Things to Do in Kent - Visit a Farmers Market!
Farmer's markets in Kent are thriving, with more than forty going on across this South-Eastern county.
If you're interested in fresh Kent produce, then there's no better place to buy a treat or two, with superb choice and quality.
You can't beat freshly-baked, specialty bread, home-made preserves and cheeses, organic vegetables and eggs, freshly squeezed juices and superb local wines, baked goodies and free range meats.
There are many markets to choose from, all held at regular times and dates such as Sandwich farmers market held on the last Saturday of the month at the Guildhall Forecourt in Sandwich, Egerton market held every Friday at the Millennium Hall in Egerton, Wye Farmers' Market held at The Green in the centre of Wye on the first and third Saturday of each month and Cliftonville farmers' market held at Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade in Cliftonville, Margate on the last Sunday of each month.
The Cathedral city of Canterbury benefits from a permanent farmers market, The Goods Shed, opening every day expect Mondays.
This fantastic market has a glorious setting, a Victorian railway goods shed, and offers customers a restaurant in addition, in order to taste the fares in-house.
Be tempted by the smoked fish, quiches, juices, spring water and wines- just of the specialties on sale.
So what are the benefits of buying from these compared with the usual supermarkets? Well, by supporting a local farmers market, you can do your bit to support the local rural trades, employment in the area and sustaining the land and food production that keeps this popular county, known as the "Garden of England" alive and well.
It's also such an enjoyable shopping experience rather than it being a chore, pushing a trolley around endless shelves of stock, you can actually learn where and how the quality produce has been made and even taste, see and touch before you buy.
The level of nutrients in fresh, organic, local produce is much higher and in-season produce is much tastier! Prices tend to be more reasonable and often the markets are the focal point of the community, particularly when they are held in smaller towns or villages.
Did you know that money spent at a farmers markets is worth 2.
5 times more to the local community versus money spent in the supermarket which is worth 1.
4 times.
Not only does Kent have an abundance of farmers markets but also benefits from many permanent farm shops with all the finest local produce on offer daily.
Strawberries from this great county supply most of the UK and what's better than being able to pick your own? With other mouth watering fruits such as plums, cherries, damsons, raspberries and blackcurrants on offer, now's the time to enjoy being healthy! So if you're looking for a more enjoyable way to shop in Kent, take a visit to one of the many fantastic farmers markets around the county!
If you're interested in fresh Kent produce, then there's no better place to buy a treat or two, with superb choice and quality.
You can't beat freshly-baked, specialty bread, home-made preserves and cheeses, organic vegetables and eggs, freshly squeezed juices and superb local wines, baked goodies and free range meats.
There are many markets to choose from, all held at regular times and dates such as Sandwich farmers market held on the last Saturday of the month at the Guildhall Forecourt in Sandwich, Egerton market held every Friday at the Millennium Hall in Egerton, Wye Farmers' Market held at The Green in the centre of Wye on the first and third Saturday of each month and Cliftonville farmers' market held at Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade in Cliftonville, Margate on the last Sunday of each month.
The Cathedral city of Canterbury benefits from a permanent farmers market, The Goods Shed, opening every day expect Mondays.
This fantastic market has a glorious setting, a Victorian railway goods shed, and offers customers a restaurant in addition, in order to taste the fares in-house.
Be tempted by the smoked fish, quiches, juices, spring water and wines- just of the specialties on sale.
So what are the benefits of buying from these compared with the usual supermarkets? Well, by supporting a local farmers market, you can do your bit to support the local rural trades, employment in the area and sustaining the land and food production that keeps this popular county, known as the "Garden of England" alive and well.
It's also such an enjoyable shopping experience rather than it being a chore, pushing a trolley around endless shelves of stock, you can actually learn where and how the quality produce has been made and even taste, see and touch before you buy.
The level of nutrients in fresh, organic, local produce is much higher and in-season produce is much tastier! Prices tend to be more reasonable and often the markets are the focal point of the community, particularly when they are held in smaller towns or villages.
Did you know that money spent at a farmers markets is worth 2.
5 times more to the local community versus money spent in the supermarket which is worth 1.
4 times.
Not only does Kent have an abundance of farmers markets but also benefits from many permanent farm shops with all the finest local produce on offer daily.
Strawberries from this great county supply most of the UK and what's better than being able to pick your own? With other mouth watering fruits such as plums, cherries, damsons, raspberries and blackcurrants on offer, now's the time to enjoy being healthy! So if you're looking for a more enjoyable way to shop in Kent, take a visit to one of the many fantastic farmers markets around the county!
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