Kingscote Estate
Vowels Lane, near East Grinstead · about 2 miles away
Kingscote, near East Grinstead, keeps its wine shop and café in a tithe barn, and the estate has a wine garden, a walking trail and fishing lakes as well.
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Vineyards near East Grinstead
Vineyards near East Grinstead
You can visit ten vineyards within about 15 miles of East Grinstead. Kingscote Estate is about 2 miles from the centre and The Rowfant Vineyard is about 4 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.
The Rowfant Vineyard
Rowfant, near Crawley · about 4 miles away
At Rowfant the family planted just over 4,000 Bacchus vines in April 2021.
Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Near Uckfield · about 8 miles away
Named after its bluebell woods, Bluebell was planted in 2005 on the edge of Ashdown Forest.
Winklestone Vineyard
Fairwarp, Ashdown Forest · about 8 miles away
A small certified-organic family vineyard, planted in 2020, that makes a still white and a rosé.
Sanden Vineyard
Old Birchden Farm, Forge Road, Groombridge · about 8 miles away
A small vineyard of about one hectare at Old Birchden Farm, planted in 1987 on a sandy south-east-facing slope across the valley from Harrison’s Rocks.
Godstone Vineyards
Godstone, near Oxted · about 9 miles away
Seasonal note: Visits are on booked Saturday open days. The dates left are 21 and 28 November and 5, 12 and 19 December, then 16 January and 13 February 2027.
Fifty acres on a south-facing greensand slope beside the North Downs Way, first planted in 1985.
Birchden Vineyards
Groombridge · about 9 miles away
A 23-acre family vineyard and farm on the Sussex and Kent border.
Wildwood Vineyard
Eridge · about 10 miles away
Seasonal note: Closed for the winter. It opens most weekends from May to September, and the 2027 dates are not out yet.
An off-grid family vineyard in woodland, planted in 2016, growing Bacchus, Pinot Noir and Regent for still and sparkling wine.
Downsview Vineyard
Crowborough · about 10 miles away
Seasonal note: Closed for the winter. It opens in the spring and summer months.
A small off-grid winery in the High Weald with six grape varieties.
Highweald Wine Estate
Ansty, near Haywards Heath · about 11 miles away
Seasonal note: On Saturdays until 19 December the garden bar also has beer on tap and coffee, 10am to 4pm.
Highweald is a 63-acre sparkling wine estate and winery at Ansty, with a cellar door shop and a garden bar, and guided tours.
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Food and wine
Paella social
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
Christmas wreath making
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
Christmas
Christmas Cellar Door
Godstone opens on booked days rather than set hours, and these three Christmas Saturdays at the cellar door are its last openings of 2026.
Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December 2026 · Book ahead
Workshop
Paint and sip evening
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
Tasting
Festive cheese and wine evening
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
Music and social
Christmas carol concert
Christmas carols with the choir Coro Nuovo in the Tithe Barn. No booking required.
Saturday 19 December 2026 · 3pm to 4.30pm · Drop in
Workshop
Christmas flower arranging
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
Festive afternoon tea
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
Planning a day out
For opening times, places to stay and the rest of each region, see Sussex vineyards and Surrey vineyards. Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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