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Notts Nosh
Your guide to locally produced
food and drink in Nottinghamshire
Contents
A taste of
Nottinghamshire
04 Why buy local food?
Welcome to the fourth edition of Notts
Nosh, Nottinghamshire’s essential
guide to the best local food and drink.
05 How to use this guide
06 Healthy eating and seasonal food
The Food Initiatives Group (FIG) is a food
partnership at Groundwork Greater
Nottingham and supported by the NHS
promoting healthy, sustainable local food.
Groundwork Greater Nottingham is a
local regeneration charity that uses
environmental activities to enable
communities to become sustainable.
www.groundworkgreaternottingham.org.uk
We believe good local food is a right and
should be at the heart of any community
rather than a luxury. Use this guide, get in
touch with your community’s food initiatives
or simply ‘grow your own’ to help make this
right a reality. If you or your organisation would like to
receive our ebulletin, seasonal magazine,
find out about our grant scheme or to learn
more about FIG, email Leon Ballin at
www.foodfig.org.uk.
07 Nottinghamshire Pie
08 A buyer’s guide to box and bag schemes
09 Allotments - where to grow your own
10 A buyer’s guide to local markets
12 Farm shops
16 Dairy producers
In this guide you’ll find lots
of advice and information
about the health, ecological
and economic benefits of
buying local produce.
We’ve helpful listings
detailing many leading
local producers and
suppliers, from farm shops
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and dairy producers to
butchers and bakers.
There’s also plenty of
advice and information on
healthy eating, recipes and
local attractions. While our
food trails will take you all
over the county in search
of great things to eat.
18 Butchers
20 Bakers
21 Jams, preserves and pickles
22 Drinks
23 Restaurants
26 Cafés and caterers
The contents on pages 8 and 12 to 26 were
provided by each individual organisation
and we cannot be held liable for any
inaccuracies. Accommodation rates are
subject to availability and double
occupancy may apply. Please make sure
you plan ahead of your visit and always
check with the relevant business or
organisation first. To find out more about
Nottinghamshire and for up to date listings,
please see www.visitnotts.com.
27 On the Notts food trail
32 Index of local producers and distributors
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supported by:
35 Nottinghamshire map
Designed and produced by
www.monkie.co.uk
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By buying local
produce you could
be getting all of
these benefits:
Health
• access to wholesome,
fresh, tastier and more
interesting food
Why buy local food?
Environmental studies have
found that our food and drink
consumption makes the single
largest contribution to our carbon
footprint - representing 22% of
the total. This is higher than the
impact of household energy
consumption and personal travel.
The clear message that we can
take from this is that buying local
food can significantly reduce
our demands on the planet’s
resources.
Less packaging
By type of producer
A benefit of buying food locally
is that it is usually minimally
packaged, which helps to cut
down on waste and the use of
natural resources.
The main section of the guide
lists each producer or
distributor by type. These are
divided into the following
categories:
Bag and box schemes
Local markets
Farm shops
Dairy producers
Butchers
Bakers
Jams, preserves and pickles
Drinks
• less pollution, less packaging
and less transport
instead on developing fertile soil.
This minimises pollution of water
supplies, land and air, as well as
enhancing and protecting the
surrounding habitat.
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By area
Social
• links between urban and rural
dwellers and a strengthening
of local communities
Supporting the
local economy
Economic
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How to use this guide
By using local suppliers you can be certain
you’re helping to sustain the unique identity of
Nottinghamshire’s farming and rural communities.
But you can also be helping to reduce food miles
and protect the environment.
Environmental
• creating jobs and promoting
local sustainable enterprise,
keeping money within the
local economy
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Food miles
Food miles refer to the distance
food travels from where it is
grown to where it is purchased,
and then on to where it is
consumed. Food distribution by
road freight is now the fastest
growing transport sector in the
UK. ‘Food miles’ are therefore
contributing significantly to
carbon dioxide emissions and
climate change.
Buying local food helps support
small scale producers in the
region, promoting trade and
keeping money in the local
economy. Local food will be
easily traceable and you will
know where it has come from.
It may not be the perfectly
shaped, standardised
product that is favoured by
supermarkets, but you will know
it is fresh and that it has not
travelled a great distance round
the country or across the world.
If you’re in a certain area why
not look at our food trails from
pages 27 to 31. They’ll show
you where you can buy local
produce, eat it or find places to
stay. So you can get a total food
experience. The index starting
on page 32 is also colour coded
to show in which district or
borough producers are located.
Organic livestock farmers
manage their animals without
the routine use of antibiotics and
other drugs because they run a
healthy, balanced system - not
keeping too many animals on a
given area, keeping a mixture of
species wherever possible and
using natural organic feedstuffs.
Look out for the icons on the
right to see if a producer
employs organic methods.
Key to
organic produce
Demeter
Organic Farmers and Growers
Restaurants
The restaurants in this guide
(see page 23) use three or more
items of local produce in their
menus. Just look out for the
Taste of Nottinghamshire logo.
Soil Association Organic Standard
Organic produce
Some of the produce listed in
this directory has been certified
organic, meaning the food has
been produced from sustainable
farming systems, producing
healthy crops and livestock
without damage to the
environment. Organic produce
avoids the use of artificial
chemical fertilisers and
pesticides on the land, relying
Organic Food Federation
Taste of
Nottinghamshire
All producers
For a comprehensive list of
producers, retailers, restaurants
and distributors see the index
on page 32.
East Midlands Fine Foods
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Healthy eating and
seasonal food
Nottinghamshire Pie
Food by season
It is recommended that you eat at least five
portions of fruit and vegetables every day to
help reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke
and cancer. As a rough guide a ‘portion’ can best
be described as a handful, so a child’s portion is
smaller than an adult’s portion.
For a real taste of Nottinghamshire the Waggon
and Horses’ Roy Wood has created a pie from the
best local produce.
Winter Brussels sprouts,
cauliflowers, carrots, cabbages,
leeks, mushrooms, parsnips,
pumpkins, shallots, spinach,
squash, swede, turnip
Spring Asparagus, beetroot,
broad beans, carrots, cauliflowers,
celery, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms,
purple broccoli, radishes,
rhubarb, spinach, spring greens,
watercress
Summer Asparagus, aubergines,
blackberries, blueberries,
blackcurrants, broad beans,
broccoli, cabbages, carrots,
cauliflowers, celery, cherries,
courgettes, cucumbers, french
beans, gooseberries, green beans,
fennel, leeks, lettuce, loganberries,
mushrooms, onions, peas,
peppers, plums, raspberries,
redcurrants, rhubarb, runner
beans, spinach, strawberries,
sweetcorn, tomatoes
Eating locally grown produce
according to what is in season
means you can eat fresher, tastier,
healthier food with minimal impact
upon the environment in terms of
food miles.
Fresh fruit and vegetables have
higher vitamin content than
older produce.
Ingredients
900g/2lb diced
chuck steak
40g/1½oz flour
(lightly seasoned)
90g/3oz butter
Two whole leeks,
washed and chopped
The list on the left is an
approximate guide to what
is available in each season
of the year.
Two sprigs of thyme
1½ litre/3 pints beef stock
(cubes are good for this)
To find out more about
healthy eating go to:
www.5aday.nhs.uk
www.eatwell.gov.uk
One tablespoon
wholegrain mustard
The eatwell plate
900g/2lb potatoes,
peeled, boiled, mashed
and seasoned
Use the eatwell plate to help get the balance
right. It shows how much of what you eat
should come from each food group.
90g/3oz Stilton
(Colston Bassett or
Cropwell Bishop ideally) Fruit and
vegetables
Bread, rice, potatoes,
pasta and other
starchy
foods
Autumn Apples, aubergines,
beetroot, blackberries, broccoli,
brussels sprouts, cabbages,
carrots, cauliflowers, courgettes,
cucumbers, curly kale, damsons,
figs, french beans, grapes, leeks,
lettuce, marrows, mushrooms,
onions, parsnips, pears, peppers,
plums, pumpkin, runner beans,
spinach, squash, swede,
sweetcorn, tomatoes
This recipe serves four
Preparation time approximately 30 minutes
Cooking time over two hours
Method
One slice of bread,
toasted, then grated
to make breadcrumbs
1. Coat the steak with the seasoned flour. Put a large pan on the
stove to heat.
