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Shivani Gaiha
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Adolescent Medicine
Bio Shivani is a postdoctoral research fellow in Prof. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher?s lab, focusing on adolescents' risky behaviors, especially patterns of use and perceptions about electronic cigarettes, new tobacco products and other substances.
Through her Ph.D., Shivani developed and evaluated an arts-based educational program to reduce mental-health-related stigma in India. The program had a large, significant and positive effect on participants - they desired greater social proximity to people living with mental health problems. Her interdisciplinary Ph.D. research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine was supported by the PHFI-UKC Wellcome Trust Capacity Strengthening Award (2014-18). In 2017, she received the LSHTM Public Engagement Small Grant to strengthen school teachers? understanding of mental health problems, which resulted in a monthly column in a popular educational magazine, reaching approximately 40,000 Indian teachers every month.
Previously, Shivani designed, implemented and evaluated health communication and behavior change initiatives at the Public Health Foundation of India from 2008-2014. She is especially passionate about designing educational public health programs to break silences around contentious public health issues, using participatory media and entertainment-education.
Joao Pedro Garcia Lopes Maia Rodrigues
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Structural Biology
Current Research and Scholarly Interests I am interested in the structure of protein complexes and understanding how it relates to their biological function. Throughout my career, I have developed and applied computational methods to integrate crystallography, NMR, FRET, Cryo-EM, and mutagenesis data to build high-resolution (atomic) models of proteins and protein interactions. I am also interested in education and outreach, and in how computational tools can help the public understand science better.
Marios Georgiadis
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Radiology
Bio Marios is a post-doctoral researcher in Michael Zeineh's group, where he studies brain microstructure alterations in Alzheimer's disease, primarily using X-ray scattering and (diffusion) MRI.
He is a mechanical engineer by training (School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece). His thesis "Closed-loop force control of a haptic surgical simulator", was performed in the Control Systems Lab of Prof. Evangelos Papadopoulos.
In 2011 he obtained his MSc in Biomedical Engineering from ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology). He performed his thesis in IBM Research on "Advanced pathology using the Microfluidic Probe", under Emmanuel Delamarche and Govind Kaigala, and was awarded the ETH medal for this work.
He completed his PhD in Bone Biomechanics in the lab of Prof. Ralph Muller in ETH Zurich, where he developed X-ray scattering-based methods to investigate bone microstructure in 3D, research that earned him the 2nd Student Award from the European Society for Biomechanics in 2015.
In 2016 he started using imaging methods to study brain microstructure, in the lab of Prof. Markus Rudin, in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering of ETH Zurich. There, he combined X-ray scattering with DTI, histology and CLARITY for studying rodent brain.
In 2017 he joined the MRI Biophysics group of Profs. Els Fieremans and Dmitry Novikov in New York University School of Medicine, to study human and mouse brain microstructure using X-ray scattering and diffusion MRI.
His research concerning brain imaging using X-ray scattering has been and is being supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Elias Roth Gerrick
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Pathology
Bio Eli received his B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from U.C. Irvine in 2013, where he worked in the lab of Dr. Celia Goulding. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2018 in the lab of Dr. Sarah Fortune, where he studied post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Eli joined the Howitt lab at Stanford in the summer of 2018, where he is studying the influence of protozoan members of the microbiome on intestinal immunity.
Gadi Gilam
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Bio Psychological Neuroscientist
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory.
I combine basic and translational research from a social cognitive and affective neuroscience perspective, integrating psychological theory with biological constraints, and emphasizing research design, experimental methods, and multi-level and multi-modal measurements.
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Chloe Girard
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Developmental Biology
Current Research and Scholarly Interests Crossovers (COs) at meiosis are necessary for a balanced first meiotic division. The number of crossovers, per cell and per chromosome, is tightly regulated, within a narrow range of variation. COs are initiated by double strand-breaks (DSBs) that are then processed either through the ZMM pathway or the MUS81 pathway. But DSBs greatly outnumbers COs in a large set of species. This suggests a conserved mechanism which would limit the number of COs formed despite an excess of CO intermediates.
Rahul Goel
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Radiology
Bio I am an Aerospace engineer by training with a Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Neuroscience, Biomechanics, and Space Life Sciences curricular tracks). My Ph.D. research was in the area of Biomechanics and Motor Control of human movement, particularly about human posture control and locomotion in healthy as well as special populations, such as elderly, patients, and astronauts.
Currently, in the Precision Health and Integrated Diagnostics Center at Stanford Medicine, I am part of the Pervasive Wellbeing Technology lab, where I am helping with several studies around wellbeing and stress management in various populations, using various wearables, in the wild.
In the recent past, in the Dept. of Neuroscience of Baylor, I worked on predicting stress response using fMRI and physiological signals in veterans with PTSD, using machine learning. I also worked with iCAMP of Dept. of Surgery of Baylor, where I helped with data analyses of several clinical studies related to using different types of wearables for supervised or unsupervised monitoring of daily physical activities in different populations (like older adults, people with diabetes, etc.)
Research interests:
Neuroscience, biomechanics, vestibular stimulation, balance and locomotion, artificial gravity, motor control, sensory systems, human performance, sports science, wearable devices, digital health
Non-invasive stimulation (TMS, GVS), non-invasive brain monitoring (EEG, fMRI), structural-MRI, EMG, Force & Motion sensors (e.g., accelerometers, gyroscope etc.), wearable sensors, MATLAB, C++, Python, signal processing, machine learning, statistical modeling, controls and programming, system identification, human factors, multi-sensory interactions
Andrea Gonzalez Montoro
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford
Bio Dr. Gonzalez-Montoro's research interests involve the development of novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) instrumentation for an accurate in vivo imaging of the metabolic processes and the study of diseasses in humans and small animals.
In addition to obtain a high efficiency of PET scanners when combined with MRI or CT scanners, my research focusses on instrumentation projects related to enhance the sensitivity and 3D spatial, and/or temporal resolutions.
Adriana Verenisse Gonzalez Sandoval
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Pathology
Bio Adriana Gonzalez is a postdoctoral researcher, who is part of the Walter & Berry Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Her research is related to cancer and epigenetics, seeking for new therapeutic targets. Adriana holds a B.S in Genomic Sciences from the National University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico and a PhD in Genetics form the University of Basel, Switzerland. She is the author of several publications related to silent chromatin organization. Adriana is eager to learn new techniques and immerse into the field of cancer and be able to contribute to it.
Zinaida Good
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stanford Cancer Center
Bio Zinaida Good, PhD is specializing in computational immunology, cancer immunotherapy, and lymphocyte development. She is a Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy scholar training as a postdoctoral fellow with Profs. Crystal L. Mackall (CAR T cells) and Sylvia K. Plevritis (Cancer Systems Biology) at Stanford University. Here, she is working to define features of successful CAR T cells in patients, and to understand CAR T effects on the tumor microenvironment. During her Ph.D. studies in Computational & Systems Immunology, she trained with Profs. Garry P. Nolan and Sean C. Bendall. Her projects included: (1) predicting clinical outcomes in children with leukemia based on single-cell mass cytometry data, (2) guiding T-cell differentiation in the context of ex vivo expansion for cancer immunotherapy applications, and (3) comparing dimensionality reduction methods for single-cell data. Her background is in immunology (B.Sc. and M.Sc. from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada) and oncology (she worked in Discovery Oncology at Genentech for 2 years). Her long-term interest is in the systems-level events required for a coordinated immune attack against cancer.
Marianne Goodwin
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stem Cell Transplantation
Current Research and Scholarly Interests Developing novel gene editing therapies for genetic autoimmune diseases, including IPEX and IPEX-like syndromes. Generating humanized mouse models of IPEX syndrome to investigate disease pathogenesis and enable therapeutic development.
Emily Sarah Gorell
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dermatology
Bio Emily Gorell, DO, MS is a Post-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology, working with Dr. Jean Tang. Dr. Gorell's research focuses on epidermolysis bullosa (EB), with an emphasis on molecular correction methods and clinical trials. Dr. Gorell first became interested in epidermolysis bullosa after volunteering at Camp Wonder, a summer camp for children with skin diseases in the early 2000s. Prior to medical school, Dr. Gorell was a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator in Dermatology for 7 years, focused on pediatric dermatology clinical research. Dr. Gorell's primary project as a research coordinator was the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial of gene therapy for recessive dystrophic EB, with results published in JAMA in 2016.
Dr. Gorell completed her undergraduate work at U.C. Berkeley. She obtained a Master's Degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. She completed medical school at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and performed her clinical rotations at the Seattle, WA clinical site. Dr. Gorell completed a Transitional Year program at Spokane Teaching Health Center in Spokane, WA. Dr. Gorell will be starting dermatology residency at the University of Cincinnati in July 2020.
Shirley Greenbaum Karin
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Pathology
Bio After 3 years in OBGYN residency program in Israel I decided to pursue a dream and joined the Angelo lab to conduct placental research. I am particularly interested in decidual immune cell populations in normal placentation and in obstetric complications, such as preeclampsia and preterm birth.


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From baking traditional Welsh Bara Brith to sampling delicious local produce in the shadow of a UNESCO World Heritage castle, Wales is chock-full of fantastic foodie experiences. The Abergavenny Food Festival is just one of many food festivals and distilleries helping to promote the best of Welsh culture and cuisine, many of which take place in spectacular surroundings across the country.
Abergavenny Food Festival
The market town of Abergavenny, in Monmouthshire, is transformed by the Abergavenny Food Festival in September, a delicious opportunity to discover more about the world of Welsh food. Having grown considerably since its creation in 1999, the festival now includes more than 220 traders and four stages of free chef demonstrations, spread over nine sites in the town. With food tasting workshops, masterclasses and a whole host of other events, the festival seeks to introduce visitors to the people who live for making, cooking and writing about food via an array of delicious foodie experiences. The festival doesn't shy away from tackling the key issues facing the industry either. Visit the Welsh chef demonstration stage to see local and emerging chefs in action, discover the abundance of food in nature during a Wild and Foraged event or get up-close and personal with farm animals in the expanded rare-breed animal area and petting zone. A Weekend Wristband for the festival is £15, whereas day wristbands are priced at £10 for Saturday and £8 for Sunday. Entry for under 16s is free and there are plenty of cookery classes and other activities to keep them entertained. Many of the main festival events are individually priced and should be booked in advance.
