Shotley Vineyard
Shotley peninsula, near Ipswich
This vineyard on the Shotley peninsula runs guided tours and tutored tastings, and serves afternoon teas and grazing boards.
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Vineyards near Ipswich
Vineyards near Ipswich
You can visit ten vineyards within about 25 miles of Ipswich. Burnt House Vineyard is about 11 miles from the centre and Prettyfields Vineyard is about 12 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.
Burnt House Vineyard
Little Finborough, near Stowmarket · about 11 miles away
At Burnt House the kitchen and tasting room serve small plates Thursday to Sunday, and there are tours in summer.
Prettyfields Vineyard
Ardleigh, near Colchester · about 12 miles away
Prettyfields sits next to the Skylark farm shop, restaurant and Jack Rabbit Brewery, and makes red, white, rosé and sparkling wines.
Dedham Vale Vineyard
Boxted, near Colchester · about 13 miles away
Dedham Vale is a small vineyard on a 40-acre family estate on the Essex-Suffolk border, once known for cider.
Lavenham Brook
Brent Eleigh, near Lavenham · about 14 miles away
Lavenham Brook is a mixed farm with about 10,000 Bacchus and Pinot Noir vines above the River Brett, and its Bacchus won gold at the 2019 Sommelier Wine Awards.
Shawsgate Vineyard
Badingham Road, near Framlingham
Shawsgate, near Framlingham, has a shop, and you can walk the vines on your own for free. Tours and experience days are booked.
Thorrington Mill Vineyard
Thorrington, near Colchester · about 16 miles away
Thorrington Mill is a 12 acre family-run vineyard on the edge of the Colne Estuary, growing Bacchus, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for still and sparkling wines.
Mersea Island Vineyard
East Mersea, near Colchester · about 20 miles away
Out on Mersea Island, the family run a brewery alongside the vineyard, which grows Ortega, Solaris and Rondo among other varieties.
ARK Wines
Stanstead, near Sudbury · about 20 miles away
ARK is a small Stour Valley winery at Mount Farm. Its cellar door needs no appointment, and there are vineyard lunches on Sundays.
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Hartest, near Bury St Edmunds · about 20 miles away
Giffords Hall, in west Suffolk, has a cellar door shop that opens on weekdays and pours tasting flights.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Classic Cuvée, £29.99
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Tasting
English wine tasting evenings
A series of hosted evenings tasting five English wines with nibbles. Each evening has its own theme, and the themes are regions, sparkling wine, festive fizz and food, chocolate, Bacchus and Suffolk.
Thursdays 12 and 26 November, 10 December, 7 and 21 January, 11 and 25 February, and 11 March · 7.30pm to 9pm · £35 a head (£40 for the festive evening) · Book ahead
Music and social
Harvest party with live music
A harvest celebration at Mount Farm Vineyard with live music and DJ sets. Food is on sale, and Ark wines are sold by the glass and bottle.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · Live music through the day · £10 early bird, £15 general; under-14s free · Book ahead
Workshop
Festive wreath workshops
Suffolk florist Cheryl of Flores UK guides you through making a wreath from fresh evergreens. Materials and a glass of Burnt House sparkling wine are included.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December · 2pm to 5pm · £60 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Christmas wreath workshop and Swedish buffet
Make a Christmas wreath with Nova at Mount Farm Vineyard, with bottomless mulled wine. You can add a Swedish-style Christmas buffet.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 11am to 4pm · £40 wreath, £35 buffet, £75 both · Book ahead
Christmas
Christmas market
A three-day Christmas market among the vines with stalls from local makers and food and drink producers. The vineyard is lit up at dusk and the tasting room is open. Free tickets are issued for each day.
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December · 10am to 8pm on Saturday · Free entry · Book ahead
Planning a day out
For opening times, places to stay and the rest of each region, see Suffolk and Norfolk vineyards and Essex vineyards. For a weekend with the days planned, try two days of Suffolk and Norfolk vineyards. Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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