Birchden Vineyards
Groombridge · about 3 miles away
A 23-acre family vineyard and farm on the Sussex and Kent border.
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Vineyards near Tunbridge Wells
Vineyards near Tunbridge Wells
You can visit sixteen vineyards within about 15 miles of Tunbridge Wells. Birchden Vineyards is about 3 miles from the centre and Wildwood 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.
Wildwood Vineyard
Eridge · about 4 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.
Sanden Vineyard
Old Birchden Farm, Forge Road, Groombridge · about 4 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.
Busi-Jacobsohn Wine Estate
Eridge Green · about 5 miles away
A Swedish couple founded the estate and planted it in 2015 on clay and greensand rather than chalk.
Mousehall
Tidebrook, near Wadhurst · about 6 miles away
Mousehall is the home of Tidebrook wines, and one of the UK’s first distilleries inside a winery.
Davenport Vineyards
Horsmonden, near Tonbridge · about 7 miles away
Will Davenport makes the wine himself at this organic vineyard and winery at Hazel Street Farm.
Downsview Vineyard
Crowborough · about 8 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.
Coes Farm
Rotherfield · about 8 miles away
Seasonal note: There are no wine tours or tastings until the spring. They run on selected dates from May to the end of September. The holiday lets stay open.
An organic vineyard on a family farm, planted in 2021.
Yotes Court Vineyard
Mereworth, near Maidstone · about 9 miles away
Seasonal note: The cellar door wine barn and lawn close for the winter after 1 November and reopen in April 2027. Until 19 December the tasting room opens on Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 5pm, and the shop from Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 5pm.
Yotes Court was planted in 2016 on a former fruit farm and was WineGB’s Best Newcomer in 2021.
Tilsmore
Mayfield · about 9 miles away
Tilsmore makes its traditional-method sparkling wine in limited releases, on a small family estate of 100 acres that includes a woodland amphitheatre.
Mereworth Wines
Mereworth · about 10 miles away
Mereworth makes sparkling wine from its own vineyards at Wateringbury.
Four Daughters
Hunton, near Maidstone · about 10 miles away
Four sisters run Four Daughters, a fourth-generation family fruit farm and vineyard on the Greensand Ridge, and their wines won WineGB medals in 2025.
Herbert Hall
Marden, near Maidstone · about 11 miles away
Herbert Hall is a small family-owned winery, and the five-hectare organic vineyard behind it was planted in 2007 by Nicholas Hall on his great-grandfather’s farm.
Winklestone Vineyard
Fairwarp, Ashdown Forest · about 11 miles away
A small certified-organic family vineyard, planted in 2020, that makes a still white and a rosé.
Red Hill Farm Estate
Wateringbury, near Maidstone · about 11 miles away
Red Hill grew from a single vine to more than 27,000, and makes still and sparkling wines in its own winery on the estate.
Balfour at Hush Heath
Staplehurst · about 11 miles away
First planted in 2002, this 400-acre estate is best known for Balfour Brut Rosé.
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Music and social
Long Man Brewery tap takeover
Four days of beers from Long Man Brewery at the winery. Walk-ins are welcome or you can book a table.
Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November, with a meet the maker evening on Thursday 12 November · Drop in
Food and wine
Sushi kitchen takeover dinner
Guest chefs from Sticks’n’Sushi cook a five-course sushi menu, with a Balfour wine matched to each course.
Friday 13 November 2026 · 7pm to 10pm · £95 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
Raclette evenings
Evenings of melted raclette with accompaniments, Tidebrook wines and Mousehall cocktails. Book by email; places are limited.
Fridays 20 November, 11 December (fully booked) and 18 December 2026 · Book ahead
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 workshop
Decorate a Christmas wreath with Winnie’s Floral Designs, with a glass of sparkling wine and a sourdough pizza included. Booked direct with the florist.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · 2pm to 5pm · £85 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Festive shopping night
An evening of shopping with local stallholders, live music, mulled cider and mince pies, with early access to the winery’s Black Friday offers.
Thursday 26 November 2026 · 6pm to 9pm · Free ticket · Book ahead
Workshop
Wreath making workshop
Make a wreath from natural materials in a group of up to ten, followed by a glass of sparkling wine and a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 10am to 12.30pm · £65 a head · 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
Planning a day out
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