Cropwell Bishop Creamery is a family-owned dairy based in the village of Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, specializing in the production of traditional English blue cheeses, most notably Stilton with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. Owned and managed by the Skailes family for three generations, it is one of the few creameries licensed to produce authentic Blue Stilton under strict regional and production guidelines.

The cheese is made from locally sourced pasteurized cow’s milk, and the process includes hand-ladling curds into molds and carefully piercing the wheels to encourage the development of characteristic blue veining. Their Blue Stilton is known for its creamy yet firm texture, balanced saltiness, and a distinctively rich, slightly spicy finish that deepens with maturation.

In addition to their classic version, they produce a traditional rennet Stilton, an organic Stilton, as well as other blue cheeses such as Shropshire Blue and the softer, Brie-style Beauvale. The creamery combines traditional craftsmanship with modern food safety standards to ensure consistency and quality.

An on-site cheesemaker’s shop allows visitors to purchase and taste different cheeses directly at the source.