Furleigh Estate
Salwayash, near Bridport
Furleigh is a west Dorset vineyard and winery with drop-in tastings, and tours in summer.
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Vineyards near Bridport
You can visit ten vineyards within about 25 miles of Bridport. Louma Country Hotel is under a mile from the centre and Bride Valley Vineyard is about 5 miles. We measure in a straight line, so the drive is a little further.
Opening days change through the year and many smaller vineyards open only for booked tours, so check each one before you set off.
Salwayash, near Bridport
Furleigh is a west Dorset vineyard and winery with drop-in tastings, and tours in summer.
Near Bridport · under a mile away
Louma is a hotel on a working farm overlooking the Jurassic Coast, with two vineyards first planted in 2006 that now hold almost 30,000 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot…
Litton Cheney, near Bridport · about 5 miles away
Bride Valley is a ten-hectare vineyard that opens on Saturday mornings for tours and tastings of its still and sparkling wines.
Wayford, near Crewkerne · about 9 miles away
Wayford is a co-operative vineyard of about 1.7 hectares on a hillside above the Axe valley, on the Somerset and Dorset border.
Waddon, near Weymouth · about 11 miles away
Little Waddon is a small vineyard planted in 2004 with Seyval Blanc, Regent and Phoenix, and farmed without pesticides since 2018.
Musbury, near Axminster · about 12 miles away
Castlewood is a small vineyard below the Musbury Castle hill fort. It runs tours in summer and has a cellar door and holiday accommodation.
Shute, near Axminster · about 14 miles away
Strictly, Lyme Bay is a winery and not a vineyard. It makes English wine, mead and spirits, and has a cellar door shop and guided tastings.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Brut Reserve, £29.95
Crawthorne, near Dorchester · about 19 miles away
Sparkling wine is what Langham makes, on a Dorset estate with a tasting room, a shop and Smiths Kitchen for lunch.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Corallian Classic Cuvée, £35
Near Honiton · about 19 miles away
Heron Farm covers 17 acres of vineyard and farm beside the River Otter. There is a restaurant, a kitchen garden and orchards, and tours run in season.
Thornfalcon, near Taunton · about 22 miles away
Thornfalcon is a 40-acre farm with young vineyards and cider orchards, its own winery and press, and tours, tastings and farm stays.
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
For opening times, places to stay and the rest of each region, see Dorset and Wiltshire vineyards, Somerset vineyards and Devon vineyards. For a weekend with the days planned, try vineyards of the south Devon and west Dorset coast. Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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