Foodie Guides

Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire, is a small town nestled beneath the Chiltern Hills. It supports a range of local food retailers and has strong ties to local farming, particularly for lamb, seasonal vegetables and dairy. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine [...]
Beverley, in East Yorkshire, is known for its grand minster, market square and racecourse. It has a thriving food scene, with a Saturday market and a range of shops offering Yorkshire cheeses, local meats and baked goods. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years [...]
Aylsham is a historic market town north of Norwich, with strong farming connections and a twice-weekly market. It supports local producers with food festivals, delis, and access to Norfolk-grown fruit and vegetables. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based [...]
Hitchin, in Hertfordshire, is a characterful town with a cobbled market square and strong local food scene. Its regular markets and food festivals highlight Hertfordshire’s best produce, from meats and pies to fresh bread and cheese. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of [...]
Alnwick, in Northumberland, is known for its castle and gardens, and has a growing reputation as a food destination. The town supports local markets, and the nearby coast and hills provide seafood, lamb and cheeses. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine [...]
Dalbeattie, in Dumfries and Galloway, is known for its granite industry and scenic setting near the Solway Coast. The town has a strong local food presence, with shops and cafés offering meats, vegetables and baked goods from nearby farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over [...]
Kendal is a lively market town in Cumbria known for its mint cake and strong cultural heritage. Local food includes Herdwick lamb, cheeses and baked goods, all available at regular markets and delis. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. [...]
Lynton, linked by cliff railway to Lynmouth, is perched above the Exmoor coast. Local food offerings include butchers, cafés and shops that highlight North Devon meats, cheeses and sweet treats. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, [...]
Duns, in the Scottish Borders, is a small town with a strong agricultural base. Its shops and markets offer Borders meats, vegetables and baked goods from surrounding farms. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years of wine trade experience. Based in Northamptonshire, we offer [...]
Coggeshall, in Essex, is a village steeped in history with links to the wool trade and medieval industry. The town supports local food businesses, with delis, bakers and nearby farm shops offering produce from the Essex countryside. Introducing Handpicked Wine Box We’re an independent, family-run business with over 25 years [...]