Foodie Guides
Leyburn, in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, is a traditional market town with stunning views and a strong food culture. Weekly markets and local shops offer Wensleydale cheese, lamb, and preserves from nearby producers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, nestled in the South Downs and rich with medieval history. Known for its independent spirit, it boasts an array of food shops, traditional pubs and a monthly farmers’ market. Sussex cheeses and locally brewed ales are popular in the area. Introducing Handpicked [...]
Selkirk is a historic mill town overlooking the Ettrick Water. It’s known for Selkirk Bannocks and has a strong local food presence with butchers, bakers and markets offering Borders produce. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, [...]
Wallingford is a historic market town on the Thames, south of Oxford. It has a strong food community, with a market square, independent butchers, delis and cafés that showcase produce from the surrounding countryside. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade [...]
Minchinhampton is a historic hilltop town in Gloucestershire, part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a long agricultural history and supports a variety of food producers. Local markets and shops offer quality meats, cheeses and baked goods from the surrounding valleys. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re [...]
Hove, on the Sussex coast, adjoins Brighton but has a quieter, more refined feel. The town has a lively café culture, a mix of international and British food shops, and a strong reputation for local cheeses, baked goods, and craft drinks from Sussex producers. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an [...]
Barnstaple is the oldest borough in the UK and a major town in North Devon. Its pannier market and food shops offer a wide range of local produce, including Devon cheeses, beef, and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade [...]
Chapel-en-le-Frith is known as the 'Capital of the Peak' and has a rich market town heritage. Local food shops and markets offer produce from nearby farms, including lamb, cheese and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in [...]
Sandbach, in Cheshire, is known for its Saxon crosses and twice-weekly market. The town supports a number of food producers offering meats, dairy, and baked goods 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, [...]
North Berwick is a charming seaside town in East Lothian, known for its sandy beaches, views of Bass Rock, and vibrant food scene. The town has a strong local identity, with food festivals, seafood shops, and independent cafes. It’s particularly good for fresh seafood and artisan produce. Introducing Handpicked Wine [...]