October 24-25, 2025

Marketplace - Friday, 12PM to 6PM & Saturday, 9:30AM to 4:30PM

The London International Woodworking Festival (IWF) is the UK’s premier hand tool woodworking event. Over six days, you can learn from some of the world’s most skilled and influential craftspeople through courses, seminars and masterclasses. The festival runs from Monday to Saturday, October 20-25, 2025. From Monday to Thursday, there will be hands-on courses with leading makers. On Friday and Saturday, the festival comes alive with masterclasses, a bustling marketplace of hand tool makers and suppliers, book signings and free seminars running throughout the day.

The festival is located at London Design & Engineering UTC, at 15 University Way London E16 2RD. Click HERE for directions.


Car parking (free) is ONLY via University Way off Gallions Roundabout. There is a barrier to negotiate with a friendly security guard who will direct you to the correct area to park. You may need to show your ticket to the festival.

Given the limited parking options, we strongly recommend travelling by public transport.

Marketplace Ticket Prices

Friday - £15
Saturday - £15
Children under 16 are free.

Masterclass with John Parkinson

Friday, October 24 | 10am-12pm

Our very own John Parkinson is offering a masterclass about the history of Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and the rigorous quality control behind our manufacturing process. In addition, John will provide demonstrations on plane setup and sharpening.