Calling all the foodies in the Bishop Aukland area, you will want to come down to the Bishop Auckland Food Festival to explore the wide range of food and drink on offer. The market stalls will stretch throughout the town centre, in front of the historic town hall. The market stalls will feature a great selection of food and drink producers and street food vendors offering plenty to eat, drink and buy. Browse, sample and buy from the many local producers that will be selling their delicious produce including cheese, sweets, chocolate, jams, spirits, fudge and tea. Enjoy hot street food from local vendors and enjoy foods from around the world, then wash it down nicely with an alcoholic beverage from the open air bars which includes fizz, gin cocktails and locally brewed real ale.

The spring festival will be a great chance to enjoy a weekend in the outdoors, soaking up the atmosphere throughout the town centre. Live music and attractions will also feature at the festival, helping to create the best, memorable day out for all the family. The live music will feature local artists, showcasing the best talent of County Durham. And there will be a live cookery theatre where you can watch professional chefs, bakers and celebrities chefs talk about their favourite dishes and demonstrate how they cook certain foods. Whether you enjoy eating everything, vegan or gluten-free, there is something for everyone at the Bishop Auckland Food Festival. This includes the little ones as there is plenty of entertainment to keep them entertained and lots of treats to be enjoyed.