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Events calendar
Events at vineyards across England and Wales, month by month. At this time of year most of them are Christmas fairs and wine dinners, with tasting evenings, workshops and open days in between. Every event comes from the vineyard’s own website, and each one links to its page there, so you book directly with the vineyard. We don’t sell tickets and take no commission on these.
Checked against each vineyard’s own website in October 2026. Sold-out events are marked, and popular ones go quickly and dates and prices can change, so check with the vineyard before you travel.
By month: November 2026 · December 2026 · February 2027.
Select a vineyard to see its events. The number is how many events match your filters.
Tasting
A member of the team talks you through three Albury sparkling wines, served with English cheeses. You can take a winter walk through the vines before or after.
Weekends 1, 7, 15, 21, 22 and 28 November and 5, 6, 19 and 20 December · 12pm or 2pm · £34.95 a head · Book ahead
Seasonal
A guided walk around the eight-acre vineyard with a free mulled wine. Dogs are welcome and there is no need to book.
Sundays 1 and 8 November 2026 · 12pm to 4pm · Free · Drop in
Tasting
An afternoon with a winemaker: a glass of sparkling wine, a talk on the vineyard’s history and a winery tour, then a tasting of a white, a rosé and a red with local food.
Wednesdays 4 November and 9 December 2026; 20 January, 17 February, 17 March and 14 April 2027 · 2pm to 4pm · £32 a head · Book ahead
Seasonal
A group swim in the estate lake, then the wood-fired hot tub and a coffee or tea with biscuits in the cafe.
Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 11.30am to 1.30pm · £15 a head · Book ahead
Tasting
A guided tasting of locally distilled gin, followed by sparkling afternoon tea in the Wine Library.
Thursdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 November, 3, 10 and 17 December · 1.30pm tasting, 2.30pm tea · Book ahead
Music and social
A quiz night in the bar for teams of up to eight, with a glass of mulled wine and s’mores on the door. Over-18s only.
Thursday 5 November 2026 · 6pm to 10pm · £10 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
An outdoor oil painting session in the vineyard led by local artist Gabriel Knollys. Materials are provided and you take your painting home.
Friday 6 November 2026 · 10am to 1pm · £50 · Book ahead
Food and wine
Friday evenings in the tasting room with a different street food trader each week, from paella to wood-fired pizza and fried chicken, alongside Black Chalk wines.
Fridays 6, 13, 20 and 27 November · 5pm to 9pm · Book ahead
Food and wine
The Raclette Truck melts Alpine cheese over potatoes, meats and pickles, to go with Burnt House red or mulled wine from the bar.
Friday 6 November 2026 · 5pm to 7pm or 7.30pm to 10pm · Book ahead
Food and wine
An evening of canapés, a three-course dinner with matched wines and petits fours, with each wine introduced by Dunesforde’s head of wine.
Friday 6 November 2026 · 7pm · £115 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Learn to make three cocktails using the estate’s own wines, with professional kit and guidance, then stay on to enjoy them. A cheese board can be added for £14.
Fridays 6 and 27 November, 4 and 18 December 2026 · 7pm start, bar closes 11pm · £38 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
A general knowledge quiz with music bingo for teams of up to six, with street food and a bar. Prizes for the top three teams.
Friday 6 November 2026 · Food from 5pm, quiz at 8pm · £4 a head on the night; tables free to book · Book ahead
Workshop
A beginners’ pottery morning where you hand-build your own mug with a local potter. The mug is glazed and fired for you to collect about five weeks later.
Friday 6 November 2026 · 11am to 1pm · £40 · Book ahead
Seasonal
A bonfire and fire baskets with mulled wine and cider, followed by a one-off three-course set dinner upstairs.
Friday 6 November 2026 · From 5.30pm; set menu from 6.30pm · £45 a head for the set menu · Book ahead
Food and wine
A tasting of four Little Wold wines, one of them sparkling, each paired with Yorkshire cheeses and local sourdough, with an introduction to the vineyard.
Fridays 6 and 27 November (sold out), Thursday 19 November and Friday 18 December 2026 · 7pm to 10pm · £36 a head · Book ahead
Seasonal
A family fireworks display set to music, with a light show and other entertainment. Everyone, children included, needs a ticket.
Friday 6 November 2026 · Gates open 6pm · £25 a head plus booking fee · Book ahead
Food and wine
Evenings of melted raclette with accompaniments, Tidebrook wines and Mousehall cocktails. Book by email; places are limited.
Fridays 6 and 20 November, 11 December (fully booked) and 18 December 2026 · Book ahead
Food and wine
Sourdough pizza from a visiting pizza maker, to eat in with wine or take away. Tables are booked in 90-minute slots.
Fridays 6 November and 4 December · 5pm to 9.30pm · Book ahead
Seasonal
An early walk to spot birds around the vineyard, starting with a talk from the resident bird expert, a hot drink and a pastry. Bring your own binoculars.
