Tickerage Vineyard and Winery
Blackboys, near Uckfield · about 3 miles away
A five-acre family vineyard planted in 2007, whose sparkling wine spends at least five years on the lees before release.
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Vineyards near Uckfield
Vineyards near Uckfield
You can visit ten vineyards within about 10 miles of Uckfield. Tickerage Vineyard and Winery is about 3 miles from the centre and Winklestone 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.
Winklestone Vineyard
Fairwarp, Ashdown Forest · about 4 miles away
A small certified-organic family vineyard, planted in 2020, that makes a still white and a rosé.
Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Near Uckfield · about 5 miles away
Named after its bluebell woods, Bluebell was planted in 2005 on the edge of Ashdown Forest.
Beacon Down Vineyard
Cross in Hand, near Heathfield · about 5 miles away
Seasonal note: The last tour dates of 2026 are 13 and 20 November. The café and shop stay open through the winter, Tuesday to Sunday, and the 2027 tour dates go on sale early in the year.
Planted in May 2015, Beacon Down has 18 acres with views to Eastbourne and the South Downs, and built its own winery on site in 2025.
Downsview Vineyard
Crowborough · about 6 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 6 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.
Tilsmore
Mayfield · about 7 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.
Sugrue South Downs
Wivelsfield Green, near Haywards Heath · about 7 miles away
Sugrue South Downs is a small producer of sparkling and still wines, made at its winery at Bee Tree Vineyard, and it runs tours for small groups.
Artelium Wine Estate
Streat, near Hassocks · about 8 miles away
Artelium has a vineyard and tasting room on the edge of the South Downs, with art installations among the vines.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Blanc de Blancs, £62
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Food and wine
Tasting menu weekend
A six-course seasonal menu of Sussex produce from the Artelium Kitchen, at lunch or dinner. An optional wine flight with a glass of sparkling on arrival matches the courses.
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, lunch or dinner · £70 a head; wine flight £40 extra · Book ahead
Christmas
Christmas makers’ market
A market of Sussex makers selling ceramics, textiles, jewellery and homeware, with food and drink all day and wine tastings in the tasting room.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 10am to 4pm · £5 ticket, redeemable against a wine purchase of £25 or more; under-18s free · Book ahead
Workshop
Christmas wreath making with fizz
Make a Christmas wreath in the vineyard cafe with florist Petals to Perfection, with a glass of Beacon Down sparkling wine and festive nibbles. Bookings go direct to the florist.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 · 3pm to 6pm · Book ahead
Food and wine
Tasting menu weekend
A six-course seasonal menu of Sussex produce from the Artelium Kitchen, at lunch or dinner, with an optional matched wine flight.
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December 2026, lunch or dinner · £70 a head; wine flight £40 extra · Book ahead
Planning a day out
For opening times, places to stay and the rest of each region, see Sussex vineyards. Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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