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Chagford is a small town on the northern edge of Dartmoor in Devon. Known for its artistic community and independent spirit, it has a thriving local food culture. The nearby moorland provides game, lamb, and other local produce that features in its food shops and markets. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box [...]
Castle Cary is a pretty market town in Somerset with historic buildings and a strong community spirit. Local markets and food shops offer Somerset meats, cider, cheeses and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, [...]
When you want to send an overseas gift to the UK for friends and loved ones, there is much to consider and Sending a gift directly from Egypt to the UK can be fraught with difficulties and unexpected costs. A friend of ours recently received a very generous anniversary gift [...]
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in north-west Leicestershire, is a historic town with castle ruins and a bustling high street. Food shops and markets support local producers offering meats, cheeses, and baked treats. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we [...]
Loughborough, known for its university and bell foundry, also has a strong market tradition. Local food includes Leicestershire cheeses, meats and fruit from nearby farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer a wide range [...]
Lytham St Annes, on the Lancashire coast, combines traditional seaside charm with elegant Edwardian architecture. The town has a good selection of independent food shops and markets featuring regional produce like Lancashire cheese, pies and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of [...]
Penzance, on the far west coast of Cornwall, has a rich maritime heritage and vibrant food scene. Seafood is a key feature, along with Cornish dairy, wines and vegetables from local farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]
Wendover, in Buckinghamshire, is a pretty town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. With its traditional high street and regular market, it supports a range of local food retailers, including butchers, bakers and delis stocking regional produce. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 [...]
Camborne, once at the heart of Cornwall’s mining industry, has a proud local identity. Its food scene includes butchers, bakers and markets offering produce from West Cornwall farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer [...]
Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire, is a small town nestled beneath the Chiltern Hills. It supports a range of local food retailers and has strong ties to local farming, particularly for lamb, seasonal vegetables and dairy. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine [...]