Saturday 7 November 2026 · 9am to 10.30am · Book ahead
Seasonal
The vineyard’s yearly fireworks party. Mulled wine and food are on sale. No dogs.
Saturday 7 November 2026 · 4pm to 8pm · £5 an adult, children free · Book ahead
Workshop
An arm knitting workshop at the vineyard, run with Cocoon@Me.
Saturday 7 November 2026 · £56 · Book ahead
Tasting
A detailed tour of the vineyard and winery for up to ten people, with a tasting of six or seven wines including an older or unreleased wine, and a cheese, charcuterie or plant-based plate.
Saturdays 7 November, 5 December, 6 February, 6 March and 3 April · 12.30pm · £70 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A cheese fondue for two with a bottle of Wressle still wine, and a glass of sparkling wine each on arrival.
Saturday 7 November 2026 · Doors 6pm · £60 for two · Book ahead
Music and social
A relaxed Sunday lounge at Deer Park Hall serving the estate’s wines, paid for by the glass. Charcuterie and cheese boards at £12 can be pre-ordered at least two days ahead.
Sunday 8 November 2026 · 11am to 4pm · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
A gift market of small local businesses across two floors of the estate.
Sunday 8 November 2026 · 11am to 4pm · Drop in
Food and wine
Freshly made pizzas from a visiting pizza company, with vegan and gluten-free options, and Kingscote wine to go with them. No booking needed.
Sunday 8 November 2026 · 12pm to 5pm · Drop in
Music and social
Acoustic set from a Kent singer-songwriter at the winery.
Sunday 8 November 2026 · 1pm to 3pm · Free entry · Drop in
Open day
Walk the vineyard with your dog, then taste three wines. A welcome drink is included.
Sundays 8 November 2026, 17 January, 21 February and 14 March 2027 · 11am · £20 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Design and carve a lino stamp, then print four Christmas cards and two gift tags. No experience needed, and you keep the stamp.
Monday 9 November 2026 · 10.30am to 12.30pm · £31.05 · Book ahead
Food and wine
A five-course dinner of wild game from Bredon Hill, with a Deer Park wine matched to each course, including first tastes of the 2025 vintage. Starts with a glass of Classic Cuvée; there are no vegetarian or vegan options.
Wednesday 11 November 2026 · 7pm · £120 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
The former cricketer talks about his first novel, Black Rabbit. Includes a glass of Bolney wine on arrival and a signed copy of the book.
Thursday 12 November 2026 · 7pm · Book ahead
Tasting
A series of hosted evenings tasting five English wines with nibbles, each on a theme: regions, sparkling wine, festive fizz and food, chocolate, Bacchus and Suffolk.
Thursdays 12 and 26 November, 10 December, 7 and 21 January, 11 and 25 February, and 11 March · 7.30pm to 9pm · £35 a head (£40 for the festive evening) · Book ahead
Music and social
Four days of beers from Long Man Brewery at the winery. Walk-ins are welcome or you can book a table.
Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November, with a meet the maker evening on Thursday 12 November · Drop in
Food and wine
A six-course seasonal menu of Sussex produce from the Artelium Kitchen, at lunch or dinner. An optional wine flight with a glass of sparkling on arrival matches the courses.
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, lunch or dinner · £70 a head; wine flight £40 extra · Book ahead
Food and wine
Guest chefs from Sticks’n’Sushi cook a five-course sushi menu, with a Balfour wine matched to each course.
Friday 13 November 2026 · 7pm to 10pm · £95 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Friday evenings with live music, a welcome drink and small plates and sharing boards to order. Over-18s only.
Fridays 13, 20 and 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December 2026 · 6.30pm to 10pm · Book ahead
Food and wine
Malaysian sharing platters, classic or vegetarian, inspired by the family behind the estate. Dishes can also be ordered from the menu.
Friday 13 November 2026 · Sittings every half hour from 5pm to 7.30pm · £30 a head for a sharing platter; £10 deposit · Book ahead
Food and wine
An Italian-themed evening menu with a free spritz and sourdough on arrival. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November · Tables from 5.30pm · £30 a head for starter, main and side · Book ahead
Tasting
Taste six Kinsbrook wines with the winemaker, each matched with a canapé, plus charcuterie and cheese to share. Limited to 40 places.
Friday 13 November 2026 · 6.30pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Two sets of live acoustic music in the Winehouse Café, with a homemade supper included.
Friday 13 November 2026 and Friday 26 March 2027 · Bar from 6pm, music 7pm to 9.30pm · £15 adults, £7.50 children · Book ahead
Christmas
Local makers sell their goods in the estate barns, with mulled estate wine on offer. Money raised goes to local charities.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November · Drop in
Food and wine
A four-course lunch or dinner cooked by the team from The Sportsman at Seasalter, with Gusbourne wines matched to each course.
Saturday 14 November 2026 · 12.30pm to 3.30pm or 6.30pm to 9.30pm · £175 a head · Book ahead
Tasting
A welcome glass of sparkling wine, a winery tour and a self-paced tasting of estate wines across three stations. Street food and a bar; over 18s only, dogs welcome.
