30 Years of Wallace & Wensleydale!

Special edition truckle commemorates three decades of the most famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese lovers of all time!

We have marked 30 years since Wallace and Gromit first graced the nation’s TV screens with a specially designed commemorative cheese truckle.

Wallace and Gromit, the beloved inventor and his genius pet dog, have been fans of cheese since their first film, ‘A Grand Day Out’. For the Wensleydale Creamery, the partnership began on Christmas Eve 1995, when David Hartley, the Creamery’s Managing Director received a cryptic postcard from Vernon Sproxton, father of Aardman’s co-founder, David Sproxton.

The postcard urged him to keep his eyes peeled for a BBC2 Christmas Eve Wallace & Gromit special, which is when we first saw Wallace declaring his love for Wensleydale Cheese in the film ‘A Close Shave’.

It was the distinct northern-ness and unique name that drew creator Nick Park to Yorkshire Wensleydale, and it has been Wallace’s favourite cheese ever since. Over time, the infamous duo have become synonymous with Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, expressing their love for the cheese time and time again.

David Hartley, Managing Director, Wensleydale Creamery, said:

“We’re incredibly proud that Wallace & Gromit chose to share their fondness of our much-loved cheese on the Christmas Eve episode back in 1995.

“Wallace and Gromit’s popularity has helped raise awareness for British cheese and specifically Yorkshire Wensleydale, and the loveable characters have now become a symbol of true love for our cheese. We wanted to show our own support and dedication to them by creating a unique label for our original Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese to celebrate their 30^th birthday.

“Visitors to the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre can also discover a range of W&G merchandise in the Gift Shop, as well as have their photo taken with them the famous pair with a bespoke display crafted by a local charity in the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience.”

The Wallace & Gromit commemorative truckle is available from the Wensleydale Creamery’s Visitor Centre Cheese Shop & website, and independent retailers at RRP £4.25/200g truckle.