Food direct from the source

Where will I find it?

Wherever you travel along country roads, you'll see signs directing you up farm tracks to shops selling a mouth-watering variety of freshly-harvested fruit and vegetables; meat from the farm's own animals; eggs from their free-range chickens and cheese lovingly made from their own cows' or goats' milk. 

English vineyards

Call in at an English vineyard and you'll receive a great welcome. Enjoy a vineyard tour, a delicious meal overlooking the terraces, a tasting and the chance to buy what you've sampled at Three Choirs (www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk/), Newent in Gloucestershire and Denbies Wine Estate (www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk/) in Surrey, for example.

Cider brandy

For a different kind of liquid refreshment, head to the South West and discover the art of cider brandy making at the Somerset Distillery (www.ciderbrandy.co.uk) in Martock. Somerset Cider Brandy evokes all the magic and mystery of the West Country's proud cider making and apple growing tradition.

Best Beer

Take a tour to see how it's made then enjoy traditional British beer at breweries such as the Black Sheep Brewery (www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk/) in Masham, Yorkshire. Stay for meal in the bistro and bar here or buy something in the Sheepy Shop.

For more about the tastes and aromas of Britain, visit our food & drink section.