Guided tour and tasting at Camel Valley
Camel Valley's morning guided tour of the vines and winery above the River Camel, with a tasting of four wines.
Good to know The same price as booking with Camel Valley, which charges £20 a head.
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Visiting Camel Valley
Camel Valley is the Lindo family’s vineyard on the slopes above the River Camel near Bodmin, planted in 1989 and known above all for its traditional method sparkling wine. It opens on weekdays only, with a morning tour, summer evening tours and wine by the glass on the terrace.
Camel Valley at a glance
| Founded | First vines planted 1989 |
|---|---|
| Known for | Traditional method sparkling wine, especially Pinot Noir Rosé Brut, and Bacchus |
| Grapes | Seyval Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus, among others |
| Open | Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, all year including bank holidays, closed at weekends |
| Booking | Book tours and wine by the glass ahead, shop sales need no booking |
| Tours from | £20 (under-18s £5) |
| Food | No restaurant, wine by the glass on the terrace, garden and tasting room |
| Dogs | No dogs, except guide dogs |
| Children | Welcome on the 10.30am tour at £5 with a soft drink, no child rate on the Grand Tour |
| By train | Bodmin Parkway is the nearest mainline station |
Checked on the vineyard’s own website in October 2026.
About Camel Valley
Bob Lindo, a former RAF pilot, and his wife Annie bought the farm at Nanstallon several years before they planted a vine, and farmed sheep and cattle there first. In 1989 they planted their first 8,000 vines. Bob worked a vintage in Germany, the couple took viticulture courses and they built a winery, and their first wine won a medal in the national English wine competition. Bob went on to make Cornwall’s first traditional method sparkling wine.
Their son Sam, a maths graduate, came back to the farm in 2002 and is now the winemaker, with Bob still helping. After a vintage at a winery in New Zealand in 2006 he installed his own cool fermentation system. In 2007 Sam was named UK Winemaker of the Year, and in 2010 Camel Valley won a trophy in Verona for the best international traditional method sparkling wine. In 2009 Camel Valley Bacchus won an International Wine Challenge Trophy, and Bacchus is still a large part of the range.
In 2018 Camel Valley became the first English vineyard to be granted a Royal Warrant, and in May 2024 it was granted warrants from both the King and the Queen. Its wines were served at a State Banquet in November 2023. The Pinot Noir Rosé Brut is its most decorated wine, with a Platinum medal and 97 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2015 vintage and an International Wine Challenge Gold in 2025 for the 2022. The vineyard has also won Gold for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
The wines
Camel Valley makes both sparkling and still wines. The sparkling range includes Cornwall Brut (Seyval Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay), Pinot Noir Rosé Brut, White Pinot Noir Brut, Annie’s Anniversary Brut, a Chardonnay Brut, a Sparkling Demi-Sec and a Sparkling Red. Still wines include Bacchus Dry, Atlantic Dry, a Chardonnay, a Rosé, a Pinot Noir red and the single-vineyard Darnibole Bacchus. The sparkling rosé is the one to try if you only taste one wine here. Where to buy them.
Tours and tastings at Camel Valley
Camel Valley is open all year from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, including bank holidays, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan a weekday visit. The shop sells bottles and cases, with 5% off six bottles and 10% off twelve, and cases can be mixed. Tours and wine by the glass should be booked ahead; tour bookings are confirmed by email, with no paper tickets. There is no restaurant, so wine on the terrace is the way to linger. Dogs are not allowed apart from guide dogs.
