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Discover Britain’s most unique delicacies

Set off on a journey of food discovery and explore Britain’s local delicacies from the tips of Scotland to the toes of Wales. We’ve handpicked the most popular – and most peculiar – flavours that make Britain the ultimate foodie destination. Discover everything there is to know about Scotch eggs, Sussex pond pudding and the unusual stargazy pie.

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Hands picking up Indian food from a seclection of plates

Winter food experiences and cooking classes in Britain

Winter in Britain means getting together for conversations over hot comfort food. We’re talking cosy fires crackling away in the corner of a traditional British pub as you tuck into a steaming pie and mash kinda vibe. Our winter months also bring some festive favourites; minced pies, Christmas pudding, trifle, the traditional Christmas dinner…

Whether indoors or in the wild, grab your apron, pick up your fork, and tuck in to these British cooking classes and winter food experiences.

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Location: London, England

Festive Afternoon Tea with scones at Biscuiteers
  • Biscuiteers Festive Afternoon Tea

    This Festive Afternoon Tea in Notting Hill, London, includes winter finger sandwiches, sweet treats and signature biscuits to decorate yourself. Expect a selection of tea and opt for some fizz if you fancy.

  • Christmas Afternoon Tea, The Ritz 

    Accompanied by Christmas carols, tuck into Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Ritz with mince pies, freshly baked scones, sandwiches and more, set within plush surroundings in Piccadilly, London. 

  • Festive tasting menu at The Chester Grosvenor 

    Celebrate British winter flavours with this Christmas at Arkle, a festive tasting menu at The Chester Grosvenor. Choose from three or five courses, or opt for the full tasting menu. 

  • Christmas dinner at The Dome, Edinburgh 

    Marvel at the festive décor while enjoying edible delights at The Dome’s festive dining menus in Edinburgh. From festive a la carte to set menus, afternoon tea and snacks, there’s something for every taste.

  • Christmas lunch classes at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

    From a Winter Dinner Party to Christmas Lunch, don your chefs hat and learn how to make a seasonal feast at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School in Oxfordshire.

  • Mince pie cooking class, Ballintaggart Farm, Pitlochry 

    Using the finest local ingredients, enjoy a mulled wine as you master the art of making mince pies at the Ballintaggart Cook School, with a light lunch included.

  • Christmas baking classes, Abergavenny Baker School

    Fancy trying your hand at Nordic cinnamon buns (with a Christmas twist)? How about festive bread or baked gifts? Get hands on in November and December with a class at Abergavenny Baker School in South Wales.

  • Seasonal menu: Winter, Gordon Ramsay Academy cooking class

    Learn how to cook your own winter time menu including root veggies, game and seasonal fruits at the Gordon Ramsay Academy’s Seasonal Menu: Winter class.

  • Christmas at the Cookery School, The Grand, York 

    Christmas at the Cookery School is serving up two options with fun for all ages. Learn how to prep (and then enjoy) the Ultimate Christmas Lunch. Or try a Children’s Festive Baking class, including gingerbread.

  • Cotswolds winter woodland experiences, Fat Squirrel

    Wrap up warm and head into the woods for a winter Campfire Cooking Experience. With locally sourced ingredients, learn how to cook on the open fire and get back to nature.

  • The Salt Box Fire Cookery Courses

    Celebrating seasonal food and the great outdoors, learn how to forage, light a fire and then cook on its flames at a Fire Cookery Course in Surrey.

  • Good Food Show Winter, Birmingham NEC

    Serving up celebrity chefs, winter recipes, live cooking shows, tastings and workshops, Christmas dinner is sorted at the Good Food Show Winter

More British winter food and drink experiences

Scotland

  • Shortbread

    One of Britain’s greatest biscuits, the buttery, crumbly shortbread is synonymous with Scotland. Unlike many other biscuits, it is traditionally made up of just three ingredients – a good amount of butter, flour and sugar.  

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    Bartender putting shortbread on espresso martini
  • Cranachan

    Originally served to celebrate the raspberry harvest in June, cranachan is a delicious medley of layered seasonal fresh raspberries, cream, Scottish oats and whisky. Today it is one of Scotland’s most favoured desserts.

    Arbroath smokies 

    An Arbroath smokie is a hot-smoked haddock, originating in Arbroath. They are smoked in an enclosed barrel which helps produce the cooked (but not burnt), strong and smoky flavour.