Saturday 14 November 2026 · Arrive between 12pm and 6pm; tours at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm · £30 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a fabric and ribbon wreath, with a hot drink and a flight of four estate wines included. No experience needed.
Saturday 14 November 2026 · From 10am · £45 · Book ahead
Music and social
Wine writer Olly Smith talks about his novel Death by Noir, with a reading, questions and a signing. A glass of sparkling wine and snacks are included.
Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 6pm to 8pm · £17.50, or £35 with a signed book · Book ahead
Workshop
A welcome glass of sparkling wine, a wreath workshop led by a florist with all materials, then a three-course dinner in the Flint Barns. Solo guests welcome.
Thursday 19 November, Wednesday 9 and Wednesday 16 December 2026 · £95 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Soul, Motown and modern favourites in three sets in the Courtyard Restaurant, with the usual menu. Book a table.
Thursday 19 November 2026 · From 7pm · No charge for the music · Book ahead
Music and social
An evening of live music in the vineyard’s wine bar.
Friday 20 November 2026 · 7pm · £30 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
A quiz night at the vineyard. Tickets are sold through the events page.
Friday 20 November 2026 · Book ahead
Music and social
A party to mark the new 2026 vintage, with a DJ, French-style food and a free glass of wine on arrival.
Friday 20 November 2026 · 6pm to 11pm · £8 entry · Book ahead
Food and wine
A winery tour with tank tastings and a look at the 2026 harvest, followed by a French-style dinner in the restaurant. Wine is extra.
Friday 20 November 2026 · From 6pm · £65 · Book ahead
Music and social
A harvest celebration at Mount Farm Vineyard with live music and DJ sets. Food is on sale, and Ark wines are sold by the glass and bottle.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · Live music through the day · £10 early bird, £15 general; under-14s free · Book ahead
Food and wine
An afternoon of freshly cooked paella in the barn with Birchden wines, local beers, cheeses and music. Booking a vineyard tour as well gives 10% off the food ticket.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 2pm to 4.30pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Make six clay tree decorations using texture tools, cutters and paint. They are fired and glazed, ready to collect from 11 December.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 2pm to 4pm · £38 · Book ahead
Workshop
Decorate a Christmas wreath with Winnie’s Floral Designs, with a glass of sparkling wine and a sourdough pizza included. Booked direct with the florist.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · 2pm to 5pm · £85 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Local stalls selling gifts, wreaths and crafts, with carol singers, mulled wine, mince pies and activities for families.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · 11am to 3pm · Free entry · Drop in
Food and wine
An evening marking the new Beaujolais Nouveau, with Nouveau wines by the glass and a French bistro menu.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 5pm to 11pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a Christmas wreath from fresh foliage with guidance from a florist, with a glass of Bolney wine. Over-18s only.
Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 November, Wednesday 2 and Friday 4 December 2026 · 6.30pm to 8.30pm · Book ahead
Workshop
An evening of Christmas wreath making at the vineyard.
Wednesday 25 November 2026 · Book ahead
Christmas
Paint six baubles to take home with guidance from Carter & Kits, with a glass of fizz and a sharing lunch.
Wednesday 25 November 2026 · From 10am · £79.95 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A guided vineyard tour and a tasting of three sparkling wines, followed by afternoon tea in the tasting room.
Wednesday 25 November and 16 December 2026; Fridays 12 and 26 February, 12 and 26 March, and 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April 2027 · 3pm to 4.30pm · £49 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
An evening of shopping with local stallholders, live music, mulled cider and mince pies, with early access to the winery’s Black Friday offers.
Thursday 26 November 2026 · 6pm to 9pm · Free ticket · Book ahead
Tasting
A tasting session matching Hambledon wines with cheeses.
26 November and 12 December · 11am or 6.30pm · Book ahead
Workshop
A monthly morning in the estate gardens with the garden team, with hands-on digging followed by a seasonal meal.
Thursdays 26 November, 17 December, 28 January and 25 February (further monthly dates) · 10am to 12pm · £65 · Book ahead
Christmas
The estate restaurant serves a Christmas menu from Thursday to Saturday through the run-up to Christmas. Booking is advised.
Thursdays to Saturdays, 26 November to 19 December · 12pm to 10pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Make clay Christmas decorations with ceramicist Katharine Gray, with a mini wine tasting included.
Thursday 26 November 2026 · 7pm to 9pm · £50 a head · Book ahead
Tasting
A 45-minute tasting across the Wiston range, including some older library wines, then time to shop for Christmas with a discount on Wiston wine. Over-18s only.
Thursday 26 November 2026 · 45-minute evening slots from 6.30pm · £15 · Book ahead
Workshop
Make your own Christmas wreath with a glass of the estate’s sparkling wine. Two of the three sessions are already full.
