Great British Food Festival

The Great British Food Festival takes over the grounds of Harewood House across the May Bank Holiday weekend (23–25 May 2026), bringing together regional producers, artisan food makers, and street food traders in one of Yorkshire's most striking historic settings. It's a proper celebration of British food and drink, spread across three days in the open air.

Expect a good mix of food stalls, live cookery demonstrations, and family-friendly activities running throughout the weekend. It's the kind of event where you can graze your way around, pick up something new from a local producer, and still keep the children entertained at the same time.

Toilets are available on site, so you won't need to worry about the basics. The event is entirely outdoors, so it's worth dressing for the weather and bringing layers if the forecast looks uncertain for late May.

Here’s what’s in store:

🍴 100+ food & drink stalls – from street food to artisan cheeses and sweet treats

👨‍🍳 Live chef demos

🔥 BBQ Stage

🎂 Cake Off – enter your bake or enjoy the tastings

🎶 Live music all weekend

🤸 New Adventure Playscape - For children of all ages

🎪 Kids’ cookery classes, fairground rides & circus skills

🌿 Foraging walks & foodie talks at the Chat Stage

🛍️ Craft & gift market

🐾 Dog-friendly – bring your pup along!

🌳 Enjoy the Grounds – over 100 acres of rolling parkland

🏰 Explore Harewood House – entry included with your festival ticket!