Local Produce

Seasonal Guide to Cumbrian Food Festivals and Farmers' Markets

Seasonal Guide to Cumbrian Food Festivals and Farmers' Markets

A month-by-month look at Cumbria's food festivals, agricultural shows and farmers' markets, with practical tips on what to buy and when to go.

October 11, 2026
Cumbrian Seasonal Produce Calendar: What to Buy Month by Month

Cumbrian Seasonal Produce Calendar: What to Buy Month by Month

A month-by-month guide to what's in season across Cumbria, from winter roots and spring wild garlic to Lyth Valley damsons, Solway lamb...

September 27, 2026
Cumberland Sausage vs. Herdwick Lamb: Which Cumbrian Meat Should You Buy?

Cumberland Sausage vs. Herdwick Lamb: Which Cumbrian Meat Should You Buy?

Cumberland sausage and Herdwick lamb both come from Cumbria, but they suit different dinners, budgets and cooking times. Here's how to...

September 20, 2026
How to Build a Cumbrian Cheeseboard: A Beginner's Guide to Local Cheeses

How to Build a Cumbrian Cheeseboard: A Beginner's Guide to Local Cheeses

A practical beginner's guide to building a cheeseboard from Cumbrian cheese: how many to buy, which soft, blue and hard varieties to...

September 18, 2026

Celebrating local food and drink from Cumbria

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