Galleywood Vineyard & Winery
Galleywood, near Chelmsford · about 2 miles away
Galleywood began with trial vines in 2009 and now has 20 acres across three vineyards, growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Bacchus for still and sparkling…
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Vineyards near Chelmsford
Vineyards near Chelmsford
You can visit ten vineyards within about 25 miles of Chelmsford. Galleywood Vineyard & Winery is about 2 miles from the centre and Missing Gate Vineyard is about 7 miles. We measure in a straight line, so the drive is a little further.
Nearest first
Opening days change through the year and many smaller vineyards open only for booked tours, so check each one before you set off.
Missing Gate Vineyard
Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford · about 7 miles away
Missing Gate has been tended since 2018 and grows Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Bacchus. It makes a Pinot Noir as well.
New Hall Wine Estate
Purleigh, near Maldon · about 8 miles away
New Hall is a large Crouch Valley wine estate with a cellar door shop open on weekdays, a vineyard trail, and tours led by the winemaker on set Fridays in summer.
West Street Vineyard
Coggeshall, near Braintree · about 13 miles away
At West Street in Coggeshall the family own about a hectare of vines and a winery, and run a restaurant serving local food.
Crouch Ridge Estate
Althorne, near Burnham-on-Crouch · about 13 miles away
Crouch Ridge is in the Crouch Valley. It has a wine barn and terrace for tastings and guided tours, and rooms that look over the vines.
Bardfield Vineyard at Great Lodge
Great Bardfield, near Braintree · about 15 miles away
Bacchus was first planted at Great Lodge in 1989, and the vineyard, just over a hectare on a family estate, has since added Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Meunier…
Tuffon Hall Vineyard
Sible Hedingham, near Halstead · about 17 miles away
Tuffon Hall, in north Essex, has a cellar door, seasonal tours with wine and gin tastings, and holiday lets on the farm.
Toppesfield Vineyard
Toppesfield, near Halstead · about 19 miles away
Jane and Peter Moore laid out the small vineyard at Toppesfield from 2012, on chalk under clay loam.
Mersea Island Vineyard
East Mersea, near Colchester · about 22 miles away
Out on Mersea Island, the family run a brewery alongside the vineyard, which grows Ortega, Solaris and Rondo among other varieties.
Renegade Urban Winery
Lockwood Way, Walthamstow · about 23 miles away
Renegade was founded in 2016 and makes wine by hand at its Walthamstow winery, from grapes bought from vineyards in the UK and Europe.
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Food and wine
Seasonal tasting menu dinner
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
Christmas
Festive shopping day and mini Christmas market
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
Christmas
Christmas feast with live music
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
Tasting
Guided wine tasting with cheese or charcuterie
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
Food and wine
Christmas wine dinner
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
Planning a day out
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