Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Enford Farm Shop in Dorset.
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Extra Special Tribute returns to Waitrose as St Austell Brewery celebrates 175 Years
St Austell Brewery's 2026 Extra Special Tribute (EST) has returned to Waitrose stores nationwide, marking the second consecutive year the sought-after limited-edition beer has secured a listing with the supermarket.
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November 11, 2026
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Christmas party demand sparks second BBQ Banquet Night
The first night proved so popular they had to add another - now everyone’s invited to The Aussie Smoker’s festive feast.
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November 11, 2026
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Sharpham Cheese launches Dartmoor 75 to commemorate 75 years of Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor 75 is made with milk from Sharpham’s own Jersey herd, some of whose cows graze on Dartmoor.
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November 11, 2026
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Heligan Night Garden returns with breathtaking new artworks and installations
The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s legendary Night Garden winter celebration will make a spectacular return from Friday November 13 as new, larger-than-life installations light up the world-famous gardens, alongside much-loved classics.
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November 10, 2026
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Bath adds a sprinkling of nostalgia to the magic of Christmas
Bath is preparing for a packed festive season, with Christmas markets, light installations, ice skating, theatre and plenty of opportunities to step into the world of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved The Snowman.
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November 6, 2026
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Dorset’s five-star Summer Lodge enters new chapter under new ownership
A picturesque hotel in the Dorset countryside, inspired by writer and architect Thomas Hardy, has a new owner.
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November 5, 2026
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Lapin set for first London outing, with Beaujolais Nouveau soirée at The Buxton
Bristol-based French restaurant, Lapin will make its London debut on Thursday 19 November with a one-night Beaujolais Nouveau soirée at Shoreditch wine bar and hotel, The Buxton.
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November 5, 2026
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Twixmas bookings up more than 20% at Daish’s Holidays as holidaymakers stretch out the festive season
Daish’s Holidays has seen bookings for its Twixmas breaks rise by more than 20 per cent year on year, as more holidaymakers choose UK breaks to extend their celebrations into the days between Christmas and New Year.
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November 5, 2026
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Somerset ice cream maker Gelato Bros scoops up Middle East export success
A Somerset ice cream maker is scaling up production after landing its first major export contract in the Middle East.
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November 5, 2026
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South West 660 drives £10m boost to region’s visitor economy
From a simple idea to a major tourism driver, South West 660 is clocking up some impressive milestones.
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November 3, 2026
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A supper to Remember: The Admiral Sir John Talbot to honour the armed forces with special Remembrance Sunday dinner
Cirencester pub creates an opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy a three-course supper and support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
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November 3, 2026
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Cornwall’s Sabzi launches its own Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cornwall-based deli restaurant group, Sabzi, launches its own Extra Virgin Olive Oil this autumn.
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November 2, 2026
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Jacob Ashburton-Dunning crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026
A chef from the acclaimed Gidleigh Park in Devon has been crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026, the region’s most prestigious culinary title.
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November 2, 2026
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Weather doesn’t dampen spirits of wellbeing walkers in Bristol
Some wild and wicked weather failed to dampen the spirits of hardy hospitality staff who braved the elements for the annual Walk for Wellbeing in Bristol.
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November 2, 2026
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Cornish Gems founder named Green Business finalist at West Country Women Awards
Nadia Macer-Wright, founder of independent, B Corp-certified luxury holiday home specialist Cornish Gems, has been named a finalist in the Green Business of the Year category at the 2026 West Country Women Awards.
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November 2, 2026
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Monthly Champion
Jersey Fudge Pot
This month Taste of the West’s Monthly Champion is Jersey Fudge Pot, who use world-class Jersey milk and butter to produce top-quality, handmade fudge, free from preservatives and unethical ingredients.
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November 1, 2026
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