Charlie Owen Food and Drink Fair
Soak up the atmosphere and history at this heritage site and enjoy an array of delicious culinary delights and tantalizing drinks.
Explore and enjoy the region's premier food and drink fair with a variety of stalls, cookery demonstrations, fully catered licensed bar and so much more.
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- Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
- Times: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- For the whole family
- Price: Adults £5.00, concessions £4.00 and children free

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- Dates: September 30, 2023
- Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
- Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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- Price: £75.00 or £65.00 if you are a member of the Friends of Cressing Temple.

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Join The Friends of Cressing Temple for Apple Day.
- Dates: October 8, 2023
- Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
- Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
- For the whole family
- Price: Adults £3.00, under-18's free.