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The 10 Grapes Grown in the UK for English Wine

Wine & Vineyard Insights • 23 August 2026

Curious which grapes grow in English vineyards? Find out the 10 main grapes behind UK wine, from Bacchus to Pinot Noir.

Bolney Bubbly by the fire at Historic Sussex Hotels as a wine partner

A Glass of Bolney Wine Awaits You At Historic Sussex Hotels

Estate News • 10 October 2025

Bolney’s sparkling wine is now the exclusive pour at Historic Sussex Hotels. Discover where to sip our local fizz, plan a luxury stay, and visit the vineyard.

Opera patrons enjoying a glass of English sparkling wine in Sussex

Encore! Bolney Wine Returns To Glyndebourne Opera House For Autumn

Estate News • 9 October 2025

Two Sussex icons unite! Bolney is the official Wine Partner for Glyndebourne Opera House. Find your perfect glass of local English sparkling and still wine across the entire spectacular estate.

A Dad at the dinner table on Fathers Day

Top 5 Father’s Day Activities In Sussex

Lifestyle & Recipes • 18 March 2022

Celebrate the men who raised us —our role models and best friends —with our list of the top 5 Father’s Day activities for 2022 to truly show them how much they mean to you.

Afternoon tea sussex | Sparkling Cream Tea | Bolney Wine Estate

Afternoon Tea In Sussex: The Best Places To Visit

Tourism & Estate Experiences • 6 August 2021

Fresh sandwiches, fluffy light scones decorated in fruity preserve and clotted cream, it can only be the truly decadent tradition of English Afternoon Tea that we are talking about.