Take a tour of a vineyard, brewery, distillery or just around a bakery or farm is a great way to learn more about the fantastic locally produce that can be found in an area, as well as gaining a real insight into how your food and drink is made. Here in Bedfordshire, because of the diversity of the landscape, you’ll find everything from agricultural fields growing hops, barley and raising animals, as well as bakeries creating amazing creations from the ingredients made in the fields and of course crafted and artisanal drinks, such as cider, beer and gin. Another great reason to get involved with one of these tours is the fact that free samples are usually available at the end!
Whatever you’re into; sweets, wine, gin, beer or cheese, you’ll find producers across the county that are happy to show you more about how these products are made. You can take a guided tour with a group, or you can find producers that offer their own tours, whichever option you go for, you can be sure that you’ll have an informative and interesting day out. Some producers are happy for you to explore at your own pace, so be sure to check when booking to see what options are available to you.
These tours are great for those of you in the region for a corporate event or conference, it gives you the chance to unwind while also taking in some culture and makes for an interesting networking venue! Plus, being able to get out and about will really help clear the mind and make for a more productive meeting! Perhaps you need somewhere for a team building event, in which case challenging each other to come up with their own recipe beers, cheeses and sweets is a unique chance to see your team working together and to really exercise their creativity.
Bedfordshire, like most of the country, is seeing a resurgence in the popularity of locally produced drinks such as gin and wine. These alongside craft beers and ales can be found all over the region. Many of the distilleries are happy for you to give your own concoctions a go and will often have discounts available on their bottles for those who have joined a tour or workshop with them. Some of them even let you take home your own recipe drinks, which make for amazing gifts for those at home!
Whether you’re a connoisseur or just enjoy a tipple now and again, these tours can be a great way to enjoy a whole day out, just remember to drink responsibly and to make sure everyone in your party is over eighteen.
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