Wiltshire Artisan Food Trail

A three-hour walking tour that visits five independent food producers across Bradford's surrounding areas. You'll taste cheese at a working dairy, sample fresh bread from an artisan bakery, and meet a traditional butcher preparing heritage cuts. The tour ends with take-home samples, giving you ingredients to cook with long after you leave. Best for Food enthusiasts wanting to meet local producers. This is a easy activity lasting 3 hours. Group size: 2-12. You meet at Market Street car park. Key highlights: Meet five working producers in their spaces, Taste cheese, bread, cured meats, and preserves, Take home samples from each stop.

Price: £35

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: easy

Group size: 2-12

Best for: Food enthusiasts wanting to meet local producers

Best time: Saturday mornings, year-round. Best in spring and autumn when producers are most active and weather is mild.

Meeting point: Market Street car park

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

9:00am Meet at Market Street car park - Gather with group and receive briefing on the five stops ahead.

9:15am–9:45am First stop: cheese maker - Watch production process and taste three varieties with notes on texture and aging.

10:00am–10:30am Second stop: artisan bakery - See sourdough shaping and oven techniques, taste warm bread with local butter.

10:45am–11:15am Third stop: traditional butcher - Learn about heritage breeds and cuts, taste cured meats and sausages.

11:30am–12:00pm Final two stops: jam maker and local producer - Collect take-home samples from both locations.

12:00pm Return to Market Street car park - Tour concludes with recommendations for home cooking.

The whole experience takes 3 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Market Street car park.

• Meet five working producers in their spaces
• Taste cheese, bread, cured meats, and preserves
• Take home samples from each stop
• Learn about local farming and production methods
• Saturday morning timing catches producers at work
• Accessibility: Moderate fitness required for walking three miles across mixed terrain. Not wheelchair-accessible.

What is included: 3-hour guided walking tour, Tastings at all five stops, Take-home samples from each producer, Guide expertise and local knowledge.

Not included: Lunch or full meals, Transport between stops, Alcoholic beverages. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, A small bag or rucksack for samples, Water bottle, Camera for photos (if desired). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Saturday mornings, year-round. Best in spring and autumn when producers are most active and weather is mild..

Tip: Saturday mornings only

Tip: Includes take-home samples

Accessibility: Moderate fitness required for walking three miles across mixed terrain. Not wheelchair-accessible..

Operator: Taste of Wiltshire

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• Saltaire Village (15 min walk)
• Roberts Park (12 min walk)
• Bradford Cathedral (20 min walk)

This activity is run by Taste of Wiltshire.

Cancellation policy: Non-refundable.

Accessibility: Moderate fitness required for walking three miles across mixed terrain. Not wheelchair-accessible..

Best time to go: Saturday mornings, year-round. Best in spring and autumn when producers are most active and weather is mild..

Can I do the Wiltshire Artisan Food Trail if I'm vegetarian?

The tour includes a stop at a traditional butcher where meat tastings are central. Contact Taste of Wiltshire in advance to discuss vegetarian alternatives at the cheese maker, bakery, and jam maker stops. Most producers can accommodate dietary preferences with notice.

What's included in the take-home samples?

Samples vary by season and producer availability. Typically you'll receive cheese, artisan bread, cured meats or sausages, and local preserves. Each sample is enough to taste at home but not a full meal. Check with the operator about specific items for your tour date.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is recommended as groups are limited to 12 people. Saturday mornings often fill up two weeks ahead. Contact Taste of Wiltshire directly to reserve your spot and confirm the tour is running.