2. Melt the butter into the pan then add the meat, cook until sealed.
3. Add the leeks, mustard and thyme, pour in the stock.
Simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Make the mash while the meat is cooking.
5. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/Gas 7 Meat, fish,
eggs, beans and
other non-dairy
sources of protein
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Milk and
dairy foods
Foods and
drinks high in fat
and/or sugar
6. Check the meat is tender, then pour into an ovenproof dish
and cover with the mashed potato.
7. Top with the Stilton and breadcrumbs then bake for 20 minutes
until golden brown.
8. Serve piping hot with steamed greens.
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Look out for the
box and bag scheme
logo throughout
this guide
A buyer’s guide to
box and bag schemes
Allotments - where to
grow your own
What are box and
bag schemes?
If you’re green fingered and want to grow as well
as buy local you might want to rent an allotment.
By having your own patch, sharing it with a group
of friends or participating in a community project,
you can have access to fresh vegetables and fruit
as well as getting plenty of fresh air, exercise and
relaxation, all for very little cost.
Each week you receive a box
of fresh produce, usually fruit
and vegetables, but it may also
include meat, eggs or bread.
How are boxes
distributed?
Boxes are either dropped off
directly to your house or via a
distribution point such as a local
shop or community centre.
Where is the food from?
Most box schemes mainly
contain locally produced food,
supplemented with imported
vegetables and fruit at certain
times of the year. Some of the
Red Earth Organics
Hockerwood Park, Southwell, Notts NG25 0PZ
t: 01636 812105 e: info@redearthorganics.co.uk w: www.redearthorganics.co.uk
Red Earth Organics is a family business
with the aim of supplying local people
with local organic produce. Red
Earth’s Organic Vegetable Boxes are
currently delivered all over central
Nottinghamshire and Nottingham on
Thursdays and Fridays every week.
Much of the produce (over 40 varieties)
is grown at the family farm just outside
the historic town of Southwell and the
farm hosts several open days during
the year for customers so they can see
exactly where their food comes from.
The vegetable boxes are flexible - they
can be tweaked to customer
preferences as required. A ‘tailor made’
service is also available where
customers can choose exactly what
they want. To find out more give us a
call or visit the website.
Trinity Farm Organics
Awsworth Lane, Cossall, Notts NG16 2RZ t: 0115 944 2545
f: 0115 932 0073 e: orders@trinityfarm.co.uk w: www.trinityfarm.co.uk
A biodynamic/organic farm stocking a
comprehensive range of fruit,
vegetables and salad, meat, fish and
poultry, wholefoods, ethical cleaning
products and body products.
Established in 1991 we specialise in
local produce and can provide guided
tours and educational programs by
appointment.
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We are Nottingham’s only Demeter
registered farm (the oldest organic
symbol in the world).
A home delivery scheme is also
available.
schemes are operated by
farmers so the food is delivered
direct from the fields.
Why are box
schemes so good?
• it’s a convenient way to shop
• quality organic products are
often cheaper than from
supermarkets
• you can find out exactly where
your food comes from and
how it is produced
Here are some
key contacts:
• they support local producers
by providing a regular market
for their produce
Ashfield
Lyn Cooper
Cemetery & Allotments Officer,
Community Services
• they reduce food miles
Mansfield
Mansfield District Council,
Parks and Open Spaces,
Civic Centre,
Chesterfield Road South,
Mansfield Notts NG19 7BH
t: 01623 463463
Ashfield District Council,
Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield,
Notts NG17 8DA
t: 01623 450000
Newark & Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood District
Council, Kelham Hall, Kelham,
Newark, Notts NG23 5QX
t: 01636 650000
Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council,
Parks & Open Spaces
Hundred Acres Lane,
Carlton Forest, Worksop,
Notts S81 0TS
t: 01909 534525
Nottingham City
Allotment Officer,
Nottingham City Council,
Woodthorpe Grange,
Nottingham NG5 4HA
t: 0115 911 2727
Broxtowe
Rosie Lions
Directorate of Technical &
Leisure Services,
Foster Ave, Beeston,
Nottingham NG9 1AB
t: 0115 917 3650
Gedling
Leisure Services, Civic Centre,
Arnot Hill Park, Arnold,
Nottingham NG5 6LU
t: 0115 901 3712
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The oldest
allotments
in the UK
The St Ann’s allotments in
Nottingham are the oldest and
largest in the UK. They date
from 1830 and have 677 plots
covering 32 hectares.
St Ann’s Allotments
Mary Kenning
STAA Ltd Sycamore Centre,
Hungerhill Road, St Anns,
Nottingham NG3 4BN
t: 0115 911 0207
Rushcliffe
Anthony Rootham,
Rushcliffe & West Bridgford
Allotment Holders’ Association.
t: 0115 914 2675
Shop open: Tuesday - Saturday
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A buyer’s guide
to local markets
Notts farmers’ markets:
Farmers’ markets
Country markets
First week of the month
Newark - Wednesday
Wollaton - Saturday
These are markets where
farmers, growers or producers
from a defined local area are
present to sell their own
produce, direct to the public.
All products sold should have
been grown, reared, caught,
brewed, pickled, baked,
smoked or processed by the
stallholder.
Originally established over 40
years ago, Nottinghamshire
Country Markets is a
cooperative organisation that
provides weekly outlets for the
sale of fresh, local produce,
such as cakes, preserves, eggs,
seasonal fruit and vegetables,
and traditional skills.
Second week of the month
Worksop - Friday
West Bridgford - Saturday
Third week of the month
Mansfield - Tuesday
Nottingham, Old Market Square Friday and Saturday
Bingham - Saturday
Retford - Saturday
To find out more about farmers’
markets near you go to:
www.foodclose.co.uk
For more details please contact
Joyce McDonald:
e: joyce@translationmarket.co.uk
2009 to 2010 dates
t: 01636 813765
August
September
October
November
December
January
Fourth week of the month
Beeston - Friday
West Bridgford - Saturday
Notts country markets
These happen every week
Newark - Wednesday
Bingham - Thursday
Beeston - Friday
Southwell - Saturday
Ecoworks
Ecoworks is a not-for-profit community organisation offering eco-friendly
and healthy projects with an emphasis on organic, local food.
Through our vegetable box scheme we offer chemical free fruit and vegetables
grown on community allotments. We deliver weekly in season to local cafés,
restaurants and community projects.
The Harvest Café is a Social Enterprise offering healthy, ethically produced
vegetarian and vegan catering for festivals and functions.
Our van is a quirky addition to any event!
Our community activities include environmental and outdoor craft workshops,
horticultural and healthy eating training - with a focus on growing and eating fruit and vegetables.
Please see our website for more information and join our mailing list for regular updates.
The Croft, Albert Road, Nottingham NG3 4JD t: 0115 962 2200 e: info@ecoworks.org.uk w: www.ecoworks.org.uk
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March
April
May
June
July
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Farm shops
Farm shops
Church Farm Shop
Hill’s Farm Shop
Main Street, South Scarle, Newark, Notts NG23 7JH
t: 01636 892003 w: www.churchfarmshop.co.uk
Edingley Hill, Notts NG22 8BU
t: 01623 882664
We stock so many lovely things, these
are just a few of our local specialities.
• speciality preserves, chutneys
and marmalade
• homegrown and local seasonal
vegetables
• homemade cakes, quiche and fruit pies
• homegrown asparagus in season
• wild bird seeds and peanuts
• logs, coal, kindling and bottled gas
• local and regional cheeses
You are welcome to visit us to discover
what other many delights are on the
shelves. You can find us one mile from
Collingham and two miles from
Swinderby off the A46 (Newark to
Lincoln Road). Open Tuesday to
Saturday 9am - 5pm.
