All posts filed under: Protected Designation of Origin

Faversham Market Place © Visit Kent
Visitors enjoying the fine food at Faversham Market, Kent © Visit Kent

Fine Food produced in Kent – the Garden of England. A Great British product!

Discover Towns has enjoyed trying some real ales and fine food from the East Kent Triangle. Kent is famous for its hops including East Kent Goldings. Sold under that name since 1838, it is now a Protected Food Name. Grown only in East Kent by a few growers, it is one of the local varieties […]

Wakefield Civic Quarter showing buildings, taken from the rooftops
© Wakefield Council

If you’ve never been to West Yorkshire, why not make a start in Wakefield.

Wakefield is a settlement in West Yorkshire on the banks of the Calder. The first record of the town is in the Domesday Book, but archaeological finds pre-date that. There is evidence of coal mining in the area in Roman times. The river and then canals were always central to Wakefield’s thriving industrial growth by […]

Blackpool Prom showing the Tower
Blackpool Prom and Tower ©Sean Convoy and VisitBlackpool

The 2017 Blackpool Bucket and Spade List

Looking to create some unforgettable summer memories?  Then why not head to Blackpool and you can see for yourself why this is the UK’s favourite beach resort. Not only does it have sand and sea, more shows, attractions and entertainment than you can shake a stick at, but also a collection of unique experiences that […]