Friday 27 November (6pm, full), Wednesday 2 December (11am) and Friday 4 December 2026 (6pm, full) · 6pm or 11am · Book ahead
Food and wine
A five-course dinner planned by the chef and sommelier, with a Crouch Ridge wine poured with each course.
Friday 27 November 2026 · 6.30pm · £95 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
A drink on arrival and a three-course dinner with wine while singer Noelle Vaughn performs, then a DJ and disco.
Friday 27 November 2026 · 7.30pm to midnight · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a seasonal wreath with florist Lucy Day using foliage from the estate’s meadows and vineyards. Two glasses of Classic Cuvée are included.
Friday 27 November 2026 · 5.30pm to 7.30pm · £75 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A winter vineyard walk, an extended tasting including some rare vintages, and a three-course festive lunch with paired wines.
Selected dates from 27 November to 20 December · 11am to about 3.30pm · £120 a head · Book ahead
Check the exact dates with the vineyard.
Christmas
A Christmas quiz with music bingo for teams of up to six, with street food and a bar. Prizes for the top three teams.
Friday 27 November 2026 · Food from 5pm, quiz at 8pm · £6 a head on the night; tables free to book · Book ahead
Christmas
Sharing boards of roast meats and vegetables with a glass of Langham Blanc de Blancs, then mince pies or local cheese. A vegetarian Wellington is available.
27 November; 4, 5, 18 and 19 December · £55 a head, £10 deposit · Book ahead
Food and wine
A monthly home-cooked curry menu with a snack, main course and dessert.
Friday 27 November 2026 · 5pm to 10pm · £38 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Taste across the Bolney range, meet local food producers and shop for Christmas gifts.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · Sessions at 11am and 2pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Suffolk florist Cheryl of Flores UK guides you through making a wreath from fresh evergreens. Materials and a glass of Burnt House sparkling wine are included.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December · 2pm to 5pm · £60 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Choose a Nordmann fir Christmas tree among the vines. Adults get a glass of wine or glögg and children a hot chocolate, with a fire pit, a wine bar and festive gifts.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December · 10am to 4pm · Free arrival slot; trees priced separately · Book ahead
Christmas
Two days of stalls from local makers and food producers, with tea and coffee from 10am, mulled wine from 11am and hot sandwiches from midday. The stallholders differ each day.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026 · 10am to 4pm · Free entry · Drop in
Workshop
A Christmas wreath making workshop at the vineyard below Ditchling Beacon.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · £65 · Book ahead
Food and wine
A hosted dinner at one shared table of 18, with three courses each paired with wine. The first evening features wines from family estates in Crete, Piemonte and Alsace.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 7.30pm to 10pm · £125 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Learn calligraphy for Christmas cards and gift tags, with a wine tasting and a kit to take home. No experience needed; 15 places.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 11am to 1pm · Book ahead
Food and wine
A glass of sparkling wine on arrival, live music and a high afternoon tea.
Saturdays 28 November and 5 December 2026 (5 December sold out) · 2pm to 7pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Barrel-top samples, case discounts and a chance to meet the winemaking team, with free mulled wine and spiced apple juice. Dogs on leads welcome.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 10am to 5pm · Free entry · Drop in
Food and wine
A five-course seasonal dinner in the Red Barn, with an optional wine pairing.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · About 3 hours · £65 a head, wine pairing £20 extra · Book ahead
Tasting
A guided tasting of the current Westwell range with seasonal snacks and oysters. Each session takes up to 30 people.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 12pm or 3pm · £25 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a wreath from natural materials in a group of up to ten, followed by a glass of sparkling wine and a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 10am to 12.30pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a Christmas wreath with Nova at Mount Farm Vineyard, with bottomless mulled wine. You can add a Swedish-style Christmas buffet.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 11am to 4pm · £40 wreath, £35 buffet, £75 both · Book ahead
Workshop
Local artist Charlotte Godfrey helps you paint a ceramic Christmas bauble in the tasting room, with a glass of sparkling wine. No experience needed; ages 12 and over.
Sundays 29 November and 13 December · 11.30am or 2pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A market of Sussex makers selling ceramics, textiles, jewellery and homeware, with food and drink all day and wine tastings in the tasting room.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 10am to 4pm · £5 ticket, redeemable against a wine purchase of £25 or more; under-18s free · Book ahead
Workshop
A wreath workshop led by a local florist, with all materials, a drink and nibbles included.
Sunday 29 November (2.30pm to 4.30pm) and Friday 4 December 2026 (10.30am to 12.30pm) · 2.30pm to 4.30pm or 10.30am to 12.30pm · £79 · Book ahead
Workshop
Decorate your own wine bottle to take home, with step-by-step guidance and a glass of sparkling wine.
Sundays 29 November and 6 December 2026 · 12pm to 2pm · Book ahead
Workshop
A step-by-step wreath workshop followed by a glass of Charles Palmer sparkling wine (or a soft drink) and a light lunch.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 10am to 12pm · £70 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a door wreath with a visiting florist, with all materials provided and a glass of sparkling Classic Cuvée on arrival. Wine bought on the day has 5% off.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 4pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a Christmas wreath with a local florist in Calon Lodge, with a glass of mulled wine.
