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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

07/12/2016
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CHELSEA PENSIONERS RING IN THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH TASTY CHEESE

The Chelsea Pensioners enjoyed a taste of Yorkshire as The Wensleydale Creamery took centre stage at the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London today. The Wensleydale Creamery kindly donated its handcrafted Yorkshire Wensleydale, Wensleydale Blue, and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries cheese for the Chelsea Pensioners to enjoy over the festive season, a tradition that dates back over 300 years and celebrates the role of cheese in feeding the armed forces. The centuries old tradition began in 1692 when the Royal Hospital asked a... Read More

06/12/2016
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STEP INTO CHRISTMAS AT THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY VISITOR CENTRE

The Wensleydale Creamery, the famous cheese-makers based in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is the only place to be this December, as it pulls out all the stops to create a magical festive season at its Visitor Centre in the market town of Hawes. Visitors heading to The Wensleydale Creamery, can enjoy a ‘Festive Taste of Yorkshire’, with exclusive Christmas shopping, including build-your-own hampers, plus fantastic home-made, seasonal food and drink served in Calvert’s Restaurant and the 1897 Coffee Shop. The Creamery’s popular Christmas shopping evenings will be held... Read More

01/12/2016
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Wensleydale Creamery Finalist in White Rose Awards

We were delighted to be shortlisted in this year’s Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards, in the Large Visitor Attraction category. The list of finalists comprised some amazing businesses, and the competition was fierce! Feedback from the judges included: Excellent cheese-making demonstrations Friendly, bright and efficient staff Enticing home-made food A modern, bright and spacious building Well stocked shop aimed at all ages, with lots of local produce Excellent car parking   On the night of the awards our team enjoyed a fantastic event, with delicious food and great entertainment.... Read More

01/12/2016
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Creamery Supports Hawes Christmas Lights

The Wensleydale Creamery announced today its pledge of funds from carrier bag charges at its Visitor Centre in Hawes, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, to the local Christmas light fund. The market town of Hawes is a hot spot for tourism, full of thriving independent businesses, shops, pubs and tourist attractions. The Christmas light fund is run by a group of local business men and women, who give their time freely to ensure that a little extra Christmas cheer can be enjoyed by residents and visitors. The great... Read More

16/10/2016
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The Wensleydale Creamery Showcases Range at International Trade Show in Paris

The Wensleydale Creamery, famous for its European protected Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, will showcase its range of handcrafted cheeses as it heads to SIAL in Paris (16-20 October), the world’s largest food innovation exhibition bringing together over 7,000 companies from 100 countries around the world. The exhibition showcases products from all over the world and looks at the latest emerging culinary trends. The Creamery will be showcasing its range of sliced blended cheeses at the event, which recently launched in France, and unveil their new Mature Cheddar with Black Sheep Riggwelter... Read More

26/09/2016
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Awards 2016

White Rose Awards Finalist in Large Visitor Attraction of the Year   World Cheese Awards Bronze – Wensleydale Blue   Farm Business Cream Awards Taste of Excellence – Lemon Curd Yorkshire Yogurt   Great Taste Awards Yorkshire Wensleydale Wensleydale Blue   Global Cheese Awards, Frome Gold – Yorkshire Wensleydale, Cheshire, Wensleydale Blue, Dales Butter, Rhubarb & Vanilla Yorkshire Yogurt Silver – Strawberry & Raspberry Yorkshire Yogurt Bronze – Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, New Coloured Blue, Retailer class – M&S Traditional Double Gloucester   International Cheese Awards, Nantwich Gold – Yorkshire... Read More

15/07/2016
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Award wins for The Wensleydale Creamery at The Great Yorkshire Show

The Wensleydale Creamery, the famous Yorkshire Dales cheese-maker, is celebrating after another successful year at the Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show. The Creamery picked up a grand total of 15 awards, with a GOLD and ‘Best in Category’ award for its Yorkshire Yogurt (range of four flavours). Held on Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th July in Harrogate, the Great Yorkshire Show is one of the UK’s leading annual events, attracting over 130,000 visitors during the three-day celebration of the region’s agricultural heritage. The Cheese & Dairy Show, held in... Read More

01/07/2016
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Wensleydale Creamery Mature Cheddar with Black Sheep Riggwelter Ale Launches in Waitrose

Two iconic Yorkshire producers, The Wensleydale Creamery and Black Sheep Brewery, have partnered to produce a Mature Cheddar with Black Sheep Riggwelter Ale, launching in Waitrose stores this week. The Wensleydale Creamery has carefully combined the roasted malt flavour of Riggwelter, Black Sheep’s strong Yorkshire Ale, with a selected rich, creamy mature cheddar, to give cheese lovers a true taste of Yorkshire. The award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, based at Hawes in Wensleydale, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is home of the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese. It is... Read More