Whitecross Market

Is that Eddy Grundy over there…?

Is that Eddie Grundy over there, by the craft beer stall? At Whitecross Market, you could be forgiven for thinking you had walked into an episode of The Archers. It’s the kind of place where you wouldn’t be surprised to see a handwritten poster recruiting villagers for Linda Snell’s pantomime.

Walking in, you pass local produce on a truck, broccoli cut from a nearby field a couple of hours earlier. This is the kind of place where words like localism and food miles don’t apply — it’s just local people doing their thing — the thing they’re passionate about. The man on the craft beer stall will tell you all about how he makes it, just a mile or two away; there’s a lady with absolutely everything you can think of to do with goats; Dexter beef from Pencarrow; fish from Looe; Cornish Gouda cheese; handmade cards; home-made jams and chutneys, and of course, cakes.

Our favourite stall is Fowey Valley Cider — Barry makes a range of splendid drinks, notably vintage sparkling champagne cider, and will enthusiastically tell you all about it as you sip your free sample. Ask to try the Foy Gin.  Also handcrafted vodka, wine vinegar, chutney, olive oil — all produced on a small-scale, locally.

Through the serving hatch the kettle is boiling, chatty ladies will make you a nice cup of tea to have with your cake.

INFO

SATNAV: PL23 1NF

PHONE: N/A

ADDRESS: Whitecross Village Hall,Nr.Boddinick. PL23 1NF

NEARBY: The ferry to Fowey is just down the road. See separate blog post about the Old Ferry Inn, which is also a few minutes away.

WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/whitecrosslocalmarket/

OPENING TIMES: The market is held on the first Saturday of each month, open from 10 AM till 2 PM.

DISTANCE FROM FRIEDA AND THE MOON: 5 miles.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Drive from Lanreath towards Bodinnick/Fowey. You will come across Whitecross on the left just after Penmarlam. There is plenty of parking.

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Artwork by Paul Waterman