Foodie breaks in summer
Loosen the belt and get ready to indulge the taste buds and belly on a foodie break in England this summer, from browsing through local farmers’ markets showcasing mouth-watering produce to dining in quirky restaurants in the heart of the city. Enjoy picturesque views of the River Thames whilst alfresco dining in Oxford; learn how to make sausages, pork pies and other traditional English foods in Huddersfield, and enjoy sampling top notch dinners from fine dining to traditional fish and chips in Brighton.
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Visit a family run vineyard in the heart of the Chilterns
Explore the vineyard and sample the wine and beer produced in this truly independent brewery in Oxfordshire.
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
See the oldest independent brewery in Buckinghamshire
The emphasis at Chiltern Brewery has always been to produce natural, wholesome beers using the best, class A malt and hops sourced in England.
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Get kippered in Craster
Craster is the acclaimed home of the kipper – a breakfast favourite of the Queen. But there’s more to Craster than fishy tales.
Location: Craster, Northumberland
Gain an all access pass to a Bristol gin distillery
Get some 'Ginspiration' with tutored tasting at family-run distillery in beautiful Thornbury, near Bristol.
Location: Thornbury, Bristol
Sample Melton's local produce at rural markets
Discover the market town of Melton Mowbray, close to the Vale of Belvoir, which translated means ‘beautiful view’.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Discover a foodie’s heaven on the quayside
Enjoy fine dining, traditional pubs and a long history of oyster fishing in Emsworth, near Portsmouth.
Location: Emsworth, Hampshire
A foodie break in the forest
Get a taste of the New Forest where locally produced and caught food takes pride of place on the menu.
Location: New Forest, Hampshire
Tickle your taste buds on the Lancashire Cheese Trail
Discover the Lancashire Cheese Trail, and watch cheese being made at Dewlay Cheese.
Location: Garstang, Lancashire
Take a trip to Ludlow Food Centre
A farm shop like no other, Ludlow Food Centre is situated in Shropshire’s gastronomic capital of Ludlow.
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Go to the oldest brewery in Shropshire
Bishop’s Castle is home to the Three Tuns Brewery, the oldest brewery still in operation in the country.
Location: Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Sample Surrey’s top tipples
Surrey has a wealth of drinks producers creating delicious award-winning wines and beers right across the county.
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Take a walk round Cumbria with Jennings Adventure Ale Trails
Stunning scenery, cosy accommodation, good food and real ale are all on offer with Jennings Adventure Ales trails in the Lake District.
Location: Ambleside, Cumbria
Raise a glass in the South Downs countryside
English sparkling wine is enjoying a renaissance.
Location: Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
Visit the home of stinky cheese at Colston Bassett Dairy
If you’re a cheese connoisseur then a trip to Colston Bassett is a must when you are in Nottinghamshire.
Location: Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire
Taste ice cream straight from the farm
Savour the delights of ice cream straight from the farm, in the pretty rural Nottinghamshire countryside.
Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Sample oysters at Portsmouth Fish Market
Visit Viviers Fish Market located in the picturesque Camber Dock fishing marina and try some of the freshest seafood on the south coast.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Experience wine-making the way in Bradford-on-Avon
Enjoy an organic tipple among the vines of an English country gem.
Location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Eat and drink by the riverside, at The Trout pub, Wolvercote
Sample local Oxfordshire food at this famously good pub on the banks of the River Thames.
Location: Wolvercote, Oxford
Take an award-winning tour of Camel Valley
An ex-RAF pilot and his wife grew their wine into an international triumph. Catch a glimpse and a taste in historic Bodmin.
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Tuck into traditional English food in Cambridge
One woman's love affair with Cambridge cuisine has become one of the city's best attractions.
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Give your taste buds a treat at the Furleigh Estate vineyard
Explore the peace and tranquillity of the Furleigh Estate vineyard, before getting down to the real business of testing out the wines for yourself.
Location: Bridport, Dorset