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
Upcoming Events
- 24th April 2026