United Kingdom cheese guide

Lancashire

A traditional northern English cheese made in styles from mild and creamy to sharp and crumbly.

Cheese story

What is Lancashire?

A traditional northern English cheese made in styles from mild and creamy to sharp and crumbly.

Origin

Lancashire / England, United Kingdom

Milk

cow

Board role

Soft / creamy

Cheese profile

Country United Kingdom
Region Lancashire / England
Milk type cow
Texture crumbly, creamy or tasty
Rind natural
Ageing 2 months to 1 year
Vegetarian Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment varies
Flavour profile: buttery, tangy, savoury

Origin, protection and character

Lancashire comes from United Kingdom, especially Lancashire / England. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.

Protected status

None

Typical ageing

2 months to 1 year

How to serve Lancashire

toasted cheese, pies, cheese boards

Good food matches

ale chutney crusty bread
Serving tip

Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.

Buying tip

Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.