Sunday 29 and Monday 30 November 2026 · £65.04 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Paint your own bottle of Mereworth wine with artist Charlotte Coe, with materials, sparkling wine and a cheese and charcuterie board included.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 2pm to 5pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Make a wreath on a hoop from festive foliage, mostly gathered on the estate. Materials and tools are provided.
Sunday 29 November, morning and afternoon sessions · 10am or 2pm · £60 · Book ahead
Workshop
Floral artist Zoe Bailey shows you how to make a wreath. Materials, tea, coffee, a glass of Classic Cuvée and a mince pie are included.
Sunday 29 November (1pm), Monday 30 November (7pm) and Sunday 6 December (1pm) · Two hours · £65 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Local willow weaver Lorraine shows you how to make a willow heart or a Swedish star. Materials and a glass of Albury sparkling wine are included, with lunch for full-day guests.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 · 10am to 12.30pm (willow heart), 1.30pm to 4pm (Swedish star), or both · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a Christmas wreath in the vineyard cafe with florist Petals to Perfection, with a glass of Beacon Down sparkling wine and festive nibbles. Bookings go direct to the florist.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 · 3pm to 6pm · Book ahead
Christmas
Christmas shopping at the cellar door with a welcome drink and mince pies, plus a gift-wrapping workshop.
Wednesdays 2 and 9 December 2026 · £10 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
Evenings pairing Silverhand wines with oysters at the estate.
Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 December · Book ahead
Workshop
Claire from Plant Passion leads a wreath-making session using local willow, conifers, foliage and dried flowers. A glass of Albury sparkling wine is included.
4 and 5 December · Book ahead
Music and social
Local group Porter play two sets of Christmas songs ending in a sing-along. Glögg or a soft drink on arrival, with a pop-up wine bar, wood-fired pizza and fire baskets.
Friday 4 December 2026 · Evening · £19.50 adults, £5 children, under-2s free · Book ahead
Christmas
A Christmas set dinner in the Wine Barn with a sparkling welcome drink and live music from the Elixir Band. Wine flights can be added.
Friday 4 December 2026 · 6pm to 10.30pm · £70 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Shared Christmas party nights with a drink on arrival, three courses with wine and festive bites. Most nights have a live act during dinner (Danny Mills or The Jolly Good Timers), then a DJ and disco.
Friday 4, Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Friday 18 December · 7.30pm to midnight · From £49.50 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Carols sung by the Ouseburns Choir, with a glass of Dunesforde wine included.
Friday 4 December 2026 · 6pm for 7pm · £15 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A two or three-course festive dinner followed by a DJ and dancing. Smaller groups may share a table with other guests.
Fridays 4, 11 and 18 December and Saturdays 5 and 19 December 2026 (5 and 11 December sold out) · Arrive 6.30pm to 7pm · £60 or £65 a head; £35 deposit · Book ahead
Christmas
Make a Christmas wreath from natural materials with a local florist. Materials and tuition are included.
Friday 4 December 2026 · 11am to 1pm · £45 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
The Glass Barn is dressed for Christmas, with sparkling wine and a mince pie, wine gifts, truffle butter and stalls of local art, jewellery and decorations.
Friday 4 December (4pm to 7pm) and the following weekend · 4pm to 7pm Friday, 10.30am to 4.30pm at the weekend · £5 donation to charity · Drop in
Check the exact dates with the vineyard.
Tasting
A guided tasting of six of the brewery’s beers with hot dogs and nibbles. Limited to 16 people.
Friday 4 December 2026 · 6.30pm to about 9.30pm · £25 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
An evening of Christmas shopping with 10% off purchases, carol singers, fires and a free welcome hot chocolate with a splash of rum.
Saturday 5 December 2026 · From 4pm · Free entry · Drop in
Tasting
A guided tasting of twelve Bolney wines, starting with a welcome drink. Over-18s only.
Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December 2026 · 11am · Book ahead
Christmas
A smaller Christmas evening in the restaurant above the vines, with a sparkling drink, three-course festive meal, wine and music.
Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December · From 7.30pm, music until midnight · Book ahead
Christmas
A festive version of the group vineyard tour, with a guided tasting of still and sparkling wines followed by more wine with local food.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 · 4pm to 7pm · £75 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A festive four-course meal by Daniel Smith and the Fordwich Arms team, with a fizz and canapé reception and wines with each course.
Saturday 5 December 2026 · 12.30pm to 3.30pm or 6.30pm to 9.30pm · £175 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Christmas shopping at the cellar door, with free 30-minute time slots to book.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December · Free · Book ahead
Christmas
A self-guided tasting of English sparkling and still wines plus wines from elsewhere, spirits and beers, with food, live music and an open bar. Entry is free but places are limited.