    Aberdeen Angus beef

    Known worldwide for its superior quality and the marbled appearance giving it that great distinctive taste, Aberdeen Angus is a breed of small cows that originate from the north-east of Scotland. 

  • Haggis 

    Scotland’s national dish, haggis, conjures great curiosity. This savoury pudding is often eaten on Burns Night and traditionally consists of seasoned sheep’s offal, oats and onions encased in the stomach of an animal. Today there are many variations available, from vegan to venison.

    Scottish tablet

    This sugary sweet treat is not to be confused with English fudge. Crumbly in texture and even sometimes referred to as grainy, Scottish tablet’s ingredients set it aside. Often enjoyed as it is, it also comes in multiple flavours such as the classic rum and raisin. 

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    Plate of haggis, one of Scotland's national dishes

England

  • Bakewell pudding

    Legend has it that this delicious mistake was created by a Derbyshire cook back in the 1800s. Instead of adding the almond and egg mixture to the pastry, she spread it on top creating an egg custard – although also originating from Bakewell, the Bakewell pudding is not to be confused with the tart.

  • Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

    Woman eating bakewell tart in front of bakery
  • Craster kippers

    Acclaimed as the best British kippers, Craster kippers – from the Northumberland village of Craster – are herrings soaked in brine before being cured over smouldering oaks for 16 hours. They’re usually served at breakfast with toast and even sometimes a poached egg.  

    Cumberland sausages 

    The most curious of British sausages, this long – up to 50 cm – often coiled pork (chopped not ground) sausage is the ultimate addition to a cooked breakfast. Or better yet, served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy to create the British classic bangers and mash.

  • Grasmere gingerbread

    Not quite a biscuit and not quite a cake, Grasmere’s gingerbread is a sweet and spicy Lake District delicacy originating from Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in 1854. Although internationally popular, the best place to get it is the original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

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    Closeup of Grasmere Gingerbread on a rock by a lakeside
  • Yorkshire pudding

    The fluffy and much adored Yorkshire pudding is a must-try side dish for any Sunday roast. It can come filled with sausage and mash or can be used to create the base for classic toad in the hole. A simple batter of milk (or water), eggs and flour is poured onto a preheated tray to rise.

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    Young man standing behind the counter of a restaurant
  • Singing hinny

    This oddly named sugar-free griddle cake is rich in both fat and taste, and is usually made with currants. A popular delicacy in Northumberland and Newcastle, singing hinnies are still made fresh in cafes across the north and often served with cream and jam like a scone.

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    Singing hinny
  • Pan haggerty

    This traditional Northumberland veggie winter warmer is an unadulterated indulgence, combining layers of fried potatoes with butter and cheese before going under the grill until it all starts to bubble. Deeply satisfying comfort food and the perfect side dish to almost anything.

  • Wensleydale cheese

    A much-loved favourite of Wallace & Gromit, Wensleydale’s medium-flavoured crumbly cheese from Yorkshire is suited to sweet flavours. You will often find Wensleydale cheese in its most popular pairing, cranberry Wensleydale, or accompanying an apple pie.

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    Wensleydale Cheese
  • Scouse stew 

    A little-known fact, the term ‘Scouse’ actually derives from ‘lobscouse’, a hearty Scouse stew of lamb or beef, potatoes, onions and carrots. It was traditionally eaten by seamen and dockers in Liverpool’s port, giving people of that region their name.

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     Bowl of scouse stew at The Welsford Bistro, Liverpool Cathedral
  • Balti

    Did you know that the Balti as we know it today is claimed to have been invented in Birmingham in 1977? This very Indian one-pot dish is a type of quickly cooked meat curry and is served enthusiastically in pubs and Indian restaurants in every corner of Britain. 

  • Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

    Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Lincolnshire sausages 

    The succulent Lincolnshire sausage has two distinct characteristics; course ground pork and plenty of sage. Originating in Lincolnshire where the ample sage can be attributed to its low rainfall, these sausages are enjoyed all across Britain anywhere from breakfasts to bangers and mash.

    Melton Mowbray Pork Pie

    Served chilled or at room temp, Melton Mowbray’s Pork Pies are roughly chopped pork in a jellied stock, encased in hot water crust pastry. Bakers in Melton Mowbray have been making these porky treats since the 18th century.

