Alfresco dining and English wine tasting at Balfour Winery

Balfour Winery

Tonbridge, Kent

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Being the UK's sunniest region and blessed with chalk soil similar to that of the Champagne region of France, it's no surprise that South East England is known as the Wine Capital of the UK!  Home to over 140+ vineyards across the destination, you won't have to go far to explore one.  Discover jaw dropping landscapes, deliciously refreshing English wines, informative tours, tasty lunches, and even the chance to stay the night, and wake up to the view of the vines. 

Where are the vineyards in South East England

Vineyards thrive in every county in South East England and their numbers are continuously increasing. The chalk-rich soil, gentle sloping countryside and abundant sunshine make the destination a prime spot for wine production. Sussex, Kent and Hampshire boast the highest concentration. South East vineyards come in all shapes and sizes, some welcome visitors for tastings and tours, whilst others offer accommodation, others focus solely on production, selling through the cellar door or organised outlets. Taste your way around the destination and uncover the top wine producers in UK who craft some of finest award-winning English wines the UK currently has to offer.

Vineyards near me

Take a look and discover some of the best vineyards in the UK. From some of the newest vineyards to the largest in the South East, from Sabrage demonstrations to vineyard picnics, you'll find a whole host of different ways to enjoy a visit this summer.

  • Balfour Winery, Tonbridge, Kent
    Situated on the Hush Heath Estate, Balfour Winery is a 400-acre family-owned estate in the heart of the ‘Garden of England’, Kent, with vast ancient woodlands, vineyards, apple orchards and wildflower meadows. With family values at its core, Balfour Winery combines conservation with an unrivalled spirit of hospitality and generosity. 
  • Quob Park Estate, Wickham, Hampshire
    The estate vineyard, orchard, gardens & potager are a sanctuary to enjoy nature and relax, take time to learn more about the winemaking process with a two and a half hour vineyard and winery tour which includes a sample tasting of three  Quob Park Estate English wines.
  • Painshill, Cobham, Surrey
    This Surrey vineyard was re-planted in the 1990's on the site of an historic vineyard, it is now producing an annual harvest which is sold exclusively within their shop and online.
  • Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey
    Set in the heart of the Surrey countryside, the vineyard runs an extensive event calendar with regular wine tasting experiences, it has its own vineyard hotel in a breath-taking location amongst the vines.
  • Bolney Wine Estate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
    Located on the edge of the stunning South Downs and offering tasty Sussex Cheese and wine tasting tours and wonderful wine gift sets. It is also home to the stunning Eighteen Acre Café with its viewing balcony overlooking the ripening vines.
  • Leonardslee Family Vineyards, Horsham, West Sussex
    A new Sussex vineyard, located inside the Grade I listed ornamental garden. 37 acres of vines where planted in 2017/2018, the first harvest was in 2020, they are due to release their first sparkling wine in 2024.
  • Oaken Grove Vineyard, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
    Producing award winning English white and rosé still and sparkling wines, the vineyard is surrounded by ancient woodlands and set in the stunning Chiltern Hills and is home to host of exciting music events.
  • Wildshark Vineyard, Maidstone, Kent
    Eco-friendly, sustainable vineyard nestled in the Harrietsham countryside. With first vines planted only a few years ago, Wildshark are welcoming brand new wines and artisan gins in 2025
  • Roebuck Estate, Petworth, West Sussex
    Savour a glass of our exquisite English sparkling wine whilst enjoying the picturesque view at our stunning Sussex vineyard.

Gorgeous Vineyard Hotels

If you want to stay overlooking the vines then head to Denbies Vineyard Hotel in Dorking, Surrey or to Wiston Estate in Pulborough, West Sussex, where you can book a stay in the brand new Pump House from July. Leonardslee Wine Estate, in Horsham, is the perfect collaboration of wine and golf.

The Old House Hotel and Spa at Quob Park Estate boasts 10 Individually designed luxury B&B or Hotel bedrooms and suites, some with private dining and private spa facilities. 

The Vineyard Hotel at Leonardslee Wine Estate in Horsham, West Sussex, also allows visitors to experience their boutique 9-bedroom retreat nestled in the heart of the estate. Each room is designed with bespoke furnishings and en-suite bathrooms, offering a serene and luxurious escape.

If you are looking for ultimate wine experience, then try The Vineyard Newbury, its a wine lovers dream. With rooms called Atrium, California, Oakville and Calistoga Suites after iconic wine from around the world, to a cellar that holds 30,000 new and old world wines and a 90+ page wine list to choose from what's not to make you happy!  With a gorgeous spa and gourmet restaurant to complete the package, an escape to The Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross is the complete bubble.

Other accommodation options with wonderful wine experiences include the The Grand, Brighton which serves fantastic English wine flights in the Victorian Bar and Lounge,The Five Arrow in Aylesbury, part of the Waddesdon Manor with its historic wine cellars and Rothschild wine tasting experiences. Leonardslee House which is set in the heart of the Grade I listed gardens with access to the vineyard for wine tours, with tastings from their vineyard at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, South Africa.  Whilst The Goudhurst Inn is owned and managed by Balfour Winery and is located a short drive from the vineyard.  

Wine Tasting Experiences in South East England

Wine Tasting near me

Use the Map View button to find a whole host of wine tasting events including the option to enjoy wine tasting at home, wine tasting courses and Sussex vineyards tours.  Plus no matter where you are staying in the South East, you can use this tool to find the local vineyard and wineries near to you.