When? 21-22 September
Narberth Food Festival
Get a taste of the finest food from Pembrokeshire and Welsh producers at the Narberth Food Festival, one of the longest-established festivals in the country. Celebrating its 21st year in 2019 in the picturesque surroundings of Narberth Town Moor, the festival includes an abundance of entertainment, welcomes guest chefs aplenty and has activities all the family can enjoy. With the chance to visit more than 50 stalls, visitors can also take part in an exciting set of workshops and masterclasses where the finest local produce is top of the menu.
When? 28-29 September
Neath Food and Drink Festival
Tuck into high quality Welsh produce at the Neath Food and Drink Festival, spread across three days in early October. Hosted in the historic town's Victorian Market and in the surrounding streets, it's an opportunity for shops and cafes in the region to showcase their products and for visitors to try a range of mouth-watering dishes. Around 60 exhibitors, including some from the town's renowned Indoor Victorian Market, attend each year, and there's also an array of fun street entertainment for visitors to enjoy.
When? 4-6 October
Gwledd Conwy Feast
An annual celebration of food, music and art, Gwledd Conwy Feast takes place in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Conwy every October. With the stunning stonework of the formidable Conwy Castle providing the backdrop, an array of street food and arts and crafts stalls fill the streets, offering delicious local produce and an abundance of unique jewellery, paintings, textiles and other crafts. A number of food halls and market stalls pack into the Quayside, where visitors can sample new dishes, watch chefs in action and try a collection of fine wines. Lancaster Square and the High Street of the medieval walled town are home to further stalls and entertainment options.
When? 25-27 October
Llandudno Christmas Fayre
The stunning Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno hosts the World Bara Brith Championships as part of its traditional Christmas Fayre. Bakers from around the globe are invited to submit their own take on the famous Welsh bake, meaning 'speckled bread', at the competition, hosted in the town's Holy Trinity Church. A new Junior class takes its place at the 2019 fayre, as people young and old are invited to show off their culinary skills. With more than 150 food, drink and craft stalls, as well as plenty of festive entertainment on offer, the fayre provides a platform for Welsh suppliers to showcase their extraordinary array of seasonal and local produce.
When? 14-17 November
Portmeirion Christmas Food and Craft Fair
Set in the grounds of the beautiful Italianate village, the Portmeirion Christmas Food and Craft Fair promises a delightful mix of local flavours and festive cheer. More than 120 artisan stalls sell an abundance of local produce and fine crafts, alongside a mix of entertainment including live bands, cooking demonstrations and a Santa's Grotto.
When? 6-8 December
Aber Falls Distillery
Located near to picturesque Rhaeadr Fawr, the famous Aber Falls waterfall, the Aber Falls Distillery was the first to open in North Wales for a century. Its whisky is not yet available – the first batch is due in 2020 – but visitors can tour the distillery and discover more about the processes involved, while sampling some of the site's award-winning portfolio. The distillery also produces small batches of handcrafted gins and liqueurs, developed using specially selected Welsh ingredients from the surrounding area. Distillery tours run between 12pm and 5pm and booking is recommended.
When? All-year round
Penderyn Distillery
Found in the foothills of the spectacular Brecon Beacons, the Penderyn Distillery produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits. Visitors can tour the site to discover what makes the produce unique, including the innovative single copper-pot Penderyn stills, before finishing with a sampling session at the Tasting Bar. Occasional Whisky and Chocolate Tours also run, with the distillery's single malt whiskies being paired with hand-made chocolates from Chocolate House of Pontypridd. The distillery is open seven days a week from 9.30am-5pm and booking for the tours is a must. The main tour is priced at £9 for adults, with whisky and chocolate tours must be requested and cost £17.
When? All year round
Loving Welsh Food tours
For a true taste of Wales, discover the capital city and try its culinary delights as part of a tour from Loving Welsh Food. Visitors can sample traditional and modern Welsh dishes in locations across Cardiff as part of a food tour, while meeting local suppliers and discovering more about Welsh culture. Cardiff Tasting Tours run on Fridays and Saturdays and take in some of the city's key sights, including the castle and the home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadium, while offering a chance to taste laverbread, cockles, cheeses and to sample Welsh beverages. Private tasting tours are also available, giving access to a range of farms, producers, vineyards, distilleries, pubs and restaurants in the Vale of Glamorgan.
When? Friday and Saturday, 10.30am-2.30pm
Halen Mon Saltcote and Visitor Centre
On the banks of the Menai Strait in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty is the award-winning Halen Mon Saltcote and Visitor Centre. Embark on a one-of-a-kind tour to discover salt's place in Wales' history, culture and food, including a tutored salt tasting to find out what sets Halen Mon Sea Salt apart from the rest. Visitors can find out more about the family-run company and get unique insights into the world of salt from members of staff.
When? Open daily (apart from over Christmas/New Year) with tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Foodie foraging tours
Whether foraging along the seashore for 'mermaid confetti', samphire and oysters or hunting for lemon sorrel in Abergavenny's lush undergrowth, there are a whole range of foodie foraging adventures to try throughout Wales. Discover the culinary delights hidden in the hedgerows on a short course at Llys Meddyg, learn about edible plants and where to find them in North Wales, or track down the freshest seafood in West Wales, on a coastal foraging experience to remember.
When? Various, see websites for details.
A whimsical mix of cobblestone streets, historical sites and romantic architectural styles, Bath is a British city famed for its history and natural hot springs. It's also the only destination in the UK where the entire city is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Gainsborough Bath Spa is a stunning five-star luxury hotel with a unique twist. Built in a Regency architectural style, it centres around its own naturally-heated pools with direct access from several rooms — meaning you can run your bath with the mineral-rich thermal waters.
Day one:
09:00 Hit the spa
Any weekend in Bath must start with a visit to the Thermae Bath Spa. Arrive early to beat the crowds and make your way to the open-air rooftop pool, where you can bathe in mineral-rich waters heated to 33.5-degrees Celsius, all the while enjoying panoramic views of Bath.
11.30 Try the healing waters
Once you've dried off, it's a short walk to the Roman Baths, one of the city's best-known historic attractions. You can no longer bathe in these waters, as they haven't been treated, but you can tour the site and learn about its fascinating history. Visit the Pump Rooms afterwards for a bite to eat, and to sample treated mineral-rich spa water, which is thought to have healing properties.
14:00 Get crafty
After lunch, try some glass-blowing at Bath Aqua Glass where you can watch a demonstration from the experts before trying to blow your very own glass bauble.
16:00 Fashion through the ages
Style your way through the Fashion Museum and its collection of historic clothing, including replica Georgian and Victorian outfits that visitors can try on. On the first Saturday of each month, the museum also runs a sketching class (free with museum entrance — sketchbooks and pencils included).
Book a space on the Bizarre Bath Comedy Walk. This popular hour-and-a-half walking tour departs each evening at 8pm and offers a lighthearted, alternative look at the heritage city. Prepare for stunts, jokes, and lots of laughs.
Day two:
10.00 City tour
After breakfast, jump on a 'hop-on, hop-off' City Sightseeing bus for a relaxing tour of the city's must-see attractions, including Bath Abbey, the Abbey Cemetery, and the architectural splendour of Bath's Royal Crescent.
12.30 Bath baked delights
You'll have worked up an appetite, so stop for lunch at Sally Lunn's famed 'eating house', one of the oldest buildings in the city and home to the famous Bath Bun. It's named after a French girl called Sally (real name, Solange) who worked in the bakery kitchen in the 1660s and created a soft, fluffy brioche-style bread that locals fell in love with. Today, the 'Sally Lunn Bun' — still made from the original recipe — can be enjoyed with a selection of sweet or savoury toppings.
14.30 Tea and talks
Pop into the Jane Austen Centre and learn all about Bath's most famous former resident. Enjoy the talks, displays and activities centred on the author's celebrated works, then stop for a cup of tea at the Regency Tea Room, where staff serve you in period costume.
17:00 Bridging the gap
Wander along Pulteney Bridge, considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and one of just a handful with shops built into the design — there are worse places to browse for gifts than among these specialist shops and boutiques.
Head home, happy, refreshed and relaxed.
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Bath is in the county of Somerset, south west England. The city is approximately a two-and-a-half hour drive west of London, or one-and-a-half hours by train from London Paddington. The nearest airport is Bristol, which has direct links to 25 European countries; shuttle buses run from the airport to the centre of Bath.
England's South West is famous for its scenic villages and dramatic coastline, but it's also home to some of the country's most historic and exciting pubs, breweries and drinks festivals.
Combine the scenery of Devon and Cornwall with some of its finest beers, by taking a day trip on the Great Scenic Railways' Rail Ale Trails. With seven self-guided trails to choose from, they take visitors through lush valleys and traditional rural towns while chugging along sandy coastal tracks. Each stop includes a list of pubs within walking distance; jump off and enjoy a chilled pint before continuing to your next destination.
If wine is more your tipple, plan a visit to Quoins, a family-run organic vineyard in Wiltshire near the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. Quoins produces four single-variety wines, which can be purchased directly from the vineyard. It opens for tours from mid-August, or you can drop into one of its open days and tastings, which are held throughout the year.
Sitting in 180 acres of orchards, Somerset Cider Brandy Company and Burrow Hill Cider has been making apple cider for over 200 years. In 1989, the company began setting aside half its yield to produce apple cider brandy, a once-popular liquor that fell out of favour with English drinkers 300 years ago but is undergoing a modern-day revival. Wander the orchards, tour the cider house and distillery, and finish with a tasting.
The fun doesn't have to stop when your winery tour does. At Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire, you can stay overnight in a room that overlooks the neat rows of grapevines, or even in a lodge right in the middle of them. Time your stay with one of their regular events such as dinner and wine tastings, and even pop-up opera performances.
Create your own signature drink with a cocktail-making tutorial at The Milk Thistle, an uber-cool Bristol bar styled like a 1930s speakeasy and complete with an unmarked front door. Make it past the secret entrance and into their masterclass, and their mixologists will teach you a few tricks of the trade.