Farm shop with homegrown soft fruit,
potatoes, vegetables and salad. Local
produce, such as meat, ice cream,
bread and cake, preserves and frozen
food. During June and July you can
also come and pick your own
strawberries and raspberries. Please
phone for details.
Opening times:
Tuesday-Saturday 9am - 5pm
Closed Sundays
and Bank Holidays
Colston Bassett Store
Hockerton Grange Farm Shop
Church Gate, Colston Bassett, Notts NG12 3FE t: 01949 81321
e: info@colstonbassettstore.com w: www.colstonbassettstore.com
Hockerton, nr Southwell, Notts NG25 0PJ
t: 01636 813777
Our prestigious deli/café stocks a wide
range of local produce, including Stilton
made in the village, local Red Leicester
and Lincolnshire Poacher amongst a
large selection of cheeses. The deli
counter is a gourmet’s delight, backed
up by a great range of dry goods,
locally baked bread, organic and free
range meats, wines, greetings cards
and gifts. Shoppers can relax in our
stylish Garden Café, where we serve
homemade cakes and scones, a full
waitress lunch service, and evening
opening to follow soon.
Store opening times: Tuesday-Friday
10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm,
Sunday 10.30am - 4pm
Café opening times: Tuesday-Sunday
10.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Mondays.
Hardy’s Farm Shop
Corner House Farm, Farndon, nr Newark, Notts NG24 3SD t: 01636 681201
e: info@hardysfarmshop.co.uk w: www.hardysfarmshop.co.uk
Opening times:
Hardy’s is a large farm shop selling
fresh fruit and vegetables, and varieties Monday-Saturday 9am - 5.30pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
of farm grown potatoes. We stock
non-organic - fresh fruit and
vegetables, potatoes and farm eggs. All
produce is sourced from Lincolnshire
where possible. You can find us on the
A46 towards Newark, at a crossroads
head towards Farndon. The farm shop
is signposted.
Harker’s Farm Shop
Blackberry Farm, Clipston-on-the-Wolds, nr Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5PB
t: 0115 989 2260 w: www.harkersfarmshop.co.uk
Harker’s are suppliers of quality locally
reared meat, poultry and game. This
traditional family run farm shop is
situated on our working farm, where we
specialise in home reared, farm assured
beef, matured on the bone for 28 days
creating a rich, tender flavour. All our
meat is either home reared on our farms
in Clipston or locally on farms in
Nottinghamshire and the Vale of Belvoir.
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Our produce also includes home reared
turkeys, over 35 varieties of sausages,
homemade burgers, game, bacon,
eggs, fruit and vegetables. We also
supply the catering trade, enquiries
welcome. To keep the children
entertained we also have a tractor park
and animal viewing area.
Hockerton Grange Farm Shop has its
own bakery, butchery and farmhouse
cheese counters. We offer freshly
cooked local produce and homemade
cakes, as well as a range of English
wines and cider. You can also take a
break with a hot drink or a meal in our
coffee shop. You’ll find us on the A617,
close to Southwell.
Opening times:
Tuesday-Sunday 9am - 5.30pm
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Farm shops
Moorgreen Farm Produce
Willey Wood Farm, Willey Lane, Moorgreen, Nottingham NG16 3QW
t: 01773 713381 e: shop@moorgreenfarmproduce.com
w: www. moorgreenfarmproduce.com
Fine home reared organic South Devon
Beef, Shropshire Down lamb and
mutton and locally grown vegetables
are available to buy from our newly
converted farm shop. Our cows put the
‘moo’ into Moorgreen. At Willey Wood
Farm environmental protection and
enhancement is a high priority. In
recognition of this we are delighted to
have received the Small Farm Section
Award at the Wilkinson Environmental
Awards for 2008. You can find us at
Willey Wood Farm on the B600
between Moorgreen and Underwood at
the top of the hill past the reservoir.
Open Thursday 10am - 4pm, Friday
10am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm and
Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Spring Lane Farm Shop
Spring Lane Farm, Mapperley Plains, Nottingham NG3 5RQ
t: 0115 926 7624 e: enquiries@springlanefarmshop.co.uk
w: www.springlanefarmshop.co.uk
Stocking a wide range of local and
home produced goods including
butchery, bakery, cheese and cooked
meats, pork pies, free range eggs, jams
and pickles and fruit and vegetables.
Located close to the city, this farm
shop can be found just off the B684 on
Spring Lane towards Lambley.
Opening times:
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm
White Post Farm Shop
White Post Farm, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HL
t: 01623 883847 e: hello@whitepostfarm.co.uk
Opening times:
The White Post Farm Shop is full of
Everyday from 10am
wonderful produce, fresh, local and
seasonal. We sell homebred pork and
lamb, and the best local beef. While our
seasonal fruit and vegetables are grown
just minutes from the shop. You’ll also
find a wide range of locally brewed
beers and fine British ciders, wines
and liqueurs.
Food fact
Organic food is grown without the use of conventional
pesticides, artificial fertilizers or additives. In the case
of livestock it means they’ve been reared on healthy
diets without the routine use of antibiotics or growth
hormones. As a result organically produced food
has higher amounts of beneficial minerals, essential
amino acids and vitamins than non-organic food.
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CHART A COURSE
FOR WELBECK
FOR THE BEST
OF LOCAL
PRODUCE
widening the net to a 30 mile radius. It
only goes beyond this local area when a
particular product is not available.
Food lovers wanting the best of
local produce for their dinner
parties, family meals and get
togethers, are charting a course
for The Welbeck Farm Shop, at
the Welbeck Estate, near
Worksop, where food excellence
has wooed food critics and local
customers alike.
It has already been named one of the
best 30 farm shops in Britain, by the
Daily Mail.This is recognition for its
policy of minimising food miles, selecting
produce from the estate itself first, then
Produce from the Estate includes
succulent lamb and beef, a wide variety
of game, from venison to hare and
pheasant to wood pigeon, and the
name on all cheese aficionados lips Stichelton.This outstanding organic, raw
milk, blue veined cheese is mild and
creamy, with traits of a Stilton. It goes
down a treat with the English Plum
Pickle sold in the shop and has won
fans both nationally and internationally.
Wonderful, speciality sausages,
including venison, cranberry and
orange, apple and stilton and pork and
chive, are big Welbeck sellers, whilst
Rainbow Sausage simply has food
lovers raving. This flavoursome mixture
of sausage meats provides different
taste sensations in every bite and is full
of surprises. The Welbeck Farm Shop
is a treasure trove for all supporters of
the slow food movement, with masses
of choice and informed staff, always on
hand, to offer recommendations and
tips on which foods complement
each other.
Those who have already tasted the
difference quality, local food can bring
to the plate, eagerly await the shop’s
Christmas hampers. Which are on the
must-buy lists of everyone from
gourmets to fans of traditional festive
cuisine.These can be ordered from
both the shop and a dedicated website
at www.welbeckfarmshop.co.uk
If your mouth is already watering at the
mere thought of sampling the true taste
of the Nottinghamshire countryside, or
your taste buds are tingling in
anticipation, simply head to Welbeck
and indulge yourself this Winter.
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Dairy producers
Dairy producers
Colston Bassett and District Dairy Ltd
The Really Good Cheese Co.
Harby Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham NG12 3FN t: 01949 81322
e: stilton@colstonbassettdairy.com w: www.colstonbassettdairy.com
w: www.reallygoodcheese.com
Blue Stilton has been made here for
over 95 years to a traditional Vale of
Belvoir recipe. The dairy uses milk from
a small cooperative of four local farms
and our products include Stilton and
Shropshire Blue Cheese. Our White
Stilton is a fresh flavoured, younger
cheese of a quite different character to
Blue Stilton and has a shelf life of one
week from packing. Shropshire Blue is
a creamy blue veined cheese with a
distinctive orange body and milder
flavour than Blue Stilton.
Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm
(closed 12.30pm - 1.30pm),
Saturday 9am - 11.30am,
closed Sunday and
bank holidays
We source cheeses that haven’t
travelled hundreds of miles and we
encourage shopping on Mansfield
market by offering value for money, so
keeping the local economy alive. I
stand on Mansfield market every Friday
and Saturday, and the monthly farmers’
market, selling cheeses such as
Colston Bassett Stilton, Little Derby,
Lincoln Blue and Yorkshire Fettle plus a
range of goats and ewes milk cheeses.
My best sellers are Stilton, a good
strong Cheddar and an Ale and
Mustard from Fowlers in Warwickshire,
the longest established cheesemakers
in the UK. I sell handmade organic
bread from locally sourced flour,
pickles, jams and juices. With C8ter,
another local producer, I offer a
weekend delivery box of bread,
chutney and cheese, and supply
hampers for special occasions.
Cropwell Bishop Creamery
Thaymar Farm Shop and Tea Room
Cropwell Bishop Creamery Ltd, Nottingham Rd, Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham NG12 3BQ
t: 0115 989 2350 f: 0115 989 9046 e: enquiries@cropwellbishopcreamery.co.uk
w: www.cropwellbishopstilton.com
Haughton Park Farm, nr Bothamsall, Retford, Notts DN22 8DB t: 01623 862632
f: 01623 860320 e: sales@thaymar.co.uk w: www.thaymaricecream.co.uk
Cropwell Bishop Creamery is a family
owned and run creamery in the Vale of
Belvoir, Nottinghamshire - one of only
three counties where Blue Stilton can
be made. This award winning creamery
still produces Stilton in the traditional
ways, using approx 78ltrs of milk to
make an 8kg whole cheese. The Blue
Stilton cheese that they produce is a
very versatile cheese, and
can be used as a topping
on steaks, in a soup or
sprinkled on a salad.
Thaymar real luxury dairy ice cream and
fruit sorbets have been made at
Haughton Park Farm since 1988. Over
35 delicious handmade flavours of ice
cream and sorbets are now made on
the farm. Using fresh milk and double
cream straight from the neighbouring
dairy, we add quality local fruit and
Italian pulped fruit flavourings, to name
but a few of our finest ingredients. This
Food fact
“Channel 4’s ‘Secret Millionaire’
& young entrepreneur set to
deliver the future of booking
restaurants in Nottingham”
Stilton was first made in the early 18th century in Melton Mowbray. Today,
the cheese is still made exclusively in the counties of Nottinghamshire,
Leicestershire and Derbyshire. Only seven dairies, using the original recipe,
are licensed to produce
and it’s the only British
cheese to have its own
certification trademark.
Look out for official
producers displaying
the Stilton Cheese
Makers Association logo.
Stilton is also protected as a
Product of Designated Origin
(or PDO) in the European
Community. All manufacturers
carrying the PDO logo are
independently inspected to
guarantee that their cheese
conforms to type.
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culminates in an unforgettable ice
cream experience. Why not take a
break in our tearoom for a delicious ice
cream sundae. We also serve a range
of baguettes, sandwiches and hot
meals all freshly prepared to order. The
farm shop and tea room are open from
10am until 5pm seven days a week.
You can also see where the ice cream
is made.
Visit www.godine.co.uk for the easiest way to
find, book & save
at restaurants in Nottingham.
www.godine.co.uk
offers,
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Butchers
Butchers
Arrow Farm Shop and Butchery
The Country Victualler
Arrow Farm, Steetley, Worksop, Notts S80 3DZ
t: 01909 720287
Winkburn Hall, Newark, Notts NG22 8PQ t: 01636 636465
w: www.alderton.co.uk
At Arrow Farm the Blagg family have been
growing first class quality potatoes for
over 50 years. With freshly grown
vegetables and locally reared beef, lamb
and pork, Arrow Farm has established
itself as one of the county’s leading farm
shops. The butchery prides itself on the
high quality of our beef, lamb and pork,
the master butchers and staff are on hand
to advise on the best cuts and cooking
Are you looking for something really
special? Forget mass produced food.
Remind yourself what traditional real
food tastes like.
instructions. A range of jams and
preserves, dairy produce, free range eggs,
frozen fruits and country wines, and
freshly baked rolls are just some of the fine
foodstuffs available. Located two and a
half miles out of Worksop on the A619
with ample parking and helpful staff.
Opening times: Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday
9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 1pm.
retailer wishing to supply your valued
customers with something original of
high quality.
Then The Country Victualler can help.
Are you planning a special occasion,
a celebration maybe? Or do you have
friends and family visiting? A large
number of people to cater for?
Organising a picnic? Perhaps you are a
The Barn Bacon Company
Gambles Free Range Poultry
The Barn Butchery, c/o Hardy’s Farmshop, Farndon Crossroads, Farndon, Newark
NG24 3SD t: 01636 610700 e: sales@barnbacon.co.uk w: www.barnbacon.co.uk
The Village Butcher, East Markham, Notts
t: 01777 248297
This is a family business using our own Opening times:
Monday - Saturday 8.30am-5.30pm
pigs reared in straw barns to high
welfare standards. Bacon and hams are Sun 9am - 1pm
dry cured slowly to produce a tasty
high quality product. The Barn Bacon
Company sells dry cured bacon,
sausages and hams. Handmade pork
pies. Fresh pork, beef and lamb from
local farms. We’re located just one mile
South of Newark along the A46.
Gambles offer a wide range of poultry
including Bronze Turkeys, White Turkeys.
chickens, ducks and boiling fowls.
All free range produce from Chapel
Farm at Cottam, Retford. We also stock
beef, lamb and Gloucester Old Spot
pork. Gambles is located in East
Markham but can be found at farmers’
markets around the county including
Retford, Newark and Southwell.
Find a dish
for Notts
As part of a team of amateur chefs representing
Nottinghamshire on ITV’s ‘Taste the Nation’
Cate Harvey had a fantastic experience proving that
Notts produces some of the best ingredients in the UK.
But when coming up with dishes to represent the region
she discovered that Nottinghamshire doesn’t have a
county dish in the same way that Lincolnshire has a
sausage or Melton Mowbray has pork pies.
Which is why she is now looking for individuals or groups
to put forward recipes that truly represent Nottinghamshire,
embodying its history, its diverse culture and its fantastic
raw ingredients. Winners could find their dishes ending up
on restaurant menus and being endorsed by one of
Britain’s top chefs. So what are you waiting for?
Enter your recipes via Cate’s website
www.c8ter.co.uk
or call her on 07939 225116
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Bakers
Jams, preserves and pickles
Green’s Windmill
Goachers
Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB t: 0115 915 6878
e: greensmill@nottinghamcity.gov.uk w: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/greensmill
Green Acres, Wood Lane, North Wheatley, nr Retford, Notts DN22 9BG t: 01427 880341
f: 01427 884309 e: info@goforgoachers.co.uk w: www.goforgoachers.co.uk
Climb the levels of this working windmill
and see award winning organic flour
being made, before purchasing your
own bag from the shop. A Grade II listed
building set in parkland, with an
attractive cobbled courtyard. The former
home of the famous 19th century
mathematician and miller George Green
is the only inner city windmill in the UK.
Children and adults can test their minds
The Goachers name has been
synonymous with fruit growing ever since
the 1850s when George Goacher started
the Wheatley Strawberry Tradition, by
introducing the growing of soft fruit
Cultivars to the village. Now Oliver
Goacher runs the farm with his wife
Helen and mother Judith. Today they
grow a wide variety of fruit, including
strawberries, raspberries, cherries,
with fun hands on puzzles and
experiments in the Science Centre.
And for the under fives there’s a special
Mini Millers area for even the youngest
of scientists to start discovering and
learning. Free admission.
