A remarkable celebration of sea shanties, food and drink festivals come together in the South Devon seaside town of Teignmouth this September, as a week of events at the Taste of the Teign Food and Drink Festival (22-30 September) culminate in a weekend of sea shanties, food festivities, and even a beer and cider festival (29-30 September). 

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of the Teign Estuary - which played a central role in the Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz film, The Mercy - the food and drink festival coincides with the Teign Shanty Festival (29-30 September), which will see up to 20 shanty groups performing in 12 venues, providing over 70 hours of "free to attend" shanty singing, including a session with "The Longest Johns", which appeared last year on Gareth Malone's TV series, "The Choir".

The Taste of the Teign Food and Drink Festival, now in its fifth year, is a rare thing, as it consists of produce that's been picked and reared in the surrounding fields, caught in local waters or harvested from the hedges.  From the mighty Teign mussel and oyster to wines and beer produced on the hills above Bishopsteignton, the Teign Estuary is an exceptional place for food, drink and fabulously fresh produce.

Over the course of the festival dozens of events will take place in Teignmouth and around the estuary; each one using locally sourced produce as the centrepiece for culinary creativity.  Local restaurants and cafes will feature special menus based on foods available from the local area. There'll be everything from food demos, crab cracking and farmers' markets in Teignmouth, to tours of Red Rock Brewery in Bishopsteignton. 

Free to visit, this fabulous food festival is guaranteed to fill you up with delightful dishes, and if you love live music, the Teign Shanty Festival could bring the best of both worlds together; food, drink and song.  Full details can be found at www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk

Where to stay:  The Best Western Passage House Hotel is situated on west bank of the Teign Estuary in Newton Abbot, with stunning riverside views.  Double rooms including bed and breakfast can be booked from under £84.

https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-passage-house-hotel-83945

For more information on Visit South Devon visit: www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk

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About Visit South Devon

Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams, Teignbridge, East Devon and Mid Devon; an area which encompasses some of the region's most dramatic and breathtaking countryside as well as miles of captivating coastline.  From Seaton to Exmouth, Teignmouth to Torcross and from Shaldon to Salcombe, this enchanting part of the world welcomes thousands of visitors every year introducing them to the delights and discoveries of this beguilingly beautiful part of the world. 

Visit South Devon works with tourism businesses and attractions in Mid-Devon, East Devon Teignbridge and the South Hams to help raise the profile of the area as a destination for both national and international visitors.  Its main aim is to increase the number of day visits, short breaks, longer holidays and business trips to South Devon for the benefit of the local tourism economy.

Visit South Devon is a Community Interest Company that exists solely for the benefit of the local tourism community. It is a public-private company limited by guarantee and not for profit – ensuring all revenue is put back into marketing initiatives for the area.

Visit South Devon's website www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk appears in the top search results for places to visit, things to do and places to stay in South Devon.  It provides an affordable portal through which local tourism attractions, food and drink and accommodation providers can promote their businesses.  Visitors can find B&B, hotel, guesthouse and self-catering accommodation directly through the site.  The website also provides comprehensive information on destinations to explore as well as places to dine, enabling visitors to build up an itinerary of things to do while on holiday in South Devon.

For more information about Visit South Devon, go to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk or contact either Marketing Executive Anna Roach, or General Manager, Sarah Stride Tel: 01626 215293.