A Taste for all Seasons

NEW EDITION

Your guide to locally produced food and drink in South Northamptonshire

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Welcome to the second edition of A Taste for all Seasons.

Jay Rayner at the A Taste for all This popular guide was launched at Seasons launch. Towcester Racecourse three years ago by TV and newspaper food writer, Jay Rayner. Since then it has become the go-to guide Contents for residents and visitors looking for the best places to eat, drink and buy locally-grown INTRODUCTION 4 produce in South Northamptonshire. WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK 5 Restaurants 6 The new edition of A Taste for all Seasons Pubs and bars 10 includes fully updated information about the Cafés and tea rooms 24 district’s restaurants, cafés and pubs, farm Golf courses 28 shops, grocery stores, butchers and food BUYING LOCAL 29 producers. The events section (page 46) has Farmers’ markets 30 also been extended to include the new Food Farm shops 31 Village shops, delicatessens Festival taking place in June at Towcester and patisseries 34 Racecourse. We look forward to it becoming Mobile stores 36 one of the leading food events in the country. LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCERS 37 South Northamptonshire offers an Beer, cider and wine 38 outstanding choice, whether you’re eating in, Fruit and vegetables 40 or eating out. From formal dining, to cosy tea Meat, poultry and game 41 rooms; lively wine bars to traditional pubs, Chocolate 43 South Northamptonshire has it all. Other produce 44

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FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS 46 Dermot Bambridge Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, MAP 48 Regeneration and Housing VISITING SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 50 4 5

Increasingly, we are concerned to know more about where and how our food and drink is produced. We want to know that animals are raised in free range conditions, that the processes used to create the end product are natural and sustainable; and that the lowest number of ‘food miles’ possible are involved in the transportation of these products by road or air before they reach our plate. This desire to know more about our food over recent years has resulted in the rise of the ‘slow food’ movement, which champions seasonal food that is locally produced using traditional, sustainable methods and free range, organic ingredients. Promoting these values across South Northamptonshire is an army of entrepreneurial people who are passionate about the food and drink they produce and sell. You will meet them at farmers’ markets and farm shops, in village butchers, delicatessens and community shops and in our restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. From them you will be able to purchase a vast range of delicious meats, fruits, vegetables, deli products, breads, preserves and Where to Eat and Drink chocolate, not to mention fine wines, traditional ales and cider. Whether you’re dining in or out, we hope you find this guide a useful From fine dining in formal surroundings to a relaxed brasserie, tool as you explore all that is delicious in South Northamptonshire. from a traditional country pub to a cosy tea room, you’ll find it all When visiting these businesses please mention that you first heard in South Northamptonshire. about them in this guide. The area has a good mix of eating and drinking venues, most of which serve freshly prepared meals made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, including meat, game, vegetables, fruit, herbs and desserts.

If you’re having a party, or getting married, a number of excellent establishments also offer private dining and larger-scale catering. 7 RESTAURANTS

Fine Dining at its best Fine Dining PAULERSPURY PAULERSPURY House Hotel The Vine & Restaurant winning, 300-year- This multi-award in the is situated old country property Using local tranquil village of Paulerspury. the menu fuses modern andproduce, traditional English cuisine. Refreshments to diners and residents also served are six are in the lounge. There by the fireside individually designed, ensuite bedrooms. House is one of four restaurants The Vine in Northamptonshire to have achieved a listing in The Good Food Guide 2014. Towcester, 100 High Street, Paulerspury, Northamptonshire NN12 7NA 01327 811 267 www.vinehousehotel.com DEANSHANGER Hotel Keynes The Milton built, modernA purpose hotel with restaurant. and a 46 bedrooms Road, Deanshanger, Buckingham MK19 6JU Northamptonshire 925 01908 262 www.miltonkeyneshotel.com

OSGROVE Built in the 19th century, the hotel has five Built in the 19th century, Food is served in the bar and bedrooms. restaurant. Cosgrove, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire MK19 7JP 01908 567 249 www.cosgrovelodge.co.uk The Laughing Onion listed building, this friendlySituated in a Grade II Hall and market Town brasserie overlooks the fixed changing, It serves a regularly square. made to Dishes are price and à la carte menu. sourced seasonal and locally using fresh, order dietary It also caters for special produce. a good selection and offers requirements of wines. Brackley, 23 The Market Place, Northamptonshire NN13 7AB 01280 709 961 www.thelaughingonion.co.uk Rossetti with a rustic An authentic Italian restaurant its ambience. The extensive menu reflects modern of Italian food and includes interpretation dishes.meat, fish, pasta, risotto and vegetarian possible. where locally sourced are Ingredients Brackley, 25 Draymans Walk, Northamptonshire NN13 6DF 01280 706 697 www.rossettirestaurant.co.uk COGENHOE Franks Hamburger House Serves homemade food using locally sourced Outside BBQs during the summer. produce. Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire NN7 1NH 01604 281 964 www.tomhewer.com C Lodge Hotel The Cosgrove

RACKLEY Northamptonshire NN13 7DP 01280 702 210 www.thecrownhotelbrackley.co.uk The restaurant serves English dishes made from serves English dishes made from The restaurant are Light refreshments produce. locally sourced Bar. available in the Tavern 20 Market Place, Brackley, B Café, Wine Bar and Bistro Clayson’s a modern offers menu with dishes This restaurant It also serves produce. locally sourced made from bistro speciality teas and opens as a wine bar and evenings. on Friday and Saturday 2 Market House Courtyard, Market Place, Northamptonshire NN13 7AB Brackley, 01280 700 797 www.brackleywines.co.uk Hotel The Crown

YNHO Located in the pretty ‘Apricot Village’ of Aynho, ‘Apricot Village’ of Aynho, Located in the pretty 16ththis former coaching inn dates back to the It has an extensive à la carte and ‘market’ century. plus a selection set menu featuring local produce, ales. As well as 21 individually good choice of real is a function there designed ensuite bedrooms, for up to 60 people. For larger events, the room BarnCartwright works closely with The Great at in a which is located nearby A Day in the Country, estate. The 18th century barn250 acre caters for over 200 guests. 1-5 Croughton Road, Aynho, Northamptonshire OX17 3BE 01869 811 885 www.oxfordshire-hotels.co.uk A Cartwright Hotel & Restaurant

Many of South Northamptonshire’s restaurants are listed in leading food and are restaurants Many of South Northamptonshire’s Food and of the Northamptonshire winners drink guides and a number are every style of food here, Whatever your mood, you will find Drink Awards. as well as a range of authentic Italian and Spanish, including English, French, Chinese and Indian. including Bangladeshi, ethnic restaurants, Restaurants RESTAURANTS 6 9 RESTAURANTS

A hotel and spa set in beautiful parkland and located adjacent to Silverstone Circuit. and suites, 213 ensuite bedrooms are There a bar and lounge and extensive conference restaurants facilities. Whittlebury Hall has three – Murrays (see below), Bentleys, which serves dishes and Mediterranean and Italian inspired Astons Restaurant, which serves classic, contemporary cuisine. 8QH Northamptonshire NN12 Whittlebury, 0845 400 0001 www.whittleburyhall.co.uk Murrays at Whittlebury Hall Hotel serves restaurant This intimate and relaxed changing moderna regularly British menu that has classic and international influences. an opportunity for Menu provides The Tasting guests to try a range of dishes. ROADE Restaurant The Roade House & Hotel changing menuThe wide and constantly andfrom France culinary influences reflects House the world. The Roade around elsewhere ensuite doublehas ten individually designed, or exclusive use as a wedding It offers rooms. that a private dining room party venue and has will accommodate up to 16 guests. in The Roade House is one of four restaurants Northamptonshire to have achieved a listing it has in The Good Food Guide 2014, in which been listed continuously since 1985. 16 High Street, Roade, Northamptonshire NN7 2NW 01604 863 372 www.roadehousehotel.co.uk WHITTLEBURY Whittlebury Hall Hotel Fine Dining at its best Fine Dining

Dating back 400 years, the Saracen’s Dating back 400 years, the Saracen’s La Strada of in the centre Situated in White Horse Yard is under new ownership. town, this restaurant serves The conservatory-style dining room modern and authentic Italian food, using locally a set lunch menu, It offers produce. sourced and daily specials. fish fresh Street West, Watling 11 White Horse Yard, Northamptonshire NN12 6BX Towcester, 01327 354 350 www.la-strada-towcester.co.uk Head Hotel Saracen’s Head is mentioned in Charles Dickens’ Pickwick and 21 bedrooms restaurant Papers. The bar, and Traditional historic features. many retain the day. modern served throughout dishes are Towcester, Street West, 219 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 350 414 www.saracenshead-towcester.co.uk

