A celebration of food, drink, and music is coming to Tatton Park this summer

Red, white, rosé, or sparkling - whatever your favourite tipple, wine is a classically made drink that brings people together through dinner parties, tourism, and even festivals.

From vineyards across the globe, the carefully crafted grapes go on quite a journey to end up in your glass.

The picturesque Loire Valley is France's third-largest wine region based on the volume of Protected Designation of Origin (AOP) wines produced.

Known for their versatility, Loire wines are a perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes, offering a wine for every palate.

This July, you can now experience the taste of the Loire Valley without leaving Manchester, as Vins de Loire will be taking part in the Foodies Festival at Tatton Park.

From Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, get your tastebuds ready, your dancing shoes on, and your thinking caps prepped as you indulge in marvellous food creations, enjoy a range of live music, and watch live cooking demonstrations from some well-known chefs.

The Vins de Loire stands can be found scattered all around the event. Expect a wide range of wines from the Loire, as well as daily educational wine talks covering topics such as:

As one of the UK's biggest food and drink celebrations, the Foodies Festival was launched in Edinburgh in 2006 and now hosts 14 festivals across the country, including Manchester.

A collaboration of local producers, artisan chefs, and street food traders, a range of theatres are at the heart of the festival, allowing audiences to be wowed by the skills of local chefs.

The whole family is welcome to take part, too. The Kids Cookery theatre gives your little ones a chance to taste new flavours and learn basic cooking skills through authentic recipes in hands-on