Dorothea’s guidebook
Food scene
The Blue Ball provides takeaway pizzas (Wednesday-Sunday), Jay & Anita at The Corner Stores do delicious Mauritian curries (advance ordering only), plus there's an excellent Chinese in Hungerford (Hungerford Gourmet Oriental). All are pick-up only. Enjoy!
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Kintbury
The Blue Ball provides takeaway pizzas (Wednesday-Sunday), Jay & Anita at The Corner Stores do delicious Mauritian curries (advance ordering only), plus there's an excellent Chinese in Hungerford (Hungerford Gourmet Oriental). All are pick-up only. Enjoy!
This is our nearest pub (less than a minute's walk away) where you'll get a warm welcome from owners Mike & Kelly. Visit FB for full details of opening hours and events.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Blue Ball
High StreetThis is our nearest pub (less than a minute's walk away) where you'll get a warm welcome from owners Mike & Kelly. Visit FB for full details of opening hours and events.
The Dundas Arms, a stunning 18th riverside gastro pub, is near the train station and less than 10 minutes’ walk from the cottage. The food is superb (if a little pricey), the setting delightful, with a lovely friendly ambiance. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
The Dundas Arms
53 Station RdThe Dundas Arms, a stunning 18th riverside gastro pub, is near the train station and less than 10 minutes’ walk from the cottage. The food is superb (if a little pricey), the setting delightful, with a lovely friendly ambiance. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
This lovely 17th century building is the premises of the Crown & Garter pub in nearby Inkpen. Part of the Honesty group, it serves stunning food (take-aways available) in gorgeous surrounding. Its award-winning bread is baked on site and is available in the shop, along with tea, coffee and cakes. It's a strenuous but doable walk from the cottage (around an hour?) or a 10 minute drive. Booking advisable. Tel: 01488 668325 www.crownandgarter.co.uk
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Crown and Garter
This lovely 17th century building is the premises of the Crown & Garter pub in nearby Inkpen. Part of the Honesty group, it serves stunning food (take-aways available) in gorgeous surrounding. Its award-winning bread is baked on site and is available in the shop, along with tea, coffee and cakes. It's a strenuous but doable walk from the cottage (around an hour?) or a 10 minute drive. Booking advisable. Tel: 01488 668325 www.crownandgarter.co.uk
A lovely old-fashioned popular pub with great food. Overlooking the river between Kintbury and Newbury, it's possible to walk there (takes just over an hour) or it's a 10 minute drive. The garden at the front slopes down to the river and is a really pretty spot for lunch - especially if the sun's shining. Watch out for regular special offers.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
The Red House
A lovely old-fashioned popular pub with great food. Overlooking the river between Kintbury and Newbury, it's possible to walk there (takes just over an hour) or it's a 10 minute drive. The garden at the front slopes down to the river and is a really pretty spot for lunch - especially if the sun's shining. Watch out for regular special offers.
I must admit to a personal bias here. Tray is a great friend who has recently opened her café just outside the town of Hungerford on the A4 (about a 10 minute drive from the cottage). The ethos is honest, organic, the space gorgeous and the whole enterprise is just full of integrity and love. The coffee is top notch, DELICIOUS, and the salads, sandwiches, cakes and other baked goodies are freshly made daily and uses local, seasonal sourced ingredients. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Go and check it out.
Unit 2, Barrs Yard, Bath Road, Hungerford RG17 0HD.
It forms part of the Barrs Yard Artisans collective, so there's also great independent shopping enticingly close!
RG17 0HD
Bath RoadI must admit to a personal bias here. Tray is a great friend who has recently opened her café just outside the town of Hungerford on the A4 (about a 10 minute drive from the cottage). The ethos is honest, organic, the space gorgeous and the whole enterprise is just full of integrity and love. The coffee is top notch, DELICIOUS, and the salads, sandwiches, cakes and other baked goodies are freshly made daily and uses local, seasonal sourced ingredients. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Go and check it out.
Unit 2, Barrs Yard, Bath Road, Hungerford RG17 0HD.
It forms part of the Barrs Yard Artisans collective, so there's also great independent shopping enticingly close!