This Easter, Cornwall's Colwith Farm Distillery will open its doors for tours. Originally a potato farm set up to help feed the nation during the Second World War, it produced the county's first potato vodka, Aval Dor, in 2014. The following year, Stafford's Gin was created from the vodka and botanicals foraged from the farm. The distillery is now working on a premium Cornish whiskey.
Brighton, the south England coastal resort, is one of the UK's cities at the forefront of vegetarian and vegan dining. And it's a reputation that's well deserved; there's an impressive choice of plant-based and meat-free eateries, whether you're looking for something casual, something high-end or something unique.
Good for… pizza
As the first vegan pizzeria in the UK, Purezza has been honing its craft since 2015, aiming to make its plant-based menu on a par with – and even surpass – the taste of traditional pizzas. Its passionate about flavour and has created its own vegan mozzarella in-house, using an Italian brown rice milk, and offers pizza bases created either from sourdough, hemp flour or that are gluten-free. You'll find some wonderful flavour combinations here; try the Couch Potato, which uses a white base with smoked mozzarella, fried aubergines, oven-roasted potatoes, basil leaves and seitan and all topped with garlic mayo; or the Fumosa, with smoked tofu pieces, oven-roasted mushrooms and smoked beetroot carpaccio, finished with a drizzling of BBQ sauce.
Good for… a high-end meal
Terre a Terre
Situated in the narrow alleys of the 17th-century Lanes – a maze of eclectic shops and unique eateries – Terre a Terre is about indulgent vegetarian cuisine and has been making delicious vegan and vegetarian food in Brighton since 1993. Expect dishes such as porcini polenta plumps, steamed rice buns stuffed with Szechuan marinated halloumi and ginger bok choy – this also comes as a vegan option – or aubergine genie, where aubergine is slow baked with tahini, sesame and white miso. If you like what you've eaten, you can buy a full range of Terre a Terre's products in-house and online, such as jams, pickles, chutneys and sweets. It's also a great place to go for vegan or vegetarian afternoon teas.
Good for… breakfast and brunch
Longhouse Café
Serving all-vegan breakfasts, lunches, light snacks and delicious cakes, The Longhouse Cafe is a community-run café whose menu is also packed with gluten-free choices. Smoothies, mezze, curries and salads dominate the menu and supporting local traders is very much part of this café's ethos. That also extends to hosting a range of event and workshops, such as film screenings and vegan wine and cheese pairing nights.
Good for… Sunday roasts
Six Brighton
There are meat dishes on this popular restaurant's menu, but it also boasts a fantastic selection of vegan options including a vegan Sunday roast. There's a strong focus on healthy eating; every ingredient used is sourced locally, its seafood comes from ethical and sustainable suppliers, and meat is bought from family run small-holdings. Fruit and vegetables are mostly organically grown, plus the restaurant also roasts its own organic coffee. As well as the tempting Sunday vegan roasts, try its mouth-watering vegan desserts such as vegan artisan apple pie or vegan chocolate and coconut ganache tarte, which uses a cashew and almond raw base served with plant-based strawberry and yuzu artisan gelato.
Good for… Indian cuisine
Planet India
With a branch in Brighton and another in neighbouring Hove, Planet India is all about the best of vegetarian and vegan food from India, particularly showcasing its awesome street food. All vegetarian options on the menu can also be made vegan. Try the Dhai Behl Puri, for street food to share, chickpeas covered by thin sev, puffed rice, yoghurt and its in-house tamarind sauce and enjoy it alongside the vegan hot mixed pickle, sweet mango chutney and chappaties. The menu is honest and welcoming, which is reflected in the restaurant's ambience.
Good for… ice-cold sweet treats
Gelato Gusto
On a sunny day, what better than to cool down than with vegan gelato and sorbets at this ice cream parlour by the beach. So popular are these flavours that the parlour has turned a whole freezer over to the vegan combinations. Its aim has been to make the best-tasting vegan flavours using a range of different milks from soya to oat, almond to coconut – and the proof came when it scooped two Great Taste Awards in 2016 & 2017 for its vegan pistachio and vegan chocolate brownie gelato. There's also a great range of vegan-friendly sorbettos, including Great Taste award winners' lychee and rose, orange and mint and pink grapefruit.
One of the only cities outside London to have its own ballet and opera companies, Yorkshire city Leeds is a hotbed of cultural gems, a city with a rich industrial and sports heritage that has become an energetic, contemporary city with a flourishing food and drink scene. Home to its own international airport (Leeds/Bradford Airport) and just two hours by train from London and one hour from Manchester, spending a weekend in one of the north of England's most exciting cities has never been easier.
Leeds has a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets yet if you're looking for high-end accommodation, check out the only independently owned luxury hotel in central Leeds, Quebecs. This Grade-II listed, four-star property is situated in one of the city's most impressive terracotta brickwork buildings, located in the attractive Victoria Quarter. Another luxury option is the city's oldest hotel, The Cosmopolitan, which combines a historic setting with contemporary style. Leeds has some lovely boutique hotels too; in the heart of Leeds, the Malmaison is the place to go if you're into cool, quirky interior designs while riverside hotel 42 The Calls, located in an 18th-century former flour mill, will soon be undergoing a multi-million pound investment under new management, set to develop it into five-star luxury accommodation.
It's common knowledge that to really get to know a city you should walk it – and this is just as true of Leeds, where you can download self-guided walks around the city with a treasure hunt theme! Just over a mile each, Curious About Leeds has devised routes that take you from Leeds Art Gallery to the River Aire, and a second route from the river to Park Square. The beauty of these walks is that you'll take in not just the city's famous sights but also the more unusual ones. Expect to see the chic Victorian Arcades, Europe's largest covered market – Kirkgate Market – former mills whose fortune the city was built on and secret squares to explore. Also look out for iconic street art; Leeds is home to the UK's tallest mural, Athena Rising, as well as works such as Cornucopia next to the Corn Exchange and the George Street Mural at Kirkgate Market.
The story of Leeds unfolds at the Leeds City Museum, where – through six impressive galleries – you'll find artefacts from archaeological finds to displays reflecting city life today. It's also home to the Leeds Tiger… one of the most recognisable and loved exhibits at the museum with a fascinating back story to discover.
It will be hard to tear yourself away from the pretty period furniture and mismatched crockery at vintage tearoom Just Grand! but try to as there's plenty to tempt you on its menu. Located in the city's Grand Arcade – a Grade II-listed Victorian shopping arcade that now boasts a good mix of independent retailers – you'll reboot energy levels enjoying drinks from its huge assortment of loose-left teas (Yorkshire tea is, of course, on the menu!) and the delectable afternoon tea menu. Why choose a plain scone when you could choose from its wide range of flavoured scones such as black treacle and date, Earl Grey and Lemon, and ginger and apricot. Just Grand has also introduced a Gentleman's Afternoon Tea – finger sandwiches, locally produced pork pie and crisps along with a choice of Yorkshire bottled beer.
One of Leeds' leading centres for contemporary art is at The Tetley, housed in an Art Deco-style former brewery. It's not just the collections inside that are worth exploring – the building itself is an Insta-favourite; founded in 1822 – Tetley is one of Leeds' oldest (beer) brewing families – it's of huge social and industrial significance to the city. As well as changing exhibitions there's a rich programme of events to take part in, including art workshops.
A department store might not the first place you think of for cocktails and dinner, but when's it's The Fourth Floor brasserie and bar at the city's branch of the high-end Harvey Nichols, you know you're in store for a treat. Superb views of the city greet you as you enjoy cocktails in the glamorous bar – think gold dome lights and circular banquettes – and the menu in the brasserie focuses on using the best Yorkshire produce in its creative dishes. It's perfect for a pre-theatre meal, with the dinner service starting from 4.30pm.
Take advantage of the fact that Leeds is the only city outside of London to have its own ballet and opera companies and book tickets for a performance by either Opera North, one of Europe's leading arts organisations, which produces the classics as well as lesser-known works and musical theatre, or the Northern Ballet, where you'll find original productions as well as new interpretations of classic ballets.
Ever fancied seeing a world record-breaking suit of elephant armour? Here's your chance – at Leeds' Royal Armouries Museum, which sits on the waterfront at the city's docks. Five galleries hold more than 8,000 fascinating objects, including Henry VIII's tournament armour, the five heroic swords based on the prop weapons used in movies Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and the incredible centrepiece of the whole museum, the Hall of Steel – the largest mass display of arms and armour created since the 19th century.
Yorkshire boasts a legendary cricket heritage and, for cricket fans around the world, the Yorkshire Cricket Museum is a must-visit. It's here that you'll discover artefacts from Yorkshire's cricket legends, the bats and balls used by iconic players as well as multi-media interviews with cricket heroes.
A raft of unique independent retailers can be found under one stunning roof at the Grand Arcade, a shopping venue built in 1897 where its fine Victorian architecture – including an exquisite glass roof and beautiful arched windows – is just as much of a draw as the shops. It's a lovely surrounding in which to explore the stores, which range from luxury menswear retailer Labels, My Vibrant Home for stylish handmade interiors goods, and The Handmade Collective, where you'll find unique gifts created by 60 local Yorkshire design-makers to take home. You'll also find a vibrant shopping district at Victoria Leeds, an eclectic shopping destination combining Victoria Quarter and Victoria Gate with traditional the British high-end department stores of Harvey Nichols and John Lewis and more than 90 boutiques.
Also finding its home in the Grand Arcade is Roots and Fruits, a fantastic vegetarian restaurant that's recently upgraded its menu to be mainly plant-based. But there's no compromise on flavour… this Leeds favourite is packed with local, seasonal produce and presents dishes such as Roots and Fruits Jerk Jackfruit with a secret recipe jerk marinade and giant Rainbow Salads.
Leeds is home to the UK's first two-storey chocolate emporium at Hotel Chocolat and it's here you can learn the delicate art of chocolate-making at its Chocolate School, just one of the chocolate-filled experiences on offer here. Chocoholics may want to embark on its Tasting Adventure and there's always further opportunity to taste the glorious sweetness in its Mega Café; look out, in particular, for its signature hot chocolate.