Opening times:
Open Wednesday-Sunday
(plus most bank holidays) 10am - 4pm
plums, apples and pears, as well as
wheat and winter beans. Goachers’
produce is 100% organic and grown
using traditional methods. The fruit is
mainly sold through the Goachers’ farm
shop or at farmers’ markets. Customers
can pick their own fruit when it’s in
season, while some of the fruit is frozen
to sell throughout the year or for making
wonderful jams, chutneys, vinegars etc.
Screaming Carrot
Gringley Gringo
42 Foxhall Road, Forest Fields, Nottingham NG7 6LJ
t: 0115 910 3013 e: screamingcarrot@live.co.uk w: www.screamingcarrot.co.uk
Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts
t: 01623 837898 e: debby@gringleygringo.com w: www.gringleygringo.com
The Screaming Carrot is a vegan
bakery specialising in egg free, dairy
free, vegetarian fresh baked goods that
are handmade by our small team. Our
aim is to provide tasty, ethical foods at
fair prices. We make and sell our vegan
pasties, pies and cakes from our
bakery in the Forest Fields area of
Nottingham. Our baked goods range
from Thai red pepper and bean pasties
to moist vegan carrot cakes and sugary
eccles. We also sell vegetarian
groceries and act as a pick-up point for
a local organic seasonal vegetable box
scheme. Screaming Carrot baked
goods are suitable for vegetarians and
vegans, those with dairy and egg
allergies/intolerances and followers of
religious diets that restrict animal
products.
Gringley Gringo is a Nottinghamshire
company which attends local farmer’s
markets and also offers a range of high
quality chilli products to delicatessens,
farm shops and restaurants in the
region. The range and heat of the chilli
products is extensive so, whether it’s
hot chilli sauce, mild dipping sauces,
pickled peppers, chilli mustards or
exotic oils the Gringley Gringo has
something to warm up your cuisine,
add some ‘dare’ to your dish, put some
palatable burn on that barbecue or
simply tickle those taste buds. And you
can be assured that whatever you get
from the Gringo, it’s made with the
best, fresh ingredients and real care in
the kitchen. We are moving to Clumber
Park, check our website for the latest
contact details and to buy online.
Tuxford Windmill
Mr Pitchfork’s Pickles
Great North Road, Tuxford, Notts NG22 0NW
t: 01777 871202 e: info@tuxford-windmill.co.uk w: www.tuxford-windmill.co.uk
t: 0115 917 8037 f: 0115 917 8037
e: robert.pitchfork@ntlworld.com w: www.mrpitchforkspickles.com
Nestled beside the old Great North
Road just outside Tuxford, is one of the
most picturesque windmills in the
country. Lovingly restored to full
working order the mill now grinds
organic grains to create high quality
stoneground flour - using nothing but
wind power. The windmill is open to
view throughout the year, both
weekdays and weekends with guided
tours available when the miller is onsite.
You’ll also find a delightful tearoom
where the miller’s wife uses the freshly
milled flour to bake delicious cakes,
artisan breads, scones, teacakes and
biscuits. Light lunches are also
available (homemade soup, filled rolls
made with the windmill’s flour, and
jacket potatoes) with all ingredients
sourced locally wherever possible.
We are a small, very passionate
business that believes above all else
that the taste of our products comes
first. The business has grown steadily
over the past few years and has won
awards in the annual ‘Great Taste
Awards’ that highlights the true great
taste of our products. We are also
proud to have been chosen to supply
the National Trust which in itself is an
honour to be part of an organisation
that maintains and protects our
heritage for us all to enjoy.
Our products are gluten free, are not
genetically modified, have no artificial
colourings and preservatives and are
suitable for vegetarians.
Food fact
The first Bramley Apple tree was propagated in
Southwell nearly 200 years ago. It has since gone
on to become a popular cooking apple and can be
used in pies, cooked fruit compotes and salads,
crumbles, and a variety of chutney recipes.
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Drinks
Restaurants
Belvoir Cordials
1877
Belvoir Fruit Farms Ltd, Belvoir, Grantham, Lincs NG32 1PB t: 01476 870286
f: 01476 870114 e: info@belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk w: www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk
128 Derby Road, Canning Circus, Nottingham NG1 5FB
t: 0115 9588008 w: www.reservations@restaurant1877.com
Belvoir Fruit Farms are the makers of the
most naturally delicious and real soft
drinks. We grow elderflowers here on our
farm, press fruit and cook ginger and
lemongrass amongst other things to
ensure that the drinks we make taste real
and fruity. The Belvoir motto is ‘Naturally
Delicious; 100% good’ so all our cordials
are full of real fruit juice pressed on the
farm and contain no added colours,
1877 restaurant delivers affordable
fine dining to the thriving Nottingham
restaurant community. The team have
a great deal of experience, bringing
both passion and skill to our service.
The restaurant is second to none,
offering plenty of seating over two
floors and a private dining room.
All of which is available for private hire.
The atmosphere offers sophistication
flavours (natural or artificial), or nasties
such as artificial sweeteners. They all
need to be diluted about seven to one
with either still or sparkling water. This
means they make lots of lovely drinks
out of each bottle. Flavours include
elderflower, ginger, spiced winter berries
and gooseberry and mint as well as a
selection of organic cordials like pear and
apple, and blueberry.
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coupled with intimacy, making it ideal
for couples and small groups. For larger
parties the restaurant has a number of
larger tables and a superb private
dining room, with its own kitchen and
bar, and using a high standard of food
sourced from local suppliers. 1877 was
a runnerup for Restaurant of the Year
at the Nottingham Restaurants
Awards 2009.
Eglantine Vineyard
Lambs at the Market
Ash Lane, Costock, Loughborough, Leics LE12 6UX t&f: 01509 852386
Cattle Market House, Nottingham Rd, Mansfield, Notts NG18 1BJ
t: 01623 424880 e: info@lambsatthemarket.co.uk w: www.lambsatthemarket.co.uk
Eglantine Vineyard was established by
the current owners in 1979 on south
facing slopes just three miles from the
Leicestershire border. Thanks to
viticultural research stations around the
world new vine varieties had been
developed that made it possible for us
to grow and ripen grapes in the English
Midlands. Thirty years later we are still
going strong, making a wide variety of
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wines, including white, rose, red,
sparkling and sweet. One of our wines
has won gold in international
competitions. We also make cherry
wine and mead. If we are in we are
open and welcome customers between
10am and 6pm each day. To avoid a
wasted journey please call before
setting out. We also host tours of the
vineyard during the Summer months.
Lambs at the Market is a family run
restaurant housed in a wonderful Grade
II listed building. The fully renovated
building was designed by local
architect Watson Fothergill in 1877 and
was used as the tavern joined to the
cattle market in the late 19th century.
Lambs at the Market serves a modern
British menu. Head chef Troy Lamb is a
big advocate of local produce and
endeavours to use local ingredients
whenever possible. Local ingredients
means the seasonality and freshness is
guaranteed. Our menu is prepared daily
depending on availability of ingredients
offering varied traditional and modern
British food. Lunch time plays host to a
less formal menu, while in the evening
the menu steps up a notch to offer a
sophisticated dining experience.
The Larder on Goosegate
1st floor, 16-22 Goosegate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FE t: 0115 950 0111
e: lovelyfodder@btconnect.com w: www.thelarderongoosegate.co.uk
Roaring Meg is a
premium strength,
cool filtered blonde
beer.
Its citrus honey aroma and
superb dry finish means that it
is ideally suited to those new
to beer as well as being a
delicious food companion.
Why not team a glass of lightly
chilled Roaring Meg with a
variety of foods from snacks
and the great taste of a
traditional English pork pie, to
seafood or even a robustly
flavoured Thai green curry.
In fact, Roaring Meg will make
the most of any occasion.
