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Wensleydale Creamery is opening a dedicated cheese tasting room

A taste of Yorkshire at your fingertips.

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 27th July 2022

The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, are opening a brand-new cheese tasting area; ‘A Taste of Yorkshire’.

Calling all cheese lovers, this is your time to shine. The Wensleydale Creamery are giving you the opportunity to undergo a cheese experience as part of their already popular visitor centre.

'A Taste of Yorkshire' will allow guests to sample an extensive range of their award-winning cheeses, all perfectly paired alongside a range of delicious local produce.

A selection of cheese from the Wensleydale Creamery.
Image: Wensleydale Creamery

Opening on Thursday 28th July 2022, the tasting experience is part of the Creamery's exciting investment plans which will bring in visitors from far and wide.

One thing's for sure, this is a must visit for all foodies who are especially partial to a cheeky cheese board.

Wensleydale Creamery cheese.
Image: Wensleydale Creamery

So, what's on the menu? You'll have the pleasure of tasting a range of deliciously crumbly Wensleydale cheeses whilst learning how they're made, what gives each cheese it's unique taste and texture, and pointers on what to pair perfectly with each dairy delight.

There will also be a retail space showcasing all the products that you've sampled so you can pick up your favourites to devour back at home.

Entrance to Hawes for the Wensleydale Creamery.
Image: Wensleydale Creamery

Trish Cannon, Director of the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, said: “As the UK’s flagship cheese visitor experience, we’re always looking at ways to continue to update and evolve our offering. It’s all about making our guest’s visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible, providing them the opportunity to learn more about our cheese range and impart our knowledge of how best to eat and pair with other amazing local food and drink."

A cheese and meat platter from the Wensleydale Creamery.
Image: Wensleydale Creamery

“We’re excited to see our vision of the new space come to life and look forward to welcoming more guests to the Creamery to see all the incredible work that goes on behind the scenes, and of course to taste all the delicious local produce.”

The Creamery are also launching a loyalty card for the ultimate cheese lover which will give free entry for a whopping 12 months.

For more information, take a look at the Creamery's website.

Read more: A 1920s-themed ‘wine and murder’ escape room is coming to Yorkshire

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10 of the best places in Leeds to get a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

As we approach St. Patrick’s day it’s important we talk about the famous Irish stout loved by people all over the world. 

There are so many pubs in and around Leeds that provide a lovely cold pint of Guinness, and I’m sure we could keep updating this list forever but here are some of our favourites. 

But what makes a good pint of Guinness? There are five crucial stages to achieving the perfect pint of Guinness. First of all, you need to use a clean, cool branded glass- this is essential to get you off to a good start, a warm dirty glass is just a disaster waiting to happen.

Next, pour the first part of your two-part pour at a 45-degree angle until it’s 3/4 full. Now you need to be patient, and allow the drink time to settle. Top up by pushing the handle away from you, leaving a 15-21mm dome-like head. Again, let your drink settle and admire your perfect pint of Guinness.

Templar Hotel

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This spot is a bit of Leeds legend, with the original 1927 wood panelling, booths, stained glass and bar still holding out it’s completely steeped in history. On top of all that, it’s a fantastic spot to grab a quiet pint and especially a pint of Guinness. 

Where to find them: Templar Street, LS2 7NU

Whitelock’s Ale House

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Whitelock’s is the oldest pub in Leeds, founded all the way back in 1715, their popularity in Leeds has never faltered. With a lovely cosy atmosphere during the colder months and sun trap outside seating to spend the summer days - Whitelock’s will always be near the top of our list when recommending pubs around our great city.  They’re the only pub in all of Leeds to feature on Guinness' very own Harp Guide - so you know it must be good.

Where to find them: Turks Head Yard, LS1 6HB

Brewery Wharf Tavern

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Relatively new to the Leeds pub scene, the Brewery Wharf Tavern is really going to come into its own during summer. Overlooking the canal on Leeds Dock, we can't think of a more scenic place to sink a few pints of the black stuff.

Where to find them: 3 Brewery Pl, LS10 1NE

The Highland Laddie

Voted the Best Pub in Britain of 2025 by The Good Food Guide, everything The Highland Laddie touches turns to gold and that includes the Guinness. Make sure you grab a couple of bar oysters to go with it, because doesn't that just sound like a match made in heaven?

Where to find them: 38 Cavendish St, LS3 1LY

Oporto

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This Irish pub on Call Lane is an absolute classic. Whether you're stopping here for an after-work pint in the sunshine or stumbling in at 3am, a pint of Guinness here is always a good idea.

Where to find them: 33 Call Ln, LS1 7BT

The Adelphi 

An abundance of late Victorian architecture, The Adelphi is the perfect setting for a casual yet distinctly memorable drinking and eating experience. Whether you’re looking for a lazy lunch or family dinner, The Adelphi offers tempting and flavoursome food, an explorative drinks menu and an authentic, homely atmosphere to suit all occasions.

Where to find them: Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ

O’Neill’s 

This friendly Irish pub in Leeds is just across the road from the train station and they are never short of Guinness - obviously. The atmosphere is great, just what you would expect from an Irish bar. If you're looking for a spot to celebrate St Paddy's day this year, you can't wrong giving O'neill's a go.

Where to find them: Boar Lane, LS1 5DA

Nation of Shopkeepers

Not only a great spot in Leeds to grab a Sunday roast, Nation of Shopkeepers also pulls a lovely pint of Guinness. There's plenty of reasons to spend a full day here with the choice of the open courtyard or the cosy booths inside, as well as delicious burgers and fried chicken to accompany your pint. 

Where to find them: Cookridge Street, LS2 3AG

The Brunswick

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A firm favourite amongst Leeds locals, The Brunswick, has 9 keg lines, 6 cask lines, and over 50 beers in the fridges, it is most definitely a beer lover’s heaven. So of course, they serve a very good pint of Guinness.

Alongside this, their food is all home cooked and made with the freshest ingredients. They also cater for vegans and vegetarians so everyone is made to feel welcome at this cosy, neighbourhood pub.

Where to find them: North Street, LS2 7PN

The Duck and Drake

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This historic pub on Kirkgate is known for its banging live music, buzzing beer garden and of course, cracking pints of Guinness. This is a spot you'll want to visit when the sun comes out.

Where to find them: 43 Kirkgate, LS2 7DR

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A brand-new frozen yoghurt bar is set to open in Leeds this spring

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The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley very soon.

It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok girlies, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.

The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.m

Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and although we don't have a confirmed opening date we've got a feeling they'll be 'scooping' very soon.

The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.

Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.

Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.

We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.

But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds. 

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