Foodie Guides

Ponteland, near Newcastle, is an affluent village with a selection of food retailers. It supports local producers with shops and delis offering meats, 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, we offer a [...]
Woodbridge, in Suffolk, is a riverside town with a long maritime history and a strong independent spirit. It has a thriving high street filled with food shops, delis and cafes. The nearby Deben Valley provides fresh vegetables, meats, and regional specialities like Suffolk ham. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an [...]
Wellington, in Somerset, is a market town known for its wool heritage and vibrant high street. Regular markets and food shops offer meats, dairy, and baked goods from the surrounding Blackdown Hills area. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. [...]
Bishop’s Stortford, on the Hertfordshire-Essex border, is a lively market town with a long history and a strong food presence. The town supports independent cafes, markets and food shops with produce from surrounding farms and butchers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of [...]
Bradford-on-Avon, straddling the River Avon, has cobbled streets and a well-preserved medieval core. It’s home to a lively food scene with regular markets, delis and cafés serving food from local farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Annan, close to the Solway Firth, is a town with a rich industrial and maritime past. Today, local food outlets offer regional produce including Dumfriesshire beef, cheeses and traditional Scottish baking. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Tetbury, in the Cotswolds, is a handsome market town with royal connections and a well-known antiques trade. It’s home to a range of independent shops and delis, and the nearby land produces Cotswold lamb, cheeses and seasonal vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 [...]
Newquay, on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast, is famous for surfing and sandy beaches. It also has a growing food scene, with local fish, dairy, and Cornish treats widely available in shops and restaurants. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]
Kirkby Stephen is a Cumbrian market town in the Eden Valley with a strong community feel. Local shops and cafés offer meat, cheese and seasonal produce from the surrounding hills. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, [...]
Godalming is a riverside town in Surrey with a blend of historic architecture and modern convenience. It supports a range of independent food shops and cafes, and nearby farms provide fresh produce and dairy. The town also hosts regular markets featuring local goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, [...]