LOCAL FOOD AND CRAFTS IN BEDFORDSHIRE
Welcome to Tastes of Bedfordshire. This is where you will find details of local food in Bedfordshire. Whether you need to know about farmers' markets in Bedford or Biggleswade, local food restaurants in Luton or Amptill, farm shops in Sandy or Flitwick or crafts in Amphill this is the site for you. There are also details of all the local food news and events. The website has been split into sections to make it easier to use; food, crafts, farmers' markets and places to eat.
Through the "Tastes of Bedfordshire" campaign many more consumers' are becoming aware of Bedfordshire's diverse range of producers, food and crafts which not only means that you can be sure you are supporting the local econmy and environment but that the food is good for you too.
When you are out and about in Bedfordshire, make sure you look out for the Bedfordshire Food Mark this scheme, verified by trading standards, makes it easy for you to know which outlets are selling local food and crafts. Make sure you look out for the Bedfordshire Food Mark.
Thurleigh Farm Centre
Cross End, Thurleigh, MK44 2EETel:01234 771597
Open daily 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
A children's activity centre and open-farm providing an all-weather facility for families. The tea room caters for visitors to the farm and passing public and provides a wide range of home-cooked light lunches and children's menu plus an extensive array of home-baked cakes for afternoon tea. Locally sourced products, fruit from the farm's orchard and its own grown asparagus play prominent roles in the dishes prepared.
The farm also hosts a number of educational visits and is affiliated to Farms for Schools. Telephone 01234 771597 for further details.