Available from selected ASDA,
Budgens, Morrisons, Tesco
and Waitrose stores in the
East Midland
For more information
Tel: 01636 821000
E-mail: sue@springhead.co.uk
Above the hustle and bustle of the trendy
streets of Hockley lies the serene haven
of the Larder on Goosegate. Located in
the historic surroundings of the Grade II
listed building that was home to the first
Boots chemist shop, The Larder offers
excellent food and service without the
prices that implies. The atmosphere is
relaxed and unpretentious with the
emphasis on friendly and unfussy service.
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Locally sourced and seasonal produce
provides the basis for an ever changing
menu best described as a mixture of
traditional and modern British. All of their
meat is supplied by welfare friendly
smallholdings, the fish from sustainable
British stocks, the fruit and vegetables
from organic farms. Since opening their
doors in 2006, the Larder remains one of
Nottingham’s hidden gems.
Launay’s Restaurant and Bar
8 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9QA
t: 01623 822266 w: www.launaysrestaurant.co.uk
A lovely 16th century cottage with a
fabulous new Orangery, Launay’s
Restaurant and Bar in Edwinstowe
offers excellent food, friendly service
and a warm atmosphere. All of the food
is freshly cooked, using local suppliers
as well as own grown vegetables, herbs
and salad, while pastry, ice cream and
pasta is made on the premises.
Every Tuesday, we offer a free bottle of
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specially selected wine with every two
main courses. The first Wednesday of
each month is Gourmet Evening which
presents seven courses of seasonal
food for £32. If you’re interested in
booking a wedding reception or party
you may want to consider our
Orangery, which can seat up to 60
guests, has a private area outside and
overlooks the church.
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Restaurants
Restaurants
The Monkey Tree
Vienna Restaurant and Bar
Taste of
Nottinghamshire
70 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AP
t: 0115 981 1419 w: www.themonkeytree.co.uk
The Monkey Tree is open from 8am to
provide food throughout the day in its
bar and restaurant. Whether it’s a
sandwich or a five course gourmet meal
it will be prepared by chefs skilled at
mixing world cuisine with homemade
comforts. Alongside the usual drinks
you’ll find a range of fine wines,
speciality ales, cocktails, a special blend
of coffee and freshly made smoothies.
11 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AY
t: 0115 947 4201 e: info@vienna.uk.com w: www.vienna.uk.com
The diner can choose from gourmet, à la
carte or fixed menus accompanied by a
choice of wines from an exclusive wine
list. The Monkey Tree is fully air
conditioned but on hot days you can
enjoy the sun and watch the world go by
on the bar’s large terrace. The restaurant
is also available for weddings, parties,
corporate events or ‘just because’, for up
to 70 people.
In the centre of Nottingham,
overlooking Old Market Square and just
a stone’s throw away from the Theatre
Royal, stands the majestic Vienna
Restaurant and Bar. With a regal yet
contemporary and stylish décor,
complete with an inhouse bar, dance
floor and a whole host of other
impressive features. The restaurant
provides a comfortable and chic
Perkins
atmosphere, ideal for theatre goers,
discrete and intimate occasions or just
nights out on the town. Vienna uses
only seasonal organic local produce to
formulate the gourmet menu of fine
European cuisine. Express dinner and
lunch menus are also available, as well
as special menus for Sundays and an
extensive and impressive drinks and
wine menu.
Waggon and Horses
Taste of
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Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA
t: 0115 937 3695 w: www.perkinsrestaurant.co.uk, www.thecarriagehall.co.uk
The Plough Inn
Set within the beautiful Notts village of
Cropwell Butler, The Plough Country
Pub and Dining Room provides the
sophistication and service of a
top class restaurant in relaxed,
unpretentious surroundings. The
opulent interior décor of the newly
refurbished restaurant has been
inspired by the dining room of an
English country house, providing the
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms
Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA t: 0115 986 6566 f: 0115 986 0343
e: reservations@restaurantsatbains.com w: www.restaurantsatbains.com
Chef Sat Bains and his wife Amanda
are the proprietors of Nottingham’s only
Michelin starred establishment,
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms. Sat
has been recognised by fellow chefs
and food writers from all over the world
for his innovative style of cuisine. In
1999, as a young chef, he won the
acclaimed Roux Scholarship - the
ultimate award for any chef embarking
around the world that sit alongside the
perfectly kept real ales and an
interesting selection of non-alcoholic
drinks. The interior is open-plan,
naturally divided into smaller, cosy
sections by the 17th century building.
Championed by locals and discovered
by many travellers with the Michelin
Guide, the Waggon and Horses
certainly lives up to its reputation.
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perfect setting to experience fine dining
at its best. The dramatically renovated
inn offers unique seasonal menus,
created by the Plough’s Michelin
starred chef using only the finest local
ingredients. The Plough perfectly
combines the personal character and
individuality of a successful village
establishment with inspired culinary flair
and the highest quality service.
The Waggon and Horses is the home of
the Nottinghamshire Pie, a dish created
by chef Roy Wood. The menu is ever
changing and seasonal. Light dishes
range from ham, egg and chips to a
warm scallop and pancetta salad. Fish
is a speciality sourced from Grimsby
with regulars on the menu including
halibut, monkfish and sole. Laura Wood
carefully chooses the wines from
Main Street, Cropwell Butler, Notts NG12 3AB
t: 0115 933 3124 e: info@theploughcb.co.uk w: www.theploughcb.co.uk
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He spent the following few years
honing his skills and practising his craft
throughout Europe and the UK. In
2002, he opened Restaurant Sat Bains
with Rooms with Amanda in their native
Nottingham. They were awarded their
first Michelin star the following year in
2003. The accolades continued.
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The Turnpike, Halam, Notts NG22 8AE
t: 01636 813109 w: www.thewaggonathalam.co.uk
Perkins smokehouse. The main à la
carte is complemented by the specials
and regularly changing set menus
throughout the week. New to the menu
are exquisite afternoon teas and the
scrumptious fish focus menu every
Friday evening. Perkins is passionate
about wine; being exacting about
producers and vintages. Private dining
available for groups over 30 people.
Voted the Midland’s Restaurant of the
Year 2007 and 2008 by the readers of
The Which? Good Food Guide, Perkins
is situated just minutes from the city
centre, housed within the beautifully
converted Plumtree railway station.
Based on fine local produce and
seasonality, our menus promote a mix
of classic and modern European dishes
including unique dishes from the
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Cafés and caterers
St Ann’s Catering & Conference Service Ltd, Chase Neighbourhood Centre,
Robin Hood Chase, St. Ann’s, Nottingham NG3 4EZ t: 0115 947 2705
The Chase Community Café serves
delicious breakfast and homemade
lunches. Outside catering can also be
provided and buffets delivered.
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Notts Nosh
Chase Community Café
On the Notts food trail
Take one of our trails and along the way discover
great places to eat and drink as well experiencing
some of the county’s rich and inspiring heritage.
Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9am - 2pm
Take one of our trails
Crocus Café
Unit 2 Church Square, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 1SL
t: 0115 950 5080 w: www.thecrocus.co.uk
Crocus café is a social enterprise set
up to benefit the Lenton community so
all profit goes back into Crocus and
other Lenton community projects.
Crocus is a volunteer run project that
aims to provide healthy, ethically
sourced food and provide a space to
raise awareness and address local and
global ethical issues.
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The A46, A17, A1 Roundabout, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY
t: 01636 612461 e: info@friendlyfarmer.co.uk w: www.friendlyfarmer.co.uk
sourced produce. We also make our
own bread and cakes, while all the pies
sold over the butchery counter come
from our kitchen.
Opening times: Seven days a week
7.45am - 4.45pm
mm...deli
610 Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2FS
t: 0115 910 1601 w: www.mmdeli.co.uk
mm…deli is Nottingham’s most exciting
‘veggieterranean’ eat in or take away
delicatessen. We provide catering for
buffets, business lunches and special
occasions, as well as operating a local
delivery service for our sandwiches and
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snacks. We aim to provide exciting,
quality products, consistency and
quantity in whatever shape or form,
be it a sandwich, a cup of coffee,
a caramel square or some nice
juicy olives.
