Food and Drink

Worcestershire's Heritage Garden has an abundance of locally grown produce, which can be sampled at our many hotels, restaurants & pubs. The Vale of Evesham is renowned for its Asparagus, freshly picked and 'served up' for you from April to June.

The Vale Trail

The Vale of Evesham, watered by the River Avon and bounded by the
Cotswolds, Bredon and The Malverns, has for centuries supported
communities which have thrived on its fertile soil - renowned for being
the centre of the fruit and market gardening industry, Evesham and
its surrounding area has gained an enviable reputation for producing
the highest quality produce. To help you enjoy and share that quality,
The Vale Trail has been designed to give you a gastronomic and
horticultural experience - just a taste of what the area has to offer.

Follow the Vale Trail and see what the area has to offer.

There are many local farmers markets to go and sample the local  produce. Below are the markerts dates for 2012.

Droitwich

• First Saturday of every month - 7th Jan, 4th Feb, 3rd Mar, 7th Apr, 5th May, 2nd Jun, 7th July, 4th Aug, 1st Sept, 6th Oct, 3rd Nov, 1st Dec. Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa

• Saturday 5th May Italian Market 9am-5pm - Saltbarrow Market, Droitwich Spa - Supporting St Richards Festival

• Saturday 15th September 9am-5pm - St Andrews Street, Droitwich Spa - Supporting Salt Festival

Pershore

• Mon 4th June - Diamond Jubilee Market

• Mon 27th August - Pershore Plum Festival August - Bank Holiday Monday

• Sun 16th December - Christmas Market - Broadway

• Sunday 6th May - Italian Market

• Sunday 27th May - Asparagus Fair Small Village Green - from 10am

• Sunday 1st July - Strawberry Fair Small Village Green - from 10am

• Sunday 5th August - Plum Fair Small Village Green - from 10am

• Sunday 9th September - Apple Fair Small Village Green – from 10am

Evesham

 • Every Saturday - Retail Market (Market Place and High Street)

• Last Friday of every month - Farmers Market (Market Place and High Street)

• Sunday 9th April - Easter Market

• Sunday 6th May - Riverside Asparagus Market (Workman Gardens)

• Sunday 17th June -Morris Festival

• Sunday 1st July - Olympic Torch Street Market

	The Fleece Inn, Bretforton  “Home Cooked Food • Asparagus Festival • Historic Setting”  Traditional, home cooked food served lunchtime and evenings. Large gardens, play area. 5 Real Ales, 15 country wines, cider, malt whiskies and much more... Real English food in an historic setting. New for 2006 - Vale Asparagus Festival 23rd April - 21st June. Telephone: 01386 831173 Email: nigel@thefleeceinn.co.uk Website: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
	Raphael's Restaurant “Riverside Restaurant • Caravan Site • Boat Trips” Evesham’s natural beauty spot, situated on the banks of the River Avon in the heart of Evesham. Licensed riverside restaurant, secluded holiday caravan site, angling and boat moorings. Asparagus lunches during season. Three point tours - walk, boat trip plus meal. Telephone: 01386 45460 Website: http://www.hamptonferry.com/
	Wayside Farm Shop  “Farm Shop • Tea Rooms • Own Made Produce”  Here at Wayside Farm Shop we sell fresh local produce including asparagus and soft fruits in season. We specialise in our own made jams, chutneys, pickles and baked goods and also stock local dairy produce, honey, beers, ciders and much, much more… Come and try our lovely new vintage styled tea room and sample our delicious selection of home baked cakes, scones and jams. We also serve tasty homemade light breakfasts and lunches as well as amazing cream teas. Telephone: 01386 830546 Website: www.waysidefarmshop.co.uk
	Walcot Organic Nursery, Drakes Broughton, Pershore “Organic Produce • Demonstrations • Advice • Soil Association Certified” Growers of a wide range of fruit trees. The nursery offers many varieties of plums, damsons, apples, pears, cherries, quinces, etc. Detailed catalogue available, demonstration orchard to view and knowledgable advice given. Soil Association certified. Telephone: 01905 841587 Email: enquiries@walcotnursery.co.uk Web: http://www.walcotnursery.co.uk/

For a complete list of attractions and events view our  publications or visit the Worcestershire County Council's Food and Drink website.