Notts Nosh by Dale Twigger

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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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35 Nottinghamshire map

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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

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

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.

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. 8

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

21-22 18-19 16-17 20-21 18-19 15-16

February March April May June July

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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. 12

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. 14

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

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

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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. 16

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, fffers, menus & photos

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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 18

Good luck

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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.

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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. 20

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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. 23

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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

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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 Nottinghamshire

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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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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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

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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 26

The Dukeries trail 29 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 28 Get a taste for the towns and villages around the south east of the county

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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

The city trail 31 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 27

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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.

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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

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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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.

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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)

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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

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. 32

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. 33

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15 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 mm...deli 26 S16 Tuesdays Pancakes 26 N/A

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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