  • Cromer crab

    Caught in the nutrient-rich waters just off the shores of Norfolk, Cromer crabs are distinctively flavoursome, tender and fragrant. Although one of Norfolk’s most famous exports, we recommend you enjoy these meaty crabs in the pretty coastal town they are caught in.

  • Photo by: norwichfoodquest

    Location: Norfolk

    A dish of crab food on a napkin with the beach and sea in the background
  • Tiptree jam

    Tiptree has been making jams since 1885, as well as a variety of curds and spreads. These all-natural products are made the good old way, with no artificial preservatives or GMOs. 

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    Tiptree jam
  • Bath buns

    A claimed favourite of Jane Austen, brioche-like Bath buns are topped with sweet or savoury toppings. The creation originated in Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House, located in one of Bath’s oldest buildings.

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    High angle close up of tea and buns on a table
  • Bedfordshire clanger

    Bedfordshire’s unusual snack, the Bedfordshire Clanger, was originally a boiled pastry with a savoury filling on one end and sweet on the other. Today they are more commonly baked but still contain that famous sweet and savoury combo. They’re dinner and dessert in one.

  • Eton mess

    An assortment of whipped cream, broken meringue and strawberries or berries, the Eton mess is said to originate from Eton College. A complete version of the dessert was dropped at an Eton versus Harrow cricket match, creating this deliciously smashed treat. 

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    Eton Mess
  • Scotch eggs

    London’s luxury department store Fortnum & Mason claim to have invented this hearty British pub favourite in 1738. Scotch eggs feature a whole soft or hard-boiled egg, wrapped in sausage meat that’s then rolled in breadcrumbs before being baked or deep-fried. 

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    Scotch egg
  • Rye scallops

    The East Sussex Rye Bay scallop season runs from November to May, with an extra special week in spring – the peak of the season when the scallops are at their plumpest – dedicated to celebrating this delicious little shellfish. 

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    Rye scallops
  • Cream tea

    A south-west England classic, a cream tea is a combination of two British favourites – clotted cream-filled, jammy scones and… tea, of course. According to tradition, the scone in a Devon cream tea should be split in half, with cream covering both sides and strawberry jam on top.

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    Traditional cream tea on a table with scones, jam and cream
  • Sussex pond pudding

    Named for how the lemon, butter and sugar filling forms a “pond” on the plate, a Sussex pond pudding is traditionally a pastry filled with butter and sugar which is then steamed (or even boiled) for hours – apparently, the famous lemon centre was added later. 

  • Cheddar cheese

    Originating from Cheddar – a large village in stunning Somerset – this is a hard cow’s-milk cheese and a sandwich staple. The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company produces an array of vintage cheese all year round – the only cheddar producer based in Cheddar to do so. 

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    People looking at Cheddar cheese stored on a shelf
  • Stargazy pie

    According to legend, this peculiar pie with protruding fish heads – whole pilchards, eggs and potatoes topped with a pastry crust – is eaten only on Tom Bawcock’s Eve (23 December). The stargazy pie celebrates his fishy catch during a stormy famine that ravaged the tiny port of Mousehole, Cornwall.

  • Pie and mash

    Also known as pie, mash and liquor when served with its common parsley sauce accompaniment. Pie and mash has its roots in London’s East End and has evolved from feeding the working class at the London docks to being a current-day favourite of David Beckham.

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    Manzes pie and mash being eaten at a restaurant in Peckham, London
  • Cornish pasty

    These iconic D-shaped, crimped, baked pastry goods are a must for all visits to Cornwall. Did you know, it’s only deemed a Cornish pasty if it’s traditionally made using beef, potato, swede and onion. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, but recommended out of a paper bag.

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    Children on harbour wall fishing for crabs

Wales

  • Welsh cakes

    Sometimes called bakestones, these sweet little cakes are cooked on a cast iron griddle rather than baked in an oven and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Traditionally Welsh cakes are not served with any accompaniment except a healthy dusting of caster sugar.

  • Photo by: Keith Davies

    A selection of Welsh cakes on a table
  • Glamorgan sausage 

    These are no normal sausages. Glamorgan sausages are vegetarian, cheese – usually Welsh Caerphilly – and leek filled, coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. This meat-free sausage variation is thought to have been a byproduct of meat rations during the Second World War.

