Foodie fests

Ludlow Spring Festival

Ludlow Spring Festival (14-15 May), in the grounds of Ludlow Castle, proclaims itself the UK’s original food festival and promises a barrel of fun and feasting. Web ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

Pub in the Park

Pub in the Park returns to Marlow, Buckinghamshire, on 12-15 May. This year sees a stellar music line-up, food stalls and cooking demonstrations. Web pubintheparkuk.com/marlow

Wonderful watercress

For something a bit different, check out the Watercress Festival in Alresford, Hampshire (15 May), and witness the Watercress Eating Championships! Web watercressfestival.org

Splendid seaweed

Head to Clovelly on the North Devon coast for its annual Seaweed Festival (29 May) and you can enjoy talks, craft workshops, stalls selling seaweed products, and street entertainment. Web clovelly.co.uk/events/ seaweed-festival-3-2

Easter in Bude

Further along the coast, Bude is hosting a food festival on Easter Monday

(18 April) in the grounds of its castle. Web budefoodfestival.co.uk

Champion chefs

The fabulous Foodies Festival (Brighton 30 April – 2 May, Bristol 20–22 May) welcomes Masterchef and Bake Off champions, as well as offering a great line-up of live music. Web foodiesfestival.com

Vegan treats

Glasgow plays host to a vegan festival (12 March) showcasing the best of the region’s vegan food and drink, while Portsmouth Vegan Festival (14 May) promises a huge array of stalls, demonstrations and workshops. Web veganeventsuk.co.uk

Truly scrumptious

Bishop Auckland Food Festival, in County Durham (23-24 April), offers visitors a great day out, with a special guest appearance by celebrity chef

John Torode and a huge variety of stalls and demonstrations. ■ bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk