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Scottish Cheese Trail

Many of these excellent artisan cheesemakers welcome visitors and are in stunning rural locations with fascinating tales to tell however not all are open to public so I’ve included the best retailers too in this gastronomic guide to allow you to access the cheeses you desire. 

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Sgriob- ruadh; (skrib-rooah)

Sgriob-ruadh dairy farm and distillery cheese and spirit one herd of cows.

A resourceful, family-run dairy farm on the Isle of Mull — producing 100% sustainable energy to create award-winning cheese and spirit, all from our own cows' milk and welcoming visitors all year round.

Sgriob-ruadh Farm has grown from a few dilapidated sheds and a dream into our family's cherished home and an ever-evolving business.

We've been dairy farming for 50+ years and making cheese for over four decades — there's more to come, too.

Powered by renewable energy and a 'do it ourselves' attitude, we've got lots to share, and there's no better place to do it than the beautiful Isle of Mull in Scotland's Inner Hebrides.

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Three generations, and counting.

The Reade family started farming in Somerset in 1963. The dream was to live in Scotland and produce milk for Tobermory and the surrounding islands. Cheesemaking goes hand in hand with selling liquid milk to be manageable and sustainable.

A beautiful dilapidated ruin was found on Mull. The family worked together to create the business from from the ground up.

This typifies the kind of resourceful approach we pride ourselves on — an approach that has been very necessary for success when living on Mull, where access to technicians, engineers and other services can be a little patchy.

Three generations of the Reade family are now actively involved in Sgriob-ruadh farm and the various businesses that have sprung from it, and it makes us so proud to continue into the future as a collection of family-run businesses, producing great food and drink that people enjoy across the world.

Sgriob-ruadh farm is now owned and run by Garth, Brendan and Shelagh, watched over by Chris. Since arriving in these parts in 1979, the clan has expanded and put down further roots. Our family live and work across the island, from the local doctor's surgery, to the beach at Calgary to the biscuit company established by Joe — Island Bakery.

It takes a hard-working team effort to make everything happen as it should on Sgriob-ruadh Farm, and we don't rest on our laurels either — we're always looking for ways to improve what we do, make better food & drink, and do it more sustainably.

Jeff, Chris and the boys - Circa 1984

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St Andrews Farmhouse

Cheese company, the home of award winning cheese.

How did it all begin?

Of course, it all begins with the top quality raw milk produced by our home bred herd of Friesian Holstein cows which contentedly graze all summer long amongst the lush pastures overlooking the Firth of Forth in our beautiful corner of the East Neuk of Fife.

Farmers, by the very nature of the job that they do, are stewards of the land and they have an almost subconscious sense of responsibility for the environment and the importance of ‘giving something back’. Skills and traditions are passed down through the generations, and each generation adds their own threads to the colourful tapestry that is the landscape we love.

I don’t, however, know anyone who left school with the ambition to be a cheesemaker – most people lead other lives and ‘fall into’ cheesemaking by accident or circumstance. Cheesemaking is one third recipe, one third manual labour (no need for gym membership if you are a cheesemaker!) and one third cleaning. These key elements, along with a generous measure of passion, contribute to a final product full of character and taste.

The development of our cheese recipes – and taking these cheeses to market – has been a brave and innovative development for our farming business. We hope that you enjoy this unique taste of Fife.

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Cheesemaking is not a ‘spectator sport’!

It all begins for us after a ‘crash course’ in Wales, where I stayed with Leon and Joan Downey for a week, helping to make their award winning Llangloffan Cheese. Loan showed me the basics – and who could have failed to be inspired by his enthusiasm.