OWCESTER OLD STRATFORD OLD USA Buddies diner that serves American-style A family friendly and steaks. made burgers freshly Stratford, Roundabout, Old A5 Old Stratford MK19 6AQ Milton Keynes 01908 568511 www.buddiesrestaurants.com STONY STRATFORD/DEANSHANGER Club Kingfisher Country Located in the centre of Towcester, of Towcester, Located in the centre retains this Grade II* listed Georgian town house Restaurant quality many of its original features. for overnight served on request evening meals are for special guests. It is also available to hire has five events and private dining. Highcroft ensuite bedrooms. Towcester, Street West, 157 Watling 383Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 351 www.highcrofthouse.co.uk Stables Bar & Grill menus and Serves pub food favourites, children’s meats. with a choice of three Sunday roasts, 1 London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB 01327 351 445 www.stablesTowcester.co.uk A 28 room hotel, wedding and conference venue, conference hotel, wedding and A 28 room that serves restaurant with lakeside conservatory locally sourced meals from prepared freshly and gym facilities Nine hole golf course produce. also open to the public. are (A422), between StonyOff Buckingham Road Milton Keynes,Stratford and Buckingham, 6JY Northamptonshire MK19 01908 562 332 www.kingfishercountryclub.co.uk T Buddies USA servesA family friendly American-style diner that burgers and steaks. made freshly A43 Brackley Road, Towcester, 953 Northamptonshire NN12 6TQ 01327 354 www.buddiesrestaurants.com House Highcroft

ORTON The French Partridge Hotel The French Northamptonshire NN7 2AP 01604 870 033 www.frenchpartridge.co.uk H Dating back to the 16th century and originally a coaching inn, this boutique-style hotel and The menu is set in its own grounds. restaurant has continental and Spanish influences, including ten ensuite are dishes. There traditional Tapas double rooms. Newport Pagnell Road, Horton, an adjacent Premier Inn. an adjacent Premier Road, Harpole, Weedon Harpole Turn, Northamptonshire NN7 4DD 01604 832 340 www.beafeatergrill.co.uk A Beefeater Grill with A 126 room hotel that serves continental and A 126 room and simple evening meals. cooked breakfasts Junction 15, M1, Loake Close, Grange Park, Northamptonshire NN4 5EZ 01604 432 800 www.expressnorthampton.co.uk HARPOLE The Turnpike An 87 room hotel and restaurant that serves restaurant hotel and An 87 room The menu includes dinner. lunch and breakfast, and daily specials. seasonal dishes Grange Park, M1, Loake Close, Junction 15, NN4 5EZ Northamptonshire 599 01604 662 www.campanile-northampton.co.uk Harvester Grange Park is part that A family friendly restaurant of the Harvester group. Park,Loake Close, Grange 5EZ Northamptonshire NN4 01604 675 300 www.harvester.co.uk Holiday Inn Express Northampton GRANGE PARK GRANGE and Restaurant Hotel Campanile RESTAURANTS 8 11 PUBS AND BARS

Noted for real ale, food and live music on Noted for real in bed and breakfast Also offers Saturdays. bedrooms. three 11 Market Place, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7AB 01280 702 228 www.redliononthesquare.co.uk The Plough pub that specialises in sport. Traditional 9 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7DW 01280 709 919 Inn The Greyhound ales, fine wines and locally house with real Free home-cooked food. sourced 101 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7BW 01280 840 608 www.thegreyhoundinnbrackley.co.uk BRACKLEY The Manor pub. Traditional 52 Manor Road, Brackley, Road, Brackley, 52 Manor NN13 6AJ Northamptonshire 197 01280 841 The Fox pub. Traditional Northamptonshire 65 Banbury Road, Brackley, NN13 6BA 01280 702 347 Rumours Sports bar. 14 Banbury Road, Brackley, 6AU Northamptonshire NN13 01280 700 822 The Locomotive A family-run traditional pub that serves home- 6.30am to 2pm and local from cooked breakfast Hook Norton ale. 43 Bridge Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7ER 01280 703 301 www.locobrackley.co.uk The Red Lion

LAKESLEY LISWORTH Built originally in 1850 as a railway hotel, the serves food and drink in the bar, Tree Walnut Dishes are and heated patio area. restaurant are There ingredients. using fresh prepared available for 11 individually-styled guest rooms bed and breakfast. 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northamptonshire NN7 3DS 01604 859 551 www.walnut-tree.co.uk B Bartholomew Arms ironstone, Built in traditional Northamptonshire of thethis attractive pub is situated in the heart food village. Real cask ales and locally sourced It also and garden. in the restaurant served are has four ensuite bedrooms. 30 High Street, Blakesley, Northamptonshire NN12 8RE 01327 860 292 www.bartholomew-arms-blakesley.co.uk B Royal Oak A typical English country pub that welcomes and guest ales, plus a wide families. Traditional ‘pub grub’, prepared choice of wines and freshly including ingredients, locally sourced made from A separate tea room a traditional Sunday roast. teas and homemade cakes. serves cream 1 Chapel Lane, Blisworth, Northamptonshire NN7 3BU 01604 858 723 www.blisworthroyaloak.co.uk Inn Tree The Walnut

SHTON The Old Crown Serves A traditional old inn with lovely garden. produce. home-cooked food using locally sourced 1 Stoke Road, Ashton, A Northamptonshire NN7 2JN 01604 862 268 www.theoldcrownashton.co.uk

BTHORPE Northamptonshire NN12 8QR 01327 857 306 www.newinnabthorpe.co.uk A The New Inn of this traditional country pub also The landlord farms in the neighbouring village of Slapton, supplying some of the meat for the restaurant. seasonal and made dishes are Made to order, ingredients. locally sourced from Silver Street, Abthorpe,

Being at the heart of the community, lots of our ‘locals’ host traditional pub lots of our ‘locals’ host traditional pub Being at the heart of the community, of Morris Dancers and beer festivals. troupes games such as Aunt Sally, local allotment holders and whereby Some also run allotment schemes for vouchers fruit, vegetables and herbs grown exchange freshly gardeners to use for meals and drinks. Pubs and Bars Pubs choice of country find a great you go in the district, you will Wherever canalside hostelries. These pubs and charming inns, bustling town centre passionate owner/chefs who are run by owners and welcoming pubs are ales, real and drink. Locally produced about serving good quality food food are and seasonal, locally sourced a wide choice of excellent wines their hallmark. PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 10 PUBS AND BARS 13

EANSHANGER ENTON ASTCOTE D Beehive village pub. Traditional 22 The Green, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire MK19 6HL 01908 262 368 ‎ D Red Lion Under new licencees since summer 2010, after a complete the pub has re-opened It serves home-cooked food made refurbishment. and specialises in fish. with local ingredients 1 Main Street, Denton, 510 Northamptonshire NN7 1DQ 01604 890 www.theredliondenton.co.uk E Eastcote Arms friendlyUnder new ownership, this is a small and ales and food A selection of real house. free seven days a week. The pub has an served are of the property, and at the rear enclosed garden a barn suitable for small functions. 6 Gayton Road, Eastcote, Northamptonshire NN12 8NGn 01327 830 086

ARDEN HIPPING W ROUGHTON ULWORTH C The Griffin Inn and large garden. log fire A cosy village pub with including specials andServes a varied menu, set menu. Banbury, 9 Culworth Road, Chipping Warden, 311 Northamptonshire OX17 1LB 01295 660 www.griffininnchippingwarden.com COGENHOE The Royal Oak village pub. Traditional 2 Whiston Road, Cogenhoe, Northamptonshire NN7 1NL C Inn The Blackbird village pub that serves food seven days Traditional a week. 38 High Street, Croughton, Northamptonshire NN13 5LT 01869 810 237 C Red Lion A small country pub that is known for its six days fish is delivered imaginative menus. Fresh locally, sourced are a week and other ingredients fruit, vegetables and herbs, which notably fresh exchanged with local allotment holders and are for vouchers that can be used in the gardeners pub for food and drink. High Street, Culworth, Northamptonshire OX17 2BD 01295 760 050 www.theredlionculworth.co.uk

HACOMBE HARLTON UGBROOKE B The Bakers Arms A traditional village pub. 34 High Street, Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire NN7 3PG 01604 830 865 The Five Bells Once a 17th century coaching inn, this family friendly pub now has a modern style with Serves and a large garden. traditional features home-cooked lunch and dinner. 14 Church Lane, Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire NN7 3PB 01604 831 618 C The George and Dragon A traditional country pub set in peaceful village it Dating back to the 17th century, surroundings. Dishes are beams and fireplaces. original retains ingredients. using locally sourced prepared 1 Silver Street, Chacombe, 500 Northamptonshire OX17 2JR 01295 711 www.georgeanddragon.org C The Rose & Crown A 17th century thatched pub with a large with views over the inglenook and garden changing menu, A frequently Cherwell Valley. whenever possible and a using local produce wide range of cask ales and wines. Main Street, Charlton, Northamptonshire OX17 3DP 01295 811 317 www.roseandcrowncharlton.co.uk

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RACKLEY H RAFIELD ON A43)/SYRESHAM ( Inn Man Green The Bell pub. Traditional 103 High Street, Brackley, 7BN Northamptonshire NN13 01280 702 489 Flag The Chequered family pub that serves food. Traditional Lark Rise, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 6JR 01280 705 706 B www.marstons.co.uk The Red Lion Lion isSituated in the heart of the village, the Red feela traditional English pub with a contemporary that serves a seasonal lunch and dinner menu. 36 Bridle Path, Brafield on the Green, Northamptonshire NN7 1BP 01604 890 707 ‎ www.theredlionatbrafield.co.uk B Northamptonshire NN13 5TX 01280 850 209 www.chefandbrewer.com A Chef and Brewer pub restaurant, with an pub restaurant, A Chef and Brewer Inn. adjacent Premier Brackley Hatch, Syresham, PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 12 15 PUBS AND BARS

