“It was my first ever yarn show and I LOVED it! I was gobsmacked at the size, I had no idea it would be that big! The vendors had really beautiful products, there were lots of places to sit, which is great when you walk with a stick, the food options were lovely, all the staff, volunteers, attendees, and vendors, were so friendly, and overall it was just a joyful experience.”

“The event was really well organised, timed entry eased my anxiety and mental health, I was able to enjoy the exhibition for a period of time before it got too busy. Exhibitors were varied and all interesting. Tickets prices were very reasonable, and seating areas were very much appreciated.

I loved the Yarndale shop, and able to buy a shopper before I started going round to show so I could save on bags/plastic footprint. Just want to say I had an excellent time and I cannot WAIT until next year. So many projects to dream up. It may seem odd, but coming to this event has really helped my mental health and confidence in attending events, but having projects on the go to keep my mental health good is key. Thank you for an excellent show!!!”

“Fantastic experience, very well organised, great location, very special. Well done to all for organising a great experience!”

“Thoroughly enjoyed it as always. We all appreciated the extra seating there was about. Thank You.”

“I come every year with three of my daughters we love it all the atmosphere and talking to the exhibitors and being able to touch and see the colours of the wool and the sheep and alpacas.”

“It was brilliant – such a nice atmosphere! All the stallholders were friendly and the security people were lovely too! It’s great to speak to the pattern designers and discussing yarn with people from all over the UK. I love the workshops learning a new skill. I can imagine the hard work involved in organising and just want to say it is much appreciated – thank you.”

“I brought along my daughter aged 42 and her male friend of the same age. They absolutely loved it. Both are creative people and ‘dabble’ in crafts. They enjoyed it for the stunning displays, the crafted clothes people were wearing and the old fashioned market cafe.”

“The location, it feels earthy and fitting for a craft show. Love all the different types of stalls there, independents giving you things you don’t normally see. There are animals there! Enough for a whole day out or the whole weekend with workshop/s. Everyone is really friendly and everyone chats to you/makes you feel welcome.”

“Great community of people coming together over common love for yarn. Love the variety, organisation and feel of Yarndale! I also like the timing of the event heading into autumn and winter.”

“Yarndale is just such a wonderful, colourful happy place. We’ve been going for 8 years now and we love it everytime -it’s like coming home!”

“I came with my teenage daughter who is autistic and agraphobic. I emailed about parking because we needed to park nearby. I had a really helpful email back. We were also allowed to use the accessible entrance as she struggles with noise and queues. We really appreciate the extra help. Heather found the timed entry very useful because the event was a lot less crowded.

She hasn’t been able to come in the past due to crowds and noise. I also wanted to give a big shout out to rockamolly designs who gave heather some freebies and also the for the love of yarn for chatting all things autism with us. Heather has come home full of enthusiasm and is now learning lots of new knitting technices. Thank you.”