Eliane's Cafe in Hungerford is a personal and local favourite, with its delicious coffee, cake and freshly made innovative salads. Well worth a visit.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Eliane of Hungerford
24 High StEliane's Cafe in Hungerford is a personal and local favourite, with its delicious coffee, cake and freshly made innovative salads. Well worth a visit.
This is a proper and properly good old-fashioned Italian trattoria with delicious food and excellent service. The one in Newbury has always been a firm favourite of ours, and the recently opened branch in Hungerford retains its very high standards.
Contact – Market Street, Newbury RG14 5DP
Contact – 123 High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0DL
Mio Fiore Cafe - Hungerford
123 High StreetThis is a proper and properly good old-fashioned Italian trattoria with delicious food and excellent service. The one in Newbury has always been a firm favourite of ours, and the recently opened branch in Hungerford retains its very high standards.
Contact – Market Street, Newbury RG14 5DP
Contact – 123 High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0DL
This arty, yet traditional village pub is run by a young, enthusiastic couple, Ollie (MasterChef semi-finalist) & Lauren: he paints, she sings, the food & drink is spot on and is mainly local & organic. They believe in a farm-to-fork ethos so the menu is bursting with all things local: artisan charcuterie made by Ollie’s dad on his nearby farm, craft lager, organic wines, homemade liqueurs. And they have great live music nights. Pizza and drinks are currently available through the pub’s takeaway service. http://www.thewheatsheafchiltonfoliat.co.uk/
8 helybéli ajánlásával
The Wheatsheaf Freehouse
This arty, yet traditional village pub is run by a young, enthusiastic couple, Ollie (MasterChef semi-finalist) & Lauren: he paints, she sings, the food & drink is spot on and is mainly local & organic. They believe in a farm-to-fork ethos so the menu is bursting with all things local: artisan charcuterie made by Ollie’s dad on his nearby farm, craft lager, organic wines, homemade liqueurs. And they have great live music nights. Pizza and drinks are currently available through the pub’s takeaway service. http://www.thewheatsheafchiltonfoliat.co.uk/
Along the A4 towards Marlborough (about a 15 minute drive from the cottage) is the most wonderful local farm shop with seasonal freshly picked fruit and veg, a stunning cheese and deli counter, in house butchers, on-site fishmonger, and fantastic wines. If you're planning a gourmet night-in, look no further. Special events include wine-tours and open air cinema nights. Tel: 01488 686770. www.cobbsfarmshop.co.uk
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Cobbs Farm Shop
A4Along the A4 towards Marlborough (about a 15 minute drive from the cottage) is the most wonderful local farm shop with seasonal freshly picked fruit and veg, a stunning cheese and deli counter, in house butchers, on-site fishmonger, and fantastic wines. If you're planning a gourmet night-in, look no further. Special events include wine-tours and open air cinema nights. Tel: 01488 686770. www.cobbsfarmshop.co.uk
This has just come on my radar, and another one for that special Gourmet Night in. I haven’t tried it yet, but foodie friends whom I trust say that the food is superb, and despite the name, it's not just mushrooms! Organisation is key: orders have to be made by Wednesday (latest) and deliveries are only on Friday, so alas limited to guests whose stay include that night. I’d love to know what you think. They now also have premises on Hungerford High Street. Tel: 07972 508634: e-mail thefunghiclub@gmail.com
https://www.thefunghiclub.com/heat-eat-menu
The Funghi Club
13 High StreetThis has just come on my radar, and another one for that special Gourmet Night in. I haven’t tried it yet, but foodie friends whom I trust say that the food is superb, and despite the name, it's not just mushrooms! Organisation is key: orders have to be made by Wednesday (latest) and deliveries are only on Friday, so alas limited to guests whose stay include that night. I’d love to know what you think. They now also have premises on Hungerford High Street. Tel: 07972 508634: e-mail thefunghiclub@gmail.com
https://www.thefunghiclub.com/heat-eat-menu
Recently refurbished and a 5 minute drive from our cottage is The Retreat, a newly re-imagined 18th-century country house hotel & spa set in magnificent grounds, with two stunning restaurants. This tranquil location features a beautiful spa (treatments open to non-residents), outdoor pool, and a choice of two restaurants, Pan-Asian and the more informal Brasserie. There’s also a bakery, hair-salon, wine and coffee shop. Check out the “What’s On” section on their website for upcoming events.
