Foodie Guides
Sonning, on the River Thames, is a peaceful and upmarket village with a strong culinary reputation. It features riverside pubs and restaurants and is close to several farms producing meats, cheeses and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. [...]
The county town of Rutland, Oakham sits in the heart of rural England, just west of the beautiful Rutland Water. Known for its traditional market square, buttercross, and castle, Oakham supports a strong network of independent shops. Rutland’s farming heritage means there’s no shortage of high-quality local produce, from rare-breed [...]
Whithorn, one of the earliest Christian sites in Scotland, is a small town with strong community ties. Local food includes vegetables, meats and baked goods from the surrounding countryside. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we [...]
Cranbrook, in Kent, is a small Wealden town full of historic charm and local pride. The town has a strong high street with food shops and markets offering Kentish produce, including fruit, cobnuts and cider. The area supports a thriving community of artisan food makers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re [...]
Market Bosworth, in Leicestershire, is steeped in history and known for its market square and boutique shops. Local food outlets offer cheeses, game and vegetables from the surrounding farmland. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we [...]
Blakeney, a coastal village in Norfolk, is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its seal colonies, it's also a great place for seafood lovers. Local food includes oysters, smoked fish and seasonal vegetables from nearby farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with [...]
Redruth is another historic Cornish town with mining roots. The town supports independent food shops and markets with traditional Cornish produce including saffron buns, meats and vegetables. 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 [...]
Clapham, in North Yorkshire, is a quiet village near Ingleborough with strong ties to farming. Local food includes Dales cheeses, meats and produce from surrounding farmland. 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 [...]
Great Missenden, a quiet village in Buckinghamshire, is best known for its literary ties to Roald Dahl. The town has a handful of excellent food shops and cafés, and nearby farms supply fresh produce to local retailers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years [...]
Clitheroe, in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, has a well-respected food scene centred around its market and family-run shops. Local cheeses, meats and baked goods feature heavily, and the area is known for its food festivals. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade [...]