How to get to Taste Cheshire Food Festival
There is no better day out than a food festival. Fortunately, getting to the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival is easy. With various straightforward travel methods including train, bus, and car, you’ll be there in no time.
This popular food festival takes place at Chester Racecourse, located in the centre of the historic city. One simple method of travel is by rail. Trains to Chester run often from destinations like Crewe, London, and Wrexham. Arriving by train also allows you to enjoy some of the many delicious alcoholic beverages on offer at the festival.
From Chester Train Station, you can arrive at the festival in 20 to 30 minutes by strolling through the city. If you don’t fancy the walk, a convenient bus service is available between the train station and the city centre. The service runs every 6 minutes, so you won’t be kept waiting long before you arrive at the festival.
If you’re driving in, you can follow the postcode CH1 2LY to arrive. This Chester food festival is near the M53, M56, M6 and A483 - making it a breeze to arrive from Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales or South England.
Parking at the event is limited, and priority is given to disabled guests and VIP customers. The organisers recommend keeping to public transport or using nearby car parks.
What to do at Taste Cheshire Food Festival
There’s plenty to do and see at this fantastic Chester food and drink festival.
One of the most popular is to experience celebrity chef demonstrations. Year after year, the festival has a full and exciting schedule of names to sit back and observe. Whether you’re a keen cook or an amateur, you’re sure to learn something new.
A wide range of exhibitors also come out every year, offering everything from baked goods and marinades to pet food and quality wines. Indulge in as much as you can from these tasty stalls, then take some extra treats away with you to enjoy at home.
Why not get stuck in with some cooking yourself? Cooking classes are on offer for those interested in trying their hand at creating something delicious. There are even free classes for kids, providing them with a sensory guide to ingredients and basic cooking techniques. These classes are booked up early, so make sure to book them in advance.
Weather permitting, you can even camp at this Chester food festival. CamperFest runs alongside the food festival, providing new and exciting ways to enjoy the event. With your pitch fee, you have unlimited access to the festival.
About Taste Cheshire Food Festival
The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival is an annual food festival celebrating real food made by real people. The festival has run since 2000, with around 30,000 people attending in recent years. Needless to say, it is popular and well anticipated each year.
The festival runs for 3 days, and attendees can choose when they’d like to visit. You can purchase Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival tickets for any of the 3 days, or select a ‘3 day roamer’ ticket to come back again and again.
Everybody is welcome at the festival. Well-behaved dogs can join their owners for a stroll around the grounds, and the event is family-friendly. Children under 5 even go free, and entry for under 16s is just £1. The festival is also accessible to pushchairs, making it easy to get around.
At the festival, you’ll find plenty of shaded and seated areas to sit down and enjoy your delicious purchases in peace.
If you feel like treating yourself to an exclusive experience, consider buying a VIP ticket. With this ticket type, you get access to the Edinburgh Gin Garden, guaranteed on-site parking, VIP entrance, and a food voucher to use at any retailer.
Ways to save on your train ticket to Taste Cheshire Food Festival
With Avanti West Coast, there are numerous handy ways to save money on your train to Chester. Less money spent on train tickets means more money to spend on tasty treats at the festival. It’s a win-win.
Festival dates are made public ahead of time, so it’s a good idea to book your train tickets nice and early too. With an Advance Ticket, you’re sure to get the best deal on your journey. The earlier you book, the lower the cost, so setting up a Priority Ticket Alert will help you to save.
If you’re bringing the family along for a weekend of great food, consider a Family Train Ticket. This ticket type provides rail savings for family groups of up to 5, with at least 1 adult and a maximum of 4 children.
Railcards are also a simple way to reduce the cost of your train travel. For just £30 a year, travellers can save ⅓ on their train journeys. Another great way to save your pennies for fabulous food and drink at the Taste Cheshire Food Festival.
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