St Giles Farmers Market

Set in the village church, in Shipbourne, Kent this is a forum for shopping and socialising and is straight out of The Archers. If a turkey is too much for you, look out for the enormous chickens from Dovercourt's and Rushbridge Bakery's stollen has to be tried to be believed. Other must-buy: A Taste of Shipbourne recipe book (01732 833976; December 18th and 22nd 9am to 11am. www.kentfarmersmarkets.org.uk)