Great British Food Festival is Coming to Holdenby House This Summer

If you’re looking for a proper summer day out that ticks every box — great food, live music, entertainment for the kids and a stunning backdrop to soak it all in — then I’ve got something you’re going to want to get in the diary sharpish. The Great British Food Festival is coming to Holdenby House on 25th and 26th July 2026, and it looks like a brilliant way to spend a summer weekend with the family. Holdenby House is already one of those magical Northamptonshire venues that feels special the moment you arrive, so combining it with a full-on food festival feels like a bit of a dream day out.

What’s on at the Great British Food Festival?

• Street food stalls and artisan food and drink producers
• Live chef demonstrations
• Cook, Taste and Learn experience
• Foraging walks in the grounds
• Live music throughout the day
• Kids’ activities and entertainment
• Entry to Holdenby House and Gardens included in your ticket (normally £12)

Tickets

Tickets start from £7 for children and £15 for adults. Under 5s go free. Entry to the house and gardens is included in the price, which makes this genuinely great value for a day out. Grab tickets early as prices may increase closer to the event — visit the Great British Food Festival website to book.

When and where?

Dates: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026
Location: Holdenby House, Northamptonshire

One thing worth noting before you book — the festival describes itself as award winning, but as this comes from the festival’s own website rather than an independent source, I’d recommend verifying this before including it in any promotional copy.

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