Cheeses from England
A guide to cheeses from England, highlighting the country's most notable and diverse varieties.
Cheddar
Cheddar is a relatively hard, off-white to orange cow's milk cheese from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, South West England. The name is not protected, so it is made worldwide, and it is the UK's most popular cheese at …
Stilton
Stilton is an English cheese made in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, in a blue version and a white one. The blue kind gets its veins from Penicillium roqueforti. Both hold PDO status, so no cheese made elsewhere can use the …
Double Gloucester
Double Gloucester is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese made in Gloucestershire, England, since the 16th century. It ages longer than Single Gloucester, giving it a stronger, more savoury flavour, and it is the cheese sent rolling down Cooper's Hill each …
Gloucester
Gloucester is a traditional semi-hard cheese made in Gloucestershire, England since the 16th century, in two forms. Single Gloucester is crumbly, light and low in fat; Double Gloucester ages longer and tastes stronger and more savoury.
Ogleshield
Ogleshield is an English cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It has a semi-soft, artisan texture and is known for its fruity and sweet flavor profile. The cheese has a creamy color and features a washed rind, which contributes to …
Five Counties
Five Counties cheese, originating from Somerset, England, is a semi-firm cheese made from cow's milk. It is known for its layered appearance, featuring five different types of English cheeses stacked together. The flavor is buttery and mild, with a touch …
Spenwood
Spenwood is a hard cheese made from unpasteurized sheep's milk in England. It has a pale yellow color and a natural rind that develops during the aging process. The flavor of Spenwood is primarily nutty, offering a pleasant taste experience. …
St Jude
St Jude is an artisan cheese from England, made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It features a soft texture that melts in the mouth, offering a creamy flavor profile. The cheese has a rich, buttery aroma that complements its smooth, cream-colored …
Wellington
Wellington cheese is a hard cheese from England made from cow's milk. It has a fat content of 45%, which contributes to its rich and creamy texture. The flavor of Wellington is primarily nutty, offering a satisfying taste that is …
Driftwood
Driftwood is an artisan cheese from England made from unpasteurized goat's milk. It features a semi-soft texture and is known for its creamy color and ash-coated rind. The cheese offers a citrusy and salty flavor profile, making it a refreshing …
Friesla
Friesla is a semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized sheep's milk in Devon, England. This artisan cheese has a pale yellow color and a natural rind. It offers a sweet flavor profile, complemented by a similarly sweet aroma. The cheese's texture …
Creamy Lancashire
Creamy Lancashire is a cow's milk cheese from the county of Lancashire in England, made by the traditional method and matured four to twelve weeks. It has a fluffy texture and a creamy flavor, and it toasts well because it …
Crumbly Lancashire
Crumbly Lancashire is an English cow's milk cheese and the newest of the three Lancashire varieties. Made from a single day's milk and matured for 6 to 8 weeks, it is known for a crumbly body and a fresh, high-acid …
Old Winchester
Old Winchester, also known as Old Smales, is a hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in Landford, England. It has a firm texture and a rich, nutty aroma. The flavor is savory and tangy, with a hint of sweetness …
Swaledale
Swaledale is a full fat hard cheese from Richmond in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, made with unpasteurised cow, sheep or goat milk. It is known for its moist medium firm texture and a rind of grey-blue mould or natural wax.
Single Gloucester
Single Gloucester is a crumbly, low-fat cheese from Gloucestershire, England, made from the milk of Gloucester cattle. It carries Protected Designation of Origin status and can only be made on Gloucestershire farms that keep Gloucester cows.
Tymsboro
Tymsboro is a soft, artisan cheese made from unpasteurized goat's milk at Sleight Farm near Timsbury, Somerset, England. It is known for its lemony, nutty, herbaceous flavor and a distinctly goaty aroma under a natural rind.
Tasty Lancashire
Tasty Lancashire is a mature English cow's milk cheese from the county of Lancashire. It is made by the same traditional method as Creamy Lancashire but aged from 12 weeks up to 24 months, which gives it a nutty taste.
Emlett
Emlett is a soft cheese from England made from sheep's milk. With a fat content of 40%, it has a rich, creamy texture. The flavor is mild and slightly tangy, making it a pleasant choice for those who enjoy softer …
Coverdale
Coverdale is a hard, artisan cheese from England made with pasteurized cow's milk. It has a natural rind and offers a mild, buttery flavor, making it approachable for a wide range of palates. The cheese's texture is firm yet smooth, …