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  1. Wiston Estate Winery

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    Vineyard

    PULBOROUGH

    Awarded Winery of the Year 2018, the beautiful family-run Wiston Estate offers Wine Tours by appointment from their vineyard nestled in the heart of the rolling South Downs in West Sussex. Each tour concludes with a guided tasting of their English…

  2. UK Electric Bike Centre, Vineyard tours on an electric bike

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    Sightseeing

    ASHFORD

    UK Electric Bike Tours run scheduled and bespoke electric bike tours in and around Kent. We also hire out electric bikes and help to advise you where to go and what to see.

  3. Denbies Wine Estate

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    Vineyard

    Dorking

    Established in 1986, Denbies Wine Estate is England’s largest single estate vineyard with 265 acres of vines.

  4. English Wine Week - Stanlake Park Wine Estate

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    Participatory Event

    Reading

    Stanlake Park Wine Estate – 7 minutes on the train from Reading.

  5. Quob Park Estate

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    Hotel Spa

    Fareham

    Experience the ultimate wine-tasting journey with our advanced Enomatic and Podbar wine-tasting machines.
    At every Quob Park location, our wine-tasting machines provide access to a universe of exquisite wines, with over 150 varietals available to…

  6. Wine Bag Workshop at Leonardslee

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    Workshop

    Horsham

    Come celebrate English Wine Week in a unique, creative way by personalising your own fabric wine bottle bag with a gorgeous array of iron-on vinyl and a Cricut™ heat press! We think it pairs very well with one of Leonardslee Family Vineyards’ own…

  7. Waddesdon Manor

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    Historic House / Palace

    Aylesbury

    This National Trust property houses the Rothschild Collection of art treasures and wine cellars. It also features spectacular grounds with an aviary, parterre and woodland playground, licensed restaurants, gift and wine shops.

  8. Wine Tasting Masterclass at Balfour Winery

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    Indoor

    Tonbridge

    Balfour Winery knowledgeable tour guides will lead you in a fun and relaxed tasting of six, where you can learn the technique of wine tasting without the bravado.

  9. Flora & Fauna Tour

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    Tour

    Tillington, Petworth

    In celebration of English Wine Week, join us for this very special tour of our secret Sussex vineyard. Led by our in-house ecologist, you will learn about the natural flora and fauna of a Sussex Woodland and the importance Roebuck places on leaving…

  10. Roebuck Estates

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    Experiences

    Petworth

    Roebuck Estates was founded in 2013 with the intention of crafting exceptional vintage sparkling wine.

    You can experience Roebuck Estates Wines for yourself at The View, our idyllic sparkling wine tasting area perched at the top of the vineyard…

  11. Wildshark Vineyard

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    Vineyard

    Maidstone

  12. Oaken Grove Vineyard

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    Vineyard

    Henley-on-Thames

    Oaken Grove Vineyard is a family-run boutique vineyard which produces award winning English white and rose still and sparkling wines. The vineyard was established in 1986 and has seven acres of Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Madeleine Angevine vines. In…

  13. The Vineyard

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    Hotel

    Newbury

    The Vineyard is a 5 red star 49 bedroomed hotel, with a 3 rosette restaurant and Tasting Room. Located in Stockcross, Berkshire, the hotel boasts a 30,000 bottle wine cellar, one of the largest private artwork collections in the UK and a private…

  14. Leonardslee Wine Estate

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    Golf Course

    Horsham

    With breathtaking views and stunning landscapes, Leonardslee Wine Estate is home to a 37-acre vineyard, following sustainable practices, with the first release of wine in June 2024. The estimated production of 125,000 bottles of sparkling wine…

  15. An English Affair: A Wine & Dine Experience

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    Participatory Event

    Medmenham, Marlow

    Join us for An English Affair, a refined evening dedicated to the elegance and craftsmanship of English wine, in celebration of English Wine Week.

  16. Rother Wine Triangle

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    Waymarked Trail

    The Rother Wine Triangle is the first official trail for Sussex Winelands. It includes new wayfinding signage and orientation points that connect seven award-winning vineyards that fall between the triangular points made geographically between Rye,…

  17. Wine Tasting in the Cellars

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    Special Events

    Aylesbury

    Enjoy a relaxed and informative wine tasting, in our atmospheric Cellars with our wine experts, this informal wine tasting is ideal for novices and experts alike. Our team will guide you through a carefully curated selection of Rothschild and…

  18. Sushi & Sparkling Wine Evening

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    Food

    Shaves wood Lane, Albourne

    As part of our Celebration of English Wine Week we are holding a Sushi and Sparkling Wine event on Thursday 26th June, 5pm to 9pm.

    Join us at the Vineyard for an evening of handcrafted sushi platters, paired perfectly with our award winning wines.…

  19. Brightwell Vineyard

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    Vineyard

    WALLINGFORD

    Brightwell Vineyard was first planted in the late 1980's and acquired by its present owners in 2000. It covers 16 acres and grows 8 varieties of grape including Bacchus, Chardonnay, Huxelrebe, Dornfelder and Pinot Noir.

  20. Jazz in the Vines

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    Food

    Tillington, Petworth

    Join us for a relaxing Saturday afternoon at The View - our stunning new venue at the top of our Roebuck vineyard to mark the start of English Wine Week and to celebrate the longest day of the year.

    With music from The Grand Central Trio,…