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Unless you've been living under a rock - with air conditioning - you'll be all too aware of the fact that Britain has been going through a rather warm spell of late.
And with artisanal ice cream makers increasingly going above and beyond to satisfy the national love of high-grade summer indulgences, there has never been a better time to investigate the wares of the UK's best ice cream parlours.
Below our experts round up their favourites in Britain.
SOUTH-WEST
Minghella’s, Isle of Wight
This family business has been producing ice cream on the Isle of Wight for 65 years, and now manufactures 200 flavours, including panna cotta with caramel sauce, sweet chunky cherry, and, more esoterically, absinthe sorbet. You can visit the factory, where you might find limited edition and unusual ice creams for sale
Address: Briddlesford Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4RY
Contact: 01983 883545; minghella.co.uk
Where to stay nearby: The Little Gloster near Cowes is a hotel offering family character, Scandinavian style and "awfully good" food. Read the full review here
Roskilly’s, Helston, Cornwall
Roskilly's ice cream is made using Jersey milk from the farm's own cows; even the company's fudge and toffee is made by condensing the milk so that no skimmed powder or cream need be brought it externally. There is an ice cream parlour on the farm that serves sundaes with names such as "Minty Moo" and "Tropical Gala".
Address: Roskilly's, Tregellast Barton Farm, St Keverne, Cornwall, TR12 6NX
Contact: 01326 280479; roskillys.co.uk
What to do nearby: Check out our guide to Cornwall
Where to stay nearby: Gill Charlton, our Cornwall expert, offers a guide to Cornwall's best hotels
Treleavens, Cornwall
Treleavens has produced ice cream using traditional methods in Cornwall for the past 15 years: ingredients include milk from Trewithen Dairy near Lostwithiel, Tamar Fruits for berries and more for churning into and topping ice cream, and Bay Tree Candies for fudge pips and honeycomb. Ice cream and sorbet flavours include salted caramel, vodka pink grapefruit, and classic Cornish vanilla.
Address: Treleavens is sold in cafes, farm shops and ice-cream parlours throughout Cornwall.
Contact: treleavens.co.uk
What to do nearby: see our Cornwall travel guide for the best attractions in the south-west
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