THE-HEDGES IN- INTON- ELMDON Offers bed and breakfast accommodation. and breakfast bed Offers Church Street, Helmdon, Northamptonshire NN13 5QJ 01295 768 155 www.thebellhelmdon.co.uk H alesA traditional pub that serves a range of cask and wines and home-cooked seasonal dishes, also two are There including Sunday roasts. ensuite bedrooms. Hinton-in-the-Hedges, Near Sparrow Corner, Northamptonshire NN13 5NF Brackley, 01280 705 801 www.crewearms.co.uk The Crewe Arms The Crewe The Live and Let Live Pub The Live and Let Live pub that serves a selection ofA traditional country bikers are and ales. It has a large beer garden real made welcome. Larkhall Lane, Harpole, 4DP Northamptonshire NN7 01604 833 644 www.theliveandletlive.webs.com HARTWELL The Rose & Crown 1727. A traditional village pub that dates back to Park Road, Hartwell, Northamptonshire NN7 2HP 01604 870 271 H The Bell

ORTON REATWORTH REENS N ACKLETON GRANGE PARK GRANGE Inn The Grange menu of family pub with a varied A newly built dishes pub food, including children’s traditional choice It also serves a wide specials. and regular lagers. ales, wines and of real NN4 5DP Northamptonshire Grange Park, 574 01604 701 www.grangeinnpub.co.uk G The Inn that serves a selectionA traditional village local food ales and home-cooked of Hook Norton real ingredients. using locally sourced Chapel Road, Greatworth, 2DTNorthamptonshire OX17 01295 710 976 www.theinnatgreatworth.co.uk G The Butchers Arms of A large and welcoming pub at the centre the village that is well known for its Sunday lunches. Skittles, darts and pool, plus quiz and theme nights. 10 High Street, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8BA 01327 350 488 www.thebutchersarmsgreensnorton.co.uk H The White Hart with A traditional country pub and restaurant samelots of character that has been under the management for 17 years. Serves good homemade food. 80 Main Road, Hackleton, Northamptonshire NN7 2AD 01604 870 271 HARPOLE The Bull ales and pub that serves real Traditional eat-in, or take-out Chinese. Quiz nights and live part Takes area. entertainment. Outdoor children’s Weekend. in the annual Harpole Scarecrow 46-48 High Street, Harpole, Northamptonshire NN7 4BX 01604 830 666

EGIS OOTH RAFTON R AYTON B OSTERS Northamptonshire NN7 3HD 01604 858 361 Inn The Queen Victoria Northamptonshire NN7 3HD 01604 858 878 www.queenvictoriapub.com G The White Hart stoneThe same family has run this 16th century prepared and thatch pub for 17 years. Freshly depending dishes on the menu change frequently local available from are on which ingredients Grimsby. from The fish comes fresh producers. Northampton Road, Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire NN12 7SR 01908 542 123 www.pubgraftonregis.co.uk This lively country pub has long been known asThis lively country pub playing skittles, pool,a games pub, with teams Accommodationdarts, cribbage and dominoes. is available for up to four people in a recently apartment. refurbished 20 High Street, Gayton, menu is served in the large A comprehensive which has two log burning dining area, stoves. ales include a weekly guest A wide range of real in four ale. Ensuite accommodation is provided twin rooms. 10 High Street, Gayton, F Lion The Red friendly management, this family Under new completely venue has been pub and wedding prepared and modernised. Freshly refurbished are ingredients sourced locally from meals made good is a there days a week and served seven wines. The large garden ales and range of real welcome dogs are area, play includes a children’s music events. regular are in the bar and there Booth, Street East, Fosters 2-4 Watling 8LB Northamptonshire NN12 01327 830 472 www.theredlionfostersbooth.co.uk G Eykyn Arms

YDON VENLEY ARTHINGHOE A traditional English pub that serves fresh, home- A traditional English pub that serves fresh, range and free cooked food, using locally sourced including 28-day dry aged steaks. ingredients, It also serves a selection of real ales. An adjoining It also serves a selection of real barn four ensuite double conversion provides available for bed and that are bedrooms continental breakfast. Baker Street, Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire NN13 5PH 01295 713 965 www.foxatfarthinghoe.co.uk The Fox F Northamptonshire NN11 3PG 01327 263 167 www.theroyaloakateydon.co.uk E Royal Oak a range that offers pub A 17th century ironstone Dishes on the imaginativeof cask ales and wines. fresh locally sourced, made from menu are within a ten mile radius. much from produce, token scheme for localIt also operates a beer Special dietary allotment holders and gardeners. for catered are including gluten free, requirements, on request. Eydon, Lime Avenue, E Lion The Red large village green, Evenley’s Situated overlooking other events. cricket matches and which hosts ingredients using local prepared, freshly All food is steaks and ham particular, possible, in wherever estate and the nearby Newbottle from Brackley Butchers. 39 The Green, Evenley, 5SH Northamptonshire NN13 01280 703 469 www.redlionevenley.com PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 14 17 PUBS AND BARS

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HARF HE OxFORD C YNHO W A Arms Western Great T Canal and the Situated between the Oxford many The pub retains Railway. Western Great Outside and has a log fire. original features and a pub enclosed courtyard is an there chef/owners use locally sourced The garden. available for the daily changing where produce menu, including local sausages, eggs and a variety of game. A range of Hook Norton are Four ensuite bedrooms served. ales are available for bed and breakfast. Station Road, Aynho, Northamptonshire OX17 3BP 01869 338 288 www.great-westernarms.co.uk

RUERNE TOKE B This newly refurbished pub serves a range This newly refurbished dishes using ingredients prepared of freshly possible. suppliers where local from sourced the over the canal from lovely views are There and heated deck raised garden restaurant, The family friendly pub also has six area. modern, canalside bedrooms. Street, Stowe Hill, Weedon, A5 Watling Northamptonshire NN7 4RZ 01327 340 333 www.narrowboatatweedon.co.uk S The Boat Inn canal, opposite theSituated alongside the house free canal museum, this independent has been owned and run by the Woodward four bars, a are family since 1877. There that serve traditional ales and bistro restaurant and cocktail bar is in and wine. The restaurant a timber and stone barn, which overlooks the canal and busy lock. Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire NN12 7SB 01604 862 428 www.boatinn.co.uk The Navigation has a large This child friendly pub/restaurant play including a children’s patio and garden, lovely views over the canal. A wide with area, selection of food and drink can be enjoyed inside or out. Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, 988 Northamptonshire NN12 7SY 01604 864 www.navigationpubtowcester.co.uk WEEDON Boat The Narrow

Navigation Inn The pub is located by bridge number 64, with beautiful view over the canal and open countryside. Under new ownership, it has casual canal- been expanded and now offers side dining in a contemporary environment. it serves produce, Using locally sourced traditional and Mediterranean food and Sunday roasts. Thrupp Wharf, Cosgrove, Northamptonshire MK19 7BE 01908 543 899 www.oakmaninns.co.uk NETHER HEYFORD Arms Foresters the from Situated in the village, a short stroll canal, this friendly pub serves bar food and and beer garden. fire a real is ales. There real 22 The Green, Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327 340 622

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G B The Wharf All the meat used on the menu is raised locally, also while the seasonal fruit and vegetables are possible. Chickens and where locally sourced range. The large beer garden all free eggs are overlooks the canal. Offering excellent food, real ales and fine wines, these hostelries area welcome sight after hostelries area ales and fine wines, these excellent food, real Offering canal. Most of the family friendly pubs have along the towpath, or a day cruising the a stroll welcome horses! Many welcome dogs and some even gardens. Cornhill Lane, Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire MK19 7JD 01908 562 957 www.thebarleymowcosgrove.co.uk Flowing through the beautiful South Northamptonshire countryside are the historic Grand the historic countryside are South Northamptonshire the beautiful Flowing through traditionalintervals along each one you will find regular Canals. At Union and Oxford have changed little of their original character and which much retain canalside pubs that over the centuries. C Barley Mow Dating back to the 1600s, this pub/restaurant Using many of its original features. retains local from sourced ingredients prepared freshly suppliers, the dishes are Northamptonshire NN7 3QB 01604 832 585 Northamptonshire NN7 3QB 01604 832 www.the-wharf.co.uk a mix of traditional and contemporary. 7 The Stocks, Cosgrove, Canal-side Watering Holes Canal-side PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 16 19 PUBS AND BARS

IDDINGTON OTTERSPURY AULERSPURY prepared food. prepared 46 High Street, Potterspury, Northamptonshire NN12 7PQ 01908 542 142 Old Talbot A former coaching inn with seasonally changing Also produce. menu that uses locally sourced and The pub has open fires serves Sunday roasts. with outdoor dining in the summer. a garden Street, Potterspury, 77 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 7QD 01908 542 124 www.old-talbot-potterspury.co.uk P Barley Mow menu of freshly This pub serves a comprehensive Sunday dishes, including steaks and prepared lunch. Towcester, 53 High Street, Paulerspury, Northamptonshire NN12 7NA 01327 811 086 www.barleymow-paulerspuryco.uk P Eagle The Spread Friendly village pub with traditional pub games. Forest Road, Piddington, Northamptonshire NN7 2DA 01604 870 053 ‎ P The Cock Inn village pub that serves freshly Traditional

