High Weald Dairy Cheese Tour and Tasting ★ 4.6
Guided tour of an organic dairy's cheese-making rooms and maturing room, then a tutored tasting in the cheese barn. Run by Cheese Tours; Sunday, private and group tours are offered.
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Cheese Experiences in Sussex
Albourne Estate Vineyard Tour with Sussex Wine and Cheese Pairing ★ 4.3
Vineyard and winery tour, then four Albourne drinks matched with local Sussex cheeses, sheep and cow, one unpasteurised. Not for under-18s; the cheese is in the ticket price.
Chichester Cheese and Chilli Festival ★ 3.8
Two-day outdoor festival in Oaklands Park with artisan cheese producers, chilli growers, sauce makers, street food and cooking demonstrations. The 2026 edition was held on 20 and 21 June.
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Sussex Vineyard Tour by Minibus - pick up and drop off
See the South Downs and enjoy Wine Tasting and local village pubs in a relaxed environment.
Brighton: Sussex Wine Region Walking Tour with Tastings
Explore the Sussex Wine Region on a guided walking tour from Brighton. Visit two award-winning vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and explore the charming village of Ditchling.
From Brighton: Sussex Wine Tour on a Vintage Bus with Lunch
Join a guided tour from Brighton and explore the Sussex wine region aboard a vintage London bus. Visit 2 award-winning wineries, sample their wines, and sit down to a ...
Cheese Experiences in Sussex, FAQ
What does slipcote mean?
High Weald Dairy gives it as an old English word meaning a little (slip) piece of cottage (cote) cheese. Wikipedia adds a second explanation, that the cheese tends to slip out of its rind while maturing.
Where is Sussex Slipcote made?
At High Weald Dairy on Tremains Farm, Horsted Keynes, in West Sussex, from organic sheep milk. The dairy has a small shop on the farm, open on weekdays.
How is Sussex Slipcote sold?
High Weald Dairy's product page lists it as a button or a log, plain or flavoured with garlic and herb or with dill, and says its buttons are 100 grams.