Saturday 5 December 2026 · 12pm to 5pm · Free entry · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a wreath from British-grown foliage with a local florist, with a guided wine tasting. The 5 December session is sold out.
Saturday 5 December (sold out) and Saturday 12 December 2026, with different local florists · 11am to 1pm · Book ahead
Christmas
More than 20 local producers and makers selling food, ceramics, jewellery and candles, with Kinsbrook mulled wine and festive food to buy. Free parking.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 · 10am to 6pm · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
A festive afternoon tea with a children’s disco and games and a visit to Santa’s grotto, where each child gets a gift. Adults and children pay the same.
From Saturday 5 December 2026, with further dates · 3pm to 7pm · £40 a head plus booking fee · Book ahead
Christmas
An indoor market of Sussex makers at the cellar door, with a free glass of Sussex sparkling wine while you shop and tastings of the estate’s wines and spirits.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 · Market 11am to 3pm; cellar door 10am to 5pm · Free entry · Drop in
Workshop
Make a wreath with fresh foliage from the estate’s pinetum, with guidance, decorations, mince pies and Secret Vineyard wine.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 · 2pm to 5pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
A winter party with a DJ, dancers and a full bar. Food is on sale. Over-18s only, standing event.
Saturday 5 December 2026 · 6pm to 11pm · Book ahead
Workshop
A full day of artisan chocolate making in The Cooperage, with a Christmas theme.
Sunday 6 December 2026 · 9.30am to 4pm · £225 · Book ahead
Workshop
A lino printing session with I Printed That, with all materials, light snacks and a tasting of three wines included.
Sunday 6 December 2026 · 10.30am to 1pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
An evening of Christmas shopping from independent businesses at the estate.
Tuesday 8 December 2026 · 4.30pm to 8pm · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
A staging of A Christmas Carol in the vineyard’s unheated Great Barn, about 85 minutes long. Chartham wines are on sale, and warm clothes are advised.
Wednesday 9 December, two performances · 4pm and 7pm · Book ahead
Christmas
Taste 14 of the estate’s wines with the team’s help while choosing bottles for Christmas and New Year. A mince pie is included.
Wednesday 9 December 2026 · 7pm to 9pm · £10 a head, refunded against bottles bought on the night · Book ahead
Workshop
Nicola from Jasmine Flowers leads an evening making a Christmas wreath at the cellar door. Materials and a glass of Village Bacchus are included.
9 or 10 December · 6.30pm to 9.30pm · £95 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Carols around fire pits in the Chalk Courtyard, with a children’s set first and then the classics. Includes winter punch and sausage rolls.
Wednesday 9 December 2026 · 5pm to 7pm · £15; under-14s free · Book ahead
Christmas
A three-course dinner followed by live entertainment and dancing. Open to individuals and small groups as well as company parties.
Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Friday 18 December · 7pm to 11pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A hosted tasting of six Hanwell wines, from sparkling to ice wine, each paired with a vegetarian festive canapé.
Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2026 · 7pm to 11pm · £45 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A guided painting session with a simple supper and a glass of sparkling wine. More Kingscote wine can be bought on the night.
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 6.30pm to 8.30pm · £50 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A blind tasting of white, sparkling and red wines with a fish and chip supper, starting with a glass of sparkling wine and a short talk on the vineyard.
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 7pm to 10pm · £47.50 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Clare from Gingerly Green Flower Farm shows three festive table arrangements using foraged foliage, and you make a centrepiece to take home. Includes fizz, a mince pie and a still wine with each demonstration. Over 18s only.
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 6pm to 8.30pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A guided foraging walk across the Grange estate with Hortus Poeticus, then a wine tasting and a garland-making workshop at the winery. Sparkling wine, snacks and materials are included. Limited to 18 guests aged 18 and over.
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 12.30pm to 4.30pm · £210 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A five-course seasonal tasting menu with still and sparkling wine pairings, at candlelit tables overlooking the vineyard.
Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 and Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 December 2026; all but 10 December sold out · 7pm to 10.30pm · £120 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A three-course Christmas dinner by private chef Renu Ballantine, using local produce, with canapés and a glass of Albury sparkling wine. Other drinks are extra.
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December · £68 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A six-course seasonal menu of Sussex produce from the Artelium Kitchen, at lunch or dinner, with an optional matched wine flight.
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026, lunch or dinner · £70 a head; wine flight £40 extra · Book ahead
Tasting
A cheese and wine pairing evening in the tasting den, hosted by a cheese expert and the vineyard owner, matching seasonal cheeses with Birchden wines.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 7pm to 9pm · £40 · Book ahead
Christmas
A three-day Christmas market among the vines with stalls from local makers and food and drink producers. The vineyard is lit up at dusk and the tasting room is open. Free tickets are issued for each day.