HENEY EYFORD ALSOR TRATFORD C IDDLETON M ILTON LD S ETHER H M The Dolphin a village pub that has A traditional Chinese restaurant. Middleton Cheney, 134 Main Road, OX17 2PWNorthamptonshire 544 01295 713 www.the-dolphin.co.uk The New Inn fresh locally sourced A country pub that serves ales. food and real Cheney, 45 Main Road, Middleton 2ND Northamptonshire OX17 01295 710 399 www.thenewinnpub.co.uk M Compass Inn A traditional village pub. 61 Green Street, Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire NN7 3AT 07956 135 520 The Greyhound that serves pub restaurant A Chef and Brewer seasonal ingredients. food using prepared freshly Road, Milton Malsor, Towcester Northamptonshire NN7 3AP 01604 858 449 www.chefandbrewer.com N The Swan village pub. Traditional 1 London Road, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire MK19 6AE 01908 990 126 The Olde Sun A traditional 17th century pub with a large flagstones, low ceilings and inglenook fireplace, full of beams. The various nooks and crannies are foodfascinating memorabilia. Known for its good the pub also welcomes families and has and beer, in the garden. a play area 10 Middle Street, Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire NN7 3LL 01327 340 164 O

ODDINGTON ITCHBOROUGH OWER B Carpenters Arms A rural pub that serves homemade food produce. using locally sourced Hill Road, Lower Boddington, Northamptonshire NN11 6YB Daventry, 01327 260 451 www.thecarpentersarms.co.uk The Olde Red Lion Red The Olde the refurbished, recently and back to 1830 Dating with locally sourced dishes prepared pub serves It also has and restaurant. in the bar ingredients garden. an enclosed Kislingbury, High Street, NN7 4AQNorthamptonshire 219 01604 830 www.theolderedlion.net Sun Inn the village, this in The oldest licenced premise home-cooked food madethatched pub serves and traditional produce locally sourced from cask ales. Mill Road, Kislingbury, 4BB Northamptonshire NN7 01604 833 571 www.thesuninnkislingbury.co.uk L Old Red Lion that serves a large A family-run freehouse cooked meals selection of cask ales and freshly local produce. made from 4 Banbury Road, Litchborough, Northamptonshire NN12 8JF 01327 830 064 www.oldredlionlitchborough.co.uk LITTLE HOUGHTON The Four Pears beenDating back to 1615, this village pub has in a modern sympathetically renovated style. traditional pub served, from A range of dishes are food and light bites, to tapas style and modern classics. Bedford Road, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire NN7 1AB 01604 890 900 www.thefourpears.co.uk L

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ULGRAVE YRESHAM HORPE M IFFIELD S The Star Sulgrave, near the historic village of Situated in sourced this pub serves locally Sulgrave Manor, can ales. You range of Hook Norton food and a Kitchen,or in our new Country eat in the bar in one is available Accommodation the garden. ensuite room. Manor Road, Sulgrave, 2SA Northamptonshire OX17 01295 760 389 www.thestarinnsulgrave.com S this traditional pub usesA former coaching inn, a choice and serves ingredients locally sourced Portuguese specials onof English dishes, with and there welcome are selected days. Families barbeques and music events. Seven regular are in a available for bed and breakfast are bedrooms converted barn. 2 Abbey Road, Syresham, Northamptonshire NN13 5HW 01280 850 280 www.kingshead-syresham.co.uk T Conies Inn The Three and This traditional pub serves locally sourced Hook Norton ales. food and prepared freshly Banbury Lane, Thorpe Mandeville, Northamptonshire OX17 2EX 01295 711 025 ‎ www.threeconiesinn.co.uk T The George Inn at Tiffield A traditional country pub that serves homemade food. and locally sourced 21 High Street North, Tiffield, Northamptonshire NN12 8AD 01327 350 587 www.thegeorgeattiffield.co.uk The Kings Head

OADE ILVERSTONE HUTLANGER S S The Plough Inn prepared village pub that serves freshly Traditional It serves a ingredients. food using locally sourced is a beer garden cask ales and there range of real play area. and children’s Near Towcester, Shutlanger, Northamptonshire NN12 7RU 01604 967 443 www.ploughinnshutlanger.com The White Horse Inn A 17th century coaching inn just a 25 minute walk Popular with motor racing Silverstone circuit. from stars. Serves a traditional menu, using locally meat and other ingredients. sourced Stocks Hill, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, R The Cock Serves traditional pub grub, using local suppliers ales. Families are possible and real wherever and is a large beer garden welcome and there play area. outdoor children’s 1 High Street, Roade, 544Northamptonshire NN7 2NW 01604 862 www.thecockatroade.co.uk NN12 8UW 01327 858 550 www.thewhitehorsesilverstone.org.uk PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 20 23 PUBS AND BARS

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HITTLEBURY HITFIELD ARDLEY G ARDLEY H Northamptonshire NN13 5TG NN13 5TG Northamptonshire 01280 850 232 www.thesunwhitfield.co.uk W Fox and Hounds house Withinof Silverstone, this free reach easy ales.real and a selection of fine wines offers food is served in the dining prepared Freshly area. or in the outside seating rooms, Northamptonshire 44 High Street, Whittlebury, 048 NN12 8XJ 01327 858 www.thefoxandhoundswhittlebury.co.uk Y This traditional English village pub serves home- English village pub This traditional ales. Seven food and real sourced cooked, locally for bed and available are ensuite bedrooms breakfast. Whitfield,Farrer Close, Pot The Coffee A traditional English village pub that serves a range of real ales, wines and beers, plus good a range of real live entertainment food. It also hosts regular and quizzes. Gobion, 30 High Street, Yardley Northamptonshire NN12 7TN 01908 542 345 www.coffee-pot-tavern.co.uk Y Red Lion A traditional stone and thatch English country changing menu, which pub that serves a regularly seasonal dishes made prepared freshly features Regular quiz and produce. sourced locally from open mic nights. Hastings, 89 High Street, Yardley 210 Northamptonshire NN7 1ER 01604 696 www.redlionatyardleyhastings.co.uk The Rose & Crown ales A classic English country pub that serves real and a wide choice of wines with a daily-changing traditional British cuisine. There menu that reflects live music events. and regular is a garden Hastings, 4 Northampton Road, Yardley Northamptonshire NN7 1EX 01604 696 276 www.roseandcrownbistro.co.uk W Inn The Sun

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ESTON ICKEN PPER B The Rockin’ Horse The Rockin’ freshly that serves restaurant friendly A family and Sunday choices meals, children’s prepared of two types of meat. with a choice roast Towcester, Sponnes Road, NN12 6ED Northamptonshire 278 01327 350 www.therockinhorsetowcester.com Tap Brewery Mill Towcester in the 18th century Grade IIA cosy local situated and the Mill stream listed Mill, overlooking in traditional caskBury Mount. It specialises ales and ciders. The Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester 6AD Northamptonshire NN12 07812 366 369 www.towcesterbrewery.co.uk U The Plough at Boddington inn thatA 16th century thatched former coaching and locally prepared ales and freshly serves real bed and breakfast It also offers dishes. sourced accommodation. Road, Upper Boddington, 32 Warwick Northamptonshire NN11 6DH 01327 260 364 ‎ www.ploughinnboddington.co.uk W The Crown A country inn dating back to the 16th century. ales and a range of real house offers This free seasonal prepared, wines and serves freshly local suppliers from ingredients dishes, sourcing possible. where 2 Helmdon Road, Weston, Northamptonshire NN12 8PX 01295 760 310 www.thecrownweston.co.uk W The Lion at Wicken house country pub that serves A traditional free food that is and locally sourced prepared freshly It also serves a selection of fine cooked to order. wines, cask and keg beers. 7 Deanshanger Road, Wicken, Northamptonshire MK19 6BS 01908 307 254‎ www.thelionatwicken.co.uk

A traditional town pub that is situated closeA traditional town pub Racecourse. Accommodation is to Towcester available in eight ensuite bedrooms. Street, Towcester, 36 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6AG 01327 351 093 www.monkandtipster.com The Peacock pub with seven bedrooms. Traditional Street, Towcester, 95-97 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6AG 01327 351 093 www.thejwpubcompany.co.uk The Pickled Pig heart ofAn historical Grade II listed building in the house hosts live This family-run free Towcester. music and has an upstairs function room. Street, Towcester, 201 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 350 833 www.pickledpigpub.co.uk The Plough the Plough town centre, Located in Towcester ale and homemade traditional pub serves real is a There food, with a daily specials board. and parking. garden courtyard Street East, Towcester, 96 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BT 01327 350 738 www.theploughinn.biz Monk and Tipster

OWCESTER T Brave Old Oak A 300-year old coaching inn with period features inn with period features A 300-year old coaching food prepared Serves freshly and eight bedrooms. produce. using locally sourced Street East, Towcester, 104-106 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BT 01327 353 621 www.braveoldoakpub.co.uk The Bull at Towcester and under new ownership. Recently renovated The menu is modern, with a set lunch menu, grills and traditional pub dishes. It has a large garden and parking. play area with children’s 37 Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6DH 01327 353 223 www.thebullattowcester.co.uk The Folly the A5A 17th century thatched pub situated on Racecourse. Serves freshly opposite Towcester traditional dishes with a contemporary prepared where produce twist, using locally sourced possible. London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB 01327 354 031 www.follyinntowcester.co.uk PUBS AND BARS AND PUBS 22 25 CAFES AND TEA ROOMS

