Foodie Guides
Kirkcudbright, known for its artists and harbour, has a growing food scene with regular markets and independent shops. Local lamb, seafood and vegetables feature strongly in town. 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 [...]
Wantage, in Oxfordshire, is best known as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. Today, it hosts a weekly market and supports several independent food shops, offering local meats, cheeses and baked goods from the Vale of White Horse. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over [...]
A characterful market town in south Leicestershire, Market Harborough blends medieval heritage with a modern foodie offering. The indoor market is a staple, open several days a week, and the town has a reputation for excellent local butchers and delis. The surrounding countryside is rich in dairy farming, so cheese [...]
Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire, is a well-heeled commuter town with a blend of old and new. The Old Town features Georgian buildings and a traditional market, while the newer part has a range of eateries and food shops. The town is known for its upmarket delis and has easy access to [...]
Torpoint is a gateway town to southeast Cornwall, known for its ferry link and naval connections. While small, it supports local shops and access to Cornish food producers offering dairy, seafood and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade [...]
Aldeburgh, also in Suffolk, is a charming seaside town famed for its fish and chips and links to composer Benjamin Britten. Fresh fish is often sold from boats on the beach, and the town is home to several fine food shops and cafes championing Suffolk produce. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box [...]
Royal Wootton Bassett is a proud Wiltshire town known for its royal status and welcoming feel. It supports a traditional high street with independent food shops, and nearby farms supply dairy, meat and fresh vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine [...]
Corsham, in Wiltshire, is a market town known for its limestone buildings and historic ties to the wool trade. It has a growing food scene with independent shops and regular markets. Local cheeses and meats are a staple of the town’s food culture. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, [...]
Northwich, at the heart of Cheshire’s salt industry, blends heritage with a growing food scene. Markets and shops offer regional produce, including local meats, cheese and artisan bread. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer [...]
Otley, in West Yorkshire, is a market town on the River Wharfe with a strong sense of tradition. The twice-weekly market and food shops showcase Yorkshire meats, baked goods and local cheeses. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]