Best food festivals around the British Isles

EDINBURGH FOOD FESTIVAL:

Celebrating the best of Scottish food and drink, from gelato to smoked salmon and Scottish heather honey, this free festival is held at the city’s George Square Gardens and will run from 23 July-1 August 2021. www.edfoodfest.com

WHITSTABLE OYSTER FESTIVAL:

This Kent fishing village is world renowned for its fat, juicy native oysters, best enjoyed freshly shucked with a squeeze of lemon. The festival features oyster landing and an eating competition, as well as a regional food fair. 27-30 August 2021. www.whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk

DORSET SEAFOOD FESTIVAL,

WEYMOUTH: The aim of the Dorset Seafood Festival is to encourage visitors to try different species of fish as well as more well known seafood such as fresh-out-ofthe-water oysters and crab. Held in Weymouth. 11-12 September 2021. www.dorsetseafood.co.uk

A TASTE OF WEST CORK, IRELAND:

Held in 50 towns and villages and eight islands throughout West Cork, the festival is a mix of food markets, cooking demonstrations, tastings and presentations by guest chefs. A fantastic way to sample the region’s food and drink. 3-12 September 2021. www.atasteofwestcork.com

CONWY HONEY FAIR, WALES:

One of the oldest food festivals in the British Isles, the fair started in the 13th century and marks when local beekeepers were first given the right to sell honey in Conwy, without charge. Expect all things honey and beekeeping, as well as local craft. 13 September 2021. www. conwybeekeepers.org.uk

TASTE OF LONDON: Catch up on dining out. The Regent’s Park event is where the city’s restaurateurs showcase their most inventive dishes. Moor at St Katharine Docks and hop on the tube. 7-11/14-18 July 2021. www.london.tastefestivals.com