Cheese lovers assemble, because The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival is ready to return.
It just doesn’t get much cheddar than this.
Okay fine. Enough with the cheese puns, let’s get down to business.
If you’re a sucker for a good cheese board then you’re going to want to block off some time for this, because it's going to be un-brie-lievable fun. Ok we'll seriously stop it now.
Taking place from Friday 10 to Sunday 19 October 2025, The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025 will celebrate the incredible produce of the Yorkshire Dales across local businesses throughout the National Park.
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This festival will welcome cheese lovers from all walks of life looking to enjoy some delicious food and drink whilst overlooking the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
The festival features over 50 local businesses hosting special events from cheesy tasting menus and pairing sessions to mark the occasion.
It will be a true celebration of local produce, from ales and gins to meats, breads and preserves.
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The festival throughout the National Park aims to celebrate the rich tradition of cheese-making and local produce in the stunning setting of the Yorkshire Dales.
Their website reads "The Festival shines a spotlight on the incredible producers and food and drink businesses in the Yorkshire Dales – cheese very much included! Local businesses in and around the National Park will be serving up special events, menus, and tastings to mark the occasion."
To find out more about The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025, take a look at their website.
So grab your cheese-loving friends and get yourself down to The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Clementine Hall -
8th October 2025 
