Venturing out in the coming weeks? Try 13th Century Askham Hall in Cumbria, which has relaunched its restaurant with a focus on local produce and the best of its gardens. Allium at Askham Hall is led by head chef Richard Swale, formerly of NOMA, Copenhagen and one-time colleague of John Burton Race. The new menu focuses on produce from the Eden Valley, including Askham home-reared chicken and Rough Fell lamb.
Askham Hall, Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF, tel 01931 712 350, www.askhamhall.co.uk
