Local producers given their chance at weekend food fair

On Saturday and Sunday The Stableyard near the main visitor facilities will be transformed into a marketplace selling an array of food from local producers.

All of the food on offer will be produced within a 45-mile radius of Clumber Park, and will include meats such as bison, venison and ostrich, as well as free range eggs, hand-cooked crisps, tarts, chocolates and confectionery.

Over the course of the weekend, Clumber Park's chefs will also be demonstrating cookery skills using the produce available.

Events co-ordinator at Clumber Park, Pippa Purser, said: "All of the stallholders have been selected based on their proximity to Clumber Park and the quality of the products they supply.

"We have got a really good mix of products on show and there will be plenty of samples to try, so the event will be a great addition to a day out at Clumber Park."

Several of the stallholders already supply their products to Clumber Park and other National Trust properties in the area, including Gringley Gringo, a local producer of chilli-based products which has moved its business into Clumber Park, and Chocolate Confetti, which makes handmade chocolate and sweets.

Debby Porter from Gringley Gringo, who has helped with the organisation of the food fair, said: "We are thrilled with our move to Clumber Park and the support of the National Trust.

"The land included with the property has enabled us to accelerate our plans to expand our community growing project."

Normal admission charges to Clumber Park apply. The festival, runs from 10am to 4pm each day.