Great food festivals in Surrey

If you can't stand the heat, go to a gourmet gathering instead, says Catherine Whyte

Earlier this month we looked at the Kingston Food Festival, which took the riverside and market by storm - but there's loads of festivals still to come, waiting to fill the gap in our schedules (and our bellies).

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  Polesden Lacey

  Polesdon Lacey Great Bookham, Guildford, RH5 6BD

  01372 452048

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  Polesden Lacey Food Festival

  October 2-4: This gorgeous National Trust property will be playing host to a great festival of food at the start of October, complete with a hay bale picnic area and all manner of culinary activities.

  Entry is free for National Trust members. Check online for more details.
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  Cranleigh Arts Centre

  1 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS

  Cranleigh Food and Music Festival

  October 3: For the third Cranleigh Food Festival, they've decided to change up the recipe by throwing music into the mix! Food stalls and music events will be ready for you to enjoy throughout the day and through the evening, with activities available for both. Check online for more details.