Dryhill
Near Cheltenham · under a mile away
Dryhill is a small Cotswold vineyard near Cheltenham that opens for tours and tastings on only a few set dates a year.
Opening days change through the year and many smaller vineyards open only for booked tours, so check each one before you set off.
Near Cheltenham · under a mile away
Dryhill is a small Cotswold vineyard near Cheltenham that opens for tours and tastings on only a few set dates a year.
Near Gloucester · about 8 miles away
At Kents Green, a small vineyard in the Gloucestershire countryside, the family make still and sparkling white wine and have been replanting the older vines bit by bit…
Eckington, below Bredon Hill · about 12 miles away
Deer Park grows its vines at Woollas Farm below Bredon Hill, a farm with a deer park. There are tours, winter tastings, events and holiday stays.
Woodchester, near Stroud · about 14 miles away
Woodchester Valley, in the Stroud valleys, runs tours and tastings and has a cellar door shop open daily. There are holiday stays as well.
Welland, near Malvern · about 14 miles away
Marlbank’s 2023 sparkling Blanc de Noirs won gold at the 2025 London Tasting Awards.
Bromesberrow, near Ledbury · about 14 miles away
Chase End is a small vineyard on the southern slopes of the Malvern Hills, first planted in 2006 with Rondo, Regent and Bacchus and wholly family-owned since 2020.
Newent, Gloucestershire · about 15 miles away
Three Choirs is a long-established vineyard near Newent. It has a restaurant and tastings, and rooms and lodges that look over the vines.
Chipping Campden, north Cotswolds · about 16 miles away
Little Oak started with 300 Siegerrebe vines on the edge of Chipping Campden and now has about 1,700, including Seyval Blanc for sparkling wine and a recent planting of…
Poulton, near Cirencester · about 16 miles away
Poulton Hill is a Cotswold estate near Cirencester with a cellar door and rooms in the house. Tours and tastings are seasonal.
Flaxley, near Newnham · about 16 miles away
Kingsthorne has vineyards at Flaxley and Longney, and its wines have won IWC gold medals and a 2025 IWC trophy.
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
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
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
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
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
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
Open day
Walk the vineyard with your dog, then taste three wines. A welcome drink is included.
Sundays 17 January, 21 February and 14 March 2027 · 11am · £20 a head · Book ahead
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