Snails big and small paraded at the third annual Great Aylsham Snail Race ready to slug it out for the coveted Lettuce Pot trophy. The race, dubbed the “slowest and silliest”, and organised by Slow Food Aylsham, attracted widespread interest … Continued
Norfolk’s Rural Capital of Food, Aylsham, is celebrating 20 years of Cittaslow status, the international network of towns and cities that promotes quality of living. And, as part of Cittaslow, Slow Food Aylsham holds its three-day Aylsham Food Festival this … Continued
The flag is up for the start of the “slowest and silliest” race on Saturday 2 August at the Food & Craft Market just outside Aylsham Town Hall, when live snails will compete for the coveted “Lettuce Pot”. Organised by … Continued
Families and community groups braved the scorching heat on the longest day to turn out for the annual Family Learning Day (pictured above). Held at Aylsham High School on Saturday 21 June, the event offers a variety of science, sport … Continued
The historic market town of Aylsham in north Norfolk is this year celebrating 20 years as a Cittaslow and Slow Food town. To mark the occasion, we are planning a series of food-based events and activities including the first International … Continued
It’s over for another year and we thank the hundreds of people who came to the 18th Aylsham Food Festival and all the traders who contributed as well as the entertainers who made the weekend so special. Nearly 100 guests … Continued
They came from near and far carrying their precious gastropod racers in lettuce-lined butter tubs and Perspex boxes. It was the morning of the second Great Aylsham Snail Race in the Market Place in August and entrants aged from three … Continued
Preparations are underway for the “slowest and silliest” race on Saturday 3 August at the Food & Craft Market just outside Aylsham Town Hall, when live snails will compete for the coveted “Lettuce Pot”. Organised by Slow Food, whose logo … Continued
Where can you get a restaurant-style three-course meal for £18 including a show, free outdoor entertainment as you shop in the market, and the best hangover cure for a Sunday morning? Welcome to the annual three-day Aylsham Food Festival, which … Continued