Knitting and fiber festival — Summer Wool Festival in Salford

Welcome to the Summer Wool Festival, an essential event for all lovers of wool and textile creations! From July 25 to 26, 2026, this well-organized festival offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with 100 passionate exhibitors and a variety of workshops to inspire you. Enjoy delicious French cuisine in the food truck area and discover fascinating demonstrations by local guilds. The perfect location: Redborne School in Ampthill, near Bedford.

Practical information — Summer Wool Festival

  • Location : Salford
  • Address : Redborne School, Ampthill, Bedford (MK45 2NU)
  • 2026 dates : 2026-07-25 → 2026-07-26
  • Price : Low entrance price Loads of free parking
  • Exhibitors : 100
  • Program : food trucks, workshops, demonstrations
  • Official website : summerwoolfestival.co.uk

Getting to Salford

By train

  • Ardwick
  • Styal
  • East Didsbury

By bus

  • Oldfield Road/Regent Road
  • Liverpool Street/West Charles Street
  • Liverpool Street/West Egerton Street

Knitting and wool life — Metro Boulot Tricot

About Summer Wool Festival

Salford is a city located on the western bank of the River Irwell, to the west of Manchester. With a population of 129,794 as of 2021, this city is known for landmarks such as Salford Cathedral, the Salford Lads’ Club, and Saint Philip’s Church. The festival activities will mainly take place around MediaCityUK and Salford Quays.

Source : Wikipedia

Things to see on site near Salford

  • The Manchester Museum
  • Whitewall Galleries — 95-97 Deansgate M3 2BQ Manchester
  • New Islington Wharf
  • Casuals

Where to stay near Salford

  • 5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Camp Site
  • Manchester South Hotel — 340 Wilmslow Road M14 6AF Manchester
  • Dickenson Hotel

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Marie

Marie

Passionnée de tricot depuis toujours, j’aime transformer de simples pelotes en créations uniques et réconfortantes. Sur Metro-Boulot-Tricot je partage mon expérience, des conseils pratiques et mes découvertes autour de la laine, tout en mêlant voyage et parentalité pour inspirer mes lecteurs à tricoter avec plaisir et créativité.