Come to quirky bar Cuckoo for its imaginative cocktails, such as Peanut Butter Martinis and Dirty Grasshoppers, or to sample local craft beers served through 'Giraffe Towers', and stay for its amazingly fun décor. Murals, paint-splattered animal heads, cool neon lights and a secret rooftop garden all make a visit to this bar a colourful occasion.
Restaurant Man Behind the Curtain – with a name inspired by The Wizard of Oz – offers a magical culinary experience where you'll be wowed by chef Michael O'Hare's creativity. The restaurant's tasting menu of 10 to 14 sequences' includes hand-massaged octopus with capers and lemon; birds nest and kimchi ramen and cardamom & lemongrass soup with chilli sorbet- a treat for both the eyes and the taste-buds. Other high-end restaurants to have on your radar include Stockdales and Ox Club.
Alternatively, visit Bundobust for delicious Indian street food and craft beer that make this place one of Leeds go-to places for easy, deliciouscuisine. Still hungry? Try Matt Healy x The Foundry. This Leeds institution has recently relaunched with Yorkshire-born chef, Matt Healy (runner-up in BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals series), at the helm. The interior and exterior was redesigned and rebranded as Matt Healy x The Foundry. In the kitchen, Matt is concentrating on a menu of simple British dishes using up to five ingredients. A sample menu may include baby chicken 'kiev', wild garlic and duck fat potato, or pollock, charred leeks and potatoes with romesco sauce. Watch this space as the restaurant is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots in Leeds.
22:00 Leeds' nightlife rivals that of any major British city and it's particularly good for quirky bars. For a slice of hipster heaven and craft beers head to the cool, vintage-style Outlaws Yacht Club; drink cocktails from teapots at the Alice in Wonderland-themed, eclectically decorated The White Rabbit; while the Belgrave Music Hall is where to go to enjoy craft beers and cask ales across three floors of a 1930s venue that comes with a fabulous roof terrace, live music events, film and comedy or art exhibitions. Beer is also big news in Leeds; why visit one brewery when you can visit four on the Leeds Brewery Tour, and, if you're coming over in October, look out for details of the city's Oktoberfest.
You'll often hear people hailing from England's largest county, Yorkshire, in the north of the country, using the phrase 'God's own county' to describe their home region and, given the sheer diversity and quality of the local produce, the award-winning restaurants, gastropubs and chef innovation found there, you'll begin to understand why. Here are just a few of the reasons why foodies should put Yorkshire on their destination wish-lists.
Regional specialities and where to taste them
YORKSHIRE PUDDING: a pudding made of eggs, flour and milk and usually served with roast meat and gravy, although it can also be served with jam, syrup or custard as a dessert. The first recorded recipe for the accompanying Yorkshire pudding was in 1737 when it was called 'A Dripping Pudding', the dripping coming from spit-roast meat.
Where can I eat it? Pretty much with every Sunday roast dinner served the length and breadth of Britain (such is its popularity) but when in Yorkshire, why not go large? The Crooked Billet in Saxton, north Yorkshire, boasts a dedicated Yorkshire pudding menu! Yes, that's three courses, each with its own take on the Yorkshire pudding. Award-winning pub The Strines Inn in Bradfield, half an hour's drive from Sheffield also serves Yorkshire puddings of gigantic proportions.
WENSLEYDALE CHEESE: mild, clean, and slightly sweet, Wensleydale cheese has a subtle flavour, said to have notes of wild honey and a moist but crumbly texture. The Wensleydale Creamery is the only manufacturer of authentic Yorkshire Wensleydale.
Where can I eat it? You'll find it across cheeseboards in Yorkshire (and beyond) but go straight to the source – the Calvert Restaurant at the Wensleydale Creamery has the Ultimate Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience; three courses all using their finest ingredient. Go along to explore the visitor centre, museum, shop and attend demonstrations and tastings.
PONTEFRACT CAKE: Not, in fact, cake, but liquorice! The Yorkshire city of Pontefract was the furthest north liquorice was ever grown to produce liquorice sweets and is recognised by its stamp of Pontefract Castle.
Where can I eat it? Buy it throughout Yorkshire; for a fun shopping experience, pick some up at the Oldest Sweet Shop in England in Pateley Bridge, near Harrogate in north Yorkshire, housed in a building dating back to 1661. You'll also be tempted by the other sweets laid out in row upon row of traditional sweet jars – this has been a family run shop since 1827.
FAT RASCAL: similar to a scone or rock cake, Fat Rascals are plump and fruity and based on old regional speciality, turf cake.
Where can I eat it? This fruity bake is one of Betty's Café Tea Rooms best-known and best-selling products, thanks to the personal touches the company made to the original recipe…so where better to eat one than there! There are six Betty's establishments across Yorkshire – in Harrogate, York, Ilkley and Northallerton – and you can choose from the tea rooms' original take on it, decorated with glacé cherries and almonds, or a smaller chocolate and orange variation. All are made by hand to exact Betty's Fat Rascal specifications.
PARKIN: a gingerbread cake made with oatmeal and treacle that's been eaten in Yorkshire since the early 18th century.
Where can I eat it? Bakeries and cafés are the place to find parkin; try Lottie Shaw's Bakery in Brighouse (less than half an hour from Leeds) – all parkin is hand-crafted on site and based on traditional family recipes past down to Lottie by her great grandmother.
FORCED RHUBARB: Yorkshire is home to the Rhubarb Triangle, a nine-square mile area between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell in the west of the county, renowned for producing early forced rhubarb. The season for forced rhubarb is roughly from January to mid-March.
Where can I eat it? Celebrate this regional speciality in style at the annual Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb! The next one takes place 22-24 February 2019 and you'll find everything from rhubarb gifts, rhubarb-themed dishes and rhubarb trails. Wakefield is around 30 minutes from Leeds.
5 must-do food and drink experiences
Michelin-style cooking: The Cookery School, Swinton Park is perched on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by a 17th-century castle and parkland, and it's here you can learn to create a traditional afternoon tea, take a beginners' baking class or spend a weekend cooking modern British cuisine with chef Kevin Hughes. You'll use the seasonal ingredients from the hotel's walled garden as well as venison, rabbit, game and trout from the wider Estate. Housed in the converted Georgian stable wing of four-star Swinton Park hotel, the school offers a range of hands-on two-day, one day and half-day cookery classes for adults, teenagers and children, aged six to nine.
Wine: While many vineyards are based in the south and east of England (the soil and climate make ideal vine-growing conditions), England's most northerly vineyard is found in Yorkshire. The Ryedale Vineyard is located just a half-hour drive from the ancient city of York and offers bed and breakfast accommodation in its Grade II-listed farmhouse, which dates back to around 1630. The vineyard holds tours as well as pizza and wine evenings, where the pizza is cooked on its outdoor clay oven.
Whisky: Whisky? From Yorkshire? That's correct – the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby, north of the county, is creating Yorkshire's first single malt whisky. When the project was first conceived, the team brought in the late, respected whisky expert Dr Jim Swan as a consultant and now the whole process is overseen by the distillery team, from field-to-bottle; all the barley and spring water used is grown and sourced on its family farm. Join in the Distilling Experience, where you'll get the lowdown on the distillery's ethos and process, as well as the chance to try some of its maturing Malt.
Artisan food: The town of Malton, half an hour's drive from York, has been described as Yorkshire's Food Capital – and it certainly lives up to that title thanks to its vast range of incredible local produce and restaurants; in fact, there's a 'Made in Malton' brand, a group of artisan food and drink producers in the town. Many of these can be visited and the Malton Cookery School offers walking 'artisan produce' tours, taking in bakeries, breweries, pie shops and coffee roasteries. One new tour earmarked to launch later this year (9 November) is the 'Malton Food Tour – Gin O'Clock, designed for people 'with a sweet tooth who love their gin'. You'll sample six different gins, a selection of Made in Malton producers and tour Malton's new Gin Distillery.
Afternoon tea: Not just one afternoon tea to linger over (although you can book this option too), but a whole tour of them! Tours in a Dish take you on a 3.5-hour guided tour of York, to the best places for tea, to take part in a tea and cheese pairing workshop, and to visit three unique venues and two top tea retailers and importers.
Hot restaurants you have to visit
The Pipe and Glass Inn, Beverley
Set in a former coaching inn in the beautiful surroundings of the Dalton Estate, this elegant inn has retained its Michelin star (and other major foodie awards) for the last eight years. Owners James and Kate Mackenzie play a huge part in that, with James in the kitchen, Kate in front of house and the gorgeous gardens at the back (which grow produce for its menus) only add to the relaxed ambience. Food-wise, expect enticing meals such as barbequed rump of Yorkshire lamb with barley, beer and broad bean risotto and sweet treats such as ginger burnt cream, poached garden rhubarb and East Yorkshire sugar cakes.
The Black Swan, Oldstead
It may be situated in a small village 45 minutes' drive from York, but it's this restaurant with rooms TripAdvisor users voted as the world's best in 2017. A well-deserved accolade thanks to its Michelin star and its one creative menu – the Tasting Menu – that's been inspired by local ingredients the restaurant either forages for or grows itself; think langoustine with salted strawberry or raw deer with wild garlic. The Black Swan is also making a name for itself with its experimental drinks menu; its 'Oldstead cocktails' menu comprises beautifully named concoctions such as Rubus Fruiticolitan and Forced Fizz (made with rhubarb schnapps).
Rafters, Sheffield
This Michelin-listed/2 AA Rosettes eaterie offers three alternative menus; a classic menu, offering three courses, its Experience One – the Classic menu but enhanced further – and Experience Two, its unique tasting menu (with vegetarian options for each). For the latter, a sample menu may include BBQ line-caught mackerel, Cornish turbot or fresh curd agnolotti, all served in a stylish and comfortable city restaurant.
Skosh, York
Recently opened, Skosh is a cosy, casual, small plates restaurant that's fast making a name for itself in the historic city, thanks to the creativity of chef Neil Bentinck, who's worked at several Yorkshire's best restaurants and brings the influences of his Asia travels to his dishes. You can watch the innovation at play – described as 'British cooking with an international influence' – with a seat overlooking the open kitchen. Try small plates of cod's roe eclairs or crispy guinea hen wontons or larger plates such as whole roast Norfolk quail with spiced lentils.