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The Edinburgh Cheese Crawl

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• Saint Stephen's Comely Bank Church, 10 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1DW, UK
• Clark's Bar, 142 Dundas St, Edinburgh EH3 5DQ, UK
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Pushchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• Not recommended for lactose intolerant folk.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
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• You'll start at Saint Stephen's Comely Bank Church 10 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1DW, UK See address & details
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• Discover51739879211 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A definite must do! Alex was super personable and fun! I enjoyed the quiz throughout the tour and learned a lot about Edinburgh history and how the city connects to Harry Potter. Highlight of the tour was Tom Riddle’s grave and Victoria St. Totally recommend this tour as a great way to explore Edinburgh! Read more Written 1 May 2024
• 355matthijsd 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun and interesting Our guide Alex is a joyful person who loves to tell about his city and about Joanne Rowling. On this tour you will not only learn and see things which are related to Harry Potter, but a lot of interesting things about the city as well. For me as a non-native English speaker, I had to pay extra attention to what was being told. Especially because of the Scottish accent. Sometimes I had to explain one or two things to my wife and children. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• OnAir312759 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great way to experience Edinburgh! Alex was fantastic! He was professional, interesting, engaging and funny. A great tour for everyone - not just your resident Harry Potter fan. I highly recommend. Read more Written 1 May 2024
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• H3772BVflorians 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Harry Potter tour Eva was an amazing guide ! She gives us so many informations about the inspiration of J.K Rowling. This tour is for Potterhead ans even those who don’t know Harry Potter (my Boyfriend loved it). Thanks you Eva for your tips and your smile ! Read more Written 1 May 2024
• T7772JHchiaram 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing tour We had an amazing time with pur guide Kieran. The tour itself was wonderful and I must do if you're a hp fan, but even if you aren't that into it, it's still so much fun. You learn so much about yhe city and you see things you would have easily missed on your own. Thank you Kieran for all your tips on Edinbrugh and for the amazing tour. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• jildouv144 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very good Had an amazing time, our tour guide Keiran was so fun and his stories were entertaining and inside full. The quiz aspect of the tour was also very clever and fun. Read more Written 30 April 2024
• Michael M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Harry Potter walking tour. Fantastic tour. Our tour guide Alex was funny and very knowledgeable. My family and I learned a great deal about the Harry Potter series as well as local historical locations in Edinburgh. Highly recommend this tour. Read more Written 30 April 2024
• AmylFenton 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Harry Potter Tour Leo was great! Lots of interesting info and awesome to see the different inspirations for the HP movies. A lot of great history thrown in as well. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• valerievQ7968EP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour Xander was an excellent guide! He was knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour provided a fun way to explore Edinburgh on foot. Read more Written 29 April 2024
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• georgie_4885 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour for muggles and wizards alike Great morning spent with our tour guide Leo. Highly recommend this tour..its very interesting and fun. We got sorted into our houses and asked fun Harry Potter questions along the tour for house points. It was 2 hrs well spent we loved it and had great fun. The tour is places around Edinburgh that inspired JK Rowling's world of Harry Potter. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• sambanjak 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic and magical time Amazing energy! Loved our tour guide, Amy. Got to see many great spots around Edinburgh and learn about both Harry Potter and the city’s history outside of it! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• 210nath_liap 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Amy was an amazing guide! Super friendly and interactive! The route was great as well.Really recommend the tour with her! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• erindY8239RH 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Will book again, highly recommend! Got this experience as a birthday gift and went with my boyfriend. We both had an amazing time and learned a lot during the tour. Our tour guide Jean was very knowledgeable and was very considerate towards all guests as he ensured everyone was involved. Also the quiz was a nice touch! Would highly recommend and will definitely book another tour! Read more Written 27 April 2024

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Scottish Charcuterie & Scottish Cheese Tasting Experiences

Join us for a sumptuous tasting session, exploring the best of Scottish produce.

Each afternoon, join us for an exploration of Scottish cheese. You’ll enjoy a guided tasting of 10 tastings, featuring 5 of the very best Scottish cheeses – two tastings of each cheese, one on a simple oatcake, and one with its own delicious hand-picked deli accompaniment, keeping your Scottish tasting map as a memento.

Alternatively, join us for a Scottish Charcuterie Tasting, where we will discover the very best charcuterie from Scotland’s growing list of fabulous artisan producers. Again, you’ll enjoy 10 separate tastings of 5 different products, with, and without deli accompaniments, and keep your Scottish charcuterie map.

You can even upgrade your tasting with a paired wine or craft beer tasting!

Our tastings last approximately an hour. Tickets cost £25.00 per person, and booking by 4pm the day before your tasting is required.

