About Aylsham

Aylsham is proud to be seen as an ‘unpretentious foodie town’, a down to earth, traditional market town, says our convivium’s leader Liz Jones.

Slow Food Aylsham was formed in August 2004. Aylsham was granted Cittaslow status in the same year – the first in Norfolk and only the second in the whole of the UK. 

The town has won various awards, including the EDP Pride in Norfolk Award (winner in 2008), and the EDP Norfolk Food Award – Best Farmers’ Market in 2008. During 2008, Aylsham became the first town in Norfolk to become Plastic Carrier Bag Free.  

Find out more about Aylsham here.

What we do

Supporting local food, producers and retailers: We actively promote ‘shop local’. Aylsham has a long history of small, independent, family run businesses, particularly based around food.  Locally produced food is at the heart of Slow Food, together with various independent businesses that support the local economy.  With a population of around 6000, we have three butchers’ shops, two greengrocers, two fishmongers, several cafés, and a fortnightly Farmers’ Market. Find out more about local producers and retailers here. Read Liz’s Shop Local article here.

Events: Our Food Festival, in October, is now in its fourth year, and promotes local food, producers and businesses.  The Festival highlights the benefits to the environment – low food miles, low carbon, and quality products, as well as the local economy and an opportunity for the community to come together by taking part in the various events. See up-to-date information about events here.

Education: We have strong links with our local schools. GCSE Catering students at Aylsham High School plan, prepare, cook and serve a gala dinner at the Food Festival each year. [More info to follow about schools] 

Find out more about Slow Food Aylsham and its achievements here.

 

About Aylsham

Aylsham is proud to be seen as an ‘unpretentious foodie town’, a down to earth, traditional market town, says our convivium’s leader Liz Jones.

Slow Food Aylsham was formed in August 2004. Aylsham was granted Cittaslow status in the same year – the first in Norfolk and only the second in the whole of the UK. 

The town has won various awards, including the EDP Pride in Norfolk Award (winner in 2008), and the EDP Norfolk Food Award – Best Farmers’ Market in 2008. During 2008, Aylsham became the first town in Norfolk to become Plastic Carrier Bag Free.  

Find out more about Aylsham here.

What we do

Supporting local food, producers and retailers: We actively promote ‘shop local’. Aylsham has a long history of small, independent, family run businesses, particularly based around food.  Locally produced food is at the heart of Slow Food, together with various independent businesses that support the local economy.  With a population of around 6000, we have three butchers’ shops, two greengrocers, two fishmongers, several cafés, and a fortnightly Farmers’ Market. Find out more about local producers and retailers here. Read Liz’s Shop Local article here.

Events: Our Food Festival, in October, is now in its fourth year, and promotes local food, producers and businesses.  The Festival highlights the benefits to the environment – low food miles, low carbon, and quality products, as well as the local economy and an opportunity for the community to come together by taking part in the various events. See up-to-date information about events here.

Education: We have strong links with our local schools. GCSE Catering students at Aylsham High School plan, prepare, cook and serve a gala dinner at the Food Festival each year. [More info to follow about schools] 

Find out more about Slow Food Aylsham and its achievements here.