Here are the events to look forward to this winter.
Food festivals are taking place across the UK this Winter. Find your closest events using our map, and share any we've missed out using the Comments at the bottom of the page (no trade events, please).
We will be updating this article as and when more events are announced.
Note that ticket prices may be higher if you pay 'on the door'. All details are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing, but are subject to possible change. Check that events are going ahead before you travel.
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
What: The largest outdoor Christmas Market in Britain, with pretzels, schnitzels, bratwurst and more. Lots of opportunities to buy hand-crafted presents and enjoy a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate.
When: 13th November - 22nd December
Where: Central Birmingham
Cost: Free
More info: www.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtmarket
Belfast Christmas Market
What: Enjoy a range of food, beverages, crafts and decorations from Europe and beyond.
When: 15th November - 21st December
Where: Belfast City Hall grounds
Cost: Free
More info: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/...
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
What: Lots, but of most interest to foodies will be the food hall and farmer's market where you can purchase a range of artisan and locally produced foods.
When: 1st-2nd December
Where: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
Cost: £12 Adults, Children £5, under 5s go free.
More info: www.rwas.co.uk/winter-fair/
Padstow Christmas Festival
What: Award-winning chefs and over 100 local artisan producers, Christmas market and more.
When: 4th-7th December
Where: Padstow, Cornwall
Cost: Free
More info: www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk
Winter Market, Digbeth
What: Real ale, mulled wine, lots of food plus a pop-up cinema among other attractions.
When: 6th December
Where: Digbeth, Nr Birmingham
Cost: £1 Adults, kids go free
More info: www.seasonalmarkets.co.uk
Portmeirion Food & Craft Festival
What: Local produce and chefs, entertainment and cooking and craft demonstrations. Over 90 exhibitors in total.
When: 6th-7th December
Where: Portmeirion
Cost: Adults £5, 60+ £4, Children £2.50 (free for children under 5)
More info: www.portmeirion-village.com
The Big Bite Christmas Food & Drink Fair
What: Artisan food and drink plus entertainment. Father Christmas will be visiting, too.
When: 6th-7th December
Where: Bognor Regis Town Centre
Cost: TBA
More info: www.bigbitefestival.co.uk
Cheshire Food Festival at Arley Hall
What: Over 60 local food and drink producers, kids cookery, Man v Food challenges, chef demos, cake-off and more.
When: 13th-14th December
Where: Arley Hall, Northwich, Cheshire
Cost: Adults £6.50, Children £2.50, Family ticket £15
More info: www.cheshirefoodfestival.com
Taste! Christmas Extravaganza
What: Food, drink and gifts. Details TBA
When: 13th-14th December
Where: Chichester
Cost: Free
More info: www.tastefestival.net/...
Feel free to add all other suggestions in the Comments below, but please do not share trade events.
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