The inspiration for Katie Fford's novel Paradise Fields and a
regular feature on TV cooking shows, this is a bit like the celebrity of
farmers' markets. It is one of the biggest and busiest of its kind yet the
produce remains incredibly local; all from a 17-mile radius.
Every Saturday, 9am–2pm, fresh-n-local.co.uk
Cotswold Life recently declared this the best farmers' market
in Gloucestershire. It is a bustling affair in the heart of the town that offers
everything from chutneys and free-range meat to fine wines.
Second and last Friday of the
month, 9am–3pm, fresh-n-local.co.uk
A favourite of chef Rick Stein, this is the UK's biggest
farmers' market. Around 90 producers present their wares, from ostrich to crabs.
All the produce must be grown, reared, pickled, smoked or processed within 10
miles of the Hampshire borders. Fortunately for buyers, the rule doesn't apply
to where you can eat it.
Second and last Sunday of the
month, 9am–2pm, hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
Hosted in an old Victorian railway building, this market was
set up in 2002 to help support local cottage industries. The stall selection
includes Cheese Makers of Canterbury, Enzo's Bakery and The Bottle Shop. There
is also a market-produce restaurant.
Tuesday to Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday
10am–4pm, thegoodsshed.co.uk
In the shadow of the city’s castle, this weekly market sells
produce as well as the best food from around the country. There are more than 55
specialist producers and cooking demonstrations on the first Saturday of every
month.
Saturday, 9am-2pm, edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk
First set up by environmental campaigner and graduate of the
local agricultural college Richard Boden, this is now one of the oldest farmers'
markets in Kent. As well as great local and specialist produce, there are
regular live events and performances.
First and third Saturday of the
month, 9am-12pm, wyefarmersmarket.co.uk
In the heart of one of Britain’s “foodiest towns”, according
to Olive magazine, this monthly market includes more than 50 stalls from across
the Midlands. Around 50,000 attend each volunteer-run market and last year it
won the Country's Best award from the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets
Association.
Every fourth Saturday of the
month, 9am-3pm, moseleyfarmersmarket.org.uk
No, not a farmers' market dedicated to the syrup. The name
refers to the fabled incident when a treacle wagon overturned in the cobbbled
town centre. Here the shoppers throng to Market Place and Chestergate in search
of the local farm cheese, sourdough from the local bakers, and the warm comfort
food supplied by the Greek Kitchen stall.
Last Sunday of the month, 10am –
3.30pm, treaclemacclesfield.co.uk
Proudly trading since the last century (so, um, 1998) this is
still one of the first farmers' markets to set up in the country. Held in the
back room of a pub, it sells award-winning local fare and you can round up your
day with a pint.
Second Sunday of the month,
11am-1.30pm, the-talbot.co.uk
Graze your way through this inner-city farmers' market,
tasting all the ready-to-eat snacks on offer. All the fresh food you could want
is available, from artisan bread, to homemade jam, but don’t forget that the
vibrant daily market also has a lot to offer.
Every Sunday, 10am - 2pm, brixtonmarket.net
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