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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-markets">Food Markets</h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-maidenhead-artisan-amp-farmers-market"><a href="https://www.artisanuprising.co.uk/totton-and-eling-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maidenhead Artisan &amp; Farmers Market</a></h3>



<p>A brand new food market on the scene, you&#8217;ll find this farmer&#8217;s feast pitching up at Maidenhead&#8217;s swanky Waterside Quarter on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, stacked to the rafters with a fantastic selection of&nbsp;handmade crafts, locally sourced produce, and delicious treats&nbsp;from talented indie traders. No better setting for a cheeky flutter really.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ascot-farmers-market"><a href="https://www.windsor.gov.uk/whats-on/ascot-farmers-market-p397881" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ascot Farmers Market</a></h3>



<p>Set against the iconic backdrop of Ascot Racecourse’s Grandstand, the Ascot Farmers Market is a Sunday treat worth marking in your calendar. Taking place on the third Sunday of every month in Car Park 3, you’ll find around 20 stalls packed with fresh local produce, artisan pies and pastries, dairy delights, and even plants for your garden. With free onsite parking, it’s a relaxed and stress-free way to stock up on quality goodies and enjoy a morning weekend stroll.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-newbury-farmers-market"><a href="https://www.newbury.gov.uk/services/markets/farmers-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Newbury Farmers Market</a></h3>



<p>Newbury’s monthly Farmers Market is a must-visit for food lovers, offering a fantastic selection of high-quality, seasonal produce from small, local producers. Part of the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative, it’s all about fresh, direct-to-you goods with plenty of knowledge (and passion!) from the people who grow and make them. Catch it on the first Sunday of each<br>month, 9am–1pm at Market Place.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blue-collar-street-food-market-reading"><a aria-label="Blue Collar Street Food Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bluecollarstreetfood.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Collar Street Food Market</a>, Reading</h3>



<p>A twice weekly street food market run by Blue Collar Street Food, fuelling Reading&#8217;s workers, shoppers and dedicated foodie followers. Follow your nose like the Bisto kid to Market Place on Wednesdays and Fridays (11.30am &#8211; 2.30pm) and you find 8+ food traders tempting you with jerk chicken wraps, Peruvian street food, posh burgers and inventive vegan options. If you like your street food on the regular, make sure to check out Blue Collar Corner &#8211; a hipster hangout made of shipping containers with some of the UK&#8217;s very best food vendors.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hungerford-food-and-artisan-market"><a href="https://hungerfordfoodcommunity.org/monthly-markets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hungerford Food and Artisan Market</a></h3>



<p>Hmm the smell of fresh bread and sizzling sausage&nbsp;is enough to get me out of bed for a Sunday market. But the&nbsp;Hungerford Food and Artisan Market&nbsp;is much more.&nbsp;Thirty stalls will pitch up selling fresh local produce such as bread, honey, pies, cheese, eggs, meat, oil, cakes, mead and preserves. Plus handcrafted artisan goodies, think wooden chopping boards (bought by Mary Berry), pottery, kitchenware and soaps and more. It takes place on the second Sunday of the month, 10am to 1pm at the Croft Field Centre. Street food and live music too!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-market-norden-farm-maidenhead"><a aria-label="Outdoor Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://norden.farm/events/norden-farm-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Market</a>, Norden Farm, Maidenhead</h3>



<p>You&#8217;d be mad not to check out Norden Farm in Maidenhead&#8217;s much-loved outdoor market back. Expect live music, local food and drink producers and plenty of handcrafted goods from midday to 4pm on the first Saturday of the month. We’ll be first in the queue for local cheeses, gins, and English wine. Yum.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-caversham-farmers-and-artisan-market"><a href="https://www.artisanuprising.co.uk/caversham-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caversham Farmers and Artisan Market</a></h3>



<p>Bored of banana bread and sourdough?&nbsp;Hotfoot it over to Caversham Farmers and Artisan Market and waft around Waitrose carpark at Caversham&#8217;s weekly Sunday market. Pick up fresh loaves, fruit and veg, small-batch drinkies, street food snacks and treat yourself to a house plant. Eat, shop and stroll along the river. On 10am &#8211; 3pm.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-newbury-vegan-market"><a href="https://www.veganfairs.co.uk/upcoming-events/newbury-vegan-market-may-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Newbury Vegan Market</a></h3>