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    Glamorgan Sausages Frying
  • Welsh rarebit 

    This is the ultimate cheese on toast! Welsh rarebit – or rabbit – is a grilled savoury cheese-based sauce consisting of ingredients such as flour, beer or ale, Worcester sauce, cayenne and mustard served on top of toasted bread. 

  • Photo by: Visit Wales Image Centre

    Welsh rarebit with laverbread ale
  • Caerphilly cheese

    Wales’ sole native cheese is a hard, crumbly, white, cow’s milk cheese from the castle town of Caerphilly – Caerffili in Welsh. Caerphilly cheese was thought to be originally produced as a snack for Welsh coal miners and has recently been awarded a protected food name status.

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    Caerphilly cheese on crumpets, served on a plate
  • Welsh Laverbread

    Although not actually a bread at all, Laverbread is a fine laver seaweed harvested from the south-west Welsh coastline that has been boiled for hours and then minced or pureed. Sometimes served rolled in oats, it’s a common Welsh breakfast accompaniment.

Great British dishes everyone needs to try

Want to live like a local or sip like a Brit? Swipe below for several iconic dishes that will take you from breakfast through to dinner in Great British style. From the posh afternoon tea to the humble fish and chips, and from sausage’s best friend mash to Sunday’s traditional roast dinner, Britain has you covered three meals a day (or more), seven days a week.

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Child smiling and reaching for cake at an afternoon tea

Tuck into Britain’s hearty flavours

Where to sample Britain's speciality bites

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Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welsh cakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

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Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

This historic farmhouse in the Conwy Valley is renowned for its fine food and drink.

More about Bodnant Welsh Food

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Bodnant Welsh Food

Snap up hand-crafted gifts, traditional jams and an irresistible range of cakes, bakes and pies.

Visit St Dogmaels Local Producers Market

Location: Pembrokeshire

St Dogmaels Local Producers Market
St Dogmaels Local Producers Market

Devour cheese-smothered rarebit, slow-roasted lamb and buttery Welsh cakes served fresh from the griddle.

Visit MamGu Welsh Cakes

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Location: Pembrokeshire

MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop
MamGu Welsh Cakes

Buy Scottish salmon, sea trout, cheeses and pâtés – with views of the Torridon loch and mountains.

More about Applecross Smokehouse

Photo by: Getty Images/EyeEm/Youli Zhao

Location: North Coast

Delicious Seafood At Applecross Inn Scottish Cuisine
Applecross Smokehouse

Founded on Dingwall’s Mill Street in 1955, the family-run Cockburn’s is a champion haggis-maker.

Shop at George Cockburn & Son

Photo by: George Pollock / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: North Coast

A Row of Beehives Stand at the Edge of a Field of Oilseed Rape in the Aberdeenshire Countryside
George Cockburn & Son

Tuck into traditional Scottish fare on this foodie walking tour – such as smoked salmon, haggis and whisky.

Discover an Edinburgh Food Safari

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Location: Edinburgh

Food Safari
Edinburgh Food Safari

Get an education on the flavours and ingredients that make up the Burns Night favourite, haggis.

Discover more about The Haggis Experience

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The Haggis Experience
The Haggis Experience

Searching for gifts? Look out for homemade chutneys, biscuits and liqueurs at Chatsworth’s official shop.

Explore Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Peak District

Young couple standing by a wooden fence. Manor in background
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop

Sink your spoon into a traditional Bakewell pudding at this famous bakery and tea room.

Visit The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Hand holding Bakewell tart in front of bakery
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

This specialist cheese shop is packed with Derbyshire Stilton, Dovedale Blue, cheddars, brie, Yorkshire Wensleydale, red Leicester and much more.

Visit Hartington Cheese Shop

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Location: Peak District

Hartington Cheese Shop
Hartington Cheese Shop

Get your fill at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop – the site where the spicy treat was invented.

Treat yourself at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

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Location: Lake District

Closeup of Grasmere Gingerbread on a rock by a lakeside
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Discover the hidden gems of Newcastle’s foodie scene on this award-winning tour.

Book your Newcastle food tour

Photo by: Ruben Drenth

An outside shot of Grainger Town in Newcastle
Taste of Newcastle Food Tour

From street food tours and small-batch distilleries, to trips packed with ice cream, cheese and comfort food.

