Country traditions

These days, every high street looks the same and every supermarket shelf is piled high with the same brands. So if you appreciate quality products that are truly different, take yourself off to the countryside.

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Creativity in the country

Arts and craft

When you want to shop for something a little more unusual, leave the high street and head for the hills.

More about rural shopping

Local food and drink

Vintage rural England

The food revolution may be big news in the city, but it’s ancient history in the countryside. Fresh food was invented here!

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