The Retreat at Elcot Park
Recently refurbished and a 5 minute drive from our cottage is The Retreat, a newly re-imagined 18th-century country house hotel & spa set in magnificent grounds, with two stunning restaurants. This tranquil location features a beautiful spa (treatments open to non-residents), outdoor pool, and a choice of two restaurants, Pan-Asian and the more informal Brasserie. There’s also a bakery, hair-salon, wine and coffee shop. Check out the “What’s On” section on their website for upcoming events.
This is elegant, sophisticated dining in a gorgeously innovative
space. Booking recommended.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
The Vineyard Spa
This is elegant, sophisticated dining in a gorgeously innovative
space. Booking recommended.
The super Goat on the Roof is a British Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar in the heart of Newbury. Featuring an innovative and delicious menu of British sharing plates they use only the very best in organic and seasonal produce from local suppliers. It's casual dining in a stylish setting. Not cheap - but what is nowadays?
Arigato Dining
1 Bridge StThe super Goat on the Roof is a British Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar in the heart of Newbury. Featuring an innovative and delicious menu of British sharing plates they use only the very best in organic and seasonal produce from local suppliers. It's casual dining in a stylish setting. Not cheap - but what is nowadays?
This is dining at its finest - the food is glorious, the service relaxed, the atmosphere buzzing. It's expensive, but like the Vineyard above, treat yourself and go at lunchtime. I had an excellent 3 course lunch recently for under £40.00. Well - what are you waiting for? Booking essential.
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The Woodspeen Restaurant
Lambourn RoadThis is dining at its finest - the food is glorious, the service relaxed, the atmosphere buzzing. It's expensive, but like the Vineyard above, treat yourself and go at lunchtime. I had an excellent 3 course lunch recently for under £40.00. Well - what are you waiting for? Booking essential.
If you happen to go to Marlborough, you could do worse than visit this establishment. I've had many a happy lunch and dinner there and thoroughly recommend it. They have regular lunch and supper special offers, so keep your eyes peeled! Booking, as usual, essential. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-stein-marlborough/
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Rick Stein
If you happen to go to Marlborough, you could do worse than visit this establishment. I've had many a happy lunch and dinner there and thoroughly recommend it. They have regular lunch and supper special offers, so keep your eyes peeled! Booking, as usual, essential. https://www.rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-stein-marlborough/
Neighbourhoods
A small and extremely valuable part of the community, owners Jay and Anita stock an amazing variety of produce including fresh fruit, vegetables and freshly baked bread. The shop includes a post-office, and they provide an online and click-and-collect service. Ever versatile, they also do delicious home-made Mauritian food as takeaways, which need to be booked a couple of days in advance. Open every-day from 7.30 am except Sundays (8.30am).
https://kintburycornerstores.co.uk/
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Kintbury
A small and extremely valuable part of the community, owners Jay and Anita stock an amazing variety of produce including fresh fruit, vegetables and freshly baked bread. The shop includes a post-office, and they provide an online and click-and-collect service. Ever versatile, they also do delicious home-made Mauritian food as takeaways, which need to be booked a couple of days in advance. Open every-day from 7.30 am except Sundays (8.30am).
https://kintburycornerstores.co.uk/
Also on Church Street, very near the Corner Stores is our new village shop offering fresh produce and a fine selection of goods for your pantry. Open 9.00 – 5.00pm (Tuesday – Saturday), https://www.facebook.com/CookiesKintbury
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Kintbury
Also on Church Street, very near the Corner Stores is our new village shop offering fresh produce and a fine selection of goods for your pantry. Open 9.00 – 5.00pm (Tuesday – Saturday), https://www.facebook.com/CookiesKintbury
The rather macabre Gibbet was erected in 1676 for the purpose of gibbeting the bodies of George Broomham and Dorothy Newman and has only ever been used for them. Broomham and Newman were having an affair and were hanged for murdering Broomham's wife Martha, and their son Robert after they discovered them together on the downs. Unfortunately for the lovers, the murder was witnessed by "Mad Thomas", who managed to convey what he had seen to the authorities. The gibbet was placed in such a prominent location as a warning and to deter others. A replica marks the site.