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HOPPING Y URAL S SHBY R SHBY Brackley and Towcester have a Costa Coffee. Brackley also has a Subway. ASTLE A ASTLE A ARTHINGHOE C The Buttery in the situated A traditional English tearoom and outbuildings of the former stables courtyard soups, prepared Serves freshly of Castle Ashby. Coachsandwiches, meals and homemade cakes. welcome (booking is advisable). parties are Northamptonshire NN7 1LF Castle Ashby, 01604 696 728 www.thebutteryrestaurant.co.uk C Room Tea Garden Walled Gardens Located at the entrance to Castle Ashby the café April to September, and open from locallyserves traditional home-cooked food using and teas, coffee cream ingredients, sourced cakes. Northamptonshire NN7 1LQ Castle Ashby, 01604 695 200 www.castleashbygardens.co.uk F Limes Farm Tearoom A beautifully converted medieval barn that serves drinks, cakes and seasonally changing meals Special events local produce. fresh made from for. also catered are Main Road, Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire NN13 5PB 01295 712 490 www.limesfarm.com

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ANONS A ©NTPL/Mark Bradshaw ©NTPL/Mark Jenny’s Restaurant Jenny’s seven days lunch and dinner, Serves breakfast, locally from prepared freshly a week. Meals are produce. sourced 83 High Street, Brackley, 7BW Northamptonshire NN13 01280 700 189 www.jennys-brackley.co.uk Farm Shop Café Rachel’s café serves home-cooked all day The pretty cakes, light speciality teas and coffee, breakfast, can sit at a bar in teas. You lunches and cream or in upstairs seating area, the shop, in the pretty Open seven days a week. courtyard. a sheltered Road, Brackley, Farm, Turweston Versions Northamptonshire NN13 5JY 07713 637 576 www.rachelsfarmshop.com at Brackley Antique Cellar Broomfield’s the tea room Situated in Brackley Antique Cellar, services a range of soups, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes. Brackley, Draymans Walk, Northamptonshire NN13 6BE 01280 841 841 www.brackleyantiquecellar.co.uk C Room Canons Ashby Stables Tea Canons Ashby, property, Situated at National Trust serves homemade dishes, this classic tea room tea, cheese scones including traditional cream is an English country garden and soup. There No entrance fee is required outside seating area. to visit the café. Room, near Daventry, Canons Ashby Tea Northamptonshire NN11 3SD 01327 861 905 www.nationaltrust.org The Green Room The Green sevenThis quirky café has an eclectic style. Open light days a week, it serves all day breakfast, Where meals, homemade cakes and crepes. made possible, dishes on the seasonal menu are within a ten miles from sourced produce from and opens and garden radius. It has a courtyard late during the summer months. 6-8 Bridge Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7EP 01280 703 123 www.facebook.com/Thegreenroombrackley

Northamptonshire NN13 7DP 01280 702 581 www.cjsdiner.co.uk House Coffee The Courtyard A family-friendly café with outside seating in Serves a range of paninis, wraps, good weather. options sandwiches and cakes. Gluten free available. Market House Courtyard, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7AB 01280 700 499 BRACKLEY Diner CJ’s this licensed diner Located on the Market Square, grills, burgers, wraps and salads. serves breakfast, 24 Market Place, Brackley,

What could be more in keeping with the beautiful rolling countryside of South countryside of rolling with the beautiful in keeping be more What could and cafés in classic tea shops choice of than a great Northamptonshire attractions a busy day exploring its many after and recuperate which to relax and a range of styles of tea shops find You’ll centres? and rural shopping and houses, gardens in villages, at historic and Towcester, cafés in Brackley centres. at farm shops and garden and forest museums, in a Cafés and Tea Rooms Tea and Cafés CAFES AND TEA ROOMS TEA AND CAFES 24 27 CAFES AND TEA ROOMS

OTTERSPURY ILVERSTONE OWCESTER P Super Sausage Café café that specialises in freshly An award-winning and burgers. cooked all-day English breakfasts A firm favourite with motorbike enthusiasts. 7QD Northamptonshire NN12 Potterspury, 01908 542 964 www.supersausagecafe.co.uk S Shop Coffee Centre Silverstone Visitor close to the Situated inside Silverstone Circuit, also has a small main entrance, the visitor centre that serves soup, paninis, salad and shop coffee homemade cakes and desserts. Motor racing celebrity sightings have been known! 01327 855 100 www.silverstonehospitality.org T Jacks Hill Café This well known local landmark is a traditional feel. It is popular transport café that has a retro with bikers and truckers. Northamptonshire Street, Towcester, Watling NN12 8ET 01327 351 350 www.jackshillcafe.com

RACKLEY Fast Food With an internationally renowned reputation for hosting some of motorsport’s most With some of motorsport’s for hosting internationally reputation an renowned Grand Prix, the including the Formula One British events at Silverstone, prestigious South Car Championships, each year series and the Touring the Le Mans MotoGP, of visitors who have a passion for welcomes tens of thousands Northamptonshire or historic cars, you’ll be in good racing cars, motorbikes, speed. Whether you prefer company at any of these cafés. B Skins Café & Clothing made, This unique café serves freshly homemade cakes and fair trade coffee, outside in clothing. Tables motorcycle good weather. 71 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 8BW 01280 702 468 www.skinscafe.co.uk

RUERNE TOKE B ULGRAVE S The Museum Café Part of the Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum, the Union Canal and sellscafé overlooks the Grand cakes and ice creams. light snacks, sandwiches, fee No entrance is an outdoor eating area. There to visit the café. is required The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, Near Northamptonshire NN12 7SE Towcester, 01604 862 229 www.canalrivertrust.org.uk S The Manor Buttery the Buttery serves Located at Sulgrave Manor, light lunches, homemade cakes and tea, coffee, scones. It is open during the Manor opening No entrance fee is April to October. hours from to visit The Buttery. required Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire OX17 2SD 01295 760 205 www.sulgravemanor.org.uk TOWCESTER Plantation Café of Bell Plantation Garden Set in the courtyard The café has the edge of Towcester. on Centre a wood comfortable sofas and easy chairs around burning lunch, coffee stove. It serves breakfast, and homemade cakes. Street, Towcester, Bell Plantation, Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6GX 01327 354 126 www.bellplantation.co.uk

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EAR P ALCEY F ARTea Room at Wakefield Country Room at Wakefield ARTea Courtyard Showcasing works by local artists, this traditional has a modern oftea room twist. It serves a range cream loose-leaf teas, home-baked cakes, clotted afternoon dishes and light lunches. tea, breakfast Private afternoon tea parties can be held in the upstairs gallery. Potterspury, Wakefield, N Café and Bistro Wellington’s Centre, Garden Situated within the Roman Way the day, this large café serves food throughout menu is a children’s There including breakfast. outdoor seating and a and Sunday carvery, play area. chlidren’s Street, Potterspury, 8 Watling 567 Northamptonshire NN12 7QN 01908 543 www.facebook.com/Wellingtons.MlitonKeynes S Café The Forest Situated in the beautiful and ancient surroundings the café opens 364 days a year of Salcey Forest, soup, main and serves homemade breakfast, meals, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and clotted Butler’s Pantry Butler’s serves breakfast shop/delicatessen that A coffee service. a takeaway and lunch and offers Cheney, 10 High Street, Middleton 2PB Northamptonshire OX17 01295 711 444 Northamptonshire NN12 7QX www.arteamroom.co.uk 01327 810 245 teas. cream Quinton Road, Hartwell, Northamptonshire NN7 2HX 07834 765 590 www.salceyforestcafe.com M CAFES AND TEA ROOMS TEA AND CAFES 26 28 29 RESTAURANTS Dolphin Café Overlooking the market square, the family-run café has a mix of rustic and farmhouse tables and chairs, with local art decorating the walls and a small garden for summer days. The licensed café serves coffees, homemade cakes and light meals, including the Towcester Cheesecake. Open seven days a week, the café also offers free WiFi. 175 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 350 808 www.dolphincafe.co.uk CAFES AND TEA ROOMS Towcester Tea Rooms YARDLEY HASTINGS A traditional family-run tea shop that serves a Georgina’s Tea Room range of homemade food, including chilli, soup, This vintage style tea room is situated at Yardley quiche, cakes and desserts, as well as the Hastings Garden Centre. It serves tea, coffee, Towcester Cream Tea. Drinks include organic cakes, sandwiches and light meals. The tea room ginger beer and elderflower sparkling presse. is child friendly and dogs are welcome. Gluten free and vegetarian choices are available. Yardley Hastings Garden Centre, Yardley 169 Watling Street, Towcester, Hastings, Northamptonshire NN7 1HJ Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01604 696 241 01327 358 200 www.yardleyhastingsgardencentre.co.uk www.towcestertearooms.co.uk

Golf Courses Golfers and visitors alike are welcome at the district’s three golf clubs, all of

GOLF COUSES which are set in stunning countryside and have lovely views.

