A guide to cheese shops in Sussex.

Cheese Shops in Sussex

Cheese Please ★ 4.3

LewesMonday to Saturday 10am to 5pmArtisan British and continental cheeses, accompaniments, gift boxes and bespoke cheese boxes

Delicatessen on Lewes High Street selling artisan British and continental cheeses and accompaniments, with bespoke boxes and next-day delivery or collection in store.

The Cheese Hut ★ 4.2

PortsladeTuesday to Friday 10am to 4pmOver 100 cheeses from Sussex, the UK and the Continent, with more than 60 local cheeses from 10 Sussex cheesemakers

Shop in Portslade, opened in October 2017 by The Cheese Man, stocking Sussex, British and continental cheeses with local charcuterie, chutneys and olive oil.

Middle Farm Shop ★ 4.4

West FirleFarm shop open daily 9:30am to 5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's DayA deli cheese counter naming Sussex cheeses from High Weald Dairy, the Traditional Cheese Dairy and Nut Knowle Farm, plus British and continental ones

Farm shop at a 625 acre working farm below Firle Beacon. Its deli cheese counter stocks Sussex cheeses by name, with crackers and local charcuterie; the Cider Barn sells Sussex sparkling wines.

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Cheese Shops 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.

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