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THE OLD CHEESE SHOP - HARTINGTON

THE FEATURE

Hartington’s main industry apart from tourism is cheese making. The cheese factory, opened in the 1870s, is the only survivor of seven that at one time operated in the area. It closed after about twenty years but was soon back in action and had the distinction of achieving a Royal Warrant to supply Stilton to George V in the 1920s and 1930s.

The factory now produces no less than a quarter of the world’s supply of Stilton. Legally the cheese can only be made in the three shire counties of Derby, Nottingham and Leicester - had the factory been built a quarter mile to the west it would not have qualified, being outside the county boundary in Staffordshire! Sadly it closed down in 2009. Cheese can still be purchased from the former factory shop opposite the duck pond.

HARTINGTON SPECIAL FEATURES

Hartington Feature

Hartington Walk

Hartington Station

Rookes Pottery

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THE OLD CHEESE SHOP

The shop overlooks the duck pond and village green and is extremely popular with visitors. The cheese factory, to the rear of the shop, opened in the 1870s. It was the only survivor of seven that at one time operated in the area. Sadly it closed down in 2009.

The factory now produces no less than a quarter of the world’s supply of Stilton.

 

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TISSINGTON TRAIL

 

Runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay, for 13 miles along the former Ashbourne to Buxton railway line.

The traffic-free trail is available throughout the year for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It is suitable for wheel chairs and pushchairs along the flat sections.

 

Tissington Trail

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