Tuesdays Pancakes
t: 01949 843203 or 07739 330515
w: www.tuesdayspancakes.co.uk
We cook our pancakes in front of our
customers and fill them to bursting
point with a delicious range of savoury
and sweet fillings. With our mobile stall
we can be cater at markets, country
shows, festivals or large sporting
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The Dukeries trail
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Explore the northern parts of
Notts with its great produce
and rich heritage
Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday
10am - 4pm, Thursday 7pm - 10pm
The Friendly Farmer
The Friendly Farmer offers a great place
to stop on your journey, to shop or to
meet your friends for a spot of lunch or
afternoon tea. Our ethos of ‘fresh from
the farm to the fork!’ is reflected by a
wide range of organic and locally
The Vale of Belvoir trail
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Get a taste for the towns and
villages around the south east
of the county
Taste of
Nottinghamshire
Taste of
Nottinghamshire
events. Tuesdays is a different kind of
takeaway including enticing vegetarian
fillings along with gluten free options.
Travel from the top to the
bottom of the county and you’ll
discover a world of gastronomic
delights. Enjoy one of the
county’s many farmers’ markets
held all year round in traditional
market towns such as Newark,
Retford and Bingham. You’ll see
the best in seasonal produce
fresh from Nottinghamshire soil.
Head into the city to find regular
markets in Nottingham’s historic
Old Market Square. Then stay
for a meal in one of the many
restaurants serving locally
farmed produce.
Escape to Sherwood Forest and
glimpse traces of Robin Hood’s
mysterious past. There’s plenty
of opportunities for lazy lunches
in the county’s pubs and
restaurants. The area around
Sherwood Forest has excellent
places to stay, many dedicated
to serving local and organic
foods, and all offering a warm
welcome.
Foodies can have an indulgent
weekend in Notts - the rural
surroundings lend themselves to
exceptional fresh produce and
provide a stunning backdrop for
a gastronomic break. There’s a
different food experience in
each corner of the county. From
homegrown vegetables to the
best in creameries and famous
cheese. And let’s not forget the
Bramley apple or the
Nottinghamshire Pie.
Eat your way around
Nottinghamshire and use the
following four foodie trails to
plan your stay. These trails
show you where to find quality
accommodation and fine
tasting experiences while
recommending places to buy
the best in seasonal produce.
The Robin Hood trail
Tuck into the best local
food to be found in the
heart of the county
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The city trail
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Even in the city you can find
the finest food made from
the freshest ingredients
Where to stay
To find the best, quality
accredited accommodation
in Nottinghamshire visit
www.visitnotts.com or call
+44 (0) 8444 77 5678 to get
your free Where to stay guide
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The Vale of Belvoir trail
The Dukeries trail
The southern part of Nottinghamshire, where it borders on to Derbyshire
and Leicestershire, is renowned for its traditional Stilton. The cheese is
only made in these three counties so you’ll know the Stilton you buy from
the dairies and farm shops here hasn’t come far.
Northern Notts is known for its grand country estates such as Clumber,
Thoresby and Welbeck. These were created by the Dukes that grew rich
on the county’s coal reserves. Nowadays they make for a great day out
and regularly play host to arts and craft events.
01
Where to buy
01
Where to eat
01
Markets
01
Where to stay
01
Where to buy
01
Markets
01
Where to stay
Where to buy
Where to eat
Where to stay
Where to buy
Markets
Where to stay
01. Belvoir Cordials (p22)
02. Colston Bassett District
Dairy Ltd (p16)
03. Colston Bassett Store (p12)
04. Cropwell Bishop Creamery (p16)
05. Eglantine Vineyard (p22)
06. Harker’s Farm Shop (p13)
07. The Monkey Tree (p24)
08. Perkins (p24)
09. The Plough Inn (p24)
12. Aslockton Grange Farm
13. Costock Manor Luxury Cottages
14. East Bridgford Hill
15. Glebe Farm Cottages
16. Highbury House B&B
17. Jerico Farm
18. Langar Hall
19. Little Langar Lodge
20. The Old Wharf
21. Primrose House
22. Skylark Hill Farm Holidays
23. Vine Lodge
01. Arrow Farm Shop and
Butchery (p18)
02. Goachers (p21)
03. Lime Tree Pantry (p34)
04. Mellors Farm Butchers (p33)
05. Thaymar Farm Shop and
Tea Room (p17)
06. Tuxford Windmill (p20)
07. Welbeck Farm Shop (p15)
08. Retford - farmers’ market the
third Saturday of the month
09. Worksop - farmers’ market the
second Friday of the month
10. Browns
11. Clumber Park Hotel
12. Ye Olde Bell
Markets
10. Bingham - farmers’ market the
third Saturday of the month,
country market every Thursday
11. West Bridgford - farmers’ market
the second Saturday of the month,
country market every Saturday
To book accommodation in Notts go to
www.visitnotts.com or call +44 (0) 8444 77 5678
All the accommodation here is quality accredited. Always look out
for the AA or Enjoy England star ratings before booking. Find out
more at www.visitnotts.com or call +44 (0) 8444 77 5678
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The Robin Hood trail
The city trail
At the heart of Nottinghamshire lies the ancient oakland that Robin Hood
and his Merry Men once roamed. Today it’s home to an incredible range of
wildlife. Travel across the county to see the beautiful Minster town of
Southwell where the first Bramley apples were cultivated.
Nottingham is a great place to stay and enjoy a mix of heritage, culture
and shopping. It also offers plenty of opportunities to try local food and
drink in the city’s pubs and restaurants. Then buy some of Notts’ best
produce from the many specialist food shops and regular markets.
01
Where to buy
01
Where to eat
01
Markets
01
Where to stay
01
Where to buy
01
Where to eat
01
Markets
01
Where to stay
Where to buy
Where to eat
Where to stay
Where to buy
09. Vienna Restaurant and Bar (p25)
Where to stay
01. The Barn Bacon Company (p18)
02. Beck Lodge Eggs (p33)
03. Church Farm Shop (p12)
04. The Country Victualler (p19)
05. Gambles Free Range Poultry (p19)
06. Gringley Gringo (p21)
07. Gonalston Farm Shop (p13)
08. Hardy’s Farm Shop (p12)
09. Hill’s Farm Shop (p13)
10. Hockerton Grange
Farm Shop (p14)
11. Springhead Brewery (p22)
12. Welbeck Farm Shop (p14)
13. White Post Farm Shop (p14)
14. Lambs at the Market (p23)
15. Launay’s Restaurant
and Bar (p23)
16. Waggon and Horses (p25)
20. Brecks Cottage B&B
21. Compton House
22. The Cottage
23. Foliat Cottages
24. Forest Lodge Hotel
26. The Grange Hotel
26. Greystones Guesthouse
27. Inglenook Cottage
28. Ivy Farm B&B
29. Marion’s Manor
30. Oak House B&B
31. Oxton Hill Cottage
32. Rose and Sweet Briar
33. The Vicarage
01. Green’s Windmill (p20)
02. JT Beedham and Sons (p19)
03. Nottingham tourism centre (p36)
04. Screaming Carrot (p20)
05. Spring Lane Farm Shop (p14)
Markets
13. Crowne Plaza
14. Greenwood Lodge City
Guesthouse
15. Hart’s Hotel
16. Hilton Nottingham
17. Lace Market Hotel
18. The Nottingham Belfry
19. Premier Apartments
20. Rutland Square Hotel
Markets
17. Mansfield - farmers’ market the
second Tuesday of the month
18. Newark - farmers’ market the first
Wednesday of the month, country
market every Wednesday
19. Southwell - country market every
Saturday
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Where to eat
06. 1877 (p23)
07. The Larder on Goosegate (p23)
08. Restaurant Sat Bains with
Rooms (p24)
10. Beeston - farmers’ market the
fourth Friday of the month,
country market every Friday
11. Nottingham, Old Market Square farmers’ market the third Friday
and Saturday of the month
12. Wollaton - farmers’ market the
first Saturday of the month
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To find out more about quality accredited accommodation in
Nottinghamshire go to www.visitnotts.com or call +44 (0) 8444 77 5678
This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey materials with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. (Nottinghamshire County Council) (1000 197 13) (2007)
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Index of local producers
and distributors
Use this handy index to find the type of
producer that you’re after and their
location within the county.
