YOUR BASKET

FREE UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £50

Bolney Wine Estate

English Vineyard Tours at Bolney Wine Estate in the Heart of Sussex

Our expert-guided tours provide an immersive and educational experience, allowing you to discover the secrets of our winemaking process, explore the vineyard’s picturesque surroundings, and indulge in fully tutored tastings. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience a working vineyard. Tours and tastings offer an immersive and educational experience that’s perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of wine production and tasting techniques.

Start exploring

Exploring

Visit the Home of English Wine

Welcome to Bolney Wine Estate, one of the oldest and largest commercial vineyards in the UK. We offer the finest English vineyard tours in the heart of Sussex. As pioneers in the English wine industry, we have established ourselves as a renowned producer of award-winning still and sparkling wines. From the tutored tastings of our finest wines to the opportunity to walk amongst the vines and look inside the winery, our tours are designed to be informative, interactive, and enjoyable.

 

So why not join us for an unforgettable day of discovery and indulgence by booking a tour?

 

View all of our tours and tastings
Bolney Wine Estate

Uncover the Beauty of Bolney Wine Estate

Bolney Wine Estate is a family-run vineyard with a rich heritage of half a century of English wine production. Since 1972, we have grown into one of the largest commercial vineyards in the UK, and we’ve won a string of prestigious awards for our work along the way. With a legacy spanning five decades, Bolney Wine Estate is a fascinating place that offers a unique glimpse into the history and future of English wine.

Bolney Wine Estate

Uncover the Beauty of Bolney Wine Estate

Bolney Wine Estate is a family-run vineyard with a rich heritage of half a century of English wine production. Since 1972, we have grown into one of the largest commercial vineyards in the UK, and we’ve won a string of prestigious awards for our work along the way. With a legacy spanning five decades, Bolney Wine Estate is a fascinating place that offers a unique glimpse into the history and future of English wine.

Our English Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting Experiences

We offer two main tours and tasting packages that let you discover our inspiring legacy as English wine pioneers. Simply select your desired tour, choose an available time and date slot from the tour calendar, and you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the relevant information.

 

For information on how we cater to different dietary requirements, detailed directions to our estate, and more, please see our full FAQ section.

From £30.00 per attendee

Sussex Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour

Explore the art of pairing wine and cheese in this 2-hour tour of indulgence of the finest Sussex produce:

 

You’ll learn:

 

  • Our fascinating history as well as the history of English wine production
  • The work that goes behind our grape cultivation with a stroll amongst the vines
  • A stop-off at our winery, where all our technical production takes place
  • How to identify different tasting notes and aromas in a fully tutored tasting experience with a professional
  • How and why different cheeses go with different wines
VIEW TOUR
From £60.00 per attendee

Ultimate Wine and Food Tasting Tour

This is truly the ultimate tour of an English wine vineyard, spanning nearly 4 hours of educational enrichment.

 

You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge, including:

 

  • Exclusive insights into our story from your dedicated guide while you enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival
  • The year-round vine cultivation process, with the wonderful opportunity to walk through the vines
  • Insight into the production processes of our award-winning wines with a peek inside the state-of-the-art winery
  • Professional wine tasting techniques will be demystified in a fully tutored session, allowing you to taste our unique red, white, and rosé wines
  • An explanation of wine tasting terminology in a relaxed, fun environment, helping you identify and describe the flavours and aromas of different wines
  • An introduction to wine and food pairings with samples of Sussex produce, enabling you to discover your own preferred combinations.
VIEW TOUR

Bring Bolney Wine Home With You

The on-site shop at Bolney Wine Estate offers a fantastic way to take a piece of the vineyard experience home with you. Stock up on our award-winning wines and spirits, and pick up some local produce like Sussex cheeses and charcuterie to pair them with. Plus, with the launch of our Bolney Kitchen homemade range of chutneys and fudge, you can recreate the taste of the vineyard in your own home. The shop team is always happy to offer guidance and advice on the perfect pairings for your purchases.

 

For more options, explore the full range of tours we have available at the moment. You should also make sure to keep up-to-date with our special events, so you can see what else we have on at the moment.


CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

All Tours

Product Image

Dine in the Vines

From £110.00 per attendee

We’re inviting you into the vineyard to celebrate with a quintessentially English Sparkling Afternoon Tea.
Product Image

The Ultimate Wine and Food Tasting Tour

From £60.00 per attendee

Enjoy the ultimate tour of Bolney Wine Estate with your friends and family. The tour includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a vineyard tour, ...
Product Image

Sparkling Afternoon Tea in the Vines

From £55.00 per attendee

We’re inviting you into the vineyard to celebrate with a quintessentially English Sparkling Afternoon Tea.
Product Image

Sussex Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour

From £30.00 per attendee

Sussex vineyard tour with cheese and wine tasting
Product Image

Private Virtual wine tasting with Bolney

THE PERFECT GIFT

Gift Vouchers for an English Vineyard Tour

Wine tasting experiences make a fantastic gift. Our Tour Vouchers will give a wine and food tasting for two to the lucky recipient. You can get a physical voucher with the option to include a hand-written message on a separate gift card. Alternatively, you can get a blank gift card to add your own message. E-vouchers are also available. All vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. VIEW VOUCHERS

The Very Best English Vineyard Tours for Unique Insights

Bolney Wine Estate tours and tastings offer an incredibly educational experience. Our expert-guided tours take you through our vineyards and let you look into the winery, where you’ll learn about our masterful winemaking process from grape to glass.

 

Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about English wine and eager to share their expertise with you. Tastings are fully tutored and interactive, allowing you to explore the nuances of our award-winning still and sparkling wines in a friendly, enjoyable environment. We pride ourselves on making the world of wine accessible and approachable. We promise that you’ll come away from your Bolney Wine Estate tour with a wealth of knowledge and a deeper appreciation for English wine.

Getting Here

We are accessible from London, located 10 miles south of Crawley on the A23. Our nearest mainline train stations are Haywards Heath or Burgess Hill (both about 15 minutes by taxi).

 

You can find us at Foxhole Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NB.

Detailed directions to the estate

Can I Leave My Car Overnight?

We do not advise drinking and driving. For those driving, we provide spittoons. However, you can leave your car here overnight if you wish; please just let your tour guide know if you plan to do so. The estate is locked by 6 pm every night and the gates will be reopened at 8.30 am the next day.

Tour FAQs

 

When is your main tour season?

This runs from February-October with some tours available in the winter months, too. Late summer/early autumn brings our harvest season and this can be a very exciting time to visit.

 

How do I tell you about my dietary requirements?

Please contact us for queries about dietary requirements by calling us on 01444881575 or emailing us at events@bolneywineestate.com.

 

How much wine will I be served on a tour?

Usually, you’ll be served around half a bottle of wine. We do free-pour, however, so this is an approximation. We also provide spittoons for those who want the tasting experience without the actual drinking experience.

 

Can I buy your wine at your estate?

Yes! We have a cellar door shop stocking our full portfolio of award-winning English still and sparkling wines, as well as seasonal local produce.

 

More Tour FAQs