Cheese Tastings in England: The 7 Best, and Who Each Suits

1.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · from $68Our pick

Walk central Manchester with guides such as Mel, Mark, or Matt, stopping for Northern cheese, halloumi, rarebit, grilled cheese, wine, and fizz. Expect a lively two-hour route, team quizzes, and visits to food spots you may not find alone. Arrive early, wear comfortable shoes, and expect limited seating at some stops.

“Mel was a really great host and the tour was fun. Nice food and wine too! A nice way to spend a couple of hours”

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2.Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk from Green Park Station through Mayfair, Soho, Little Italy, and Covent Garden while tasting British and international cheeses at five stops. Guides such as Louis, Nic, Jack, Bettina, Bridget, and Pearla add food facts, local history, jokes, and a cheese quiz. Expect about two hours on foot, samples, snacks, and sometimes Prosecco.

“A well put together experience. Highly recommend this 2 hour tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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3.English Wine and Cheese Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend a full day exploring English wine and cheese from London. Visit Wayfarer Wines and Chapel Down, taste sparkling and still wines, enjoy a picnic with wine, then pair six English wines with six cheeses at Silcocks Farm. Transport, water, and guided tastings are included. Vineyards may vary.

“Very well organized day! Wonderful wine experience!I recommend this tour to wine lovers!a lot if wine tastings, interesting picnic lunch and interesting cheese and wine pairings!”

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4.British Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience in City of Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Meet at The Cork and Truckle in central Bath, then head into its private cellar for three British wines, three cheeses, crackers, chutney, pickles, nuts, charcuterie, and water. A host such as Bill or Will explains English wine, pairing, and tasting technique. The adult-only session lasts about one hour and is limited to six people.

“It was great! The wine and cheeses were delicious and the local explanation at the beginning made it very interesting.”

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5.Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys – with Michelin-star lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Join Florence for an eight-hour food and wine tour from Bristol. Visit two distinctive Somerset vineyards, taste local wines, tour a Cheddar dairy, explore Cheddar village, and enjoy a three-course Michelin-starred lunch with a garden tour. The minibus group is limited to 12 people, and the tour is for adults over 18.

“At first I was hesitant to book this tour because of the price. But with a Michelin star chef, a tour of his garden, two amazing wineries, and a trip to Cheddar with private cheese tasting, all on a comfortable minibus, it was well worth the price! Our guide, Florence, was very knowledgeable about viticulture and sustainable food and wine and extremely helpful and accommodating given that one of us had difficulties walking very far. A highlight of our days in Bristol!”

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6.Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge – Private Day Trip from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Bath with local guide Daniel for a private eight-and-a-half-hour trip to Wells and Cheddar. Explore Wells Cathedral, Vicars’ Close, and the market, then taste traditional cheese at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company before seeing England’s largest gorge. Hotel pickup, private transport, and flexible guidance are included for groups of up to six.

“We engaged Daniel for our 40th anniversary celebration, opting for the Wells and Cheddar Tour. So glad we sidestepped the busy Cotswolds for a ride through the countryside to the smallest city in England.”

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7.Bristol Cheese Crawl with Cider!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $27Best value

Follow a guide from Clifton to Wapping Wharf on a two-hour Bristol cheese crawl with lunch, local cheeses, alcoholic drinks, fizz, and a cheese quiz. Guide Flo led one reported group of 15 at an easy pace. Expect city sights, food stops, and a social way to taste Bristol without planning every stop yourself.

“It was great fun. There was 15 peope on the tour. The tour guide Flo was very informative and we weren't rushed. A really nice experience, good fun. I would do it again.”

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