| Experience | Price | Length | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30am Guided Tour A walk through the growing season and the winery, followed by a flight of Camel Valley’s four flagship wines at a reserved table. It is the tour the vineyard suggests for families. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice are not refunded. | £20 per person, under-18s £5 including a soft drink | 30 to 45 minutes, with a tasting table kept until 12.30pm | 10.30am on Mondays and Fridays from October to March, and Monday to Friday from April to September |
| Grand Tour and Tasting A winemaker takes you through the vineyard year and the winery, then a tasting of at least five wines starting with Cornwall Brut. Places are limited and booking is essential. There is nowhere for non-tour guests to wait, so arrange collection for about 6.30pm to 6.45pm. | £30 per person, no child concessions | From 5pm, the site closes at 6.45pm | Wednesday evenings at 5pm, May to September |
| Wine by the glass on the terrace Table service on the sun terrace, in the garden and in the tasting room. Some tables can be booked ahead and others are kept for walk-ins, and each table takes up to five people including children. | £5 per person booking deposit, refunded against wine bought | 90-minute table slots | Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm |
Book these on the Camel Valley website.
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Buy Camel Valley wines
7 bottles in stock with our wine partners this week. Prices are for a single 75cl bottle.
Sparkling
Camel Valley Cornwall Reserve Brut 2023
A traditional method sparkling wine made mostly from Seyval Blanc, with Chardonnay and Reichensteiner, in a fresh, fruity style.
£34.49at WinebuyersBuySparkling
Camel Valley White Pinot Noir Brut 2018
A white sparkling wine made entirely from Pinot Noir by the traditional method and given long ageing on the lees.
£43.99at WinebuyersBuySparkling rosé
Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Brut 2022
A traditional method sparkling rosé made only from Pinot Noir, delicate in style with wild strawberry fruit and a clean finish.
£37.99at WinebuyersBuyWhite
Camel Valley Atlantic Dry 2023
A crisp, dry Cornish white showing lemon, green apple and peach, a light floral touch and a salty finish.
£18.50at WinebuyersBuyWhite
Camel Valley Chardonnay 2024
A crisp Cornish Chardonnay given some time in French oak, balancing fresh fruit with a gentle rounded texture.
£27.99at WinebuyersBuyRosé
Camel Valley Rosé 2023
A fresh, dry still rosé led by Pinot Noir, with wild strawberry, redcurrant and raspberry and a light floral lift.
£18.99at WinebuyersBuy
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Red
Camel Valley Pinot Noir Still 2024
A light, fruit-led Cornish Pinot Noir, with part of the wine aged in French oak for a little extra depth.
£21.99at WinebuyersBuy
Getting there
The vineyard is at Nanstallon, west of Bodmin, close to the River Camel. Bodmin Parkway, on the main line through Cornwall, is the nearest station, and a taxi is the simplest way on from there. The Camel Trail, a largely traffic-free walking and cycling route along an old railway line between Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Wenfordbridge, passes Nanstallon, which is listed as a refreshment stop on the Bodmin to Wadebridge section. Bikes can be hired at Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Wenfordbridge.
Make a day of it
The Camel Trail is the natural partner to a visit, either towards Wadebridge and on to Padstow on the estuary, or back towards Bodmin. Wadebridge and Bodmin are both close for lunch. For a second Cornish winery, Knightor near St Austell opens Wednesday to Sunday, which helps if your trip runs into the weekend when Camel Valley is closed.
See every vineyard you can visit in our Cornwall directory. Our other Cornwall vineyard guides: Knightor, Polgoon.
Questions people ask
Is Camel Valley open at weekends?
No. Camel Valley is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, all year including bank holidays, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
How much is a tour at Camel Valley?
The 10.30am Guided Tour is £20, or £5 for under-18s with a soft drink, and includes four wines. The Grand Tour and Tasting on summer Wednesday evenings is £30 with at least five wines.
Do you need to book at Camel Valley?
Yes for tours and for wine by the glass on the terrace. You can buy bottles in the shop without booking.
Can you take children to Camel Valley?
Yes on the 10.30am tour, where under-18s pay £5 and get a soft drink. There is no child rate on the Grand Tour, and the vineyard suggests the morning tour for families.
Is Camel Valley dog friendly?
No. Dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs.
Can you walk or cycle to Camel Valley?
The Camel Trail passes Nanstallon on its Bodmin to Wadebridge section, so you can reach the area on foot or by bike. Bikes can be hired at Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Wenfordbridge.