Cave Aged Cheddar Cheese

Award-Winning Cheddar Matured Deep Beneath Somerset

For over 20 years, Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar has been matured 200 feet beneath the Mendip Hills in the legendary caves of Wookey Hole. Crafted using milk from West Country herds and expertly made by Ford Farm Cheesemakers, part of AJ & RG Barber, this distinctive clothbound cheddar develops its character in one of Britain's most unique natural ageing environments.

The result is a rich, full-flavoured cheddar with a firm texture and complex earthy, nutty notes that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.

A Cheese Born from Tradition

Long before refrigeration, caves were used to store and mature cheese, taking advantage of the naturally cool, stable conditions. In 2006, cheesemaker Mike Pullin and the late circus showman Gerry Cottle revived this historic practice, returning cheddar to the caves at Wookey Hole.

Their vision was simple: create a truly authentic Somerset cheddar matured in the heart of the landscape that gave cheddar cheese its name. Twenty years later, Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar has become one of the UK's most celebrated speciality cheeses, enjoyed by food lovers across Britain and around the world.

Champion Cheddar 2026

In its 20th anniversary year, Wookey Hole Cave-Aged Cheddar was crowned Champion Cheddar at the 2026 International Cheese & Dairy Awards, standing out amongst hundreds of entries from leading producers across the UK and beyond.

This latest accolade adds to a long list of awards, including its historic success in 2011 when it was named Supreme Champion Cheese in Britain, cementing its reputation as one of the country's finest cheddars.