A week of Foraging, Feasting, Tours and Tasty Trails
21st to 27th September
Feast Bowland is an annual event that showcases the rich culinary heritage and local produce of the Forest of Bowland. Running from the 21st to the 27th of September, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with the region's food culture through a variety of activities. Participants can enjoy guided walks & wanders, and foodie experiences, all while discovering the wild foods and distinctive dishes that make Bowland special.
National Landscapes' mission is to protect and regenerate our landscapes and ensure everyone can enjoy them, which is why we are working towards making our events accessible and inclusive to all. This includes providing a range of free, or low-cost, events and, where possible, subsidising admission costs to make external events more affordable.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:
- Saturday 21st September - Picnic & Play in the Park, 10am to Midday, Dunsop Bridge
- Saturday 21st September - Growing with Grace Taster Event, 11am to 3pm, Clapham
- Monday 23rd September - Foraging and Wellbeing Wander, 10am to 12.30 pm or 1.30pm to 4pm, Barley
- Tuesday 24th - Herbal Medicine Walk, 12.30 to 4.30pm, Barrowford Heritage Centre
- Wednesday 25th September - Bowland and Bay Food Tours, 9.00-12:30 or 13:00 - 16:30, Clitheroe
- Wednesday 25th September - Elderberry Jam Making, 10am to 1pm or 12pm to 3pm, Lovely Cow Shed, Jeffrey Hill
- Thursday 26th, Foraging for All, Gisburn Forest
- Thursday 26th, Pendle Skies and Peat Pie
- Friday 27th, Autumn Foraging, 13.30 - 16.30, Wray
FRINGE EVENTS
Saturday 21st - Picnic & Play in the Park
10am to Middday, Dunsop Bridge
Join Bowland Fitness for a fun, family event with outdoor games and a picnic lunch. Matt will start the day with field games followed by yoga-type movements set to a story, to engage the whole family!
All ages welcome, but the games will be geared up for children from the age of 3 upwards. Children must be accompanied and supervised by adults.
Please bring along your own picnic lunch or there is Puddleducks Cafe in the village where you can purchase food.
COST: FREE but booking required
(This event is suitable for all ages.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link
Saturday 21st September - Growing with Grace Taster Event
11am to 3pm, Clapham
Tours of the farm leave the Farmshop at 11:00 and 13:00.
Join Lead Grower Neil Marshall as he shows you what we grow and talks about our approach and ethos. We are the only Veganic farm in the NorthWest. Come along and hear our story!
There will be opportunities to taste some of our finest seasonal produce between 11:00 and 15:00, and the Farmshop will be open for you to explore our entire range of goods.
Our Farmshop is open 10:00 – 17:00 Tuesday through Saturday every week. Just follow the carrots!
No need to book, just turn up to this free event.
Address: Clapham Nursery, Clapham, Lancaster LA2 8ER
Monday 23rd - Foraging & Well-Being Wander
2 walks running, either: 10am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4pm, Barley
Join Pete Compston from Pendle Plant Craft for one of two foraging and well-being wanders. Be guided on a short walk in the beautiful village of Barley to learn about plants, trees and mushrooms. Find out about their benefits and uses, while delving into our connection with the beautiful surroundings. As this is a Feast Bowland event we would be delighted if you could join us in between both walks at The Cabin cafe for a tasty locally-produced lunch (optional, at own cost).
COST: FREE (optional cafe lunch, at a cost - please state when booking)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link
Tuesday 24th - Herbal Medicine Walk
12.30pm to 4.30pm, Barrowford
Guided walk and workshop learning about herbalism, wild foods, resilience, sustainability, health and wellbeing
Take a walk with Danielle Kay to the wild edges of Barrowford Park and see what autumnal hedgerow delights are available at this time of year and how to enjoy them for yourself.
Back at the Pendle Heritage Centre Danielle will prepare a variety of elixirs for you to try and you will prepare your own winter tonic to take away.