Nowadays it is a popular local tourist attraction with good views of the surrounding area - on a clear day you can see five counties. It is also popular with hang gliders and paragliders. Parking is a bit hit and miss although there is more on the Faccombe road which is not too far away. The views are stunning: it's a lovely spot to picnic and there are enough paths to allow for some good walks. Catch it at the right time and you might see Kestrels and some lovely flying displays from Buzzards and Red Kites.
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The rather macabre Gibbet was erected in 1676 for the purpose of gibbeting the bodies of George Broomham and Dorothy Newman and has only ever been used for them. Broomham and Newman were having an affair and were hanged for murdering Broomham's wife Martha, and their son Robert after they discovered them together on the downs. Unfortunately for the lovers, the murder was witnessed by "Mad Thomas", who managed to convey what he had seen to the authorities. The gibbet was placed in such a prominent location as a warning and to deter others. A replica marks the site.
Nowadays it is a popular local tourist attraction with good views of the surrounding area - on a clear day you can see five counties. It is also popular with hang gliders and paragliders. Parking is a bit hit and miss although there is more on the Faccombe road which is not too far away. The views are stunning: it's a lovely spot to picnic and there are enough paths to allow for some good walks. Catch it at the right time and you might see Kestrels and some lovely flying displays from Buzzards and Red Kites.
City/town information
Hungerford is our nearest town for essentials (about a 5-minute drive, or 1 hours’ walk along the canal). There are a significant number of small independent shops including a fabulous bakery (Parsons), the award-winning Hungerford Book Shop, and a small variety of eating spaces including my personal favourite, the wonderful Eliane of Hungerford coffee shop which in addition to its delicious coffee sells freshly made cakes and sandwiches. There is also an abundance of antique shops for interesting browsing.
The town today is surrounded by open common land, five minutes from its centre where visitors can enjoy a relaxed walk in a open setting.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g315926-Hungerford_Berkshire_England-Vacations.html
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Hungerford
Hungerford is our nearest town for essentials (about a 5-minute drive, or 1 hours’ walk along the canal). There are a significant number of small independent shops including a fabulous bakery (Parsons), the award-winning Hungerford Book Shop, and a small variety of eating spaces including my personal favourite, the wonderful Eliane of Hungerford coffee shop which in addition to its delicious coffee sells freshly made cakes and sandwiches. There is also an abundance of antique shops for interesting browsing.
The town today is surrounded by open common land, five minutes from its centre where visitors can enjoy a relaxed walk in a open setting.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g315926-Hungerford_Berkshire_England-Vacations.html
Newbury town is a 10-minute drive, 5-minute train ride, or if you're feeling strenuous, just over an hour's walk along the canal towpath. It has a good choice of restaurants and shops, there's a weekly Saturday market (and a monthly Sunday morning food one), Vue Cinema and the Corn Exchange for live shows. The famous race course is just a little way outside the town centre. https://visitnewbury.org.uk/
Please note this recent review of Newbury published April 2022 by the witty compilers of online magazine Muddy Stilletos'.
https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/travel-guides/insiders-guide-to-newbury-berkshire/
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Newbury
Newbury town is a 10-minute drive, 5-minute train ride, or if you're feeling strenuous, just over an hour's walk along the canal towpath. It has a good choice of restaurants and shops, there's a weekly Saturday market (and a monthly Sunday morning food one), Vue Cinema and the Corn Exchange for live shows. The famous race course is just a little way outside the town centre. https://visitnewbury.org.uk/
Please note this recent review of Newbury published April 2022 by the witty compilers of online magazine Muddy Stilletos'.