CHACOMBE WHITTLEBURY Cherwell Edge Golf Course Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club Buy Local All visitors are welcome to drink and dine in the Situated in parkland, adjacent to Silverstone bar or restaurant, which serves a range of snacks Circuit, the club house has panoramic views over and meals, including Sunday lunch. There are the golf course. Food is available all day in the views of the golf course from the conservatory. bistro and terrace dining room, which serves a It’s very easy to buy local in South Northamptonshire. The district Appletree Road, Chacombe, Banbury, Sunday carvery. Visitors are welcome to drink has a wealth of enthusiastic farmers and producers who sell Northamptonshire OX17 2EN and dine in the club house. There are 41 ensuite 01295 711 591 guestrooms. a wide range of meat, fruits, vegetables and other goods at www.cherwelledgegolfclub.co.uk Near Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8WP 01327 850 000 farmers’ and country markets, local butchers, in farm shops, STONY STRATFORD www.whittlebury.com delicatessens and village shops. Kingfisher Country Club For details, see page 8. 30 31 FARM SHOPS Farmers’ Markets If you want to buy the freshest and tastiest food possible, then visit one of our popular farmers’ markets. By shopping at these local markets, you can help to ensure that your money is reinvested in the rural economy. You will also be supporting farmers in their efforts to use natural and low intensity methods of FARMER’S MARKETS FARMER’S growing, rearing and harvesting.

Farm Shops The area has a great range of farm shops, many situated in lovely converted farm buildings, which have found a new lease of life at the heart of the local BRACKLEY community. Some came about out of necessity, as farmers looked to diversify OTHER MARKETS Brackley Farmers’ Market and develop new revenue streams. Others grew out of small beginnings, Held on the third Saturday of the month in • A weekly Charter market with produce selling eggs and surplus produce. Today’s modern farm shop is likely to sell a Brackley Market Square from 9am to 1pm. stalls is held in Brackley on Fridays 07901 854 576 on the Market Square. wide range of goods, including meat, poultry and game, fruit, vegetables and www.facebook.com/BrackleyFarmersMarket • Local cooperative, Towcester Country herbs, homemade breads, cakes, pies, cheese, preserves and honey. ROADE Market, sells homemade and home-grown Held at the Cock Inn on the third Saturday goods made by its members, including of the month. bakery items, preserves and garden BRACKLEY The Cock at Roade, 1 High Street, Roade, produce in The Chantry on Market Square Rachel’s Farm Shop on Thursday mornings (except January) Northamptonshire NN7 2NW 01604 862 544 Specialising in its own organically produced from 8.30am to 12noon. www.thecockatroade.co.uk goods, including Longhorn beef, Jacob lamb, 01327 830 893 chicken, free range eggs and rare-breed pork, TOWCESTER • Brackley Country Market sells homemade homemade bacon, sausages, burgers and pork Held in Richmond Road Car Park on the second and home-grown food, preserves and pies. It also sells home-cooked casseroles, Friday of the month, from 9am to 1.15pm. free range eggs, as well as home-crafted pies and flans, deli products, fresh bread and 01327 830 583 products. Tea, coffee and cooked breakfast vegetables. Cafe open daily. also served. Held at the WI and Guide Versions Farm, Turweston Road, Brackley, YARDLEY GOBION Hall in Manor Road on Fridays, from Northamptonshire NN13 5JY Held outside the Coffee Pot pub on the first 8.30am to 11.00am. 07713 637 576 Saturday of the month from 10am. 07526 588 755 www.rachelsfarmshop.com 01295 711 598 33 FARM SHOPS

ASTINGS H ARDLEY Y Poultry Farm Pastures shop sells its own farm refurbished This recently poultry and local goods. range range of free and farmers’ markets is sold at local Produce by to order and is also available farm shops telephone. Hastings, Yardley Olney Road, 1HL Northamptonshire NN7 01604 696 586 www.pasturespoultry.co.uk

HITTLEBURY OWCESTER T Shop Farm Smith’s at Bell business is located This family-run the outskirts on Centre Garden Plantation and seasonal fruit It sells fresh of Towcester. own farm near its from sourced vegetables other British growers. and from Northampton produce, a wide range of frozen It also sells cakes bread, dairy, game, fish, locally made and pastries. Towcester, Street, Bell Plantation, Watling 6HN Northamptonshire NN12 01327 358 358 www.smithsfarmshop.co.uk W Porterswood Farm Shop ownThe Porterswood Farm Kitchen makes its salepickles, jam, chutney and cakes. Also for range eggs, turkeys, and free in the shop are animal feed and its own seasonal produce, meat. farm produced Porterswood, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire NN12 8TE 01327 857 868 www.porterswoodfarm.co.uk

OTTERSPURY ITCHBOROUGH home-smoked items, gift hampers, wine andhome-smoked items, gift hampers, wine jams and cakes, homemade locally sourced beer, freshly pies and quiches, hand-made sausages, flours. Advice about and Wessex baked bread cooking and cuts of meat available from the on-site butcher. CountryWakefield Courtyard, Potterspury, Northamptonshire NN12 7QX www.thepantryatpotterspury.com 01327 811 113 P The Pantry at Potterspury deli, Under new management, the Pantry, a wide range of farmshop and butchers offers including speciality oils and vinegars, produce, continental and English artisan cheeses, L Shop Farm Radmore that has produce farm shop sells This family-run pork, beef and on the farm, including been reared homemade variety of flavoured plus a poultry, eggs, homemade cakes, range free sausages, and seasonal vegetables, potatoes home-grown ales. and local ice cream preserves, NN12 8HR Litchborough, Northamptonshire 01327 830 825 www.radmorefarm.co.uk

FARTHINGHOE Limes Farm located A family-run farm shop and tea room levels of a converted barn. two across It produces meat, fruit and vegetables. bread, its own fresh It also sells jams, chutneys and honey. Limes It also sells jams, chutneys and honey. a daily hot meal service for local Farm provides is plenty of outside space primary schools. There runfor picnics by the lake and for the kids to in. around Main Road, Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire NN13 5PB 01295 712 490 www.limesfarm.com CULWORTH Shop Farm Products Paddocks Angus and reared farm that sells home Family run pork, Zwartbles lamb, Tamworth Dexter beef, home dry sausages and burgers, homemade eggs. hen and duck bacon and gammon, cured fruit, vegetables, fresh locally sourced It also sells juice and local crafts. organic fruit Road, Culworth,The Paddocks, Sulgrave Oxfordshire OX17 2AP 01295 760 815 www.paddocksproductsfarmshop.co.uk FARM SHOPS FARM 32 35 VILLAGE SHOPS, DELICATESSENS AND PATISSERIES

EYFORD TRATFORD LD S ETHER H OADE N Bridge Stores General village stores. Road, 1 Towcester Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire MK19 6AN 01908 562 216 R SK Newsagents & Supermarket General village stores. 2 The Ridings, Roade, Northamptonshire NN7 2NH Heyford Baker Heyford This village bakery sells andhomemade pies, cakes meats,pastries, home-cooked jamsfaggots, cheeses, patés, and chutneys. 25b The Green, Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327 340 437 www.heyfordbakery.co.uk One Stop Convenience Stores General village stores. 26 The Green, Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327 342 384 www.mylocalonestop.co.uk O

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ORTON REATWORTH REENS N HARLTON EANSHANGER C Village Shop and Post Office Village General village stores. Main Street, Charlton, 3DP Northamptonshire OX17 01295 810 994 D Jeet Top Shop Jeet Top General village stores. 44 Puxley Road, Deanshanger, Northamptonshire MK19 6JB 01908 564 490 EVENLEY Shop and Evenley Village Post Office Sells local produce. 23 The Green, Evenley, Northamptonshire NN13 5SQ 01280 841676 www.evenley.info G and Stores Barrett Post Office and General village stores newsagent. Marston Road, Greatworth, Northamptonshire OX17 2EA 01295 711 410 G Norton Post Office Greens Stores and Village General village stores. 17 High Street, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8BA 01327 350 265

REEN THE G ON RAFIELD UGBROOKE B Brafield Post Office and Stores General village stores. 31 Bedford Road, Brafield on the Green, Northamptonshire NN7 1BD 01604 890 212 www.brafieldonthegreen.org.uk B Store Nina’s General village stores. 40 High Street, Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire NN7 3PG 01604 831711 CASTLE ASHBY Deli The Larder Located at the Castle Ashby the Rural Shopping Yard, delicatessen sells artisan cheeses, local beers, wine meats. It also has and cured a small café. The Old Farmyard, Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire NN7 1LF 01604 696 742 www.thelarderdeli.co.uk

LISWORTH RACKLEY The Baguette Shop Small, family-run take-away business that prepares sandwiches, baguettes, soups fresh and cakes made from while you wait. ingredients 7a Market Place, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7AB 01280 700 123 B and Blisworth Stores Post Office General village stores. 17 High Street, Blisworth, Northamptonshire NN7 3BJ 01604 858 205 www.blisworth.org.uk B

