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Taste of Townend 2026
Food History and Heritage · TroutbeckFree event

Taste of Townend 2026

See historic food recreated from the Browne family's 17th-century recipe book at Townend on Thursdays through 29 October 2026.

Thursday 27 August 202612:00–15:00Townend →

StartsThu 27 Aug · 12:00
VenueTownend
PriceFree event; normal Townend admission applies
Duration3h
Good to know

AgeChildren must be accompanied by an adult

FormatRecurring heritage display

Tickets fromNational Trust

OrganiserNational Trust

CalendarGoogle Calendar
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Worth It

This is a historical display, not a tasting session. It is an unusual way to understand everyday food at Townend.

Taste of Townend uses the Browne family's 57-page 17th-century recipe book to recreate historic food displays. Elizabeth Birkett's collection contains food recipes alongside remedies, medicines and household-cleaning instructions. IMPORTANT: the recreated food is for DISPLAY ONLY and cannot be tasted. Real ingredients may contain nuts and flour. The National Trust lists the activity as a free event with normal Townend admission applying; event booking is not required. Current sessions run Thursdays, noon-3pm, through 29 October 2026.

Accessibility

The house has steps, narrow corridors and uneven surfaces. Real food may contain nuts and flour.

Weather plan

Indoor display; approach from parking is outdoors.

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Thu 27 Aug · TownendTaste of Townend 2026Free event; normal Townend admission applies
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