There is a maximum of eight spaces available on each tasting, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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Upgrade your Charcuterie Tasting with a sampling of 3 local craft beers. (+£10.95)

Our Tastings need no improvement, but if you love combining food and drink, we’ve paired three delicious, locally brewed, craft beers to accompany your Scottish Charcuterie Tasting. Enjoy a sample of each, matched to your specific charcuterie selections. Have we got our pairing right, or do you prefer a different combination?

Scottish Cheese Tasting with 3 hand-selected wines

Upgrade your Cheese Tasting with samples of 3 delicious wines. (+£15.95)

The only thing that could possibly improve our Cheese Tasting – Wine! We’ve perused our extensive wine list and selected three superb wines that pair deliciously with your cheese selection. Enjoy a small glass of each, matched to specific cheeses within your tasting, and enjoy discovering new and delicious flavour combinations!

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If you have limited mobility or are travelling with someone who has limited mobility please let us know in advance.  The experience is totally accessible, but we will need to open our front door for you, as typically attendees will enter via the external steps to the Deli entrance.

Our tastings are suitable for sight or hearing impaired visitors, with verbal commentary, as well as written information provided.

Dietary Details

Our Scottish Cheese Tasting obviously contains various types of dairy. Our Scottish Charcuterie tasting includes meat, and some dairy. With prior notice, we can offer a cow’s milk-free cheese or charcuterie tasting, and a gluten-free cheese or charcuterie tasting. Our Cheese Tasting is suitable for vegetarians, but we cannot offer a meat-free alternative to the Charcuterie Tasting. You are advised to book a Cheese Tasting.

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Please arrive promptly to make the most of your tasting.  Head to the Deli, where one of the team will register you.

Your tasting session will not be private, unless you purchase all 8 tickets, or pre-book a private tasting.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  This experience is suitable for adults, and children over 8yrs old with an adventurous palate!

Dog-friendly tastings

We are proudly dog-friendly across site here at Thyme Deli & Bistro.

Your dog may accompany you during your tasting, provided it is kept on a lead, and is well-behaved. We are happy to provide a bowl of water. Please be mindful that if you are just buying a general ticket/s, your tasting may have participants who are not part of your group, so it may not not suitable for a more nervous or boisterous dog.

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ERRINGTON CHEESE

FARMHOUSE CHEESE DIRECT FROM THE FARM

Home of Scottish artisanal cheese.  Founded in 1984, Errington Cheese are a multi-generational farmhouse cheese producer. Specialists in ewe and goat dairy. Handcrafting iconic styles including Lanark Blue, Corra Linn, & Blackmount.  Steeped in tradition, the flavors and subtleties of their award-winning cheeses are deeply tied to the picturesque upper Clyde valley in which they are produced.   

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We are a small, family-run farm and cheese company started by Humphrey Errington in the early 1980’s.

We farm as extensively and naturally as possible, our sheep lamb early in the year and dry off at the end of August, they are fed on a grass based diet with the addition of parlour nuts during milking. The Goats kid several times a year so we are able to produce goats milk cheese all year round.

OUR HISTORY

We moved from Dumfriesshire to Lanarkshire in 1981, running as a mixed farming enterprise of beef cattle and sheep. My Father Humphrey Errington started looking at ways of diversifying and became interested in sheep milking and ewes milk cheese because of the ancient tradition of this activity in the upper Clyde area, and because it offered the chance to add value to the farm product and be free of dependence on government subsidies.

Cheese making began in 1983 on a small scale and now the farming enterprise is geared to the need for ewes’ milk in order to keep up with the growing demand for the cheese. Because the sheep milking in the winter months is not a practical possibility in Scotland, in the late 1980’s we began buying in cows’ milk to keep us busy in the winter. This inaugurated the range of cows’ milk cheeses, still of traditional local types.

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Isle of Arran Cheese Shops & Tasting

The humble Isle of Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde and is often called “Scotland in Miniature”. It has all of Scotland’s expansive natural landscapes distilled into one beautiful Isle! In fact, not only can you see the best of the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, but you can also enjoy cultural food and drinks in one place.

