Long Melford farmers' market, held on the second Saturday of every month, takes place in the Village Hall, just off the High Street and really is a great opportunity to meet a wonderful selection of fantastic local producers.
This new indoor market has solely local producers attending each month, giving a wide variety of produce including, meat, cheese, fish, wine, beer, honeys and home baking. Well worth a visit especially on rainy days.
This very successful market has between 20 and 30 food stalls. There is a good variety of local food available at the easily accessed venue with plenty of free parking, just off the Dumfries bypass. Produce available includes locally produced meats, fish, cheeses, breads, baking, desserts, ice creams and sorbets, jams and preserves, chocolates, fruit and vegetables, fudge, cider, beer and wine.
Stroud Farmers’ Market is multi award-winning and is well known as one of the biggest, busiest and most popular farmers’ market in the UK. The market was awarded Best Farmers’ Market in the UK for 2013 for a second time by FARMA.
The Year 2000 heralded the start of a monthly Farmers Market in Brigg, since when it has gone from strength to strength. Held on the fourth Saturday in each month, and located in the Town Centre, this is the opportunity to purchase locally grown produce direct from the supplier, such as vegetables, meat, poultry (including ostrich), eggs, cheese, ice cream, and preserves, to name but a few.
Dartford Farmers' Market began in November 2005 at the request of Dartford Borough Council and has been running since then. The regularity of the Farmers Market has now been agreed by Dartford Borough Council as taking place on the 3rd Friday of each month.
Produce on sale includes fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is locally sourced, and a wonderful delicatessen with cooked meats, pies and fresh sandwiches made to order. The café is famed locally for its freshly made homemade meals – real home cooked food – from Sunday roasts, to full English breakfasts. In the summer, the café offers outdoor seating.