LAKESLEY YNHO Post Office An established licensed grocer that sells a range of groceries and speciality goods. 5 High Street, Blakesley, Northamptonshire NN12 8RE Browns of Blakesley and Browns 01327 860 286 www.blakesley-village.co.uk B A The Gift Shop Situated next to the Oxford Canal, the small shop sells gifts and basic food provisions, supplies, as well as ice creams during the summer. Aynho, Wharf, Aynho Oxfordshire OX17 3BP 01869 338 483 www.walker-services.co.uk South Northamptonshire has over 60 villages, many of which have a village has over 60 villages, many of South Northamptonshire cakes, ice dairy, preserves, meats, breads, locally produced shop that sells lovely delicatessens that also has some wines and ales. The region creams, and drink. sell a range of speciality foods Delicatessens and Patisseries and Delicatessens Village Shops, Village VILLAGE SHOPS, DELICATESSENS AND PATISSERIES AND DELICATESSENS SHOPS, VILLAGE 34 RESTAURANTS Local Food and Local Food Drink Producers tasting good and helping to support local rural Apart from and drink about buying local produce great communities, what’s it has travelled the least number of is that you can be assured using natural in a sustainable way, miles and has been produced and low intensity methods. ingredients TORES RUERNE ULWORTH S OBILE LISWORTH TOKE B B The Mobile Greengrocer 01604 714 292 Butcher Clarke’s Family butchers that specialises in locally sourced meat and produce. 07759 081 444 C Mumfords Four mobile shops that sell fruit meat, meat products, and vegetables and other produce. 01295 760 212 S Mobile Butcher Sells meat and meat eggs, dairy and products, fruit and dairy produce, vegetables and general groceries. 01604 705 416 With so many villages the throughout scattered could be more district, what a local companyhelpful than to direct that will deliver andyour door? Many farms a delivery service shops offer but South Northamptonshire mobilealso has a number of shops that tour the villages and sell a range of meats, otherfruit, vegetables and groceries. M

ASTINGS OWCESTER OWCESTER ARDLEY H T Cupcakes Angelina cupcakes bakedHomemade Specialises to order. fresh cakes for specialin making to order Available occasions. by telephone. online and 779 07944 009 www.angelinacupcake.com T Elliotts Kitchen thisSituated at Elliotts Butchers, pies, deli sells home-produced meals, brawn, ready-to-cook pâté,faggots, quiches, pasties, andcheese, desserts, cakes using its own meat and more, possible, locally sourced where ingredients. Street, Towcester, 181 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 350 454 www.elliottsdeli.co.uk Y The Pudding Parlour Sells a range of homemade goods, including desserts, and cakes, savoury treats milk, snacks. It also sells bread, fruit, its own hams and ready and cakes are coffee meals. Tea, also available. Hastings, 97 High Street, Yardley Northamptonshire NN7 1ER 01604 696 647 [email protected]

Several villages have chain stores, including The Sutton;Co-operative Food in Croughton and King’s Cheney and YardleyCostcutter at Middleton at Bugbrooke and MiddletonGobion; and Londis Cheney. Many village shops also have a Post Office. Brackley and Towcester have Co-operative Food Tesco. There is an Aldi instores, Waitrose and Towcester and Budgens at Grange Park and on the A5 at Paulerspury.

ULGRAVE ILVERSTONE S Shop Sulgrave Village re- that venture A ‘not for profit’ in the community. invests profits It sells locally produced fruit, cake, ice cream, bread, and wine. vegetables, deli items The Old Reading Room, SYRESHAM General Stores Syresham and Post Office A general village shop that newspapers, sells groceries, cards. magazines and greeting 30 High Street, Syresham, Northamptonshire NN13 5HL 01280 850 210 a daily delivery of fresh bread. of fresh a daily delivery Hill, Stores, Stocks Village Croft’s Silverstone, Northamptonshire 857 751 NN12 8UW 01327 www.croftstores.co.uk Magpie Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire 01295 760 066 OX17 2RT www.sulgrave.org S Stores Village Croft’s range of fresh Sells a wide as much including groceries, Also as possible. local produce and spirits and hassells wines VILLAGE SHOPS, DELICATESSENS AND PATISSERIES AND DELICATESSENS SHOPS, VILLAGE 36 39 BEER, CIDER AND WINE

UNCOTE RACKLEY ARTHINGHOE WINE selection sell a supermarkets the district’s While service personal you’ll find a more of fine wines, wine local use one of our smaller, when you of an in depth knowledge who have merchants they stock. for the range of wines and passion B Brackley Wines that supplies a rangeA small, family-run business and English wines toof international, European villages. the town and surrounding Market Place,2 Market House Courtyard, NN13 7AB Northamptonshire Brackley, 01280 700 797 www.brackleywines.co.uk D Verres de Vin de Vin Verres from Set up in 1997, the company supplies wines tastings. tutored world and offers the around Duncote, near Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8AH 01327 358 608 F Farthinghoe Fine Wine Ltd A family–run company of fine wine merchants business is to create founded in 1975 whose core individual cellars for private clients worldwide. Alex Cox, now Chairman and Managing Director, his runs the business, having taken over from Simon, who passed away in 2013. father, Lane, Stable House, Old The Old Rectory, Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire NN13 5NZ 01295 710 018 www.farthinghoefinewine.com ILL M OLVERTON CIDER region, Despite not being a natural apple growing has its very own cider South Northamptonshire you can buy online and whose products producer festivals. find in local pubs, farmshops and at beer W Orchard Virtual A small family-run business that sells a range of traditional ciders, juices, mead and apple English 100 per cent pure from brandy produced of forgotten the remnants apples, harvested from Mill and villages in Wolverton around orchards South Northamptonshire. Mill, Buckinghamshire MK12 5PA Wolverton 07901 800 182 www.virtualorchard.co.uk

YRESHAM S Company Silverstone Brewing a range of cask Set up in 2008 to produce conditioned and bottled beers using the best has a range of five The brewery ingredients. malty ales. light bitters, to heavier, beers, from Kingshill Farm, Syresham, Northamptonshire NN13 5TH 01280 850 629 www.silverstonebrewingcompany.com Mill Brewery Towcester a produces Housed in the Old Mill , the brewery ales that complement range of new Towcester Dragon Green Whittlebury favourites, Golden Vale, The Old Mill Bottle Shop sells a and Old Tun. range of local ales and selection of ciders, wines and spirits. NN12 6AD The Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester 07812 366 369 www.towcesterbrewery.co.uk

ITCHBOROUGH Merrimen Brewing winning a range of award produces The brewery ales. ‘Merri’ real Estate, Unit 12, Litchborough Trading Northampton Road, Litchborough, Northamptonshire NN12 8JB 01327 831 308 www.merrimen.co.uk L The district has three micro-breweries that micro-breweries The district has three an excellent range of award-winning produce cask and bottle ales and fine beers. BEER Beer, Cider and Wine Beer, Cider have a number of small, specialist is fortunate to South Northamptonshire can be cider and wine whose products and suppliers of beer, producers in many shops in the purchased and drunk in local pubs and restaurants and beyond. area BEER, CIDER AND WINE AND CIDER BEER, 38 41 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES MEAT, POULTRY AND GAME

ULGRAVE NETHER HEYFORD NETHER Farm Creation New 20 varieties of English and sells over Grows The small plums and soft fruits. apples, pears, its honey from sells apple juice and farm shop own hives. Nether Heyford,Furnace Lane, NN7 3LB. Northamptonshire 01327 344 515 www.newcreationfarm.co.uk S Windmill Orchards a range of and sells The company produces 12 varieties of Englishorganic fruits, including varieties of of pears, three apples, four varieties walnuts and the of French plums, four varieties its also produces range of quince. It Veranja apple and pear juices. own range of organic The Old Windmill, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire OX17 2SH 01295 760 194 www.windmillorchards.co.uk Our green and rural district is home to many farmers and butchers who and rural district is home to many Our green meat, poultry and the highest quality passionate about providing are the from which sells meat direct game. For example, Brackley Butchers, Towcester, firm, Elliotts Butchers in nearby Newbottle estate and family which has been in business for over 100 years and excellent provides quality local meat. Meat, Poultry and Game Meat, Poultry

HELMDON & Son Ltd Duncombe AW In business for 150 years, this family-run concern of the Vale from seasonal produce sells fresh, Supplies vegetables Evesham and local growers. and fruit for wholesale and home use. Helmdon, House, Field Way, Field View Northamptonshire NN13 5QN 01295 768 231 MORETON PINKNEY Mushrooms Moreton brown chemical-free Specialises in growing also oyster and shitake chestnut mushrooms, and homemade soups Mushrooms mushrooms. sold at local farmers’ markets. and patés are Home Farm, Upper Green, Moreton Pinkney, Northamptonshire NN11 3SG 01295 760 382 www.moretonmushrooms.co.uk

Fruit and Vegetables Fruit and fruit and vegetables, of home-grown nothing quite like the taste There’s you shop with our local of when which is what you can be assured your own! easier than trying to grown much and suppliers. It’s producers DEANSHANGER Organic Trail an organic box scheme, supplying Providing a nearby organic farm and local vegetables from range meat to the local area. free Deanshanger, Diswell Brook Way, Northamptonshire MK19 6GB 01908 568 952 www.organictrail.co.uk CULWORTH Garry Penn Ltd a daily delivery service A family firm that provides vegetables, salad, herbs and fruit, of fresh customers to homes and retail exotic produce counties. and surrounding in Northamptonshire New Covent daily from is purchased Produce Market. Garden Garry Penn Ltd, Zig Zag Farm, Culworth, Oxfordshire OX17 2HJ 01295 760 824 www.garrypennltd.co.uk FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND FRUIT 40 43 MEAT, POULTRY AND GAME CHOCOLATE

OWCESTER T Elliotts Butchers Elliotts sells meat,In business for 100 years, ox tongue salt beef, chicken and game, offal, bacon, home-cured and tails, collar of bacon, homemade sausages, burgers and gluten-free burgers. Street, Towcester, 181 Watling Northamptonshire NN12 6BX 01327 350 454 www.elliottsbutchers.co.uk

