Foodie Guides

Bodmin is a historic town in central Cornwall with moorland on its doorstep. Local markets and shops offer Cornish beef, vegetables and baked goods, and the area is home to a number of food producers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine [...]
Bidford-on-Avon is a riverside village in Warwickshire with a quiet charm and access to excellent local produce. Farm shops and delis in the area offer fresh 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 [...]
Highworth, near Swindon, is a hilltop market town with Georgian buildings and a strong sense of history. The town hosts regular markets and is close to producers of Wiltshire meats, vegetables and preserves. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. [...]
Penryn, near Falmouth, is one of Cornwall’s oldest towns. With its historic quayside and growing student population, it supports a variety of food shops and cafés serving Cornish cheeses, seafood and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. [...]
Southwold, on the Suffolk coast, is a popular seaside town known for its beach huts and pier. It has a thriving independent food scene with excellent fishmongers, bakers and butchers. Adnams Brewery is based here, and local seafood is a menu staple. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run [...]
Bakewell, in the Peak District, is famously home to the Bakewell Pudding. The town attracts visitors for its independent shops, traditional market and food festivals. The surrounding Derbyshire Dales offer game, dairy and high-quality meats sold through local butchers and delis. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business [...]
Westbury, in Wiltshire, is known for its white horse chalk figure and quiet market town feel. Local shops and cafés support the area’s food producers, offering fresh meats, cheese and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]
Knaresborough, perched above the River Nidd, is a historic North Yorkshire town with a lively food scene. Independent food shops and markets offer Yorkshire eggs, cheese 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 [...]
Ambleside, in the Lake District, is a bustling town popular with walkers and food lovers. Independent food shops, cafés and markets serve regional favourites including Cumberland sausage, local cheeses and chutneys. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Lechlade, on the edge of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, is a Thames-side town with a small but lively food scene. It supports farm shops, bakers and cafés, and nearby farms provide fresh produce and meat. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade [...]