Arran Cheese Tasting is quite famous for turophiles coming to the Isle, and Arran Cheeses offers an excellent selection of Scottish cheeses that family cheesemongers have created for generations. Here are the prominent cheeses you can try on the Isle of Arran and where you can enjoy them!

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Prominent Cheeses on the Isle of Arran

From cheddars that have been smoked slowly to cheese imbued with crushed herbs and chives, the Isle of Arran is home to some of the finest cheeses you can look forward to during your holiday visit to Scotland. Here are some Isle of Arran cheeses that you should take advantage of.

Arran Camembert

This local twist on the famed Camemberet is not only delicious but an affordable semi-soft cheese that’s been allowed to ripen for at least 3 weeks. The characteristic firm yet soft camembert cheese offers a sweet yet vicious creamy cheese that will complement your picnic lunch or sandwich wherever you go!

Arran Blue Cheese

Blue cheese isn’t for everybody, but a well-made Arran Blue Cheese is enough to get even the newest cheese lovers on board. Arran Blue Cheese is a young blue cheese, giving it an approachable taste while also maintaining the flavours that make Blue Cheese so famous.

This particular blue cheese won Best Scottish Cheese for 2018 and 2019 thanks to its creamy texture made from vegetarian rennet and pasteurised cow’s milk.

Arran Cheddar Cheese

Arran Cheddar Cheese is a very versatile cheese that comes in various excellent flavours that will appeal to cheese lovers coming to the Isle. Everything from oak-smoked cheddar cheese, Arran whisky cheese, and even cheddar mixed with the finest herbs is available from local vendors.

Arran Cheese Shop

Just North of Brodick is the most popular cheese shop on the Isle, the Isle of Arran Cheese Shop. Many of the flavoured cheddars we’ve mentioned are made by this artisan shop, which has over 20 years of crafting delicious cheeses using local ingredients.

Oak-smoked cheddar, claret cheddar cheese, and even garlic chilli cheddars are yours to enjoy, along with all the local staples that make the Isle of Arran a haven for cheese lovers. Take advantage of this local cheese shop packed with flavour – a home farm that’s been on the Isle of Arran since 1991.

The Old Pier Tearoom

Another major attraction in the Isle of Arran is the town of Lamlash, which offers a splendid place to look out to the Firth of Clyde and a perfect place to pick up an Arran gift box of cheese or other artisanal goods. The Old Pier Tearoom offers great service, food, and a stunning view over Lamlash’s pretty harbour.

Why is this on a list of cheeses? Well, from pies, pizzas, and other delicious treats, The Old Pier Tearoom is the perfect spot to see these local cheeses. Come and enjoy local delicacies handmade with local love in addition to The Old Pier Tearoom’s range of teas.

The Old Byre Visitor Centre

On the Isle of Arran’s western side, The Old Byre Visitor Centre hosts a range of incredible souvenirs like oak whisky barrel shavings, local clothing, and several food options to choose from! The Cafe Thyme offers the ultimate mix of Turkish and Scottish cuisine, many of which use the local cheeses we’ve mentioned to complement the dishes – including calzones, pies, and flatbreads.

Indulge your afternoon with a lunch of Arran mustard cheddar with caramelised onion and Tzatziki, and we bet you’ll be coming back again and again. And while you’re enjoying your fresh and local lunch, treat yourself to a view of the Druid standing stone in the nearby field.

Arran Fine Foods

Another Lamlash hot spot, Arran Fine Foods, covers all the best local artisanal foods you’d ever want to buy on the Isle of Arran. We’re talking chutneys, chess, jam spreads, chilli, and other incredible artisanal eats that are the perfect addition to a picnic overlooking the beautiful landscapes of Arran.

Of course, as you’d expect, Arran Fine Foods also offers a great selection of cheeses. The Arran gift box you can purchase grants you a great selection of local foods, with a little bit of everything to try. These hampers are affordable, and the perfect way to taste the cheeses the Isle of Aran is known for.

If you’re more inclined to buy a single cheese, we recommend Arran Mustard Cheddar, Chunky Pickle Cheddar, and even Crushed Ginger Cheddar.

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Farm Tours | British Cheese Weekender

For the first in our series of highlights from British Cheese Weekender we bring you the Farm Tours. Join some of the country’s finest cheesemakers and affineurs from London, Cornwall, Suffolk and Somerset for a rare glimpse behind the scenes of artisan cheese production.

