Origin is a selling event of all disciplines of contemporary craft giving you the opportunity to buy directly from nearly 300 makers. Held in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House, Origin will present a new selection of makers each week.
Book tickets
Opening & closing dates
Times
Ticket prices
Concessions
Group bookings
Accessible Origin
Getting to Origin
Event organisers
Origin facilities
Book Tickets
Book online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call +44 (0)844 847 2393. Please note booking fees apply.
Opening & Closing Dates
- — Part One: Tuesday 6 - Sunday 11 October 2009
- — Part Two: Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 October 2009
- — Closed to the public: Monday 12 October 2009
Times
- — Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm
- — Late closing every Thursday - open until 9pm
- — Last admission 5:15pm (Thursday: 8:15pm)
Ticket Prices
Book by 5 October for best value ticket prices.
An illustrated catalogue is included in the price of admission. Catalogues will be given out at the event.
| Box Office | Advance Sales (book by 5 Oct) | |
|---|---|---|
| Full price single entry | £10 | £8 |
| Concession single entry | £8 | £8 |
| Season Pass (unlimited entry) | £15 | £12 |
| Concession Season Pass (unlimited entry) | £12 | £12 |
| Under 12 years | Free | N/A |
| Guest with registered disabled visitor | Free | N/A |
Concessions
Concession tickets available to the following:
- — Over 60s
- — Students
- — 12-16 years
- — ES40
- — Registered disabled
Ticket holders may be required to provide valid identification before admittance to this event (students will be required to show a valid NUS card).
Group Bookings
Group concessions are available but must be booked in advance via the Crafts Council. Concession rate is available for groups of 10 or more with a complimentary ticket for the group leader. Call +44 (0)20 7806 2565 or email: origin@craftscouncil.org.uk
Accessible Origin
Origin: The London Crafts Fair is fully accessible for disabled visitors. Concessionary tickets for disabled visitors include an accompanying companion.
Getting to Origin
Somerset House
Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
www.somersethouse.org.uk/plan_your_visit/
Nearest Tube
The nearest tube station is Temple. Other tube stations which are close to Somerset House include Embankment, Charing Cross, Holborn, Covent Garden, Waterloo and Blackfriars.
Nearest National Rail
Waterloo (walking distance over Waterloo Bridge).
Bus routes
6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91 and 176.
By car
Travelling to the venue by public transport is highly recommended as there are no parking facilities located within Somerset House.
There are several car parks in the vicinity of Somerset House. Please note car parks located on the south of the river can be considerably cheaper.
For the latest London travel information please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner. Alternatively you can text TFL to 60835.
Event Organisers
Origin is presented by the Crafts Council at Somerset House. The Crafts Council is the national development agency for contemporary crafts.
Origin Facilities
There will be full cloakroom facilities available within the pavilion. There will be a nominal charge for this service.
There are no restrooms inside the pavilion. Full restroom facilities are available within Somerset House. Restrooms are located in both the Courtyard East and West. Additional restroom facilities are located available on the Ground and Lower 2 (L2) levels.
Baby changing facilities are available on the Ground and Lower 2 (L) levels in Somerset House.
