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Vineyards around the country are going all out this season to come up with exciting and indulgent experiences. With grand tastings, tempting food and plenty of festive cheer, here’s a round-up of special seasonal events you won’t want to miss.   Magnums Tasting, 21 November - Greyfriars Vineyard, Surrey Explore the fascinating world of magnums, tasting five exceptional wines that showcase the unique characteristics of larger bottles. What a treat!   Twelve Wines of Christmas,

Elevate your Sunday roast with a glass of wine produced from the vines that surround you. Here’s a few vineyards taking bookings for delicious Sunday roasts with all the trimmings:     Llanerch Vineyard  in South Wales Hencote  in Shropshire Halfpenny Green  in Staffordshire Burn Valley Vineyard  in Norfolk Burnt House Vineyard  in Suffolk Knightor Winery  in Cornwall Denbies Wine Estate  in Surrey Crouch Ridge Estate  in Essex Winemakers Kitchen at Balfour Winery  and the Re

Combine your festive shopping with some ‘me time’ by browsing artisan stalls in a vineyard / winery setting – there’s lots of makers market and Christmas fairs taking place across the country. Many have refreshments available and some even have live music. It’s the perfect way to pick up some unique, locally produced gifts and maybe you’ll find your new favourite festive wine at the same time. Think of it as multi-tasking! Whether you like to get organised early or want to wa

If you love fizz and fireworks then here are some stunning vineyard locations where you combine the two this bonfire night. Add in great food, maybe some live entertainment, and you've got a magical evening. 1 November Fireworks & Feast, New Lodge Vineyard , Northamptonshire An evening of fireworks, fun and food on the bbq. And an opportunity to try their award-winning wines.   5 November Bonfire Night Special, Deer Park Vineyard , Worcestershire    Fire, food & fizz. With

I’ve always thought vineyard tasting rooms offered the perfect environment to inspire creativity, but as someone who seems to be missing the artistic gene I was a bit scared to put the theory into practice. The opportunity to paint a wine bottle at Blabers Wine Estate  in Warwickshire, run by the talented Amy from Brush & Easel , proved too tempting and I decided to give it a go. The cosy fire, glass of wine and creative place setting immediately put me at ease and there was

As the grape picking comes to an end, the celebrations begin. There are some fantastic harvest events taking place around the country to...

Last year I was researching gift ideas for people who love wine and visiting vineyards. I came across some ‘adopt a vine’ packages and...

Autumn is a great time to visit a vineyard. There are lots of special events to celebrate the end of harvest and roasts are back on the...

Harvest has arrived early! It’s such an exciting time in the vineyard cycle and a great time to visit. Right now the grapes are looking...

As the number of British vineyards grow so does the need for additional help with the grape harvest. Many small businesses, often...

An afternoon tea is always a special treat but imagine enjoying one at a vineyard where you can devour sweet and savoury delights...

Sensational wines, outdoor terraces, live music, special events – it’s all going on at vineyards across the country this August.  We’ve...

Let’s jazz things up a bit! If you enjoy music and wine then how about combining the two at a vineyard? This summer there’s some fabulous...

Get back to nature, learn new skills and maybe head home with a bottle of wine! Whilst opportunities to volunteer at vineyards during the...

Fancy a chilled-out Sunday at a vineyard? There are cellar doors, wine terraces & gardens all over the country ready to welcome you every...

If you live in or near Birmingham you may be closer to a vineyard than you think! The Midlands has some fantastic vineyards so get ready...

Summer sipping in the vines! After the huge success of English Wine Week there’s a fantastic range of events taking place during July and...

Wales is producing some fantastic wines. As a country known for its natural beauty, you’ll now find vineyards alongside the spectacular...

From a park run and charity 5k to a half marathon, if you enjoy running then what could be better than pounding through the vines –...

June is going to be one long party in the vines. There are some great events to celebrate Father’s Day and this year’s English Wine Week...

How about celebrating Father’s Day in the vines with tasty food, delicious wines and maybe some live entertainment? Here’s 10 vineyards...

Taking place between 21-29 June, English Wine Week gives you 9 days dedicated to tasting, touring and experiencing local wines and the...

Imagine toasting the start of the weekend whilst surrounded by vines – add in some delicious food options, maybe some music and you’ve...

English & Welsh vineyards have come to life and there’s lots to do this month and even more to look forward to! Be spontaneous with a...