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Friday, 10 October 2025 - 12 minutes

The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival runs from 10th to 19th October 2025 and in this episode, Bruce looks at what delights await us at the festival, from producers to restaurants and other establishments in the Dales.

Welcome to The Taste of the Dales—your backstage pass to the bold, the crumbly, and the beautifully unexpected world of Yorkshire cheese.  In this edition of the Dales Chef, we’re diving into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival: a celebration of craft, culture, and creamy indulgence - everything from Ploughman’s lunches to daring wine pairings. 

We talk about the origins of Wensleydale, right up to new producers like Curlew Dairy - makers of Yoredale and of course we couldn't let an episode like this go by without talking about Andy and Kathy Swinscoe's amazing Courtyard Dairy near Settle.

Bruce is hosting a special celebration of Cheese at his restaurant - so what's on the menu?  Well, cheese with every course - of coarse!  Ready to nibble your way through the Dales? 

You can find our more about the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025 on The National Park Website and explore the interactive map to help plan your cheese experience - enjoy!   There is a great video on youtube too!

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