A Taste of Sussex's Food Fair

SURF AND TURF - Enjoy a beach break and some fine food with A Taste of Sussex's Food Fair this May Day Bank Holiday weekend

 

Come and celebrate the very best of Sussex's food and farming this May Day Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum in Singleton, near Chichester, West Sussex.

England's leading museum of historic buildings and traditional rural life will be hosting its ever-popular Food Fair in and among the historic buildings on its beautiful 50 acre downland site. As well as delicious food and drink to browse and buy, the event will feature tastings, talks, demonstrations and a range of farming-related exhibits, such as a breadmaking trail that is sure to interest younger visitors, and wine and beer tasting for the adults

Working with "A Taste of Sussex", who, promote the county's bountiful and delicious food and drink producers it will showcase over 80 producers from the region all serving up delicious locally produced treats, from wines, sauces, ciders and beers to locally-produced meat, cheese, ice cream, cakes and confectionery.

The ‘Sussex Food and Farming' Fair will be open on 4 & 5 May from 10.30am - 6pm. Admission charges are: adults £8.50, over 60s £7.50; children £4.50, family ticket £23.30, and include a full day's entry to all the Museum buildings and outdoor exhibits.For more information please visit www.wealddown.co.uk.

Make the most of your weekend by combining it with some great British Seaside, taking in one of the UK's best Blue Flag beaches - West Wittering. This long sandy beach offers some of the best surf in the country as well as gorgeous coastal walks along the coastline to East Head. Situated at the far end of West Wittering beach, this National Trust property is an important habitat for rare wildlife including skylarks, kestrels and lizards while at low tide fossilised shells dating back as far as 53 million years can be found - great fun for the whole family.
Base yourself at The Beach House, perfectly located within easy level walking distance from the beach with a choice of rooms for couples and families. The colonial style veranda is the perfect place to sit and enjoy some sea air while rooms are bright and modern. Some rooms feature private entrances and welcome dogs. Guests staying for three nights over Bank Holiday weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) will receive a ten per cent discount on accommodation rates making double rooms just £72 per night and family rooms £85.50 per night. To book a room at the Beach House please visit www.beachhse.co.uk
For more information about events and attractions in the Chichester region please visit www.visitchichester.org