COST: £15pp
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link
Wednesday 25th - Bowland and Bay Food Tours
Tours running: either 9am to 12:30pm or 1pm to 4.30pm from Clitheroe
The expert-guided artisan foodie tour will include 5-6 food experiences in the Ribble Valley and Goosnargh:
- Freshly baked cake & cuppa – Food by Breda Murphy
- Mrs Kirkham’s legendary cheese tasting
- Wild Fox craft gin & Lancashire butter pies
- Rosy Goat Ice Cream
- Bowland Brewery for beer flight or Bowland gin/soft drinks
- Tour of Food Hall
Over 18s only. Please note on the booking any dietary requirements & contact details.
Alongside the deliciousness, Bowland & Bay provide:
Luxury transport for up to 8 guests in Mercedes-Benz Tourer.
History, landscape and nature photo opportunities.
Sensory retail stop offs for pantry & hearth gifts.
Foodie chats and legendary tales of Bowland & Bay.
We look forward to meeting fellow Foodie Explorers to join the adventure!
COST: Feast Bowland Event offer of only £39pp (normal price £85pp)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
BOOK DIRECTLY WITH BOWLAND & BAY:
Wednesday 25th - Elderberry Jam Making
10am to 1pm and 12 to 3pm, Jeffrey Hill, Nr Longridge
Join us for an elderberry forage around the farm, home to the Lovely Cow Shed on Jeffery Hill, followed by a jam-making session using your foraged goods, in the capable hands of Ann Lupton.
Enjoy a beautiful, local produce lunch and refreshments during the day and take home your home-made pot of jam!
COST: £25pp (includes refreshments, lunch and jam to take away)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link Direct With Provider
Thursday 26th - Foraging for All, Gisburn Forest
10am to Midday, Gisburn Forest
Embarking on a foraging journey with Pete Compston from Pendle Plant Craft is not just about discovering the edible treasures of Gisburn Forest, but also about reconnecting with nature and enhancing well-being. As you meander through the woodlands as a small group, you'll learn about the diverse flora and fungi, uncovering their uses and benefits. It's an opportunity to slow down, engage the senses, and enjoy the beautiful woodland setting at Gisburn Forest. Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious newcomer, this short wander offers a tranquil escape into the wonders of nature's larder.
Three all-terrain wheelchairs will be available to hire for the event (Tramper & TGA). If you would like to hire one, please select an ATW ticket when booking.
As this is a Feast Bowland event we would be delighted if you could join us for lunch at Gisburn Forest Hub cafe (optional, at own cost).
COST: FREE (optional cafe lunch, at a cost - please state when booking)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link
Thursday 26th - Pendle Skies and Peat Pie
7-9pm, Barley
Join us for an exciting talk by local astro-photographer, Lee Hunt, where he'll take us on a virtual journey through the night skies of Pendle, from our planetary neighbours to distant galaxies.
Find out what can be seen with the naked eye, basic equipment and more advanced photography of the wonders of our night sky.
And as this event is part of our Feast Bowland week, we'll be serving up Pendle Peat Pie during the interval!
Peat pie is a tasty combination of potatoes, spinach, lentils and spices, originally created during the Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership programme to celebrate the importance of peatlands and the food cultures found around Pendle Hill.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
£10 (including supper)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link (coming soon)
Friday 27th, Autumn Foraging
13.30 - 16.30, Wray
Discover all there is on offer across organic meadows and beautiful temperate rainforest in Roeburndale woodlands.
Join experienced Association of Foragers tutor Nicola Burgess AKA Calluna Wildcraft, who has been teaching for over a decade and fascinated by wild food for at least three more!
Be guided on a wander to explore the abundance of the season, both fungi-wise and many other wild treats.
As this is a Feast Bowland event there is the option of a lunch at the close-by Bridge House Farm Tea Rooms in Wray (at your own cost).
COST: £10 (optional cafe lunch, at a cost - please state when booking)
(This event is suitable for those aged 18 and over.)
Booking essential.
Booking Link coming soon
FRINGE EVENTS
27th Sept - The Untamed Supper | Seasonal Banquet Feasting
https://www.the-rewilding.com/event-details/the-untamed-supper-seasonal-banquet-feasting-4
28th Sept - Autumn Foraging, Mushroom Hunting and Seasonal Lunch
https://www.the-rewilding.com/event-details/autumn-foraging-mushroom-hunting-and-seasonal-lunch