Edible forest festival

THE FIRST Edible Forest Festival has been launched to celebrate food and drink from the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire.

Taking place from September 16 to 18, Edible Forest presents a series of unique food-related events in some of the area’s most iconic settings.

Events taking place during the Edible Forest Festival include:

Friday, September 16 – Tea in the Tower: A traditional, delicious tea, full of the finest local produce and served in the unique setting of the Old John Tower in the heart of Bradgate Park.

Saturday, September 17 – The Enchanted Forest: An extraordinary family event deep in the heart of the forest where your taste buds and senses will be delighted with mouth-watering food, dazzling entertainment and many surprises in a breath-taking forest setting.

Sunday, September 18 – Build your own Perfect Picnic: A unique, hands-on opportunity to create some amazing delicacies perfect for a beautiful picnic, for enjoyment in the tranquil surroundings of Swithland’s Griffin Inn.

Sunday, September 18 – The Secret Gourmet: Renowned local chef, Paul Leary, will create a fine dining forestinspired gourmet menu to be served at Nanpantan Hall, a truly extraordinary venue hidden in the heart of Charnwood Forest.

The Edible Forest is developed and promoted by Leicester Shire Promotions, with support from Charnwood Borough Council and The National Forest.

Martin Peters, chief executive of Leicester Shire Promotions said: “The Edible Forest Festival has been developed in conjunction with the many excellent small businesses in the Charnwood Forest area.

“We worked closely with key partners to identify an opportunity and are pleased to bring it to fruition with the launch of the Festival.”

For more details on the Edible Forest Festival and to book tickets for the various events then please visit www.edibleforest.co.uk