Magpie Café, Whitby
Whitby in north Yorkshire has some of the best fish and chips in Britain – light, crispy and served piping hot from the deep fat fryer. The Magpie Café, close to the harbour in Whitby, a 90-minute drive from the city of York, is known throughout Yorkshire for its tasty fish and chips and seafood chowder; the long queues outside is testament to its popularity. Monster-size haddock comes from its own fishmongers, which also supplies fish to the locals of Whitby.
Yorke Arms, Nidderdale
Surrounded by the tranquil rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, the Yorke Arms is a former 18th-century coaching inn that has been carefully converted into a Michelin-starred restaurant, with a clutch of sumptuously comfortable bedrooms. Co-owned and run by Michelin-starred chef Frances Atkins, the restaurant serves up the best of Yorkshire produce, from Whitby crab to Wensleydale soufflé and local beef. The whole building has recently reopened following refurbishment, with its accompanying bedrooms and suites due to reopen this summer.
Matt Healy x The Foundry, Leeds
This Leeds institution has recently been relaunched, with Yorkshire-born chef, Matt Healy (runner-up in BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals series) at the helm, with the interiors and exteriors redesigned and rebranded as Matt Healy x The Foundry. He's concentrating on a menu of simple British dishes that may only have up to five ingredients; a sample menu may include baby chicken 'kiev', wild garlic and duck fat potato or pollock, charred leeks and potatoes with Romesco sauce. It's fast becoming one of the hottest restaurants in Leeds.
The Angel Inn, Hetton
A country pub and restaurant with rooms that's won just about every regional and national foodie award going, the Angel Inn also has the fortune of being surrounded by acres of countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, around a 45-minute drive from Harrogate. The food is a quirky blend of "modern British with French Yorkshire nuances", which translates local ingredients into delightful morsels like courgette and beetroot meringue pie and its famous feuille de brick parcel of fish on lobster sauce.
Yorkshire's Insta-worthy food
The YorkyPud™: Created by the York Roast Co, which has two locations in historic York, this is a contemporary twist on a Yorkshire classic.
Bundobust: Delicious Indian street food and craft beers make this one of Leeds' go-to places for easy, tasty cuisine.
The Man Behind The Curtain: This Leeds-based restaurant is a culinary eye-opener; its Permanent collection is served as a set tasting menu of between 10 and 14 courses – presenting plenty of Instagram opportunities.
York Chocolate Story: Unwrap the history of the families who made Yorkshire one of the greatest exporters of chocolate, and then enjoy its very pretty and delicious Chocolate Afternoon Tea.
A 48-hour foodie itinerary
The whole of Yorkshire is filled with incredible food destinations – here are suggestions for just one area, between the two National Parks in the county; starting in Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, heading via York, and ending at the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Day One
09:00 Make breakfast a vintage one! You start your itinerary in the coastal town of Whitby and enjoy breakfast treats in the lovely courtyard or the quirkily decorated rooms of Rusty Shears Vintage Tea Shop.
10:00 Learn to cook the Yorkshire way…with fresh, seasonal and local produce at the Arches Cookery School, just half an hour's drive from Whitby. Chef and teacher Sarah Muir (who's catered for rock royalty in the past) can guide you through a range of courses, from Whitby Fish to Farm to Fork, celebrating all the fantastic meat and produce from local farmers.
13:00 Take a scenic drive for under an hour through the centre of the North York Moors National Park to the Michelin starred/2 AA Rosette restaurant The Star Inn at Harome. This award-winning gastropub with rooms – charmingly set within a 14th-century thatched inn – sources seasonally from the moors and the nearby sea for its creative menu described as 'modern Yorkshire style'. Depending on the season, that might include John Dory or lobster with squid ink cracker.
15:00 Make like a local chef and forage the wonderful wild greens, herbs and berries that grow in abundance in Yorkshire. Taste the Wild offers a huge range of foraging courses, as well as ones such as Cooking with Fire and Cider Making. These are mainly full-day courses, so you may want to stay on an extra day to experience one.
17:00 As you head into the historic city of York, stock up on some wonderful Yorkshire foodie souvenirs to take home with you. Henshelwoods Delicatessen is packed with tasty treats ranging from Yorkshire parkin and homemade preserves to more than 70 cheeses.
19:30 Stop by The Rattle Owl for dinner – not only will you find innovative dishes such as east coast crab with tomato consommé or roast pigeon with wild mushroom, barley, pancetta and blackberry but you'll be dining within a Grade II-listed, 17th-century building. The restaurant also has the Owlet Food & Wine, a microshop stocking organic wine and local beers.
Day Two
09:00 Head to a café that's all about using local and seasonal ingredients – and one that's featured in The Guardian's '50 Best Breakfasts in the UK' and Buzzfeed's '21 things you must eat in York'. You'll find a lot to love about The Pig & Pastry's breakfast sandwiches; bacon or sausage, Shroomalloumi – that's halloumi and mushrooms – and a breakfast burger of dry cured bacon, fried egg, avocado, cheddar, smoky mayo and relish.
11:30 Less than an hour from York is the elegant spa town of Harrogate – but it's not just natural spring waters it's famed for, its foodie scene is also worth exploring. The three-hour Yorkshire Appetite food tour takes you to explore some of the best eateries in town and taste locally sourced produce, as well as teach you a thing or two about Harrogate's rich history.
14:30 After a substantial feast on the food tour, set off for a pleasant stroll in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the edge of which is less than half an hour from Harrogate. Alternatively, travel an hour from the town and stop off for a creamy, indulgent ice cream from Brymor Dairy Ice Cream Parlour, made from the whole milk sourced from the farm's herd of Guernsey cows. The only difficult choice you'll have to make is which of its 25 flavours to have.
16:00 Ten minutes from your ice cream destination is another fabulous local produce to try; beer and ale from the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham. A family run brewery, you can take a tour of its traditional brewhouse before heading to the bar to try out a few of its award-winning beers, such as its cult classic cask ale, Monty Python's Holy Grail, and its strong dark Yorkshire ale Riggwelter.
20:00 While you're in the Yorkshire Dales take the opportunity to dine at Britain's highest public house – the Tan Hill Inn. At 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level, this historic 17th-century pub is all exposed beams, stone-flagged floors, a roaring fire in the cooler months and a menu of satisfying pub favourites including Whitby scampi and chips or Yorkshire pudding topped with local Swaledale sausages, all which can be washed down with beers from local breweries. You can also stay overnight in its en-suite rooms and camp site.
Food festivals in Yorkshire 2018/2019
21-22 July: Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
8 September: Malton Harvest Food Festival
21-30 September: York Food Festival
29-30 September: Holmfirth Food Festival
2019 (dates TBC)
23-25 February: Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb
April: York Chocolate Festival
May: Malton Food Lovers Festival
May: Great British Food Festival @ Harewood House
June: Dales Festival of Food and Drink
June: Yorkshire Vegan Festival
July: Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Getting there
Fly into Yorkshire's Leeds Bradford international airport or easily travel to its cities and towns from the rest of the UK via train. Leeds is just over two hours from London, around an hour from Manchester; York is just under two hours from London, 1.5 hours from Manchester; Sheffield is almost 2.5 hours from London, less than one hour from Manchester.
Britain loves its beer and ales and, to celebrate International Craft Beer Day on 3 August, we highlight just a few of the brewery tours and events that stretch from the north-west coast of England to the north-east coast, all in locations within easy 1.5-hour train or taxi access of each other. Cheers!
The Mad Hatter Brewing Company was set up just five years ago and, as of this year, is one of the small number of breweries run by a woman. The brewery is all producing creative ideas, which have included its signature beer the Penny Lane Pale, a low ABV craft beer with a tropical fruit aroma and a biscuit malt base – named after the street where the first bottle shop stocked them – and the Tzatziki Sour, made using Greek yoghurt to sour and then added mint and cucumber. There aren't tours available at this small micro-craft brewery, but it does hold festivals, where they pair the beers with food, have live music playing, a kids' corner on offer in the day session and a fire show in the evening one! The next festival will be held on 25 August, although check its website for further events.
Runaway Brewery brews its 'modern-tasting, recognisably British' beers by hand in small batches at its microbrewery. Head there for its core range of Pale Ales, IPA, Smoked Porter and American Brown Ales and there's always seasonal ales to try out. As well as brewery tours that take place every Saturday – a fascinating trail through the working brewery, plus a tasting of four beers – you can continue to drink fresh beer from the source in its Tap Room until 8pm. Before you go, check out the brewery's plans for its monthly pop-up dining rooms, where it teams its beers with local food producers
Stockport, Lancashire
One of the oldest independent brewers in Britain, Robinsons, is located in the heart of Stockport and has been brewing there for nearly two centuries. Real ale is its pièce de résistance and its hour-long brewery tour takes you through Robinsons' history, the science behind the brewing process and offers tutored tastings of three 1/3-pint samples of its beers. Upgrade to its 'golden ticket' and you also receive a gift set and twice as much beer at its Unicorn Bar.
Burnley, Lancashire
Once a month, Moorhouse Brewery opens the doors for 45-minute guided tours, four samples of its beers and a pie-and-pea supper, in true Northern style! It's recently launched a series of new hop-forward keg beers, plus an innovative botanical range and a new look for its cask beers. Its M1 Small Batch Brewery, nestled in the main brewhouse, also allows the brewers to brew in small batches, where they can develop unique recipes, so are well worth following. The tours for 2018 run on 28 September, 19 October and 30 November.
Leeds, Yorkshire
Why visit one brewery when you can visit four in the cool city of Leeds on the Leeds Brewery Tour! Once a month (25 August, 22 September, 20 October and 24 November in 2018), you can begin an afternoon at the North Brewing Co's taproom, which boasts five core beers and one-off creations in its repertoire, followed by drinks at Indian street food venue Bundobust. Straight after you'll move onto Tapped, an American-style brew pub with its wide range of keg and cask beer, before finishing at the Northern Monk Brewery for a guided tour and tasting at the brewery, which describes itself as 'an homage to the monastic heritage of brewing'.
