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Bolney Wine Estate

English Wine Tours in the Heart of Sussex

Our historic vineyard is located in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside, and we’re excited to offer you an immersive wine experience. Join us for a guided tour of our vineyard and winery, where you’ll learn about the history and techniques behind our award-winning English wines. You’ll have the opportunity to taste our wines, take in the stunning surroundings, and discover the magic of English winemaking. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have, making your wine tour a truly memorable experience. Come and explore the heart of Sussex with us, and discover the best of English wine!

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Bolney Wine Estate offers wine tours at their Sussex vineyards that let you sample our award-winning range of still and sparkling wines. Have the true vineyard experience as you walk among the vines on our sweeping 34-acre estate, with a fully tutored tasting of five of our finest wines.

 

A Bolney wine tour is perfect for friends, couples, or even groups of colleagues. With a range of packages available, different budgets and tastes are all catered for. Browse our range of Sussex wine tour and tasting packages and secure your place on one.

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Our Vineyards

Our dedicated vineyard team works to provide extensive canopy management throughout the season to ensure the ideal conditions. This helps to create high-quality grapes. Along with the Upper Tunbridge Wells Greensand that makes up the majority of our vineyards, allowing for great drainage and heat retention, our vineyards create highly sought-after wines. A wine tour at Bolney Wine Estate will take you right into the heart of one of our five vineyards, where we grow the grapes that go into our revered portfolio. We grow 9 different varieties of red and white grapes which put us at the forefront of innovation in the English wine industry.

Bolney Wine Estate

Our Vineyards

Our dedicated vineyard team works to provide extensive canopy management throughout the season to ensure the ideal conditions. This helps to create high-quality grapes. Along with the Upper Tunbridge Wells Greensand that makes up the majority of our vineyards, allowing for great drainage and heat retention, our vineyards create highly sought-after wines. A wine tour at Bolney Wine Estate will take you right into the heart of one of our five vineyards, where we grow the grapes that go into our revered portfolio. We grow 9 different varieties of red and white grapes which put us at the forefront of innovation in the English wine industry.

Our Heritage

Over the past 50 years, Bolney Wine Estate has become one of the most highly regarded vineyards in the UK with our portfolio of still and sparkling English wines being recognised by a string of awards from our peers in the industry. We are also one of the oldest commercial vineyards in Britain.

 

A Bolney wine tour gives you a unique insight into the history of English wine production and our own role in putting it on the global map.

Our English Wine Tasting Tours: What’s on Offer?

Each of our vineyard tours and tasting packages give you the chance to sample five of the finest wines on our stunning Sussex Estate, accompanied by a Bolney Wine Estate expert.

From £30.00 per attendee

Sussex Cheese and Wine Tour

Cheese and wine lovers can rejoice with this always-popular tour, a one-and-a-half-hour tasting experience.

 

The price includes

 

  • A fascinating introduction to the history of English wine and how we craft our award-winning still and sparkling English wines.
  • The chance to walk amongst the verdant vines of our picturesque eighteen-acre vineyard.
  • An exclusive look inside our state-of-the-art winery where all of the winemaking mastery takes place.
  • A tutored tasting of five of our finest wines, individually paired with a sumptuous food matching plate and even a sample of Bolney Estate Gin.
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From £60.00 per attendee

Ultimate Wine Tour

Our Ultimate Wine Tour gives you a three-hour experience that comprises the best of Bolney Wine Estate.

 

The price includes:

 

  • A glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a fascinating introduction to both English wine and our own proud history.
  • A beautiful walk amongst the far-reaching vines in our picturesque Eighteen Acre Vineyard.
  • An exclusive look inside our state-of-the-art winery to learn about our craft, chartering the journey from vine to wine.
  • The main event: a tutored tasting of five of our award-winning wines which have been individually paired with a food matching plate.
  • A seasonal mezze board to enjoy after the tour, followed by a delectable dessert.
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Discover the Beauty of Bolney With Seasonal Wine Tours

Our main wine tour season runs from February to October, but we have events running throughout the year. From exclusive Chef’s Dining Experiences to festive fun, there’s always something exciting going on at Bolney Wine Estate.

Make sure to explore our What’s On page to see what special events we have on at the moment, too.

 

You can also view our full range of current tours for even more options.

 


 

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

All Tours

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Wine Down Wednesday

From £35.00 per attendee

Join us for a relaxed and entertaining evening at our Estate tasting and learning about some incredible wines.
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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, ...
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Sussex Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour

From £30.00 per attendee

Sussex vineyard tour with cheese and wine tasting
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Private Virtual wine tasting with Bolney

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Twilight Tours

From £30.00 per attendee

Enjoy The Twilight Tour Experience at Bolney Wine Estate with your friends and family.
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The Sussex Tasting Experience

From £65.00 per attendee

Enjoy The Sussex Tasting Experience at Bolney Wine Estate with your friends and family. The tour includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a ...

THE PERFECT GIFT

Give a Brighton Vineyard Tour as a Gift With Our Tour Vouchers

Searching for the perfect gift for someone? At Bolney, we believe the gift of experience is one of the best you can give. Show someone you care with one of Tour Vouchers. The lucky recipient will get a highly-rated wine and food tasting experience for two. The physical vouchers come with exquisite presentation. Included in the price is the option to request a hand-written message to include with the voucher on a separate gift card - or a blank gift card to write on yourself. All vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. You can also request e-vouchers. VIEW VOUCHERS

Book a Table in Our Eighteen Acre Café to Top It All Off

Make a full day of your wine tour in the Brighton area with a table in our Eighteen Acre Café! Here, you can enjoy a seasonal lunch or dinner of the finest local produce with the stunning Sussex countryside as your backdrop.

 

Table bookings are required for meals and are subject to availability. To make a booking, request a table online, call us on 01444881575, or email us at events@bolneywineestate.com.

Tour FAQs

 

When do your tours run?

Our main tour season is between February and October. Late summer and early autumn are great times to visit to experience the harvest season. We have limited dates available in November, December, and January.

 

How much wine will I be served on a tour?

Generally, you’ll be served the equivalent of ½ a bottle of wine. Please note that this is an approximation as we do free-pour.

 

Do you cater to different dietary requirements?

We strive to provide an accessible experience so everyone can enjoy our food and wine tasting tours. Please contact us for queries about dietary requirements. You can call us on 01444881575 or email events@bolneywineestate.com.

 

Is there a shop at the estate?

Our estate includes a cellar door shop which stocks fresh local produce as well as our full portfolio of award-winning English still and sparkling wines.

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