FOOD & DRINK : VINEYARDS
Woolton Farm , Bekesbourne nr Canterbury A small boutique farm and vineyard set in idyllic Kent countryside , producing award-winning wine and cider . Visit Woolton Farm to experience the art of farming in the Kent countryside and the craft and care they put into all of their produce . Family run by the Mount family , choose from a wide selection of tours and tasting menus and delight in the beautiful ancient barn and artisan café . www . wooltonvineyard . co . uk
Woodchurch Wine Estate , Ashford With a cellar door shop and terrace bar , Woodchurch Wine Estate serve wines by the glass and bottle , as well as cheese and charcuterie boards outside on their terrace . Wander through the vines and explore the vineyard at your leisure , or book a special tour and a tasting of four Woodchurch wines . www . woodchurchwine . co . uk
Elham Valley Vineyard 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 and take in glorious views .
www . vineyardgardencentre . co . uk
Yotes Court , Maidstone Situated on a beautiful sloping site in West Peckham , with sweeping views out towards Bidborough Ridge , Yotes Court provides a serene environment in which visitors can bask in the county ’ s paradisiacal vine-filled countryside . Sip a refreshing glass of award-winning still rosé as you gaze in awe across luscious rows of vines that cover the hillside in front of you , a truly exceptional experience of one of Kent ’ s most cherished characteristics .
www . yotescourt . co . uk
Harbourne Vineyard , Tenterden A small , family owned vineyard and winery using traditional methods and minimum intervention to produce handmade wines . Planted in 1979 , this cherished vineyard is open most afternoons to visitors who want a glimpse into the world of a Kentish family vineyard .
www . harbournevineyard . co . uk
Brabourne , Ashford As a small , family run vineyard at the foot of the North Downs , all of their vines are lovingly tended by hand . Growing mostly pinot noir grapes with just a few rows of chardonnay , Brabourne ’ s only focus is on premium wines . www . brabournewine . com
Meopham Valley Vineyard Located in the North Downs and spanning 25 glorious acres , this vineyard is set on a beautiful east-facing slope with the picturesque Happy Valley as a backdrop . www . meophams . co . uk
Chartham Vineyard , Chartham nr Canterbury Chartham Vineyard ’ s landscape combines topography , geology , soil , aspect and microclimate to produce a favourable ecosystem for viticulture . Their terroir has very similar characteristics to the Champagne region of France . This stunning vineyard sits above the River Stour , just below the North Downs Way , three miles from Canterbury .
www . charthamvineyard . co . uk
Herbert Hall , Marden This five-hectare organic vineyard is situated on the edge of Marden village , a sunny south-facing slope sheltered by ancient hedgerows . In the family for three generations , the philosophy here is based on remaining in harmony with nature – farming organically and encouraging the re-introduction of flora and fauna to a region so damaged by conventional farming methods . Most of the vineyard work is done by hand and grapes are pressed within hours of picking . www . herberthall . co . uk / the-vineyard
Mereworth Vineyard , Mereworth Innovative and impassioned winemakers based in Mereworth , producing award-winning world-class English sparkling wine . The vineyards , overlooking Wateringbury , are perfectly positioned on the Greensand Ridge . The combined winery bar , café and shop gives you the unique opportunity to enjoy their drinks in the rooms in which they make them , with a view of the production area , tank rooms and cellar wine storage . www . mereworth . co . uk
Terlingham Vineyard , Folkestone A coastal vineyard with gorgeous views over the Channel . Family run , Terlingham ’ s tours include tasting a selection of their wines accompanied by a cheeseboard , bread selection and tea , coffee and cake . Terlingham now also craft their own small-batch artisan gin from bacchus grapes .
www . terlinghamvineyard . co . uk
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