Find out about Savouring Bath

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Cups of tea and Japanese gyoza being served at a restaurant in Bath
Savouring Bath

Shop locally and sustainably at the award-winning Steyning Farmers Market every month.

Mark your diary for the next Steyning Farmers Market

Photo by: Getty Images/Oscar Wong

Location: South Downs

Woman shopping for fresh organic vegetables at farmer market
Steyning Farmers Market

Churn the cheese scene up with a hands-on Cheese Making Day. Led by experts in all things dairy, you’ll learn the basics of making your own cheese.

Visit Teesdale Cheesemakers

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A tour of Teesdale Cheesemakers, looking at the creation of local cheeses
Teesdale Cheesemakers

Fresh oysters, stand-up comedy and live music, right beside the beach. Is there a more perfect summer scene?

Tuck into Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Plate of shucked oysters with a slice of lemon on table
Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Learn the secrets of Anglesey’s top-quality salt, on a surprising behind-the-scenes adventure.

More about Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Photo by: Jim Marsden/ Halen Môn

Location: North Wales

Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

For 15 years, this community market has hosted some of the best-loved local food and drink producers.

More about Saltburn Farmers’ Market

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Blond woman wearing purple apron preparing food in kitchen
Saltburn Farmers’ Market

Visit one of Devon’s hottest spots, at the South Devon Chilli Farm and take a walk through the colourful chilli show tunnels.

Spice up your life at the South Devon Chilli Farm

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Location: Devon

South Devon Chilli Farm
South Devon Chilli Farm

Start the day at a farmhouse-style cookery school, where you’ll mix up a Cornish classic, the pasty.

Try the Philleigh Way Cornish Cookery School

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A teacher running a class at Philleigh Way Cornish Cookery School
Philleigh Way Cornish Cookery School

Learn the art of traditional sausage making, from skills and techniques to seasoning and linking.

Discover the Garlic Wood Butchery

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Cumberland sausages
Garlic Wood Butchery

With its bounty of superb local produce, this community market is a must-visit for foodies.

Explore Kelso Farmers’ Market

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Location: Lowlands

Kelso Farmers’ Market
Kelso Farmers’ Market

Enjoy Cardiff’s best bites on this walking tour, and learn all about Welsh culture along the way.

Join a Loving Welsh Food tour

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Location: Cardiff, Wales

A group of people eating and drinking at an outside table at Cosmo, Cardiff
Loving Welsh Food Tour

Garlic lovers unite – celebrate this pungent ingredient by eating, drinking and even wearing it!

Discover the flavours of Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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A pair of hands holding a large bulb of garlic at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Taste of Scilly Festival

12th - 21st September 2025

Welcome to 10 days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more about the Taste of Scilly Festival

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A man posing behind a row of barbeque food at Taste of Scilly Food Festival on Tresco Island
Taste of Scilly Festival

Hot, spicy and utterly moreish, the balti is Birmingham's signature dish – and this area is the best place to try it.

Plan your trip to the Balti Triangle

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Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Woman sitting at table eating a curry
Balti Triangle

Get your hands on local produce at this outdoor market that's been running for 800 years! With ongoing refurbishments, visit the temporary market at Green Dragon Square.

Pick local fruit and veg at Leicester Market

Photo by: Matt Short Photography

Location: Leicester, England

An archway leading to Leicester Market
Leicester Market

Arts centre, community hub, street food sensation – Tŷ Pawb is the place to be.

See what’s on at Tŷ Pawb

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Exterior view of a building with a sign that reads 'Ty Pawb'.
Tŷ Pawb

Take your pick from authentic Indian curries, Ethiopian stews, traditional British pies and much more…

Get to know Gloucester Green Market

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Crowds of people shopping at Gloucester Green Market in Oxford
Gloucester Green Market

For a taste of the Cambridgeshire countryside, this charming store is filled with jams, fruits and juices.

More about Cam Valley Orchards

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Location: Cambridge

Cam Valley Orchards
Cam Valley Orchards

A must-try for all foodies, and a great way to get under the skin of this vibrant city.

Try the Hidden Gems Food Crawl

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Location: York

A person enjoying food and drink at a table
Hidden Gems Food Crawl

Tuck into freshly shucked oysters and grilled langoustines, or treat yourself to the epic Seafood Platter.

