The Shaftesbury Food Trail
Explore the local food producers around Shaftesbury — farm walks, tastings, BBQs and behind-the-scenes tours.
Discover Dorset's Finest Food Producers
The Shaftesbury Food Trail takes you on a journey around the local area to meet the people behind the food. From award-winning cheeses to organic farms, artisan olives to historic flour mills — discover the incredible produce on our doorstep. Each stop on the trail offers something special: tastings, tours, farm walks and more.
Pick up a trail map at the festival or follow the route below. Visit all the stops to complete the trail!
Trail Stops
Each producer is offering special activities and experiences during the festival.
Dorset Blue Vinny
Home of the famous Dorset Blue Vinny cheese — a traditional blue cheese unique to Dorset, made with hand-skimmed milk. Visit the dairy, meet the cheesemakers and sample this iconic local product.
What's On
- Cheese tastings
- Dairy tours
- Meet the cheesemakers
Image — Dorset Blue Vinny
Gold Hill Organic Farm
A working organic farm nestled in the Blackmore Vale, producing high-quality organic meat and seasonal vegetables. Experience farm life up close and enjoy freshly prepared food straight from the land.
What's On
- Farm walks
- BBQ lunch
- Meet the animals
- Farm shop
Image — Gold Hill Organic Farm
Olives Et Al
Award-winning producers of antipasti, olives, pestos and tapenades. Based in Dorset, they source the finest Mediterranean ingredients and craft them into stunning products loved across the UK.
What's On
- Tasting sessions
- Production tour
- Meet the team
Image — Olives Et Al
Cann Mills
A beautifully restored historic watermill producing stoneground flour using traditional methods. Discover the art of milling and take home freshly milled flour and baked goods.
What's On
- Mill tours
- Flour milling demos
- Bread baking workshop
Image — Cann Mills
How to Follow the Trail
Pick Up a Map
Grab your trail map at the festival information point on the High Street.
Visit the Producers
Follow the trail to each location. Enjoy tours, tastings, farm walks and more.
Complete the Trail
Get your map stamped at each stop and return it for a special reward!
Want to Join the Food Trail?
Are you a local food producer interested in being part of the Shaftesbury Food Trail? Get in touch with us.