Foodie heaven
When it comes to food, Britain has a reputation for being one of the richest homes of locallygrown produce and independent retailers. So why not celebrate what’s on your doorstep and visit an event near you? The Leeds Castle Food Festival (www.leeds-castle.com), taking place from 9th-11th September, is set to be a great family event with local and regional produce, plenty of foodie gifts to buy, activities to keep the little ones amused and an area to relax on straw bales.
If you like your food hot, you’ll be in your element at Holker Chilli Fest (www.holker.co.uk), held near Kendal from 10th-11th September. You can enjoy a whole weekend of belly dancers, a magician, live Latin music and, of course, a chilli eating competition. On 24th-25th September,