More about Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Loch Lomond

A dish of seafood, oysters on the shell and langoustines
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

Truffles, pralines, shortbread: this tiny chocolate shop sells handmade sweet treats of the finest quality.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Braemar Chocolate Shop

Photo by: Braemar Chocolate Shop / Ed Smith

Location: Cairngorms

Braemar Chocolate Shop
Braemar Chocolate Shop

Learn how to cook over a firepit, with live chef demos at this two-day extravaganza of all things food.

Discover the flavours of Abergavenny Food Festival

Photo by: Visit Wales

Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Abergavenny Food Festival

Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welsh cakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

Photo by: Blas ar Fwyd Cyf

Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

This historic farmhouse in the Conwy Valley is renowned for its fine food and drink.

More about Bodnant Welsh Food

Photo by: Visit Wales

NVW-C38-1617-0010
Bodnant Welsh Food

Snap up hand-crafted gifts, traditional jams and an irresistible range of cakes, bakes and pies.

Visit St Dogmaels Local Producers Market

Location: Pembrokeshire

St Dogmaels Local Producers Market
St Dogmaels Local Producers Market

Devour cheese-smothered rarebit, slow-roasted lamb and buttery Welsh cakes served fresh from the griddle.

Visit MamGu Welsh Cakes

Photo by: MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop

Location: Pembrokeshire

MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop
MamGu Welsh Cakes

Buy Scottish salmon, sea trout, cheeses and pâtés – with views of the Torridon loch and mountains.

More about Applecross Smokehouse

Photo by: Getty Images/EyeEm/Youli Zhao

Location: North Coast

Delicious Seafood At Applecross Inn Scottish Cuisine
Applecross Smokehouse

Founded on Dingwall’s Mill Street in 1955, the family-run Cockburn’s is a champion haggis-maker.

Shop at George Cockburn & Son

Photo by: George Pollock / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: North Coast

A Row of Beehives Stand at the Edge of a Field of Oilseed Rape in the Aberdeenshire Countryside
George Cockburn & Son

Tuck into traditional Scottish fare on this foodie walking tour – such as smoked salmon, haggis and whisky.

Discover an Edinburgh Food Safari

Photo by: Food Safari

Location: Edinburgh

Food Safari
Edinburgh Food Safari

Get an education on the flavours and ingredients that make up the Burns Night favourite, haggis.

Discover more about The Haggis Experience

Photo by: The Haggis Experience

The Haggis Experience
The Haggis Experience

Searching for gifts? Look out for homemade chutneys, biscuits and liqueurs at Chatsworth’s official shop.

Explore Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Peak District

Young couple standing by a wooden fence. Manor in background
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop

Sink your spoon into a traditional Bakewell pudding at this famous bakery and tea room.

Visit The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Hand holding Bakewell tart in front of bakery
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

This specialist cheese shop is packed with Derbyshire Stilton, Dovedale Blue, cheddars, brie, Yorkshire Wensleydale, red Leicester and much more.

Visit Hartington Cheese Shop

Photo by: Hartington Cheese Shop

Location: Peak District

Hartington Cheese Shop
Hartington Cheese Shop

Get your fill at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop – the site where the spicy treat was invented.

Treat yourself at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Photo by: grasmeregingerbread

Location: Lake District

Closeup of Grasmere Gingerbread on a rock by a lakeside
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Discover the hidden gems of Newcastle’s foodie scene on this award-winning tour.

Book your Newcastle food tour

Photo by: Ruben Drenth

An outside shot of Grainger Town in Newcastle
Taste of Newcastle Food Tour

From street food tours and small-batch distilleries, to trips packed with ice cream, cheese and comfort food.

Find out about Savouring Bath

Photo by: Savouring Bath

Cups of tea and Japanese gyoza being served at a restaurant in Bath
Savouring Bath

Shop locally and sustainably at the award-winning Steyning Farmers Market every month.

Mark your diary for the next Steyning Farmers Market

Photo by: Getty Images/Oscar Wong

Location: South Downs

Woman shopping for fresh organic vegetables at farmer market
Steyning Farmers Market

Churn the cheese scene up with a hands-on Cheese Making Day. Led by experts in all things dairy, you’ll learn the basics of making your own cheese.