https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/travel-guides/insiders-guide-to-newbury-berkshire/
The lovely town of Marlborough (20-25 minutes drive away) is well worth a visit. It's picturesque high street is thriving with a good selection of high street and independent shops and restaurants including an outpost of Rick Stein. There's a Saturday street market, the wonderful White Horse Bookshop, and loads of antique and bric-a-brac shops to browse. The historic and renowned public school is just outside the town centre. www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/towns-and-villages/marlborough-p476503
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Marlborough
The lovely town of Marlborough (20-25 minutes drive away) is well worth a visit. It's picturesque high street is thriving with a good selection of high street and independent shops and restaurants including an outpost of Rick Stein. There's a Saturday street market, the wonderful White Horse Bookshop, and loads of antique and bric-a-brac shops to browse. The historic and renowned public school is just outside the town centre. www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/towns-and-villages/marlborough-p476503
Sightseeing
Now part of the Mark Warner Leisure Group, this beautiful mid 1500s' Grade I listed Tudor manor has a truly unique story and is well worth a visit. The stunning location has played host to occupying Romans, a Tudor tryst and even a Civil War army. The grounds contain an ornate Roman mosaic floor and settlement remains. Henry VIII courted Jane Seymour here, and the D-Day landings were planned within the house. England’s last remaining Cromwellian Chapel in a private house is also here, and the property offers many more historical jewels for you to explore at your leisure. Only 15 minutes drive from our cottage, and completely free, you could combine a visit with lunch at the nearby Wheatsheaf in Chilton Foliat.
Littlecote House
Now part of the Mark Warner Leisure Group, this beautiful mid 1500s' Grade I listed Tudor manor has a truly unique story and is well worth a visit. The stunning location has played host to occupying Romans, a Tudor tryst and even a Civil War army. The grounds contain an ornate Roman mosaic floor and settlement remains. Henry VIII courted Jane Seymour here, and the D-Day landings were planned within the house. England’s last remaining Cromwellian Chapel in a private house is also here, and the property offers many more historical jewels for you to explore at your leisure. Only 15 minutes drive from our cottage, and completely free, you could combine a visit with lunch at the nearby Wheatsheaf in Chilton Foliat.
This has just pinged on my radar. Local vineyard tours at Cobbs Farmshop of their superb Alder Ridge Wine running from April – October. Private tours also available.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Cobbs Farm Shop
A4This has just pinged on my radar. Local vineyard tours at Cobbs Farmshop of their superb Alder Ridge Wine running from April – October. Private tours also available.
The exquisite 19th century home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, and of course, the setting of the popular TV Series Downton Abbey. With extensive grounds and gorgeous interiors, it's about an 1/2 hour drive from the cottage. Booking essential. www.highclerecastle.co.uk
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Highclere-kastély
The exquisite 19th century home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, and of course, the setting of the popular TV Series Downton Abbey. With extensive grounds and gorgeous interiors, it's about an 1/2 hour drive from the cottage. Booking essential. www.highclerecastle.co.uk
About 1/2 hour drive from the cottage is the extraordinarily beautiful Laverstock Mill, the distillery of Bombay Sapphire Gin. I visited it with Julian a couple of years ago and it was absolutely fascinating. The tour not only gives you a thorough understanding of the various processes of gin making, but the Gin Masterclass includes 2 cocktails of your choosing and making. Highly recommended. Booking essential. https://www.bombaysapphire.com/distillery/
A long but satisfying day would combine this, with a visit to Whitchurch Silk Mill which is relatively close by (see below).
101 helybéli ajánlásával
Bombay Sapphire lepárlóüzem
London RoadAbout 1/2 hour drive from the cottage is the extraordinarily beautiful Laverstock Mill, the distillery of Bombay Sapphire Gin. I visited it with Julian a couple of years ago and it was absolutely fascinating. The tour not only gives you a thorough understanding of the various processes of gin making, but the Gin Masterclass includes 2 cocktails of your choosing and making. Highly recommended. Booking essential. https://www.bombaysapphire.com/distillery/
A long but satisfying day would combine this, with a visit to Whitchurch Silk Mill which is relatively close by (see below).