Support your Academy of Cheese studies and bring the theory to life with videos on milk production, cheesemaking, maturing, affinage and grading.

Lynher Dairies

Join Catherine Mead and her Ayrshire cows in their beautiful Cornish fields as she shares the secrets behind perfecting a Supreme Champion Cheese. Catherine explains the importance of the cows, the milk and the terroir in cheesemaking and her decision to fuse alpine style cultures with a gouda recipe to create award winning Cornish Kern.

Look out for content from the following modules from Academy of Cheese Level 1 course:

• Module 1 Milk Production and Cheesemaking
• Module 5 Communicating

Taste along with: Cornish Kern, Cornish Yarg, Wild Garlic Yarg

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Neals Yard Dairy

Enjoy a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the iconic Neals Yard Dairy arches in Bermondsey. Witness the science and artistry of affinage as managing director David Lockwood takes you on a tour of the ripening rooms. A fantastic opportunity to see the ripening process up close and understand how moulds and yeasts determine the final flavour of a cheese.

• Module 2 Maturing, Affinage and Grading
• Module 3 Buying and Distribution.

Taste along with: any British Cheese!

Featured in the video are Brefu Bach, Ragstone, Dorstone, Appleby’s Cheshire, Gorwydd Caerphilly, Innes Brick & Log, Baron Bigod, Berkswell Ewes, Colston Bassett Stilton, Stichelton, Gubbeen, Durrus, Highfields, Wigmore, Westcombe Cheddar, Montgomery Cheddar, Isle of Mull, Lincolnshire Poacher, Sparkenhoe Blue, Kirkham’s Lancashire, Whin Yeats Wensleydale, Hafod, Doddington and Coolea.

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Fen Farm Dairy

Cheesemaker and farmer Jonny Crickmore takes us on a tour of Fen Farm, home of the delicious Baron Bigod. Hosted by Academy of Cheese Training Partner Cellarman Sam, the boys explain how cheesemaking really does start with the cows, they take questions on farming, the production process and how the seasons affect the flavours of the milk and ultimately the cheese.

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Taste along with: Baron Bigod

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Trethowan Brothers

Join the usually very camera shy Todd and Maugan Trethowan, makers of Pitchfork Cheddar and ​Gorwydd Caerphilly, for a tour inside an award-winning dairy. Allow cheesemaker Ben to walk you through the cheesemaking process, as he eloquently describes cheesemaking step by step from milk production to the maturing room.

Taste along with: Pitchfork Cheddar and ​Gorwydd Caerphilly

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6,000 years of cheese making in Ireland

Cheese Trail

– Irish Cheese Trail – Cheese Making Courses

Irish Cheese Trail

A number of cheesemakers welcome visitors with the prospect of a cheese experience which might include tours of their dairy, or demonstrations of cheesemaking, or tutored tastings etc.  Click on the box on the top right hand corner of the map below to open and expand the map in a new tab.

It is hoped that in the near future the number of cheesemakers welcoming visitors will increase.

Please note that with some of the cheesemakers you must book in advance, check with them first before setting out.  During the Corona Virus Crisis some of these have been closed, check on the cheesemakers website before visiting.

Aran Islands Goats Cheese , Burren Gold (Aillwee Cave) , Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers , Castlefarm ,  Coolattin Cheddar , Corleggy Cheese ,  Dart Mountain Cheese ,   Dozio Cheese , Durrus Cheese ,  Galway Goat Cheese , Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese , Mike’s Fancy Cheese , Old MacDonnell’s Farm , Once upon a Cheese , St Tola Goat Cheese , Toons Bridge Dairy

Cheesemaking Courses

The following Cheesemakers offer courses in Cheesemaking.