<p>For plant-based foodies, the Newbury Vegan Market is also on the calendar! Swing by Sunday, May 18th, 10am–3pm, at 17 Market Place for all things cruelty-free and delicious. Expect a vibrant mix of independent brands with something for everyone- vegans, veggies, flexitarians, or just the v-curious.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-metre-market-cookham-dean"><a aria-label="Metre Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.metre-market.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Metre Market</a>, Cookham Dean</h3>



<p>The Metre Market is like a who&#8217;s who of Muddy favourites – Grape &amp; Nectar, Cricketer&#8217;s Gin, Moneyrow Beans and Stardust Brewery, Rex Bakery, Epic Brownies. The list is long and illustrious. Started during the pandemic, this brilliant idea brings together local producers, just metres from your door – although everyone&#8217;s welcome. You don&#8217;t have to be local to pop along. Keep your eyes peeled <a href="https://www.metre-market.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for their upcoming events.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wokingham-vegan-market"><a href="https://www.sparkleveganevents.com/wokingham" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wokingham Vegan Market</a></h3>



<p>Proving plant-based doesn&#8217;t have to be boring, Wokingham&#8217;s Vegan Market takes place every other month on the second Sunday, 11am &#8211; 3pm. There will be street food sellers, delicious cakes plus eco-friendly gifts and natural skincare. If you&#8217;re dragging any hardcore carnivores, I recommend a blind taste test. They&#8217;ll never know the difference.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reading-artisan-amp-farmers-market"><a href="https://www.artisanuprising.co.uk/reading-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reading Artisan &amp; Farmers Market</a></h3>



<p>Stock up your tote with the foodie and artisan goodies dreams are made of at Station Hill in Reading. More than just a market, it&#8217;s a social event for groups to wine, dine, and hang out with a cool local crowd. The fun takes place every Saturday, 10am &#8211; 3pm.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-marlow-market"><a href="https://transitionmarlow.org/home/market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marlow Market</a></h3>



<p>For a taste of Marlow at its finest, head to the Marlow Market, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. This bustling market showcases the best local businesses, from fresh produce and artisan foods to handmade crafts, aiming to strengthen local community and reduce environmental impacts. You’ll find it right on The Causeway (SL7 2AA) &#8211; perfect for a leisurely weekend wander with plenty of delicious discoveries!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-festivals">Food Festivals</h2>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wing-day-cookham-2-aug"><a href="https://www.wingdaycookham.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wing Day</a>, Cookham, 2 Aug</h3>



<p>Obsessed with Wings and looking for a food festival near you? Run, don’t walk to Cookham Moor for the second ever&nbsp;Wing Day Festival&nbsp;in the village. It&#8217;s an event all about celebrating local culinary talent, and as you might expect, there will be a LOT of wings involved. Whether you like them spicy or sweet, chefs from all corners of the culinary map will be descending to delight. Expect live music, wing eating competitions, and cooking demos too.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-great-british-food-festival-dinton-pastures-21-22-jun"><a href="https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com/dinton-pastures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great British Food Festival</a>, Dinton Pastures, 21 &#8211; 22 Jun</h3>



<p>The Great British Food Festival returns to the stunning Dinton Pastures in Berkshire for two unforgettable days of foodie fun by Black Swan Lake. More than just a festival, it’s a celebration of the nation’s love for great food and drink, featuring artisan producers, sizzling street food, live chef demos, craft stalls, bars, kids’ entertainment and live music. Positioned by the beautiful lakes and woodlands of Dinton Pastures, it’s the perfect day out for the whole family. Tickets are limited-grab yours now for just £12.50 for adults and £6.50 for children!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wokingham-festival-23-25-aug"><a href="https://www.wokinghamfestival.co.uk/food-and-drink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wokingham Festival</a>, 23 &#8211; 25 Aug</h3>



<p>Get your boogie on at the Wokingham Festival this August. Expect three days of family-friendly fun with great music, delicious food stalls, and plenty to keep the kids content including face-painting and an entire circus area. Hula-hooping anyone?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reading-food-festival-17-18-may"><a href="https://whatsonreading.com/venues/reda/whats-on/reading-food-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reading Food Festival</a>, 17 &#8211; 18 May</h3>



<p>Reading&#8217;s most mouth-watering weekend descends this May. Previously known as Eat Reading, it&#8217;s an event hosted by Blue Collar, so you know the street food is going to be banging. Taking place on Broad Street, the open-air event will see dishes from smashed patties and Korean BBQ to Thai and rolled ice cream. My advice? Come very hungry.</p>



<p><em>Words by Lexie Gutteridge</em></p>


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