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December · 10am to 8pm on Saturday · Free entry · Book ahead
Christmas
A festive evening at the cellar door with the founders, with food, Classic Cuvée and live music.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 5.30pm to 8pm · £50 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
An evening of live music at the vineyard.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 7pm · £25 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A Christmas dinner evening at the vineyard to start the festive season.
Fridays 11 and 18 December 2026 · 5pm to 9.30pm · £26.95 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a festive garland with fresh flowers and foliage, guided by a local florist. Includes a sparkling wine cocktail and festive treats; limited to 20 places.
Friday 11 December 2026 · £70 a head; £40 deposit · Book ahead
Workshop
A cocktail making session at the winery. Further details are still to be announced.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 4pm and 7pm · Book ahead
Christmas
Taste the sparkling wines, enjoy a glass in the grounds and buy bottles to take home for Christmas.
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026 · Drop in
Food and wine
A sparkling reception and canapés, an introduction to the estate’s winemaking, then a four-course meal in the Medieval Barn with each course matched to a Nyetimber wine.
Dinner on Friday 11 December or lunch on Saturday 12 December 2026 · Book ahead
Food and wine
A glass of sparkling wine and canapés, then three courses of traditional festive food.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 7pm · £60 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Paul McDowell sings Bublé songs and Christmas favourites, with a welcome drink, three-course festive dinner, photo booth and dancing. Over-18s only.
Friday 11 December 2026 · 7pm to 11pm · £85 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Festive meals at The View for groups of friends, family or colleagues. Book by request through the website.
Dinner on Friday 11 December, lunch on Thursday 17 December · Book ahead
Tasting
A sommelier leads a tasting of six Crouch Ridge wines, three sparkling then a white, rosé and red, with a cheese or charcuterie board.
12 and 19 December · 1.30pm to 4.30pm · £60 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A festive drop-in day with live music, local oysters and galettes to buy alongside the Classic Cuvée. Seats are first come, first served.
Saturday 12 December 2026 · 11.30am to 4.30pm · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
Stalls from South West makers and food producers in the barn, with estate wines to taste or buy and seasonal lunch in Smiths Kitchen. Dogs welcome.
Saturday 12 December 2026 · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
Local independent businesses sell gifts in the barn.
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December · 12pm to 4.30pm · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
Free afternoon performances from local choirs over three weekend dates in December.
Carols on Saturday 12 December, West Kent Rock Choir on Sunday 13 December, Rock Choir West Malling on Sunday 20 December · Afternoons (times vary) · Free entry · Drop in
Christmas
Make a plastic-free wreath from local foliage on a willow base with a local florist. A food pop-up follows in the evening.
Saturday 12 December 2026 · 2pm to 5pm · £35 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A hands-on chocolate making session with Atelier, with a glass of fizz and a chocolate tasting included.
Sunday 13 December 2026 · 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm · £60 a head · Book ahead
Tasting
A tutored tasting of the full Woodchester range, introduced by the founder or winemaker, with a sparkling welcome and a grazing platter. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Sunday 13 December 2026 · 12 noon · £75 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A full day outdoors weaving a large willow stag with a basket maker. Materials, lunch and hot drinks are included.
Monday 14 December 2026 · 9.30am to about 4.30pm · £145 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A Christmas painting class led by a local artist in the vineyard’s tasting lodge, with a glass of wine.
Tuesday 15 December 2026 · From 5.30pm · £35 a head plus booking fee · Book ahead
Food and wine
Four courses of Essex produce cooked by chef Christopher Laurie, each matched with a New Hall wine and hosted by Paul Laurie. Book by email.
Thursday 17 December 2026 · Arrive 6pm, dinner from 7pm · Book ahead
Music and social
The Great Little Orchestra and soprano Susan Bullock perform a programme of Christmas music in the winery. A glass of Classic Cuvée is included on arrival.
Friday 18 December 2026 · 7.30pm · £70 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A shared Christmas party with a three-course meal, a disco and a bar open until midnight.
Friday 18 December 2026 · £50 a head plus £7 deposit · Book ahead
Tasting
An evening tasting the estate’s sparkling wines, with the team explaining at the table how each is made.
Friday 18 December 2026 · From 6pm · £16 · Book ahead
Christmas
A walk-round tasting of wines, spirits, port and sherry, chocolates and preserves, served at stations around the cellar door.
Saturday 19 December 2026 · From 10am · £20 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Christmas carols with the choir Coro Nuovo in the Tithe Barn. No booking required.
Saturday 19 December 2026 · 3pm to 4.30pm · Drop in
Christmas
A party night for groups of any size, with sparkling wine on arrival, a two-course festive buffet and a DJ.
Saturday 19 December 2026 · 7.30pm to midnight · £62 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Free daytime music at the winery over the Christmas period.
Saturday 19 December (Laura Lawton, jazz), Sunday 27 December (Rachel Rivers, vocals), Tuesday 29 December (Pasqual, piano) · 12pm to 3pm or 1pm to 3pm · Free entry · Drop in
Workshop
Make a Christmas flower arrangement to take home, with a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles.
