There's something genuinely special about meeting our customers face to face.
Whether you're a long-time customer who knows us well, or someone who's just discovered us — these events are where it all comes alive.
We get to see the look on your face when you feel the quality of our paper, help you deliberate over covers and colours, and chat about the things we love most: the craft, the detail, the analogue way of life.
This year we have a wonderful line-up of events stretching from summer right through to the run-up to Christmas, and we'd love to see you at as many of them as possible.
Here's everything you need to know!
The Game Fair
24–26 July 2026 | Ragley Hall, Warwickshire
We're kicking off the summer at one of the most beloved countryside festivals in Britain. The Game Fair is a three-day celebration of rural life — think field sports, cookery, falconry, incredible food and drink, and fantastic shopping, set against the stunning backdrop of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. It's a brilliant day out for all!
Come and find us in the Shopping Village. We'll have our full range of hand bound notebooks, diaries, lifestyle books and leather journals on display, and as ever, we'll be personalising whilst you shop.
📅 Dates: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th July 2026 📍 Location: Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ 🎟️ Tickets: Book via The Game Fair website
Ticket options include one-day and three-day general admission, VIP Enclosure packages, camping, glamping, and parking add-ons.
Defender Burghley Horse Trials – Lifestyle Pavilion
3–6 September 2026 | Burghley House, Stamford
One for the diaries — and we mean that quite literally! Burghley Horse Trials is one of the world's greatest five-star equestrian events, attracting over 173,000 visitors across four extraordinary days in the grounds of Burghley House, right here on our doorstep in Stamford. Dressage, cross country, showjumping — the competition is breathtaking, and the shopping and hospitality are equally world-class.
You'll find us in the Lifestyle Pavilion. It's always one of our favourite events of the year — the setting is unbeatable and the atmosphere is unrivalled.
📅 Dates: Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th September 2026 📍 Location: Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY 🎟️ Tickets: Book via the Burghley Horse Trials website
Super advance general admission is available from £30. Grandstand seats, membership packages, glamping at Burghley Boutique, and premium parking options are also available. The box office can be reached on 01780 752 131.
UK Pen Show – London (TBC)
10–11 October 2026 | Novotel, Hammersmith, London
For the pen and paper enthusiasts among you — this one is a highlight. The London Autumn Pen Show brings together collectors, makers, and admirers of fine writing instruments from across the world. It's the kind of event where you can spend hours discovering beautiful vintage finds, handling extraordinary pens, and meeting people who are just as passionate about the written word as you are.
We'll be there to meet fellow stationery lovers and showcase our paper and products — the perfect companion for any treasured pen.
Please note our attendance at this event is currently TBC — follow us on Instagram to stay updated.
📅 Dates: Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th October 2026 📍 Location: Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR 🎟️ Tickets: Book via UK Pen Shows
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair
19–21 November 2026 | Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire
What a setting! Ely Cathedral's Christmas Gift & Food Fair is one of the most atmospheric festive events in the region — a carefully curated collection of high-quality stallholders, artisan crafts, and seasonal food and drink, all within one of the most majestic medieval buildings in the country. Whether you're hunting for unique Christmas gifts or simply soaking up the festive spirit, it's a genuinely magical day out.
We'll be there for the first time this year and with our full range, making it the perfect opportunity to pick up beautifully crafted notebooks, journals, and accessories to personalise for the people you love.
📅 Dates: Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st November 2026 📍 Location: Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL 🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird tickets on sale from 3rd August 2026. Keep an eye on the Ely Cathedral events page for booking to open.
Burghley Christmas Fair
26–29 November 2026 | Burghley House, Stamford
We've saved the best for last. The Burghley Christmas Fair is the region's largest and most magical Christmas Fair — and it takes place just around the corner from our bindery. The beautiful courtyards and grounds of Burghley House are transformed with festive chalets, pagodas, twinkling lights, a Victorian carousel, and over 150 hand-selected exhibitors offering unique gifts, homeware, artisan crafts, and the most indulgent festive food and drink. It's hard not to leave with armfuls of gifts and a big smile on your face.
This event is also run in support of the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough, so shopping here also supports the valuable work of this wonderful local charity.
We'll be in our usual spot and personalising whilst you shop — a wonderful opportunity to find special gifts under the glow of the Christmas lights.
📅 Dates: Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th November 2026 📍 Location: Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY 🎟️ Tickets: Join the Burghley House mailing list for ticket notifications. Visit the Burghley Christmas Fair page to sign up and stay updated.
A Little Something Extra: Embossing Evening at The Bindery
We've been working hard behind the scenes transforming our retail space this year at the bindery, and we feel like this is the ideal opportunity to invite you to come and share in a bit of our binding magic. We'll be hosting a festive evening of stationery shopping, a personalisation and gift wrapping service, and the chance to see us in action! Please keep an eye on our social media for more updates.
If you're thinking about having us at your own event — whether that's a corporate gathering, a wedding, or a private occasion — we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch here and we'll talk through how we can make your event something really distinctive.
Stay in the Loop
We'll share updates, sneak peeks from our stands, and any last-minute event news on our social channels — the best way to stay in the loop is to follow us on Instagram.
You can also view our full and up-to-date events page at any time here: stamfordnotebooks.co.uk/pages/visit-us-at-events
We really love these events — the conversations, the new faces, the familiar ones, the shared enthusiasm for beautiful things made well.
We hope to see you at one (or several!) this year.
