Visit Us
Visit us this summer for wine tasting, vineyard tours and al-fresco dining amongst the vines.
We offer a range of experiences that you can book in advance or if you prefer to be impromptu you are welcome to drop-in for a wine tasting, a glass of chilled wine, or a bottle to take home. One of our most popular items are the sparkling and still wine tasting flights – these offer you the chance to taste, at your own pace, three of our wines guided by written notes. Our knowledgeable staff are always on hand to give advice and answer questions. We serve local Sussex Charcuterie and Cheese boards and nibbles to accompany our wines.
You can also enjoy a leisurely self-guided walk around the vineyard.
The views from our Tasting Room and south-facing balcony our second to none – we look forward to welcoming you here.
WINTER OPENING HOURS (FOR WINE SALES ONLY – No tastings or food available)
1st October 2023 to 30th April 2024
Fridays: 11am to 5pm
SUMMER OPENING HOURS
4th May to 29th Sept. 2024
Saturdays & Sundays: 11am to 5pm
Vineyard Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting
Starting with a stroll through our beautiful 30 acre vineyard you will learn about the many joys and challenges of growing grapes in England and the story of Albourne Estate. You will then go ‘behind-the-scenes’ in our on-site modern winery to learn about the processes and craft involved in making our exceptional wines. This is followed by a guided tasting of 4 our most popular wines each carefully paired with a delicious local Sussex cheese.
Time: 11am & 2pm* on Saturdays & Sundays
Duration: 1.5 hours approx.
Price: £26.50 pp.
Gift Vouchers Available.
* Selected weekends only
Wine Tasting Under the Tipi
Join a member of our Tasting Room team under the tipi where they will tell you about the story of Albourne Estate and guide you through tasting 5 of our award-winning wines. This will include sparkling and still wines and one of our Limited Release or vintage sparkling wines. This is a great way to taste a range of English wine styles all from one boutique producer.
If the weather is poor, this tasting will be moved inside the Tasting Room.
Time: 2.30pm on selected Saturdays & Sundays
Duration: 1 hour approx.
Price: £18.50 pp
Twilight Tour & Tasting
Stroll through the vineyard with a complimentary glass of wine in hand made from the very vines you are admiring! Your guide will tell you all about Albourne Estate and our vineyard before you return for a guided tasting of 4 of our most popular wines. This is a very special time of day to enjoy the vineyard at your leisure. After your tasting, on selected dates, you may wish to stay on for one of our Friday Night Supper Clubs. What better way to enjoy and English summer’s evening?
Time: 5pm on selected Wednesdays and Fridays
Duration: 1 hour approx.
Price: £22 pp
Vineyard Picnic
Either before or after a visit to our Tasting Room or a Vineyard Tour you may wish to book one of our delicious picnics to enjoy amongst the vines. Your wicker basket will come packed with delicious locally sourced food and homemade treats as well as plates napkins, cutlery and unbreakable stemless wine glasses! Just choose a bottle of chilled wine and find a shady spot to escape from the crowd.
Time: Collect from 12 noon on selected Saturdays & Sundays
Price: £45 for a picnic basket for TWO.
Voucher Available.
Friday Night Supper Club
Our Friday Night Supper Club food vendors return for 2024 offering a varied and exciting selection of al-fresco ‘street-food’ for you to enjoy on Friday evenings in the beautiful surroundings of Albourne Estate. We will be welcoming back some of our old favourites as well as some new faces. To ensure you don’t miss out, we suggest you book well in advance.
Hiver Beekeeping & Beer Tasting Experience
We are delighted to continue to host the Hiver Beekeeping and Beer experience at Albourne Estate. Hiver Beers support independent beekeepers in the UK by buying their honey to use in the production of their beer range. We host several hives every summer in the vineyard in an idyllic lakeside location for you to visit and learn about these fascinating creatures.
Special Events
We are planning a number of special events over the year, find out about our next events below.