Elham Valley Vineyard www . vineyardgardencentre . co . uk
Growing grapes for wine making since 1979 , Elham Valley Vineyard is set among the rolling hills of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . Visit the Vineyard Garden Centre and Café to sample the wines , or simply have a cup of tea and slice of cake as you take in lovely rural views . Owned by The Fifth Trust charity , the garden centre , vineyard and café provide additional funding for the charity ’ s skills centres and create work opportunities for adult students with learning disabilities .
Woolton Farm , Bekesbourne www . wooltonvineyard . co . uk
A boutique family run farm and vineyard set in the idyllic countryside surrounding Canterbury , producing award-winning wine and cider . Choose from a wide selection of tours or delight in the beautiful ancient barn and artisan café within it . Join Woolton on the 29 - 30 September and 1 October for their amazing Harvest Cider & Beer Festival . Expect three days of live music , food and drink ! Freshly made pizza will be served all day to keep you and the family going , with sweet treats from The Beardy Baker , plus a freshly roasted hog . £ 5 entry per day includes an etched glass to take home after the event .
GREAT FOR GROUPS
Simpsons Wine Estate , Barham www . simpsonswine . com
Beautiful vineyards with an uber cool tasting room overlooking the winery , complete with a steel slide for adults . Tours and tastings are always available , however , on Sunday 10 September from 4pm - 10pm , Simpsons is hosting a very special wine dinner with Michelin-starred Saltwood restaurant , Hide and Fox .
Chef patron Allister Barsby and fellow owner Alice Bussi are joining Simpsons to present a delicious fivecourse dinner showcasing local ingredients and masterful cooking , perfectly paired with a different Simpsons ’ wine . This exclusive event includes a gentle stroll through the beautiful village of Barham to the nearby Roman Road Vineyard . Here you will enjoy a glass of award-winning sparkling wine while hearing about the establishment of the estate and special vineyard sites . Once back at the winery , enjoy an elevated view of the chef ’ s table , while learning more about Simpsons . Afterwards , adjourn to the atmospheric Press Barn , where Hide and Fox will present five exquisite dishes , each to be enjoyed with a paired Simpsons wine .
SIMPSONS WINE ESTATE
Gusbourne , Appledore www . gusbourne . com
Gorgeous vineyard complete with an awe-inspiring winery and restaurant in sleek industrial style . Tour the vineyard and take in the vines and views that reach out to sea towards Romney Marsh and Dungeness , or visit The Nest restaurant to complete your experience . Here you can enjoy extended tastings with three-course meals paired perfectly with a selection of Gusbourne ’ s wines .
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