Easter vineyard fun for everyone!

There’s loads of Easter fun to be had at vineyards around the country this long weekend. Some events require booking but there’s also lots of vineyards welcoming drop-ins. And there’s so many different things you can do.

How about discovering new wine releases, going on a vineyard walk, browsing in a vineyard market or just having some family fun? Here’s a few suggestions but you can use the vineyard finder to look for vineyards wherever you’re going to be over Easter.  

Cork Hunt, Chapel Down, Kent – Easter weekend

Hunt the corks and adults can win a glass of sparkling wine and children can win a chocolate egg. Free to enter and no need to book.  

Eggsplore with Penn Croft, Hampshire – 18 April

Tickets include an easter trail, animal encounter, hot dog, activity pack and gift.

Easter Scavenger Hunt, Silverhand Estate, Kent - 18-21 April

Enjoy the estate's rolling hills while solving puzzles, finding clues & uncovering treasures.

Easter Face Painting, Heron Farm Vineyard, Devon - 18 April

Free face painting for visitors but best to book a table at the vineyard kitchen in advance.

Easter Bunny Hunt, Biddenden Vineyards, Kent – 7–19 April

Explore the vineyard trail with prizes for children and adults. Book tickets in advance.

Easter Animal Trail Adventure, The Mount Vineyard, Kent – 9-21 April (shut 14/15)

Enjoy exploring the grounds and solving the clues with a tasty treat at the end.   

Take an Easter walk at Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Sussex whose name is derived from the carpet of bluebells that come up every Spring – and they are looking great right now. There’s a number of walking trails and you can enjoy their Hindleap sparkling wines on the seated terrace open Thursday-Sunday.  On Easter Saturday, walk the nature trail at The Rutland Vineyard, count how many hares you see and then enjoy the tasting barn. easter treats for juniors (while stocks last).

Here's a few options if you want to visit a vineyard market.  

Easter Open Day & Craft Market, Blabers Hall Wine Estate, Warwickshire – 18 April

Enjoy a day of wine, shopping, music and fun.

Orchard Market, Amber Valley Vineyard, Derbyshire – 19 April

The first monthly market of the season bringing together local food producers and artisans in the beautiful countryside.   

Easter Monday Spring Market, Oaken Grove Vineyard, Oxfordshire - 21 April

Loads of fabulous easter fun including egg hunt, lambs, chicks, garden games, local craft and food stalls.

There are loads of fabulous vineyards where you can try a wine flight or get wine by the glass. Many are family-owned business where you can hear directly from those involved in the wine’s production. Here’s a special event that caught my eye:

New Vintage Release, Burn Valley Vineyard, Norfolk – 18-21 April 

Not only can you taste all their new releases but there will be fabulous food options each day including seafood and BBQ. Delicious!  

Photo credits l to r:

The Mount Vineyard

Amber Valley Vineyard

Bluebell Vineyard