Nottinghamshire
districts and boroughs
Ashfield
Bassetlaw
Broxtowe
Gedling
Mansfield
Newark and Sherwood
Nottingham city
Rushcliffe
Outside the county
Box and bag schemes
page map ref
Red Earth Organics
8
R17
Trinity Farm Organics
8
R16
Farm shops
page map ref
Brockleby’s Farm Shop
Ashfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 3QU t: 01664 813200 w: www.brocklebys.co.uk
Sell local, organic and ethically sourced produce including meat from traditional and rare breed stock.
Church Farm Shop
12
R18
Colston Bassett Store
12
T17
D D & E Bates & Sons
R16
Penniment House Farm, Penniment Lane, Mansfield, Notts NG19 6PH t: 01623 634195 f: 01623 625933
Home produced meats and traditional pies, as well as locally produced salad, fruit, preserves and bread.
The Fruit Basket
T16
4 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5LN t: 0115 981 7014 f: 0115 981 7014
Local produce, eggs, organic health foods and fairtrade products.
Gonalston Farm Shop
13
S17
Hardy’s Farm Shop
12
S18
Harker’s Farm Shop
12
T17
Hill’s Farm Shop
13
R17
Hockerton Grange Farm Shop
13
R17
Manor Farm Shop Manor Farm, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leics LE12 5DF t: 01509 646413
f: 01509 843344 e: shop@manororganicfarm.co.uk w: www.manororganicfarm.co.uk
Organic meat, poultry, potatoes and seasonal veg produced on the farm as well as other local produce.
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Moorgreen Farm Produce
14
R16
Out of this world
T16
Unit 1 Villa Street, Beeston, Nottingham t: 0115 943 1311 e: naclifton@hotmail.com
Local products, organic, fairtrade, cruelty free, ecofriendly, healthy produce from ethical sources.
Redgate Farm Shop Coney Grey Farm, Mansfield Rd, Brinsley, Nottingham,
20
Q17
Nottinghamshire NG16 5AE t: 01773 713403
A large selection of local produce including beef from their own herds of Limousin and Hereford cattle.
Roots Natural Foods
S16
526 Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2FR t: 0115 960 9014 e: kendyke@phonecoop.coop
A wide range of fresh organic products, dried grocery products, supplements and ecofriendly toiletries.
Spring Lane Farm Shop
14
S16
Welbeck Farm Shop
15
P16
White Post Farm Shop
14
R16
Dairy producers
page map ref
Beck Lodge Eggs
S17
Beck Lodge, Moor Lane, Epperstone, Notts NG14 6RT t: 0115 966 5561
Locally produced eggs.
Colston Bassett and District Dairy Ltd
16
T17
Cropwell Bishop Creamery
16
T17
The Really Good Cheese Co.
17
R16
S R & D A Hoare
R16
Mansfield Market Place
Market stall selling hen and duck eggs.
Thaymar Farm Shop and Tea Room
17
Q17
Butchers
page map ref
Arrow Farm Shop and Butchery
18
Q16
The Barn Bacon Company
18
S18
Bellini’s Shipley Common Ltd
242 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbys DE7 87G t: 0115 932 0033 e: peter.bellini@talk21.com
Locally produced meats and other produce.
The Country Victualler
19
R17
D J & A Nicholls 24 Hilton Crescent, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6HT
T16
t: 0115 923 2256 f: 0115 989 4801 e: info@thebutchers-bike.co.uk w: www.thebutchers-bike.co.uk
Fresh bread, exclusive cheeses, delicatessen goods and a range of Farm Assured beef, pork and lamb.
Gambles Free Range Poultry
19
Q17
J T Beedham & Sons
19
S16
Lilwalls
T16
313-315 Victoria Centre Market, Victoria Centre, Nottingham NG1 3PT t: 0115 941 1333
Local produce including Stilton, Aslockton honey, gammon, pork pies and black pudding.
Mellors Farm Butchers
Q17
Main Street, Milton, Newark, Notts NG22 0PP t: 01777 870354 f: 01777 872579
Organic produce including homemade pies and sausages, home cured and smoked bacon and hams.
Meynell Langley Organic Meat
Lodge Farm, Lodge Lane, Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, Derbys DE6 4NX t: 01332 824815
Beef, lamb, chicken, vegetables (produced in Kirk Langley, Derbyshire) local vegetables, eggs and pork.
P. Cox Game Dealer
U16
Kingsbrook Agricultural Holdings, Costock Road, Wysall, Notts NG12 5QT t: 01664 822238
All local game in season and subject to availability including pigeons, rabbits, venison and quail eggs.
The Scarecrow Patch Ostrich Farm Eagle Road, Spalford, Notts NG23 7HA
Q18
t: 01522 778566 e: ostrichfare@yahoo.co.uk w: www.ostrichfayre.co.uk
Ostrich meat products, including steaks, burgers, sausages, mince, diced steak and kebabs.
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Walt Mason Catering Butchers
1 Sandbed Lane, Belper, Derbys DE56 0SH t: 01773 822461 w: www.waltmason.com
Supplier of fine meats, cooked meats, pies, cheeses and eggs to the catering industry.
Bakers
page map ref
Green’s Windmill
20
T16
G Webster
R16
21 Church Street & Outdoor Market, Queen Street, Mansfield, Notts t: 01623 623675
Pork pies, sausages, homemade cooked meats, steak pies and bakery products including cakes and bread.
Lime Tree Pantry Unit 30, Beacons Court, Newark Road, Ollerton Notts NG22 9QL
Q17
t: 01623 863575 e: sales@limetreepantry.com w: www.limetreepantry.co.uk
Pies made the old fashioned way and available from farm shops, country fairs,markets and online.
Screaming Carrot
20
S16
Strawberry Fayre
R16
Buttercross farmers market, Mansfield t: 01623 793780
Homemade cakes including slab and carrot cakes, as well as celebration cakes made to order.
Tuxford Windmill
20
Q17
Jams, preserves and pickles
page map ref
Goachers
21
P17
Gringley Gringo
21
Q17
Mr Pitchfork’s Pickles
21
N/A
Drinks
page map ref
Belvoir Cordials
22
T18
Eglantine Vineyard
22
U16
Springhead Brewery
22
R18
Restaurants
page map ref
1877
23
T16
Lambs at the Market
23
R16
The Larder on Goosegate
23
T16
Launay’s Restaurant and Bar
23
Q16
The Monkey Tree
24
T16
Perkins
24
T16
The Plough Inn
24
T17
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms
24
T16
Vienna Restaurant and Bar
25
T16
Waggon and Horses
25
R17
Cafés and caterers
page map ref
Chase Community Café
26
S16
Crocus Café
26
T16
The Friendly Farmer
26
R18
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26
S16
Tuesdays Pancakes
26
N/A
To find out more about Nottinghamshire, local produce
and to book accommodation in the county go to
www.visitnotts.com or call +44 (0) 8444 77 5678
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Get a taste for
Nottinghamshire
You’ll find the finest local produce
at the Nottingham tourism centre,
from Mr Pitchfork’s award winning
pickles to honey from Carter’s Apiary.
Spoilt for choice? Simply choose from
our wide selection of gastro delights
and we’ll put together your very own
hamper of Nottinghamshire food.
So come and support local suppliers
and get a taste for Nottinghamshire
in the heart of the city.
Nottingham
tourism centre
• visitor information
• accommodation booking
• gifts and souvenirs
• tickets for concerts, plays and events
• internet access and much more
1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY
call +44 (0) 8444 77 5678
email tourist.information@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
www.visitnotts.com