York, Yorkshire
Set within York's historic city walls, York Brewery was the first traditional working brewery within these walls for more than 40 years. The brewery has always welcomed visitors to see how the traditional ale is made, and runs four guided tours per day, Tuesday to Sunday. You'll start in the brewery taproom bar to enjoy a pre-tour drink, head out across the brewery to learn everything that goes into making its unique beers and the process 'from grain to glass' and stop to admire the 20-barrel brew plant in its brewhouse. Handcrafted ales are the brewery's passion and you can taste its quirky named, award-winning beers; Centurion's Ghost Ales, the Guzzler, York Minster Ale and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Nestled in the charming spa town of Harrogate is the independent, award-winning Harrogate Brewery. Run by Anton and Sarah Stark, this is a very small brewery although has recently moved into larger premises, so more fermenters could be added to allow the couple to small batch brew more beer. It also has space for a brewery tap that opens once a month, ensuring a special experience. Come here for its strong American-hopped ale, the Horse Head Stetson, its award-winning Vanilla Porter and its 'strong and complex' Kursaal Imperial Stout.
Masham, Yorkshire
A family run brewery that has been operating for nearly 30 years, Black Sheep Brewery doesn't have guided tours, it has 'shepherded' tours, four times a day! You'll be taken to see the traditional brewhouse, explore the science behind the fermenting process and how the brewery selects its ingredients for its distinctive tastes, and why it still uses the Yorkshire Square Fermenting Vessels that were developed more than 200 years ago. Then head to its bar to try out a few of its award-winning beers, such as its cult classic cask ale, Monty Python's Holy Grail, and its strong dark Yorkshire ale Riggwelter.
Durham, County Durham
It may be the oldest working brewery in Durham but the award-winning Durham Brewery is still small and family owned, and continues to grow its beer portfolio, which ranges from dark stouts to light bitters, wheat beer to lagerbier, the latter of which takes three months to mature. Daily tours run twice a day and, as well as touring the brewery and tutored tastings, you'll hear all about British and Durham beer history and culture. Don't forget to stop by the shop on your way out to buy your favourite tipple.
Housed in the city's Palace of Art in Exhibition Park – the last remaining building from the 1929 North East Exhibition – the Wylam Brewery is certainly in a very special location. The brewery – which was founded in 2000 and is a 30-barrel brewery – opens its Brewery Tap Thursdays through to Sundays as well as runs brewery tours every Saturday, where the brewing process is explained, as is the fascinating history of the brewery and, of course, the chance to sample the beer. In October 2018 the venue will also host Craft Beer Calling, an international beer festival.
Dundee is one of the best destinations in Europe to visit in 2018 according to Lonely Planet and there are myriad of reasons why this Scottish city – just over an hour by train from Edinburgh on Scotland's east coast – deserves this accolade. Its ever-growing cultural scene, the redevelopment of its historic waterfront, the stunning V&A Dundee due to open this September, a variety of art and design galleries, a diverse range of bars and restaurants, a thrilling music and events scene and the fact it was named as the UK's first UNESCO City of Design… the list goes on!
Time to check in
From boutique to budget, the range of accommodation in Dundee is expanding, with more than 1,200 hotel beds expected to be ready by the end of 2018.
Joining hotels such as Malmaison, APEX, Holiday Inn Express and the recently opened Hampton by Hilton is a new Hotel Indigo, which will reopen in a former jute mill. This 102-bedroom hotel with 12 junior suites is scheduled to open in August. Dundee's new train station is also due to open this summer following a £14m renovation, with a 120-bed Sleeperz hotel above it, opening on 9 July. Close to the station on the waterfront, the refurbished Premier Inn has also reopened with an additional 60 bedrooms.
One of the world's most anticipated cultural attractions will open its doors to the public on 15 September. The magnificent Kengo Kuma-designed V&A Dundee is Scotland's first design museum and will be home to the country's design heritage, fascinating exhibitions, as well as permanent galleries and exciting features. The opening exhibition will be Ocean Liners: Speed and Style, which will delve into the history of these powerful steamships.
Head out onto the River Tay with Pirate Boats and join an exhilarating one-hour boat trip that brings the history of the city to life. You'll board in beautiful Broughty Ferry, just a ten-minute drive from the city centre, and take in sights along the revamped waterfront, including Broughty Castle and the new V&A building. If you're there between May and September, you may also be joined for the ride by some dolphins.
Did you know that Dundee is the original home of marmalade (a citrus fruit preserve, commonly made from oranges)? It seems only fitting that you head to independent café Avery & Co and order a Marmalade Mojito served in a Mackays Dundee marmalade jar to go with lunch. This eaterie has an excellent vegan menu alongside meat feasts such as Korean pulled pork and homemade burgers with roast garlic mayo.
Head to the Verdant Works – a refurbished jute mill (jute is a natural fibre) – to discover the absorbing story of Dundee's industrial textile heritage and social history. Within is the Jute Museum and its range of interactive hands-on activities, and then head to High Mill, which was recently restored and now houses an original and working Boulton & Watt steam engine. It's then worth jumping in a taxi for the five-minute drive to RRS Discovery at Discovery Point to experience what life was like in the Antarctic with Captain Scott and his crew.
17:00 TASTE THE LOCAL SPIRITSTime for a gin and tonic! Local distiller Verdant Spirits, the first distillery in Dundee for 200 years, and which won Scottish Gin of the Year in 2017, has plans to open a gin school and visitor centre ready for summer 2018.
Brassica restaurant, bar and bakery only threw open its doors to customers in June, so it's one of the hottest eateries in town. The restaurant has taken over one of the old vault spaces in the ground of the city's historic Caird Hall building, overlooking the waterfront, and all its produce is sourced within a 50-mile radius of Dundee. Make sure you check out its Champagne and Gin Menu, which lists many local Scottish gins.
Be brave… and listen to spooky tales of the city's sometimes gruesome past on a tour with Dark Dundee. These walking tours take you through stories of the city's past, via places such as HM Frigate Unicorn, and The Howff, a 16th-century graveyard in the city centre.
Wander through eight open-gallery spaces that are home to art, history and environment exhibitions at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum. In addition to the permanent displays, there is a changing programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year. New exhibition Bash Street's Back, celebrating the iconic comic Beano's 80th birthday and charting Dundee's role in comic book history, is open until October – it's a fantastic example of British popular culture through the decades.
11:00 For an example of the city's contemporary art inventory, head to the DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts). Converted from an old brick warehouse it combines art galleries, print studio, two cinemas, and a shop with a café and restaurant. If you're in town before the end of the summer, catch the first major European show of work by acclaimed American artist Eve Fowler. Entitled what a slight. what a sound. what a universal shudder, it's at DCA until 26 August.
After a morning filled with artistic experiences, where better to stop for lunch than Gallery 48, a contemporary art gallery space with a tapas restaurant and gin bar that showcases art work, often from the neighbouring University of Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.
Behind the Scenes Dundee is a guided walking tour developed by Creative Dundee and Dundee Contemporary Arts, which takes you backstage to see how the city's cultural venues work. You'll also visit public art, creative studios and independent shops. An alternative way to see the city is with Run the Sights. Combine a run with a guided exploration of some of the city's most interesting and beautiful locations.
Dundee's first street-art project covers the city's hidden lanes and corners; the idea is to encourage people to explore parts of the city that wouldn't feature on a usual walking trail. It has matched up unloved doorways with street artists, who have then created a unique piece of street art in a forgotten place. Called Open Close, the trail is available to download online.
Contemporary Scottish food is served up alongside gorgeous views over the sand dunes to Tentsmuir Forest at fine-dining restaurant The Tayberry, in the area of Broughty Ferry. Award-winning chef-proprietor Adam Newth has created an innovative and mouth-watering menu comprising delicacies such as risotto of brown crab with avocado ice-cream and pan-roast cod with sweetcorn bhajis.
Dundee has some fantastic bars to end the evening in. New to the bar scene is King of Islington on Union Street, fast gaining a reputation for quality cocktails and a huge selection of rum; or try out Draffens, Dundee's speakeasy bar located inside a former department store on Couttie's Wynd, one of Dundee's old cobbled lanes.
Getting there: Dundee is just under 1.5 hours by train from Edinburgh, 1 ¾ hours from Glasgow and you can take the Caledonian Sleeper train from London overnight (it takes just under seven hours).
Pulsating with a dynamic vibe, east London is a hotbed of creativity across its neighbourhoods, many of which have been revitalised over the last few years. While cosmopolitan in its outlook, you can still find pockets of the unique Cockney charm, giving this region of the capital a diverse and spirited energy. We show you where to eat, sleep and play in trendy boroughs such as Hackney, up and coming south-east London neighbourhoods such as Peckham and well-established areas such as Shoreditch.
Where to… Eat?
Yes, it's about pizzas and beer, but Crate Brewery in Hackney Wick is top of its game with both. The pizzas are hand-rolled, stone-baked and come in an assortment of unique topping combinations (think more along the lines of Middle Eastern lamb or sweet potato with Stilton and walnuts rather than a Hawaiian) and the craft beer is brewed on site. You can book on a tasting tour of the microbrewery while here, or simply enjoy this innovative venue that's completely upcycled – its bar, for example, is made from old railway sleepers. Plus, its location on the banks of the Hackney canal and DJ sets every Friday and Saturday nights always attracts a young, hip crowd.
From one independent kitchen and bar to another, Grow sits in an old sausage factory by the River Lea and is a sustainable and ethical business working closely with local artists, DJs and musicians. This summer its menu is by Slow Fire London, using British seasonal ingredients inspired by Middle Eastern flavours, sourced locally and sustainably. Don't just come for the food though; Grow also runs free events, from open mic to art festivals, music from live jazz and blues to reggae.
On the more upmarket side, Hackney is also home to Forman's Restaurant, a riverside eaterie that specialises in salmon and seafood – it's run by Forman's, one of the oldest and most famous producers of London cure-smoked salmon. You can also visit the onsite smokehouse to see how these delicacies are prepared, before tucking into a menu that features treats such as warm smoked eel fillets, poached turbot with scallops and smoked Scottish salmon and Cornish crab salad.
Part of the creative and cultural destination that is Peckham Levels – a transformed seven empty levels of a multi-storey car park – is newcomer West Kitchen, bringing a slice of California to south-east London. It describes itself as a conscious kitchen – practicing minimal food waste and using seasonal ingredients from sustainable farmers – elements that sing through its menu that includes seabass ceviche and Ayurvedic kitchari. An added bonus is its all-day natural wine bar.
