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ISLE OF WIGHT FOOD & DRINK
The Island had been a gastronomic desert for decades up
until a few years ago. Since then we have been making huge
strides towards becoming a food destination of excellence,
particularly in the field of local produce. The Island is
lucky to have a unique climate which has allowed us to become
renowned for products such as tomatoes and garlic, our apple
harvest is even a month earlier than the rest of the UK!
The Island Food & Craft Association has recently been
formed to help support the further development of this sector
and get more great local produce on the tables of Island
restaurants. The Association has over 100 members and there
is a full listing of producers and outlets on their website www.islandfca.org
Whilst you're out and about on the Island checkout some of
the following Green Island members for their quality, locally
produced delights:
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Apple
Tree Café
The Plant Nursery and Orchard at Afton Park are located in the West Wight,
on the short bus circuit from Yarmouth to The Needles. The seven acre gardens
at Afton Park incorporate a popular plant nursery, wildflower... |
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Briddlesford
Lodge Farm Shop
As their marketing says – ‘Shop Local – Save the Planet’.
Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop is situated on a dairy farm that produces unpasturised
milk form its own Guernsey herd. Their purchasing policy means... |
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Chessell
Pottery Barns Café
You can decorate your own colourful hand made pottery with a real hands on
experience at our working pottery at Chessel, situated in the heart of beautiful
National Trust Land to the west side of the Isle of Wight... |
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Calbourne
Water Mill Café
Set in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains
one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the
Domesday Book. Grinding the flour the 'old fashion way', using only the... |
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Dimbola
Lodge Café
Dimbola Lodge was the home of pioneering Victorian female photographer, Julia
Margaret Cameron. Dimbola Lodge served as both her home and, more importantly,
her studio. It was here that the greatest of the Cameron... |
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