This place is an absolute gem. Whitchurch Silk Mill (around 35 minutes’ drive away) is the oldest silk mill in the UK still in its original building. A stunning survival of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, weavers at this Georgian water mill weave silk using 19th century machinery and techniques. There are demonstrations throughout the day from extremely knowledgeable guides and the chance to weave some fabric (not as easy as it doesn't look). Interactive exhibits and hands on opportunities makes this an excellent day out. Special mention goes to the BEST MUSEUM SHOP EVER - bar none. I have left before staggering under unique purchases, and feeling rather pleased that I've managed to sort all my Christmas presents out in one go! There's a heavenly cafe on site and tickets are an extraordinarily reasonable £7.00 for adults. In the past, I've just turned up - but ‘in these unusual times’, I would check first. https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/tickets/
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Whitchurch Silk Mill
28 Winchester StThis place is an absolute gem. Whitchurch Silk Mill (around 35 minutes’ drive away) is the oldest silk mill in the UK still in its original building. A stunning survival of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, weavers at this Georgian water mill weave silk using 19th century machinery and techniques. There are demonstrations throughout the day from extremely knowledgeable guides and the chance to weave some fabric (not as easy as it doesn't look). Interactive exhibits and hands on opportunities makes this an excellent day out. Special mention goes to the BEST MUSEUM SHOP EVER - bar none. I have left before staggering under unique purchases, and feeling rather pleased that I've managed to sort all my Christmas presents out in one go! There's a heavenly cafe on site and tickets are an extraordinarily reasonable £7.00 for adults. In the past, I've just turned up - but ‘in these unusual times’, I would check first. https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/tickets/
About 1/2 hour drive from the cottage, just beyond Marlborough is the World Heritage Unesco site of Avebury. One of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, it contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. Similar and not far from the renowned Stonehenge, I find this site absolutely bewitching, particularly as you can wander in amongst the stones, unlike Stonehenge. There's a very decent pub (The Red Lion) very close to the site, a nice array of small 'mystical' shops, and the spectacular Avebury Manor and Gardens which is also worth a visit. And it's completely free! Booking advised.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury/features/transforming-avebury-manor
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Avebury
About 1/2 hour drive from the cottage, just beyond Marlborough is the World Heritage Unesco site of Avebury. One of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, it contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. Similar and not far from the renowned Stonehenge, I find this site absolutely bewitching, particularly as you can wander in amongst the stones, unlike Stonehenge. There's a very decent pub (The Red Lion) very close to the site, a nice array of small 'mystical' shops, and the spectacular Avebury Manor and Gardens which is also worth a visit. And it's completely free! Booking advised.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury/features/transforming-avebury-manor
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Muddy Stilettos
This witty weekly on-line guide is divided into counties, including (for our purposes), Berkshire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. It gives a good round-up of what's on locally, that all important restaurant and pub reviews, markets, special events etc. If you're visiting for a weekend or longer, it's definitely worth checking out. www.muddystilettos.co.uk
Please note this recent review of Newbury published April 2022
https://bit.ly/3LhhHFL and Pubs & Restaurants with gardens (May 2022) https://bit.ly/3l5KTFe
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Penny Post
This lively on-line magazine offers a unique coverage of life in and around Wantage, Marlborough, Lambourn, Hungerford, Newbury and Thatcham, including a useful What’s On section on local events. www.pennypost.org.uk
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Hungerford Sunday Food & Artisan Market is an absolute must!
On the second Sunday of the month. 14 May, 11 June, 9 July, 13 Aug, 10 Sept, 8 Oct
The Croft Field Centre, RG17 0HY
10am to 1pm (to 3pm in July & September)
Lots of great foodie and artisan stalls to enjoy! Free entry. Visitors will find more than 30 local stalls offering bread, honey, pies, cheese, eggs, meat, oil, cakes, produce, preserves, wooden chopping boards (bought by Mary Berry!), eco friendly soaps, candles, jewellery, gifts and lots more. It is a great opportunity to meet local producers and shop sustainably.
Live music from Scampy ~ cooking demonstrations ~ seed & plant swap.