practice and perfect historic countryside skills and bring your kids along to the children's area for bushcraft workshops & more!
Try your hand at archery with the Purbeck Archers
Take a trailer ride around the deer park
Learn the ancient skill of scything
Join expert Julian Hight for a guided Ancient tree talk and walk
Join the Medieval Village and get stuck into some ancient crafts
things FOR CHILDREN
There are activities a plenty for children of all ages as well as a dedicated children's area.
Get creative during our charcoal drawing workshops
Learn bushcraft skills
Tree Climbing and Zip Wire (booking required)
Circus skills
Little Landies & Barrel Train
Face painting
Beautiful wooden toys
things TO EAT
There is so much to do at the fair you'll need to stop and refuel at our Market Square!
Artisan burgers, pizzas and more.
Hot & cold local produce
Tea & Cakes
Beer and cider tents!
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options (see our free programme for more info)