Northumberland Food & Drink - Where to purchase

Of course there are supermarkets in Northumberland, some of them even stock local products! But that is the sort of experience you can get anywhere. The Northumberland experience is all about getting away from the everyday and discovering the real place and the real people.

Northumberland is full of independent retailers, farm shops, traditional game dealers, butchers and fish mongers and stalls, and many of the producers sell direct from the farm. Great food, from a great place - all in all adding up to a great experience.

When seeking out the food and drink of Northumberland, give yourself time to enjoy the landscape, the personalities and of course the food and drink itself. Northumberland will lead you on a journey of discovery, beauty and taste with food of quality, flavour and integrity.

Northumberland has some fantastic food traditions and a wonderful heritage of local produce as rich as that of France or Italy. Fresh, locally-produced food and drink is sold at farmers’ markets in the vibrant market towns, farm shops and attractions throughout the county. They sell everything from organically reared lamb, Northumberland cheeses, micro-brewed beer to kippers from Craster – apparently a favourite with the Queen - so you’ll be in good company!

Seeking out local produce and buying direct is an important contribution you can make to ensure a sustainable future for the county of Northumberland. With less food miles and carbon emissions, with more money retained in the local economy, you’re helping to keep farming viable. You are also helping to ensure that landscape, communities and culture of these remote rural areas remain vibrant and thriving, providing a warm welcome to guests and visitors for many years to come.