Quicke’s Cheese Tour & Lunch Experience

Location: Home Farm, Newton St Cyres

Price: £55 per person
Includes: Guided tour, cheese tastings, tote bag, handcrafted cheese wedge & two‑course lunch at The Beer Engine

Discover one of Devon’s most celebrated food experiences with a behind‑the‑scenes tour at Quicke’s Home Farm. Explore the world of traditional clothbound cheddar, meet the expert cheesemakers and enjoy a delicious locally sourced lunch—perfect for food lovers, day‑trippers and cheese enthusiasts.

What to Expect

  • Welcome talk & Quicke family history – learn the heritage behind this award‑winning Devon farm.
  • Dairy Viewing Room – watch the artisan cheesemakers at work and discover how each truckle is crafted by hand.
  • Tutored cheese tasting – sample the full Quicke’s range and appreciate its complexity and depth.
  • Cheese stores tour – step inside the famous “Cathedral of Cheese”, explore the mould garden and see how cheddar matures.
  • Meet the farm team – hear about the cows, their care and the milking parlour.
  • Cheese shop visit – browse the full selection and take home a free tote bag.
  • Seasonal two‑course lunch at The Beer Engine – featuring dishes made with Quicke’s cheese.

Please note: Cheesemaking may not always be visible depending on daily production schedules.


2026 Cheese Tour Dates

April

  • Friday 24 April – Cheese Tour

May

  • Friday 8 May – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 15 May – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 29 May – Cheese Tour

June

  • Friday 5 June – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 19 June – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 26 June – Cheese Tour

July

  • Friday 3 July – Cheese Tour

August

  • Friday 14 August – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 28 August – Cheese Tour

September

  • Friday 4 September – Cheese Tour
  • Friday 11 September – Cheese Tour

See Quicke’s website for full details, availability and booking.

Categories: Food and Drink, Guided activity and Tours

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