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Yorkshire

02/02/2017

Yorkshire Pudding Day

Yorkshire Puddings are a British icon – something enjoyed with the Sunday roast by families across the nation. The origin of this delicacy can be traced back at least as far as 1737 (then known as a “dripping pudding”) when cooks would serve the pudding with a thick sauce or gravy ahead of the main roast dinner, in an effort to stem the appetite; meat was a very expensive commodity. As the years have gone by, love for the Yorkshire Pudding has grown, and one of its most famous fans... Read More

04/01/2017
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THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH DEDICATED MILK PRODUCER GROUP

The Creamery is looking for more farmers to expand its milk producer group. The Wensleydale Creamery, the famous Yorkshire Dales cheese-maker, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of the formation of its dedicated Milk Producer Group. The Creamery at Hawes, in Wensleydale is now sourcing milk from over 40 local farms, contributing more than £12million to the local economy through milk payments, wages and purchases. A modern success story, The Wensleydale Creamery is going from strength to strength as it looks forward to a strong start to 2017, following a £5million... Read More

20/12/2016
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THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY LAUNCHES NEW BLUE CHEESE FOR CHRISTMAS

Award-winning cheese-makers, The Wensleydale Creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, has launched a new blue cheese, adding to its artisan cheese portfolio. The new cheese, Blue 16, a ‘modern-day blue cheese’ has been developed to appeal to blue cheese lovers looking for variety, combining traditional flavours with a modern twist. Crafted and perfected during 2016, Blue 16 marks a significant milestone year for The Wensleydale Creamery in which its new dairy development at Hawes was completed. An eye catching russet colour, Blue 16 is full... Read More

01/08/2016

Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Lovely Yorkshire

Today is one of the most special, the most wonderful days of the year. Whether it’s sunny, cloudy, snowy even (!) – you won’t find a better day! Today we celebrate God’s Own County – Yorkshire. Legendary for its stunning landscape, including coast and countryside, sporting heroes, flat caps, and amazing food, including of course Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, we explore ways in which The Wensleydale Creamery and Visitor Centre is connected to this incredible county. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is the home of The Wensleydale Creamery. Set in the... Read More

30/06/2016
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A Taste of Yorkshire

The Wensleydale Creamery are providing a great ‘Yorkshire Welcome’ at Headingley for the #GameOfRoses this Friday night. Sample their award-winning Yorkshire Wensleydale, Wensleydale Blue and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, as well as a brand new cheese! Plus, visitors to their stand will have the opportunity to win a signed YCCC 2016 season cricket shirt and bat.

29/04/2016
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Iconic Yorkshire Food Producer The Wensleydale Creamery Serves Up New Two Year Deal with Yorkshire Cricket

The Yorkshire Dales’ famous cheese-maker announces two year sponsorship extension with Yorkshire County Cricket Club to support sales at home and away. The Wensleydale Creamery, producers of the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese [protected with European Protected Food Name Status], has today announced a two year contract extension to its official partnership with Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The renewal deal will see the historic Yorkshire cheese-maker’s logo displayed on the County Championship winner’s shirts, supported by a package of branding rights at Headingley in all forms of cricket until 2018. David... Read More

09/01/2016
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Yorkshire is open for business!

Recent weather and severe flooding have been widely reported in the news in the last few weeks, with many homes and businesses falling victim to terrible damage. Whilst flooding has been widespread, much of Yorkshire is still operating as usual and businesses are accessible, open and looking forward to seeing you! The Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre is one of those lucky businesses. The roads to Hawes are clear, with diversions in place for any roads that have been damaged or have standing water. We have ample parking and a warm,... Read More

11/12/2015
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Look out for Yorkshire Wensleydale

Be sure to look out for Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese to ensure that it has been handcrafted in Wensleydale. The quality & authenticity Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese is recognised with European protected food name status in the form of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. Only Yorkshire Wensleydale is handcrafted at the Wensleydale Creamery in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to a time-honoured recipe, using milk from local farms. Other cheese-makers around the UK, notably outside of the designated Wensleydale area, can, and still do produce a lot of Wensleydale cheese. However,... Read More

09/12/2015
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Creating the Perfect Cheeseboard

Cheeseboards are a wonderful thing – the perfect treat at the end of a long day, a fantastic light lunch or indulgent snack, and a delicious way to round off a meal. There are many ways to serve your cheeseboard, and it can be as humble or as grandiose as you like! Here are our suggestions for the perfect cheeseboard, guaranteed to hit the spot. Always store your cheese wrapped, in an airtight container in the fridge, away from other strong smelling foods. This will ensure that your cheese keeps... Read More

09/12/2015
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Christmas Shopping with the Askrigg Handbell Ringers

Our annual Christmas Shopping Evenings are a popular event, with people joining us to take advantage of our 20% discount* and free tasty mince pies and mulled wine. It is an opportunity to stock up on cheese for Christmas, find unique gifts for loved ones, and to create stunning bespoke hampers that our team lovingly hand wrap in our gift shop for you. And this year we will be joined by the fantastic Askrigg Handbell Ringers, who will be treating us all to a live performance, adding to the festive... Read More