At the Gem 'n' Bead Shows you will find a wide range of precious and semi-precious beads & gemstones, as well as crystal, Delica, facetted, glass, metal, seed, shell and silver beads, plus findings, thread, beading kits and books on related crafts.

All the shows are indoors, with refreshments available, so why not make a day of it! meet friends in the cafe to discuss your purchases.

On our Show Dates page, you can find directions from your postcode to each venue, and a list of exhibitors attending each show, just follow the link at the end of each show listing.

We have had an e-mail from Joanna Cayley wishing to thank everybody who donated any spare beads etc.She had a great response turning the beads into jewellery which she has sold and donated the money to the Cystic Fibosis Trust. As its such a worthy cause she has asked if we can put this thank you on our site and has asked if anybody has any old / spare beads / fittings etc could they contact her on joannadrew@hotmail.co.uk