RACKLEY ILVERSTONE Chocolate B Belflair Chocolates Belflair Chocolates, uses Specialist chocolatier, and no artificial preservatives raw ingredients hand-made chocolates and truffles to produce in the tradition of Belgian craftsmanship. You shop in Belflair’s can buy the chocolates from Banbury and at a number of local shops. Learn how to do it yourself on a chocolate tasting or chocolate making course (page 45). Shop: Belflair Chocolates, 18 Church Lane, Oxfordshire OX16 5LS Banbury, Station Road, Chocolate Atelier: Unit 1, Top Northamptonshire NN13 7UG Brackley, 01295 266 886 www.belflairchocolates.co.uk POTTERSPURY Moorgate Farm turkeys. range Kellybronze Supplies free Moorend Road, Potterspury, 7QG Northamptonshire NN12 01908 543 008 S CB King Butchers A well known, high quality village butchers. 11 Brackley Road, Silverstone, Northamptonshire NN12 8UA 01327 857 261

EYFORD ARPOLE ETHER H ISLINGBURY H & Sanders Fromant on home and reared beef, bred Sells Nene Valley For sale feed, with full local traceability. produced at local markets and to order. Glassthorpehill Farm, Glassthorpe Lane, Harpole, Northamptonshire NN74DA 07976 561 665 www.nenevalleybeef.co.uk HELMDON Robert Duncombe Poultry poultry keeper. the real Finest quality poultry from range eggs. free Also sells fresh Helmdon, House, Field Way, Field View Northamptonshire NN13 5QN 01295 768 231 K Elliotts Butchers Situated next to Elliotts farm, this butchers specialises in traditional, native breeds, Devon cattle. and Hereford predominantly Northamptonshire Hodges Lane, Kislingbury, NN7 4AJ 01604 831 533 www.elliottsbutchers.co.uk N Meats Heyford fruit, vegetables and fresh Sells local meat, bread, other produce. The Green, Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire NN7 3LE 01327 340 400

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REENS N ULWORTH RACKLEY LAKESLEY rare breeds. rare 16 High Street¸ Greens Norton, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8BA 01327 350 243 G Roy Hunt Butcher village butcher that specialises in Traditional Northamptonshire OX17 2BD 01295 760 212 Brackley Butchers an outlet in 2006 to provide Purchased C D. Mumford things, isA good quality butcher that among other fruit and vegetables noted for its sausages. Fresh also available. are and other provisions High Street, Culworth, B the nearby Angus beef from for Aberdeen Newbottle estate. Hung for up to four weeks, Estate the meat has a uniquely tender flavour. Longhorn beef is also sometimes available. Also Purston Manor, from available is lamb sourced Wicken;Farthinghoe and Saddleback Pork from range chicken, other hand-made sausages, free meat and produce. Northamptonshire 22 Market Place, Brackley, NN13 7DP 01280 702 237 www.brackleybutchers.co.uk Blakesley Heath Farm the farm. from Sells organic lamb direct NN12 8HN Northamptonshire Blakesley, 01327 860 924 B MEAT, POULTRY AND GAME AND POULTRY MEAT, 42 45 RESTAURANTSCOOKERY SCHOOLS

HENEY IDDLETON C RACKLEY B Chocolate Making of courses, a range offers Belflair Chocolates and the making ofincluding chocolate tasting the guiding eye of Belgianfine chocolate, under Moyaert. Stefaan master chocolatier, Station Road, 1, Top Chocolate Atelier: Unit NN13 7UG Northamptonshire Brackley, 01295 266 886 www.belflairchocolates.co.uk M Pudding Pie Cookery School aPassionate about cooking, the school runs range of cookery courses for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to learn new skills, taste and touch food and have fun. Courses include School to Off Holiday Classes, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Chalet Maid Classes, Children University, and Adult Classes. Suite 2, Burgess Farm Industrial Estate, Farthinghoe Road, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire OX17 2NE 01295 713 705 www.puddingpie.co.uk Cookery Schools Cookery quality of homemade the taste and appreciate people and more As more courses have cookery local ingredients, organic, from food created lucky to have is Northamptonshire South popular. increasing become schools. two excellent cookery UGBROOKE BTHORPE HONEY A D Robbins Beeswax and honey. Road, Abthorpe, 4 Wappenham Northamptonshire NN12 8QU 01327 857 795 FLOUR STOKE BRUERNE Farm Eggs Lime Tree See under ‘Eggs’. B Heygates Limited in Domesday Book, a mill has been Recorded on this site for over 1000 years. The Heygates family has farmed in the county since 1562, Today taking over the mill in the 19th century. it mills over 400,000 tons of wheat each year, Fine Lady Its bakery, production. mainly for bread million loaves over three produces of Banbury, bakers a week. Demonstrations by professional held for as many as 100 people in a purpose- are flour is also sold where built facility at Bugbrooke, to the public. direct Bugbrooke Mills, Northampton NN7 3QH 01604 830 381 www.heygates.co.uk

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POTTERSPURY Beech House Farm range eggs. free Sells freshly-laid, Gobion, Potterspury, Yardley Linden Barn Farm Barn eggs available to buy 9am to 1pm Friday and Saturday. Greens Norton Road, near Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8AW STOKE BRUERNE Farm Eggs Lime Tree range eggs, barn free eggs Supplies fresh EGGS G Northamptonshire NN12 7PY 01908 543 237 and honey. Stoke Park, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 7RZ 01604 705100, 07841 996392 (mobile sales) www.limetreefarmeggs.co.uk Other Produce Other butchers to buy at farm shops, available are range eggs Honey and free a from also be purchased but they can the region across and grocers signs along country and village lanes. number of farms. Look out for

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TOWCESTER SAUSAGE ANDTOWCESTER CIDER FESTIVAL end of AugustHeld at the Racecourse. at Towcester real 30 different It features bottled ciderciders, a craft livebar run by CiderBods, varietiesmusic and at least 20 made inof gourmet sausage Northamptonshire. London Racecourse, Towcester Road, Towcester, 6LB Northamptonshire NN12 www.facebook.com/ TowcesterSausageAnd CiderFestival November/December TOWCESTER WINTER BEER FESTIVAL or early Held at the end of November, during the annual pre-Christmas December, Racecourse. race meeting at Towcester ciders, hot 20 real ales, 30 real Features and mulled wine. Pimm’s Racecourse, London Road, Towcester Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB www.facebook.com/ TowcesterWinterBeerFestival August BRACKLEY SAUSAGE ANDBRACKLEY CIDER FESTIVAL August atHeld in early Club, theBrackley Rugby real 30 different event features bottled ciderciders, a craft livebar run by CiderBods, varietiesmusic and at least 20 made inof gourmet sausage Northamptonshire. FineBrackley Rugby Club, Close,Lady Fields, Nightingale Northamptonshire Brackley, NN13 6PN www.facebook.com/ BrackleySausageAnd CiderFestival

June July BRACKLEY BEER FESTIVAL Held at Brackley Park, this event is organised by Brackley over It features Round Table. wine cider, ales, lager, 60 real with entertainment and Pimm’s, by live bands. provided to the Round Table’s Proceeds charities. www.brackley.roundtable.co.uk TOWCESTER FOOD ANDTOWCESTER DRINK FESTIVAL of good food andA celebration the region across drink from place in the beautifulthat takes Racecourse. setting of Towcester food Highlights include a street market, a Northamptonshire real Pimms’ tent, Bubbles Bar, andale, cider and wine bars craft stalls. Visitors can sample and buy a range of artisan cheese, bread, foods, from tomeat, vegan and veggie, cakes, puddings ice cream, and sweets. Entertainments include chefs’ demonstrations, activities live music, children’s and behind the scenes tours of a the racecourse. In Towcester, series of fringe events include a also plenty of There’s ale trail. real parking. free Racecourse, London Towcester Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk May TOWCESTER BEER FESTIVAL TOWCESTER BEER bankHeld on the first May holiday weekend at the Rugby Club. With Towcestrians BBQ, live music, Ghurka curry, ales, 20 real 60 real hog roast, ciderciders and a craft bottled bar run by CiderBods. Rugby Club, Towcestrians Greens Norton Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8AW www.facebook.com/ TowcesterBeerFestival LADIES EVENING AND CIDER FESTIVAL An evening of live music, National Hunt horseracing, glitz, glamour and craft cider at Towcester Racecourse. Held on the Friday the second May night before bank holiday weekend. Racecourse, London Towcester Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6LB www.facebook.com/ LadiesEveningAndCiderFestival

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Events Food and Drink Drink and Food BRACKLEY FESTIVAL BRACKLEY FESTIVAL BRACKLEY WINE FESTIVAL Hall, this Held in the Town wines popular event features the world. The around from Direct Association of Small Wine a range and Merchants andof independent suppliers on hand to provide experts are taste and advice about quality, The festival is organised flavour. by Brackley Rotary Club and go to nominated proceeds charities. www.brackleywinefestival.co.uk OF FOOD event takes This growing place on the piazza outside local Hall. It features the Town and suppliers, food producers including pubs, restaurants, farm shops and butchers. Just a few of the foods and drink available to sample and buy fudge, crepes, chocolate, are pizza, cheese, ale and wines. International flavours include Thai, German, Italian and Caribbean. (Brackley www.facebook.com Festival of Food)

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