Corleggy Cheese, Co Cavan

Dozio Cheese, Co Mayo

Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese, Co Kilkenny

Once Upon a Cheese

Other courses include:

The Organic Centre, Co Leitrim

Teagasc – run occasional cheese related courses

Ballymaloe Cooking School, Co Cork

Sheridans Cheesemongers  – also run occasional cheese related courses

Academy of Cheese

The Academy of Cheese is an organisation established by partners in the Cheese Sector (cheesemakers, cheesemongers, wholesalers, distributors etc) to promote  cheese knowledge and provide career development, both within the industry and amongst the wider public.  It has four levels of courses

Level 1 – Associate, Level 2 – Member, Level 3 – Fellow. Level 4 – Master

In Ireland these are organised by the Irish School of Cheese

Run by Avril Molloy, based in Dublin the Irish School of Cheese organises Academy of Cheese courses, designs bespoke cheese training and education programmes for food businesses, and gives masterclasses and cheese tasting experiences to cheese enthusiasts across Ireland.

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Tillamook Cheese Factory Tour: This is What You Need to Know

Cheese, please!

Several years ago, during an anniversary trip, John and I visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory without the kids. We’ve told them about it several times, and they’ve always wanted to go. And, really, can you blame them? You get to eat cheese (maybe even ice cream) and count it for school! 

For a true glimpse of how the production of cheese happens, all the way from the dairy farm to your table, nothing is better than a tour of the Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook, Oregon. We recently had the chance to visit the creamery with the kids and everyone loved learning about how cheese (and ice cream!) are made. 

Recently, my parents were in town, and we were looking for things to do in Tillamook, on our way to Cape Lookout State Park . We decided that a Tillamook Creamery Tour was a perfect choice. It was pretty cool a few years ago, but let me tell you! They have made some serious upgrades since our last visit!

Things to know before you visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory for a tour

What are the Tillamook Cheese Factory Tour hours and days?

You can visit the Tillamook Creamery and get your cheese fix almost any day! They’re open from 8 am-6 pm Sunday-Thursday and 8 am-8 pm Friday and Saturday, except for a few major holidays. They do close early or open late on others (like New Years), so be sure to check before you head out if it’s a holiday .   

What is the cost of the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour?

Here’s the best part when you’re on a budget. The Tillamook Cheese Factory tour will set you back exactly $0. 

Yup, it’s totally free. And it includes cheese samples. 😋 Win-win!

Is the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour good for kids?

Yes! Kids of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to “feed” a calf, try their hand at milking, and watch the process of cheese being made from the viewing deck. Because the tour is self-guided, you can adjust the time at each station according to the interest and ages of your kids.

Is there a gift shop or ice cream shop?

Yes! There are actually both. After you’ve taken the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour, head back downstairs where you can browse the gift shop.

Then, if you like, head to the Dining Hall for food and ice cream!

How long does the Tillamook Creamery Tour take?

Because the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour is self-guided, it can take as little or as long as you’d like. However, I’d plan on spending an hour or two to enjoy your time fully.

What about visiting the Tillamook Creamery with food allergies?

If you have a food allergy, you’ll have to read their allergen statement   and decide for yourself if you feel comfortable. In general, we steer clear of the ice cream because Garrett has a peanut allergy, and they do use the same equipment for all their flavors, although they do sanitize between. But, we totally feel comfortable with their cheeses and eat them all the time.

What do you learn during a Tillamook Cheese Factory Tour?

During a Tillamook Cheese Factory tour, you can expect to learn everything about how the creamery is run. You’ll find out how the cows are cared for, the process of making cheese and ice cream, and even get some hands-on learning in the Farm Exhibit.

What is there to see during a tour of the Tillamook Cheese Factory?

The Tillamook Creamery Tour starts with displays featuring their history as well as some interesting facts, such as the fact that they get about 1.6 million pounds of milk a day. And, that that milk is all made into cheese or ice cream within 24 hours. 🤯

Farm Exhibit

At the Farm Exhibit, you’ll learn about how the farmers care for the cows, how much milk is obtained, and the technology they are using to improve the care of the cows.

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Next up, the kiddos can enjoy “feeding” a baby calf and trying their hand at milking a cow.

Did you know that it takes approximately 21 seconds for a professional to clean the udders of a dairy cow and attach a milking device? It doesn’t seem like it would be possible to do that fast, but our kids gave it a valiant try and proved that it is!

