Wensleydale Creamery

The Wensleydale Creamery and Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience

The Wensleydale Creamery’s Visitor Centre is home to the UK’s flagship Cheese Experience, offering a truly delicious day out. Visitors can learn more about the proud 1000-year cheesemaking heritage in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to live demonstrations running throughout the day. Discover what perfectly pairs with each of their handcrafted cheeses and savour new favourites in the ‘Taste of Yorkshire’ tasting room, before peeking inside the Creamery to watch their skilled team of cheesemakers at work.

Children’s Activities

Children can enjoy a range of interactive activities, including the brand-new Find Feather’s Trail Quiz, and have their picture taken with life-size knitted figures of Yorkshire Wensleydale’s most famous fans – Wallace & Gromit! What’s more, children under 16 receive free entry to the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience every weekend and during the school holidays.

 Calvert’s Restaurant

Celebrating the very best of Yorkshire food and drink, the Creamery’s Calvert’s Restaurant uses locally sourced produce to create unique dishes inspired by the use of Wensleydale Creamery’s artisan cheese. From a Cheesy Afternoon Tea for Two to seasonal specials, enjoy a delicious meal while soaking up the panoramic views of the rolling Yorkshire Dales.

The 1987 Coffee Shop

If you’re looking for a lighter bite, the 1897 Coffee Shop with its dog friendly garden offers a range of hot and cold drinks, shakes and smoothies, freshly made sandwiches, cakes, and scones.

Cheese & Gift Shop

Mark your visit with a spot of shopping and sample the Wensleydale Creamery’s entire range of artisan cheese in the Cheese & Gift Shop. With a wide selection of locally sourced accompaniments, bespoke gifts, homewares, craft beers and spirits to choose from, you can leave with a true taste of Yorkshire to take home with you.