Corbridge – a short drive from appetite HQ and full of foodie delights
As we head into Corbridge, we’ll often pop into Brocksbushes Farm Shop. It’s packed with fresh produce from the farm, homemade goodies and gifts, while the tea room is a great place to grab a coffee or lunch and watch the world go by. There is also a packed events programme throughout the year, including the popular Christmas Fayre, which is on Nov 10-13 this year.
Brocksbushes Farm, Corbridge, NE43 7UB tel 01434 633 100, www.brocksbushes.co.uk
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When we’re in need of a bit of advice and a friendly butcher, we visit Jim Higginson at J.D. Hall Butchers on Hill Street. Jim has been in the business for more than 20 years and is always on hand with advice, tips and knowledge. We also recommend a steak and carrot pasty – the perfect lunchtime treat.
J.D. Hall Butchers, Hill Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AA tel 01434 632 005
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Renowned among the appetite team and the scores of visitors we send to see them, the homemade cakes at Massey’s are the stuff of legend – always beautifully displayed and every one of them delicious (yes, we’ve tried them all). Before making your decision, sample
the extensive lunch menu – the homemade soups are a definite highlight.
Massey’s Tea Room, Middle Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AT tel 01434 633 130 www.masseystearoom.co.uk
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If we’re in need of an extended lunch break, we’ll pop into Watling Coffee House on Watling Street for a coffee, one of their amazing scones and a chat. It’s been here for more than 30 years, and is packed with homemade treats.
Watling Coffee House, Watling Street Corbridge, NE45 5AG, tel 01434 634 820 www.facebook.com/watlingcoffeehouse
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A favourite with cooks who visit from miles around, Corbridge Cookshop is one of the best in the region. Home to a range of quality goods for home cooking, baking and cake decorating, storage, gadgets, giftware, homeware, and hardware, it’s a must-visit – if we’ve got time!
Corbridge Cookshop, Middle Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AT, tel 01434 632 582 www.corbridgecookshop.co.uk
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Tea and Tipple is a bit of an all rounder – somewhere to pop in to grab a coffee or spend hours drinking endless cups of tea, eating biscuits and flicking through everything from the morning’s paper to a dog-eared book.
Tea & Tipple, Market Place, Corbridge NE45 5AW, tel 01434 632 886 www.teaandtipple.blogspot.co.uk
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We’ve been big fans of restaurant, wine bar and deli Il Piccolo on St Helens Street for years now. In the Tyne Valley for 21 years, chef Emanuele Orto uses only the best seasonal produce whether you’ve popped in for a break or an evening dinner for two. Buon appetito!
Il Piccolo, St Helens Street, Corbridge NE45 5BE, tel 01434 634 554 www.ilpiccolo.co.uk
