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DINE & DRINK

THE WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND

The Wine Garden of England is a group of Kent Vineyards that work together to bring visitors to the county . Find out more at www . winegardenofengland . co . uk .
Balfour Winery at Hush Heath Estate Staplehurst , TN12 0HT The Rural Masterpiece Stroll through immaculate vines , immerse yourself in the Balfour art collection , and relax in the restaurant with stunning views . Guided tours range from a couple of hours to full days of eating and drinking .
Biddenden Vineyards Biddenden , TN27 8DF The Family Vineyard Take a self-guided tour around Kent ’ s oldest vineyard , choose a wine flight from a huge range of white , red , rosé and sparkling wines and experience the bustle of a working vineyard .
Chapel Down Smallhythe , Tenterden , TN30 7NG The British Icon
England ’ s largest wine producer has a stunning range of award-winning wines for you to try , and a fascinating wine tour through their vineyards and winery . You can also eat at the acclaimed Swan Restaurant .
Domaine Evremond Chilham The Anglo French Alliance
The renowned Champagne House , Taittinger , has joined forces with Hatch Mansfield , a UK wine importer , and planted vines in Chilham . The long awaited English Sparkling Wine made from homegrown grapes by the Taittinger family will be ready in September 2024 . You can visit their state-of-the-art winery this Autumn .
Gusbourne Appledore , TN26 2BE The Luxury Escape Visit for a booked tour or just walk through the vines for breathtaking views out to sea on a clear day . You can have a delicious picnic and bottle of vintage sparkling wine among the vines . A real treat .
Simpsons Wine Estate Barham , CT4 6PB The Contemporary Boutique Take a sunset tour around the beautiful vineyards , then back to the uber cool tasting room overlooking the winery to sample award winning still and sparkling wines .
Squerryes Westerham , TN16 1QP The Ancestral Estate Find out more about the history of the estate and the motto : ‘ It is permitted to be joyful ’. You ’ ll certainly feel the joy as you sip their Blanc de Blancs on the Terrace enjoying perfectly paired seafood .
Westwell Wine Estate Ashford , TN27 0BW The Indie Label
An exciting , experimental , down to earth winery run by creative music industry veterans . Tour the vines , taste wine from tank , and marvel at the art that is woven through everything they do .
Yotes Court Mereworth , ME18 5JT The Winning View Our newest member , Yotes Court is arguably the best location in the country for growing grapes . It ’ s also the best view you ’ ll ever see ! The fantastic wine selection is turned out in the colours of the race horses owned by the founders .
Come and meet us at these events in 2024 :
Canterbury Wine Festival , 17th - 18th May Summer Celebration at Chilham Castle , 8th June Ashford Food & Drink Festival , 18th July Three Wine Men London , 22nd - 23rd November
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