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For years, the cheeseboard has been the undisputed centrepiece of the festive table but striking the right balance between trusty traditional versus new innovative flavours is an age-old quandary that needs resolving once and for all. Cheese experts at the Wensleydale Creamery have crafted a guide to delivering a show-stopping festive cheeseboard set to impress and satisfy even the most discerning of guests – from the perfect number of cheeses, and the right flavour combination, to the best accompaniments to pair, along with top tips for serving. Our Cheese Shop... Read More

Get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the festive season with all your loved ones, friends and family at the Wensleydale Creamery in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. From November 22nd to December 31st, you can enjoy delicious festive favourites with a special Yorkshire twist from our brand-new Christmas menu in their award-winning Calvert’s Restaurant, with the stunning backdrop views of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales landscape. With handcrafted artisan cheese and local produce at the forefront of the food offering, our Calvert’s Christmas lunch menu has a whole host... Read More

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Tyson, who has taken on the role of Head Chef. As a leading Yorkshire foodie destination, we take pride in our commitment to showcasing the finest Yorkshire produce, delivering mouth-watering menus in our Calvert’s Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop, which visitors travel from all over the country to experience.  Jordan will be welcoming visitors with memorable culinary experiences that place its handcrafted range of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheeses at the heart of its dishes and celebrate local Yorkshire produce. Jordan has had a... Read More

 We’re nominated in The Grocer’s “Gold Awards” for our Online Deli initiative We have been shortlisted for the ‘E-commerce Initiative of the Year’ category at this year’s The Grocer Gold Awards alongside large household brands such as Asda, Kraft Heinz, Piccolo Foods and Sainsbury’s. This recognition comes following the launch of our Online Deli in early 2020. When the our Visitor Centre was forced to close due to the first covid lockdown in March 2020, our team worked tirelessly to create the online deli overnight, bringing the offering of cheese,... Read More

The Wensleydale Creamery & Visitor Centre at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, home of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, today (Tuesday 1st June) welcomed MP Victoria Prentis, with the visit focusing on the introduction of the new UK Geographical Indication schemes. Whilst visiting the famous Yorkshire cheesemaker and popular tourist destination, the Minister toured the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience, stopping at the Viewing Gallery to watch the Creamery’s master cheesemakers in action handcrafting the famous creamy, crumbly cheese from local milk, before turning her hand to the... Read More