Viewing Deck

Down the hall from the farm exhibit is the viewing gallery, where you can learn about the actual process of cheese production.   From how the cheesemakers test the cheese for quality to how they weigh and seal them for transport to the store, you’ll see the entire process in action here.

You can also take a few moments and watch two short videos, one on the production of cheese and one about ice cream, that share even more information. 

Sample Area

After you’ve seen how cheese is made, why not try some free samples? Head to the cheese sample area before heading back downstairs to pick your favorite.

Head down the stairs to the new gift shop to find yourself some treats to take home or just to ogle this custom Tillamook snowboard by Deviation . 

Dining Hall

If everyone’s getting a little hangry or the thought of a fresh grilled cheese and ice cream is perfect, your next stop should be the Dining Hall. With everything from Tempura Battered Cheese Curds to Classic Tomato Soup and a Green Salad, chances are you can find something for everyone.

Last but not least, you really can’t finish a Tillamook cheese factory tour without letting your kids pretend to drive away, can you? Our boys said they were headed to New York…I’m not sure they realize just how long that drive would be! 🤣

There you have it! Our Tillamook Creamery tour review.

What do you think? Does it sound like something you would do?

5 Cheesy Reasons You Need to Tour the Tillamook Cheese Factory

If you still aren’t quite sure if you should do the Tillamook Cheese Factory tour, maybe these cheesy reasons will help you decide. 😉

• It’s a gouda field trip activity near Portland.
• You’ll have a grate day. 
• Their new Visitors Center is looking mighty sharp. 
• Don’t forget your cheddar at home! You’ll want it at The Dining Hall !  
• Cheese Samples?! Yes, please!

Okay, okay, we’ll stop. Do you still wheely like us? 🤪

Seriously, though. The Tillamook Cheese Factory Tour is a great day trip to do with the family for a little bit of fun, some education, and a whole lot of tastiness! 

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How do the holes get in the cheese.

You will learn this and much more on our guided tour through the show dairy. Together with a group companion, you will visit the Küherstöckli from 1741, the fire engine cheese dairy from 1900 and then embark on the King's Trail .

At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a cheese tasting with various degrees of ripeness of Emmentaler AOP. The guided tour with Königsweg can be booked in German, English or French. For a group of maximum 25 people, the guided tour lasts approximately one hour. For larger groups, the duration varies. Of course, the secret of how the holes get into the cheese will be revealed. :-)

The guided tour takes place by appointment. The times can be chosen individually within the opening hours. You decide when the tour starts! For groups of 25 people or more, two tours can be conducted in parallel.

Please reserve your desired date with the reservation form, by phone or e-mail.

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Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find our Wensleydale Creamery, home of our famous creamy, crumbly Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese and our fantastic Visitor Centre; the UK’s flagship Cheese Visitor Experience.

Step inside...

Our interactive experience takes you on a journey through the art of cheese making to discover a fascinating insight into the thousand-year history of cheese making in the Dales, with the opportunity to watch Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese being crafted from a Cheesemaking Viewing Gallery.

The Experience Continues

In our much-loved Cheese & Gift Shop with over 20 varieties of artisan cheese to discover, along with fantastic locally sourced food, drink & unique handcrafted gifts.

Enjoy A Taste of Yorkshire

Celebrating the best of Yorkshire Dales food, using locally sourced produce, along with unique dishes inspired by the use of our cheese, you can soak up the stunning views of the surrounding area from our Calvert's restaurant and garden. 

Discover our new Calvert's food and drink menu! 

From our popular cheesemaking demonstrations , to sampling of our handcrafted range of artisan cheese keep up to date here with everything going on here at Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre.

Opening Times

Open 7 days a week

Cheese & Gift Shop : 9am – 5pm

Calvert’s:  11am - 4.30pm 

Make a booking enquiry

  Coffee Shop: 9am – 4.30pm  

Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience: 10am – 4pm

Book online or  at the Visitor Centre

  £5.95 Adults | £3.50 Children (age 5-16 | under 5s free) | Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £14.95 | FREE entry children under 16 at weekends and during school holidays. 

Enjoy free entry to the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience for 12 months with our NEW Loyalty Card scheme

 Wensleydale Creamery is a working site with large vehicles. For your safety, please keep to the green marked walkways and crossings at all times.