The end of summer brings with it the season of food festivals. From small towns to big cities, we’ve selected some of the tastiest and most accessible food festivals in the North for you to stick your teeth into. Enjoy the small town vibes of Clitheroe, take in the seaside views of Filey or get a look at one of England’s largest food festivals in York. There’s an option for every foodie you know, so grab your friends and book early for up to 60% off your train travel to these delicious destinations.
Seaham Food Festival, Durham
When: 2nd-3rd August
Nearest station: Seaham
A food festival of famous faces, the Seaham Food Festival will be playing host to a BBC Masterchef winner, two-star bakers, and a whole host of TV chefs you know and love. Yet, that’s not all Seaham will be bringing to the table, with local musicians and talent acts coming to put on a show you won’t forget. This food festival brings together a delicious range of food paired with spectacular entertainment that’ll have your jaw dropping and chewing simultaneously.
Filey Food Festival, North Yorkshire
When: 9th-10th August
Nearest station: Filey
With over 65 stalls, the Filey Food Festival will be showcasing the very best of Yorkshire food & drink with fantastic views over Filey Bay. Enjoy the local produce and bring home a taste of Yorkshire from one of the many stalls available on the weekend. Specialising in delicious seafood like lobster and caviar, the festival is also proud of its extensive cheese range that will undoubtedly be on show throughout Saturday and Sunday. Make Filey one of your foodie stops this year and get there easily with Northern and a duo ticket, so you and a partner can gorge yourselves on the finest foods around.
Clitheroe Food Festival, Lancashire
When: 9th August
Nearest station: Clitheroe
Attracting over 20,000 Britons from across the UK each year, Clitheroe’s Food Festival has been acknowledged as one of the finest in Britain by Conde Nast Traveller. A festival focused on delivering the finest foods from across the Ribble Valley and Lancashire, where you’ll be able to get a sense of the real taste of the region. There’ll also be live music as well as plenty of food based events to try. Only an hour’s train from Manchester, you can enjoy the full breadth of what’s on offer at one of the Nation’s finest festivals whilst not worrying about travel. Grab an advanced ticket with Northern and enjoy the festival to its fullest.
York Food Festival, North Yorkshire
When: 19th-28th September
Nearest station: York
The largest of the food festivals on offer here, York Food Festival is sure to amaze and delight anyone who attends. With over 60,000 visitors heading there each year, only the best local and regional artisans will be there with their perfected recipes. On Parliament Street, there’ll be around 70 stalls for you to browse at your leisure. Check out St Sampson’s Square and St Crux Hall for more foodie fun this year at the festival. Decide when you travel with Northern and grab an anytime ticket.
Maryport Food Festival, Cumbria
When: 9th-10th August
Nearest station: Maryport
Welcoming back Taste Cumbria for another year, Maryport will be capitalising on its recent £12-million regeneration to put on one of the best food festivals in North West England. The new Harbourside space, which was part of the regeneration work, will be on full display with part of the food festival using this brand new space. The festival will also have a Teenage Market, where kids aged 8 years and up can showcase their talents. A short train ride from Carlisle, Maryport promises delicious food and great vibes this festival season.
Food festival season is almost upon us, so don’t waste time and grab an advanced ticket from Northern to save up to 60% on a Northern train. Whether you're visiting a food festival in York, Clitheroe, or beyond, Northern will get you there with ease. Enjoy the finest food festivals in the North for a day out that's full of flavour.
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