Get out & about this June
Spend the day in the sun at an artisan food and drink event near you.
As the weekends get sunnier and warmer, make the most of the countless foodie outdoor events throughout the summer, perfect for all the family. Hit up the annual staples of the food festival scene like Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park or the Good Food Summer Show as well as finding smaller events in your local area. The Foodies Festival has a number of stops across the country throughout the summer and events like Open Farm Sunday will see farms across the UK throw open their gates to the public.
Foodies Festival, 7-9 June, Bath
Learn to create showstopping bakes, sip on the best new tipples, or sample delicious street food at the Foodies Festival. Be sure to catch music sets from Example, Blue and Symphonic Ibiza once you’ve filled up.
Where: Royal Victoria Park
Tickets: from £4 (children) and £20 (adults), foodiesfestival.com/events/bath
Open Farm Sunday, 9 June, across the UK
Discover the story behind our food, and how farming affects our daily lives at one of hundreds of farms opening their gates across Britain this month. Find out which farms local to you are taking part and book your space at: farmsunday.org
Where: across the UK
Tickets: some entrance charges apply, farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm
Taste of London, 12-16 June, London
Taste of London will take over Regent’s Park for five days of foodie indulgence courtesy of the best restaurants in the city. Join cooking classes, enjoy tastings or dance the evening away with live DJ sets.
Where: Regent’s Park
Tickets: From £24, packages available, london.tastefestivals.com
Good Food Show Summer, 13-16 June, Birmingham
Join us for another Good Food Show packed with chefs and experts sharing their culinary skills and cooking live. Plus, shop from the hundreds of producers taking part. You'll also get access to Gardeners' World Live with your ticket.
Where: NEC
Tickets: from £26 for general admission, goodfoodshow.com/summer
Pride Cymru, 22-23 June, Cardiff
Celebrate Pride Month in the Welsh capital by experiencing a spectacular parade through the streets of the city. Plus, check out the market stalls for a fun family day out.
Where: Cardiff Castle
Tickets: from £5.60 (children) and £16.80 (adults), pridecymru.com
Pub in the Park, 28-30 June, Chiswick
Join Tom Kerridge and friends for his annual food and music festival. Taste some of the best pub food from across the country while listening to top musical acts, including Scouting for Girls and Busted.
Where: Chiswick House & Gardens
Tickets: from £30 (children) and £45 (adults), pubintheparkuk.com/chiswick