At the heart of Peckham is the Peckham Refreshment Rooms, a pared-down style restaurant situated in a 1930s Art Deco block that always has a bustling atmosphere. Here you'll find a menu of European treats, from aubergine parmigiana to bavette steak, brought together from small-batch and artisan producers.
Peckham Bazaar offers customers a menu of pan-Balkan mezze and grill, taking inspiration from across the Balkan region, using traditional recipes blended with indigenous ingredients, all cooked over a charcoal grill. Try dishes such as grilled rabbit with Cyprus potatoes, pork and lamb adana and braised and grilled cuttlefish with Greek orzo.
Proving the Shoreditch scene is still attracting the cool chefs, Brat was opened earlier this year by ex-Kitty Fisher's chef Tomos Parry, who has brought a bold blend of Welsh and Basque cuisine to east London. So how does that translate onto a menu? Gorgeous dishes such as Herdwick lamb, pork and laverbread salami, wild rabbit with blood sausage and beans, and whole turbots.
Another new kid that's popped up in 2018 is the Vurger Company – bringing a slice of vegan heaven to Shoreditch. Once a pop-up restaurant, this is the company's first permanent site and one that was crowdfunded in less than 72 hours, such is its popularity. All its burgers are made from vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds and legumes – try its Tabasco Auberger, packed with aubergines, chickpeas and red onion – and there's must-try vegan versions of mac 'n' cheese and milkshakes.
You can't go wrong with a well-established eaterie in Shoreditch; Lyle's is an innovative British restaurant with a passion for using British produce on its menus but, being at the forefront of the restaurant scene, it also brings the talents of international chefs to its kitchens during its Guest Series. Seasonal produce is also a key focus for the restaurant – come September, for example, there'll be a focus on game dishes.
Where to… Sleep?
Located in an old post office – and interestingly still run by the same family who used to run the aforementioned post office – the Avo Boutique Hotel is cosy and chic with varied décor in each room, and it's just a five-minute walk from Dalston Overground station. While there's plenty to see and do in the area, if you fancy just staying in for the evening you can take advantage of its comprehensive DVD and games library.
Looking for a cool place to stay that won't put too much strain on your budget? Kip, which has a new Hackney Central location, is all about affordable, stylish accommodation. Yes, it's unpretentious and practical in its style, but you'll find every type of room spec here, from single, twin, douples and studio rooms to group rooms, family rooms and even a penthouse suite.
Located in a building dating back to 1878, the Victoria Inn is a boutique hotel and modern gastropub in the heart of Peckham. All 15 rooms are individually designed and range in size from single occupancy to space for a family of four. Then pop downstairs to the gastropub to sample one of its ten locally sourced beers and ciders and its British seasonal menu.
Describing itself as offering 'simple, elegant, affordable rooms with a lick of Africa cool inspired by the vibrant multiculturalism of our very special neighbourhood', the Peckham Rooms Hotel is just five minutes' walk from the neighbourhood's high street. This independent boutique hotel is run by a family local to the area – great to ask for recommendations of all the places to visit locally and further afield.
And it might be a little further out in Camberwell, although only 20 minutes' walk from Peckham, but the Church Street Hotel is a quirky treat in south-east London, rocking a Spanish Americana vibe. Hand-painted Mexican tiles adorn its rooms and you can enjoy a drink in either its Havana lounge and Communion Bar.
The Curtain – a six-storey hotel and members' club by hospitality guru Michael Achenbaum – opened in the area just last summer and remains hot property. Guests can check out the rooftop pool, screening room and spa, plus it's the first London outpost of soul-food specialist Red Rooster from Michelin-starred Marcus Samuelsoon. Expect classic décor from this trendy Shoreditch property – think exposed brick walls, specially commissioned artwork and hardwood flooring. And its seriously chic bar Green Room opened in May 2018, making The Curtain a destination to see and be seen.
Nobu Shoreditch is another relative newcomer to the Shoreditch scene, opening last year and being the first Nobu hotel in London. Contemporary and elegant, its style is inspired by Japanese architecture and décor as well as east London industrial style. Head to its fantastically cavernous restaurant for Japanese delicacies such as oven-roasted lobster with Hakaido scallops or the exclusive cilantro aioli and Ikura.
Another property to look out for over the coming months is a Shoreditch outpost of Mama Shelter. The French brand is said to be taking over the current RE Hotel; word on the street is that, like other properties in the group, it will be tech-led and offer plenty of social activities for guests, designer bedrooms and open social spaces.
Where to… Play?
One legacy from the borough's industrial past is the building space now used by street artists; just wandering around the area you'll see works from legendary names such as Banksy and Stik Man. Plus, as the area attracts a youthful, party crowd, the nightlife is eclectic, so you'll find everything from traditional-style pubs, pop-up cocktail bars, late-night drinking establishments and diverse clubs to enjoy. One cool east London bar is The Elephant's Head – originally serving customers back in the 1890s, it's been restored and reopened as a must-visit Hackney bar but one that maintains its old-school charm.
Hackney is a haven for markets; as well as browsing the stalls, independent shops and cafés of Broadway Market, which has been running since the 1890s, head a little off the beaten track to the newly opened Mare Street Market. A much more chilled-out vibe here, you can wander this cobbled street and enjoy the craft breweries, cafés, pop-up clothing stores, vinyl record shop and the sounds from the market's own radio show; TV chef Gizzi Erskine is also opening her first restaurant here soon, The Dining Room.
Time for a spot of culture? Along from Mare Street market is the Hackney Empire, the East End theatre associated with pioneering and avant-garde theatre and comedy. And for something that's going to get everyone talking, head to the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities situated in a small Hackney basement. It displays everything that its founder has found fascinating, whether it's rare or commonplace, from unusual finds from the world of nature to pop art prints and sketches from prison inmates.
Peckham is creating a name for itself as a hotbed of street artist talent; make sure you keep a look out as you explore the area for its emerging graffiti art scene. And discover diverse creative art events, music, film, comedy and theatre at the brilliant CLF Art Café, housed in a multi-warehouse space, the Bussey Building, which is fast-becoming one of the go-to places for London's cool crowd and cultural aficionados.
You'll find brilliant prices for blockbuster films at Peckhamplex, an independent multiplex cinema that shows a range of new releases, with tickets costing a value £4.99 all day every day, and it's also the place to catch works by independent film-makers as well as art exhibitions.
Right next door is Peckham Levels, a multi-purpose, artistic space created in a multi-storey car park that has also evolved into a foodie and nightlife destination. Head to the top-floor bar Frank's Café for gorgeous panoramic views of the capital's skyline while you enjoy a drink or two on summer evenings. Or spend an evening over craft beers at the Brick Brewery, located under Peckham Rye train station's railway arches, where you can sample brews straight from the source in its Tap Room.
Fancy stepping back in time? Peckham's Four Quarters is London's first arcade bar – test your retro game skills on 15 original arcade games dating back to the 1980s, then dance the night away at its basement cocktail bar and club, The Confession Box.
Long a hotbed of emerging talent and hub for creative minds, Shoreditch continues to be at the forefront of critically acclaimed contemporary culture. There are a number of galleries worth visiting, such as Kate McGarry gallery, where you'll find video artists and performance fine art among its works and the Jealous gallery, where you can buy prints from well-known artists and photographers such as David Shrigley and Russell Marshall.
Theatre-goes looking to expand their repertoire should try out the New Shoreditch Theatre, which features artists from all creative backgrounds, whether that's plays, live music or art, film screenings and installation work. And a fantastic line-up of gigs take place at independent music shop Rough Trade East, which also offers a sublime collection of music (plus plenty of choice for vinyl addicts).
New bars and clubs continue to open in the area, such as Parisian-style wine bar and bistro Leroy, with its 100-bin wine list and their own Vermouth behind the counter. Quirky takes on classic cocktails are found at The Office on Kingsland Road, which opened at the end of May, and try out the fascinating array of unusual spirits, such as Portuguese fig fire water and Umoshi plum wine, on offer at the Smoking Goat, which opened at the end of 2017.
To blow the cobwebs away after a night out in Shoreditch, there's probably nowhere more pleasurable than a stroll through the iconic Columbia Road Flower Market, just over a ten-minute walk away. The blooms are heart-lifting and the independent shops surrounding it are a joy to explore; vintage-clothes shops sit alongside small art galleries and antique stores and you can always find a caffeine hit at one of the cute cafés along the way. More great shopping can be found at Shoreditch's Boxpark – the former shipping container that's become a pop-up mall, a haven of independent shops, global names and restaurants.
The south-western corner of England is a slice of foodie heaven. From mouth-watering local specialities to the hottest restaurants and must-do food experiences, Cornwall's culinary capabilities are not to be missed.
CORNISH PASTY: Succulent meat and vegetables encased in warm, golden pastry, formed into a distinctive 'D' shape and should be crimped on one side to ensure it's a genuine Cornish pasty.
Where can I eat it? Pretty much in every butcher's shop or bakery in Cornwall. Rowe's Bakeries, dotted throughout the county, make award-winning pasties, with four bakeries in the coastal town of Falmouth alone. Malcolm Barnecutt has several bakeries around Cornwall selling hand-made goodies made fresh overnight, plus two restaurants where you can linger over a pasty, one in St Austell and one in Bodmin.
CORNISH CREAM TEA: A truly scrumptious treat, this is where you load jam and melt-in-the-mouth Cornish clotted cream onto a sweet scone. And, if you're in Cornwall, the jam goes on first, topped off by the cream (neighbouring Devon does it the other way round)!
Where can I eat it? Cream teas are ubiquitous throughout the tearooms, restaurants and hotels of Cornwall. The Cream Tea Guide is a handy source of where to find some of the best – check out either the traditional cream tea or a savoury cheese tea with Cornish cheeses and chutney at The Elm Tree in Truro, or enjoy cream teas on the terrace of the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Café, with views over the 13th-century Restormel Castle.