Visit Teesdale Cheesemakers

Photo by: Teesdale Cheesemakers

A tour of Teesdale Cheesemakers, looking at the creation of local cheeses
Teesdale Cheesemakers

Fresh oysters, stand-up comedy and live music, right beside the beach. Is there a more perfect summer scene?

Tuck into Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Plate of shucked oysters with a slice of lemon on table
Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Learn the secrets of Anglesey’s top-quality salt, on a surprising behind-the-scenes adventure.

More about Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Photo by: Jim Marsden/ Halen Môn

Location: North Wales

Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

For 15 years, this community market has hosted some of the best-loved local food and drink producers.

More about Saltburn Farmers’ Market

Photo by: VisitBritain

Blond woman wearing purple apron preparing food in kitchen
Saltburn Farmers’ Market

Visit one of Devon’s hottest spots, at the South Devon Chilli Farm and take a walk through the colourful chilli show tunnels.

Spice up your life at the South Devon Chilli Farm

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Location: Devon

South Devon Chilli Farm
South Devon Chilli Farm

Start the day at a farmhouse-style cookery school, where you’ll mix up a Cornish classic, the pasty.

Try the Philleigh Way Cornish Cookery School

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Philleigh Way Cornish Cookery School

Learn the art of traditional sausage making, from skills and techniques to seasoning and linking.

Discover the Garlic Wood Butchery

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Cumberland sausages
Garlic Wood Butchery

With its bounty of superb local produce, this community market is a must-visit for foodies.

Explore Kelso Farmers’ Market

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Location: Lowlands

Kelso Farmers’ Market
Kelso Farmers’ Market

Enjoy Cardiff’s best bites on this walking tour, and learn all about Welsh culture along the way.

Join a Loving Welsh Food tour

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Location: Cardiff, Wales

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Loving Welsh Food Tour

Garlic lovers unite – celebrate this pungent ingredient by eating, drinking and even wearing it!

Discover the flavours of Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Taste of Scilly Festival

12th - 21st September 2025

Welcome to 10 days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more about the Taste of Scilly Festival

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A man posing behind a row of barbeque food at Taste of Scilly Food Festival on Tresco Island
Taste of Scilly Festival

Hot, spicy and utterly moreish, the balti is Birmingham's signature dish – and this area is the best place to try it.

Plan your trip to the Balti Triangle

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Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

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Balti Triangle

Get your hands on local produce at this outdoor market that's been running for 800 years! With ongoing refurbishments, visit the temporary market at Green Dragon Square.

Pick local fruit and veg at Leicester Market

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Location: Leicester, England

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Leicester Market

Arts centre, community hub, street food sensation – Tŷ Pawb is the place to be.

See what’s on at Tŷ Pawb

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Tŷ Pawb

Take your pick from authentic Indian curries, Ethiopian stews, traditional British pies and much more…

Get to know Gloucester Green Market

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Gloucester Green Market

For a taste of the Cambridgeshire countryside, this charming store is filled with jams, fruits and juices.

More about Cam Valley Orchards

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Location: Cambridge

Cam Valley Orchards
Cam Valley Orchards

A must-try for all foodies, and a great way to get under the skin of this vibrant city.

Try the Hidden Gems Food Crawl

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Location: York

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Hidden Gems Food Crawl

Tuck into freshly shucked oysters and grilled langoustines, or treat yourself to the epic Seafood Platter.

More about Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

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Location: Loch Lomond

A dish of seafood, oysters on the shell and langoustines
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

Truffles, pralines, shortbread: this tiny chocolate shop sells handmade sweet treats of the finest quality.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Braemar Chocolate Shop

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Location: Cairngorms

Braemar Chocolate Shop
Braemar Chocolate Shop

Learn how to cook over a firepit, with live chef demos at this two-day extravaganza of all things food.

Discover the flavours of Abergavenny Food Festival

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Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Abergavenny Food Festival

More foodie pleasures in Britain

  • Britain has a diverse foodie scene, with plenty of unique and delicious dishes to be experienced. Find the best places and restaurants to eat in the UK here.

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  • With more than a hundred food festivals across the country, Britain’s food scene is booming. Here are the top UK food festivals you don't want to miss!

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    Food truck and direction signs at a festival at Highclere Castle with house behind
  • Britain has a diverse fine dining scene with sensational, seasonal, and local produce. Discover our handpicked restaurants that shouldn't be missed.

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