Christchurch International Food Market 2012

Int Food Market

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Type: Festival

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May 2011(10am - 5pm)

A fabulous two day open-air market in Christchurch's traffic free High Street and cobbled area of Church Street. Around 100 traders including the Dorset Farmer' Market, regional and local food producers and a traditional Italian Market, will be selling an extensive variety of quality local, regional and international food and drink. Representatives from Christchurch's twin town Aalen in Germany will be returning too, to sell their German beer.
Free cookery demonstrations by Christchurch's top chefs and celebrity chef Lesley Watert will be taking place in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery Theatre.
The Kids Kitchen workshops will also be taking place in the Priory School, Wick Lane so don't forget to book your places as they fill up fast!

The Food & Wine Festival will be officially opened on Saturday 12h May at 10.30am by the Mayor of Christchurch Cllr Mrs Sue Spittle.

Contact Details

High Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1AS

Tel: +44 01202 495127

Fax: +44 01202 495107

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Facilities

Event Facilities

  • Dogs Allowed

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Event
  • Repeatable Event

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - in public town centre car parks
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children Over 3

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • Parking (charge)
  • Road Closure in places

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - A variety of cafes. tea rooms and pubs are lcoated in the town centre plus a multitude of market stalls providing an extensive range of food.

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given - by celebrity chefs in Rangemaster Cookery Theatre

Road Directions

From A 35 follow signs into Christchurch town centre
Festival parking is available at Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Stony lane and Twynham School, Sopers Lane and town centre car parks.
Coach drop off/pick up point - Barrack Road Recereation Ground.
Coach parking - Mayors Mead car park (limited) and Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Stony Lane

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Wilts & Dorset & Yellow Buses operate a frequent service to the High Street.
Train: 10 minute walk from Christchurch Railway Station
Air: 15 minutes taxi ride from Bournemouth International Airport