KERN AND YARG CHEESE: Crowned Supreme Champion at World Cheese Awards in 2017, Kern matures over 16 months and is a hard cheese with buttery and caramel notes. It is made by the same dairy that makes Yarg cheese (wrapped in nettles to produce a lemony, creamy taste), Lynher Dairies, and both are only produced by this dairy.
Where can I eat it?: Kern is not yet available to buy from the dairy (although watch this space – you could be among the first to buy it) but you can buy Yarg and it is often served on restaurant cheeseboards throughout the county, such as at The Herring at the Bedruthan hotel.
TREGOTHNAN TEA: The first tea ever to be grown in England is made from Camellia sinensis leaves from the Tregothnan Estate in south Cornwall, the first estate to grow ornamental camellia plants in the UK, which is possible thanks to the area's microclimate. As well as Black Tea it also produces Green tea, herbal infusions and Earl Grey tea.
Where can I drink it?: Tregothnan is sold in supermarkets across the UK and is served in many tearooms across Cornwall, but why not sip it while overlooking the gorgeous views of St Michael's Mount at the Godolphin Arms in Marazion.
CORNISH WINE: Thanks to the development of grape varieties that work well in the climate of south-west England, Cornish wine regularly wins awards, particularly with its sparkling wines. There are several lovely vineyards to explore in the region – Polgoon, Trevibban Mill, Knightor, Bosue, Polmassick and Cornwall's largest vineyard Camel Valley.
Where can I drink it?: Cornish wine is sold in supermarkets and off licences throughout the UK, but a lovely spot to enjoy a glass is on the sun terrace at Camel Valley – overlooking the vineyard itself.
Tea: To fully understand how tea is grown in England, join a garden tour of the Tregothnan Estate's botanical garden or even learn how to become a tea guru with a Tregothnan tea masterclass. You'll pluck your own tea leaves and have the chance to create your own bespoke blend of tea.
Beer: Take a tour around Cornwall's oldest independent family brewery, established more than 150 years ago, at the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre. Many original traditions and skills remain in its brewing method today, from the raw ingredients that are used through to the sampling process.
Chocolate: Watch chocolate being lovingly created by hand at the factory of Kernow Chocolate in St Eval, in the south west of the county. Every piece of chocolate is made by skilled chocolatiers and while you can't tour the factory itself, its large viewing window allows you to see how its 20 flavours come together. An added bonus? There's a tasting table so you can decide which chocolate is your favourite.
Fish: The Fat Hen near Penzance in the south of Cornwall offers a series of great experiences run by sustainable-living guru Caroline Davey. Courses including picking out and cooking live crab fished the same day, learning how to source, prepare and cook Cornish fish and shellfish, and there's also a range of foraging courses.
Ice cream: If you enjoy Cornish clotted cream on a scone, can you imagine how delicious it must taste in ice cream? Discover how this delectable treat is made at Callestick Farm in north Cornwall, from the mixing of flavours, to freezing and the filling of tubs. And, of course, there's ample opportunity to try the resulting product, flavours which range from clotted cream vanilla and Cornish sea salted caramel, to cinnamon, chunky root ginger and even bubblegum!
Rick Stein, Padstow
You can't come to Cornwall and not try a meal at a Rick Stein establishment – there are now nine across the county. Padstow is famously known as 'PadStein', such is the great chef's influence in the area. His flagship restaurant is The Seafood Restaurant and the town is also home to Rick Stein's Café, Stein's Fish & Chips (for something a little more casual), Fisheries & Seafood Bar, Ruby's Bar and St Petroc's Brasserie (which also offers accommodation). Whichever eaterie you choose, the focus is on serving the freshest of fish, cooked to perfection.
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Port Isaac
Another master of seafood cuisine, chef Nathan Outlaw worked under Rick Stein at The Seafood Restaurant, and has since gone on to run the eponymous Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Outlaw's Fish Kitchen and The Mariners (also a pub serving local beers from Sharps Brewery), and is the proud owner of four Michelin stars. Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is a real treat for lovers of seafood; it exclusively serves a seafood tasting menu highlighting the best in sustainable produce caught off the Cornish coast.
Fern Pit Café, Newquay
Choose your live crab or lobster caught by the Fern Pit Café's own fishing boat, have it cooked to order and then savour the flavours while overlooking the beautiful Gannel Estuary or order it in takeaway form and head down to enjoy your food on Crantock Beach. Simple yet tasty crab sandwiches are also on the menu and, through the lobster season, the café creates its must-try lobster salad lunches.
Alba, St Ives
Alba's first-floor restaurant one of the places to go in St Ives for an elegant dining experience. Housed in the refurbished Old Lifeboat House on St Ives harbour, the experience is further enhanced by the panoramic views to Godrevy Lighthouse across St Ives Bay, as well as a menu created from locally sourced ingredients and herbs grown on site. Award-winning chef and proprietor Grant Nethercott serves up modern British style cuisine that comes in the form of dishes such as blow-torched gin-cured sea trout and Cornish grass-fed beef fillet. For cocktails and small plates, head to its walk-in A Bar downstairs.
Fifteen Cornwall, Watergate Bay
Eat well and feel good; not only does Jamie Oliver's Fifteen offer an amazing menu of Italian dishes using Cornish produce but this award-winning restaurant from the TV chef is also a social enterprise, with all profits going to its charity Cornwall Food Foundation. Why not try Jamie's Corn Fritters with poached eggs for breakfast, slow-cooked duck with lentils and agro dolce for lunch and olive oil poached turbot with vignole for dinner?
The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach
It may be little more than a wooden hut on a beautiful beach on the Roseland Heritage Coast, but The Hidden Hut, located around 30 minutes' drive from Truro, hosts spectacularly large outdoor cook-ups, where there's only one dish served – think rotisserie duck, 12-hour Greek lamb, wood-fired mezze or Sri Lankan monkfish curry (there are always vegetarian options too). It's bring-your-own plates, cutlery and drinks, and dress for the weather because it all takes place outdoors come rain or shine. Feast nights take place from May to September and you have to book ahead.
Paul Ainsworth at No.6, Padstow
It's easy to understand why Paul Ainsworth At No.6 has a Michelin star, with inventive menus filled with gastronomic delights such as hogget (sheep meat that's one to two year's old) from the Tamar Valley (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that straddles both Cornwall and Devon) with red garlic ketchup and sweetbread fricassee, and raw sea bream with sand shrimp slaw and katsuobushi mayonnaise. Located in a lovely Georgian townhouse in Padstow, dining here is a special experience.
Gylly Beach Café, Falmouth
Family-run, Gylly Beach Café comes with views to die for over Gyllyngvase Beach and with panoramic views of the Lizard Peninsula. Its menu is pretty special too. Breakfast and lunch is about walk-ins; try the Full Cornish Breakfast early on or how about a slice of Homity Pie (puff pastry filled with creamed potato, leeks and Cornish cheddar) for lunch? Come evening, book a table so you can try out dishes such as locally sourced pork and prawns, venison loin and Newlyn pollock fillet.
The whole of Cornwall is filled with incredible food destinations – here are suggestions for just one area, from Port Isaac on the rugged Atlantic coast to Falmouth in the south-east of the county, to tempt your tastebuds.
Day one
09:00 Don't go light on breakfast (it's the most important meal of the day after all!), enjoy a plate of delicious Cornish produce at the Chapel Café in the pretty coastal village of Port Isaac, which includes Cornish hogs pudding and local meats, all for under £10. Even the coffee is locally roasted using ethically-sourced beans.
10:00 Discover the art of cooking seafood and check in to the masterclasses at Rick Stein's Cookery School in Padstow, 45 minutes from Port Isaac. Got seafood sorted? Check out one of the other fantastic courses available here, which range from Indian street food, Spanish tapas or patisserie.
13:00 You can't come to Cornwall and not hit the beach – half an hour from Padstow is the surfer's paradise of Newquay – and here you can walk straight off the sand and straight into the Beach Hut Café, with its awesome views over the sea and vibrant atmosphere. Order Cornish mussels or huge dishes of beef chilli.
15:00 Head 20 minutes from Newquay to nearby Perranporth, home to Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm. Take a self-guided tour through its press house, bottlery and jam kitchen or book onto a fully guided tour, plus a tutored tasting.
17:00 Set off on the 20-minute drive to Truro, but don't forget to stop off at the Great Cornish Food Store and stock up on some enticing local delicacies to take home.
19:30 Truro has lots of lovely places to dine – for more fish favourites head to Hooked! Restaurant & Bar and for a fine-dining experience try out Tabbs, which is listed in the Michelin Guide and has two AA Rosettes.
Day two
09:00 Drive 30 minutes from Truro to the cute fishing village of Charleston, close to St Austell, and fill up on a breakfast packed with local goodies at Charlie's Boathouse. As well as the harbour views to admire over your meal, the restaurant has its own resident artist, whose work you can buy as a keepsake of your time in Cornwall.
11:00 Time to explore one of Cornwall's excellent vineyards; just 15-20 minutes from your breakfast stop is Bosue Vineyard and its award-winning wines, or tour what is Cornwall's oldest vineyard (planted in 1976!) at Polmassick Vineyard.
13:00 Head to the picture-perfect fishing village of Mevagissey, 15 minutes' drive away, which is part of the stunning Roseland Peninsula and enjoy lunch at one of the superb restaurants, such as No.5 Mevagissey. Proudly using local produce in its dishes, you'll also find an awesome selection of locally made drinks, such as Cornish beers, lagers and ciders, Cornish gins from Tarquin's and Stafford distilleries and Cornish vodka Aval Dor.
16:00 If you've had a relatively light lunch, now's a good time to tuck into a gorgeous Cornish cream tea. For a pretty setting as well as a delicious treat, try the freshly baked homemade scones, homemade jam and Trewithen Dairy Cornish cream at Miss V's Vintage High Tea, located in semi-tropical gardens on the banks of the Fal Estuary.
20:00 When you're in this part of the world, a meal overlooking the sea is a must; end your foodie trip in Falmouth and enjoy crab, squid, mussels, prawns, oysters and scallops in the unassuming, but charmingly rustic shellfish bar, The Shack.
Food festivals in Cornwall 2018
Central Cornwall is approximately five hours by train or car from London, with high-speed train services running from London Paddington, including the Night Riviera Sleeper Service to Penzance. There are also daily direct trains from Bristol and Bath.
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