Sunday 20 December 2026 · From 2pm · £75 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A set Christmas menu served from 12pm to 3pm, with a DJ playing records and drinks until 6pm.
Sunday 20 December 2026 · 12pm to 6pm · £50 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Afternoon tea in the Tithe Barn with sandwiches, scones and festive sweets, plus a glass of Kingscote wine.
Monday 21, Tuesday 22 or Wednesday 23 December 2026 · 2pm to 4.40pm · £40 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A one-hour session with winemaker Scott Gebbie in which you disgorge and finish your own bottle of Mereworth sparkling wine to take home. Includes a glass of fizz.
Monday 21 to Thursday 24 December · 3pm or 5pm (2pm on 24 December) · £48 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A five-course tasting menu in the restaurant with canapés and a glass of Classic Cuvée on arrival.
Thursday 24 December 2026 · Arrive from 12pm, lunch from 1pm · £105 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Mulled wine, live acoustic music and last-minute gift shopping at the winery cellar door.
Thursday 24 December 2026 · Shop 12pm to 4pm, music 1pm to 3pm · Drop in
Christmas
A five-course Christmas lunch in the Winemakers’ Kitchen with wine pairings, with the option of a vineyard walk beforehand.
Friday 25 December 2026 · £165 a head (children half price) · Book ahead
Christmas
A tour of the winery, a tutored tasting of six wines and a festive platter.
Saturday 26 December 2026 · 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm · £80 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
A bottomless lunch in the Gallery Restaurant, which looks out over the vines.
30 and 31 December · £55 adults, £20 children 12 and under · Book ahead
Music and social
Live band, roaming plates and an oyster bar, with fireworks over the vines at midnight and two glasses of Classic Cuvée included.
Thursday 31 December 2026 · 8pm to 1am · £100 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
A New Year’s Eve party with sparkling wine on arrival, a fun casino and a DJ. A dinner ticket adds a three-course set menu with sparkling wine at the table. Over-21s only.
Thursday 31 December 2026 · Dinner from 6.30pm, party from 8pm, until 1am · £55 party only; £125 with dinner · Book ahead
Seasonal
A guided walk of about an hour and 45 minutes, followed by pizza and a glass of wine or beer at the vineyard.
Saturday 9 January 2027 · 10am to about 1pm · £49 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Hands-on pruning workshops at the Back Lane Orchard in Wessington. You can book one session or both.
Saturdays 16 January and 13 February 2027 · 10am for 10.30am · £55 a head, or £105 for both · Book ahead
Food and wine
A Burns Night supper at the estate. Tickets are sold through the events page.
Sunday 24 January 2027 · 6.30pm · Book ahead
Music and social
Three comedians and a host over dinner. Guests order at least two small plates or a pizza.
Wednesday 3 February and Wednesday 10 March · Tables from 5.30pm, comedy from 8.30pm · £21.50 a head plus food · Book ahead
Music and social
A murder mystery evening in the tasting room, set at a couples’ retreat with a vintage theme.
Saturday 13 February 2027 · 6.30pm to 10pm · £85 · Book ahead
Music and social
A four-course dinner with live jazz from Joe Stilgoe.
Friday 19 March 2027 · 7pm to 11pm · £90 a head · Book ahead
Seasonal
A tasting of six Burn Valley wines over the Easter weekend, with food to order separately. You can also walk down to the vines on your own.
Friday 26 to Monday 29 March · 11am to 5pm (food 12pm to 4pm) · £12 tasting, £20 premium tasting · Book ahead
Workshop
A beginners’ painting day in the vineyard with the estate’s resident artist. Materials, coffee, lunch and wine are included.
Saturday 3 April (further monthly dates into the summer) · 10am to 4pm · £125 · Book ahead
Food and wine
A hands-on day with the estate chefs learning to make fresh pasta, finishing with an Italian meal cooked from scratch.
Saturday 17 April (further monthly dates into the summer) · 9am to 4.30pm · £225 · Book ahead
Music and social
A Shakespeare-themed murder mystery evening in the tasting room, performed by a theatre company.
Friday 23 April 2027 · 6.30pm to 10pm · £85 · Book ahead
Food and wine
A drink and fire-pit skewers on arrival, then a seasonal meal cooked over flames and served among the vines. It moves under cover if the weather is poor.
Friday 30 April (further dates through the summer) · 6pm to 10pm · £95 · Book ahead
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Quite a lot. Many open their cellar doors late for shopping, and Christmas fairs and markets are common. Some run wreath-making workshops, and plenty put on festive dinners and tastings. See Christmas at an English vineyard for the highlights.
Many are, though often on fewer days. An event is a good excuse to go in the quiet months. See cellar doors open in winter for regular opening.
We list public events held at the vineyards in our directory, taken from their own websites. If you can book it or drop in on a set date, it goes in. Private hire, weddings and events held elsewhere are left off. Sold-out events stay on the list, marked as sold out, so you can see what each vineyard puts on.
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