Countdown as one of Harrogate's truly independent gems in retail is gearing up to move

Founded in 1981, The Cheeseboard of Harrogate has been a staple of the town's food scene for decades and can boast more than 200 types of specialty cheeses from across British and abroad.

Earlier this year, Gemma Aykroyd, who took over the business in 2000, revealed she was looking for The Cheeseboard to expand, with plans to move into a larger space when the opportunity arose.

Praised by The Guardian as "Harrogate’s renowned dairy dazzler” and simply “impeccable”, the shop is renowned for it Cheese of the Week, which, this week, is Ossau Iraty, a traditional French PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese produced in the south west of France in the Norther Basque and Bearn Region.

Now the much-loved shop is just seven days away from reopening in its new premises.

But the business is not having to move far.

Having been located for decades at 1 Commercial Street in Harrogate, The Cheeseboard is to move to number 30 on the same bustling shopping street, next door to the Harrogate Town FC Shop at number 32.

Regardless of its address, The Cheeseboard’s expertise and the customer-friendly, award-winning approach of its small but knowledgeable team is unlikely to change.

It has won multiple awards over the years, including the overall winner of the Harrogate Christmas Shop Window Competition (2024).

It is also known for supporting local initiatives, such as providing prizes for community events.

More information: https://thecheeseboard.net