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The obvious place for us to start our Norwich journey, is the retailers who we stock in the local area. Tea Junction, Jarrolds and Little Shop of Vegans have all been customers of ours for some time now. What really hits you, is the individually and personality of these outlets. Something which seems to be…

Back in January Bills caused quite a stir with their scrummy veganuary menu (anyone remember the spicy seitan ‘duck salad’ with miso and sesame dressing or the wonderfully warming butternut squash, turmeric and coconut stew?). Throughout the year they have included a host of vegan dishes (including a fabulously fruity coconut ice cream and mango…

No visit to Canterbury would be complete without a trip to the world famous Canterbury Cathedral. Its vast stone walls, intricate vaulting and sprawling presence looms large in all its magnificence. The architecture, as is its position in the church hierarchy, is second to none. Walk through the doorway where the four soldiers came on…

Home to Belton House This round-up has to begin with Belton House. One of the National Trust’s most visited properties, its deer herds, gorgeous gardens, elegant house and playpark is one for all to enjoy. As soon as you enter, you feel the excitement. Children are rushing to one of the most impressive play parks…

Modern innovations and transport methods have made it possible to eat what we like; when we like. However, this approach has serious implications across the whole food industry and has resulted in a reliance on imported goods from across the world. Alexia Robinson founded Love British Food in 2002 after identifying that, although there were…

Borough Market is London’s oldest, and arguably most famous, food market. You can sense the pride in it’s heritage as you delve under the famous green arches immerse yourself in an Aladdin's cave full of tantalising treasures of taste. The Market manages to embody tradition whilst also exuding a dynamic energy that secures it’s spot…

Well connected You will not struggle to get here. This little town knows how to connect with the rest of the country. Home to two rail lines, you can arrive direct from London, or as far north as Edinburgh and everywhere in between. If you step off the platform at Newark Castle make sure you…

Next to Goupie’s headquarters Goudhurst, and previously featured Sissinghurst, is the small town Cranbrook. With its quaint streets, well preserved old buildings, and eclectic mix of shops, it’s a delight to walk through. To get the taste of it’s history head to the 15th Century timber-framed house holding Cranbrook Museum and containing 6,000 exhibits capturing…

Sevenoaks is a haven for London workers, looking to get out of the city, start a family and still get time to actually see said family. It's located less than half an hour away from central London, giving most commuters an even shorter journey than they experienced when actually living in London! It's surrounded by…

Originally a port town, though that's hard to believe when you visit now, Tenterden is another marvellous example of British history. It's high-street is immaculately preserved, lined with trees and filled with independent cafes and shops (though it must be said that these seem to be fading somewhat, being overtaken by the popular chains you…