Artelium Wine Estate

Putting the culture in viticulture, Artelium features regular exhibitions in its tasting room and a sculpture trail through its vines.

https://www.artelium.com

Streat Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8SA. Get directions

Nearest station: Plumpton (2.4 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Artelium Wine Estate offers a stylish and welcoming atmosphere, blending a passion for fine English wine with a love for art. Visitors can unwind in the airy tasting room or on the relaxed terrace, enjoying stunning views of the South Downs.

Visiting information

Opening Hours: Artelium is open year-round, with specific hours for the shop and food service.

Shop: Tuesday-Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm; Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm; Friday 12 pm - 10 pm; Saturday 12 pm - 8 pm; Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm.
Food Service: Thursday-Sunday 12 pm - 3:30 pm. On Fridays, there's also a "Fire & Wine" service from 7 pm - 9 pm.

Booking: Tours and tastings require advance booking. You can also book a table for food service.

Food & Drink: The "Artelium Kitchen" offers small plates, sharing platters, and seasonal cuisine, featuring local Sussex produce, designed to pair with their wines.

Special Events: The estate hosts various events, including "Fire & Wine" nights, art exhibitions, and special foodie events. They also offer "Wine Walks" for those wishing to explore the surrounding Sussex Winelands on foot.

Accommodation: Artelium does not have on-site accommodation, but they provide suggestions for nearby places to stay.

Dogs & Children: Well-behaved dogs on a lead and children are welcome at the estate. Children are welcome on tours but cannot partake in wine tastings.

Accessibility: The tasting room and terrace are suitable for guests using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. However, vineyard tours involve walking on uneven and potentially muddy ground, which may not be suitable for mobility aids.

The Wine

Artelium produces a range of award-winning still and sparkling English wines, crafted from classic grape varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Gris. Their portfolio includes celebrated offerings such as Blanc de Blancs, Curators Cuvée, and Rosé.

The wines have received significant acclaim. At the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024, Artelium earned two gold medals for its sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2018 and Curators Cuvée 2018. Previously, at the Wine GB Awards 2022, Artelium was named Supreme Champion and Best Newcomer, also winning Best Blanc de Blancs and Best Sparkling for their Blanc de Blancs 2015. Their 2017 Nature Series Cuvée also secured a Gold at the Independent English Wine Awards.

Artelium is committed to sustainable practices, having signed up to the WINEGB Sustainable Wine Certification in 2020. They champion low-impact viticulture, focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and reducing chemical inputs. This includes planting wildflowers between vine rows to attract pollinators, and utilizing sheep for natural grazing to manage grass. They also cultivate disease-resistant PIWI (fungus resistant) varieties as part of their environmental commitment.

The estate has its own winery at the Madehurst Vineyard site, which produced its first vintage in 2022.

Getting here

Address: Artelium Wine Estate, Streat Lane, Streat, Sussex BN6 8SA.

By Car: Due to narrow roads, it is recommended to enter Streat Lane via St Helena Lane from the North of Streat.

By Public Transport:

Plumpton Station: The closest train station, approximately a 30-minute walk across fields with scenic views of the South Downs. Specific walking directions are provided by Artelium, as Google Maps may direct you through private property.
Burgess Hill Station: Less than a 10-minute taxi ride from the estate. Direct trains to Burgess Hill also run from London Victoria.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- Ridgeview Wine Estate, Ditchling.
- Court Garden Vineyard, Ditchling.
Notable Restaurants:
- The Jolly Sportsman (East Chiltington): A pub with four boutique rooms, known for its proximity to vineyards and South Downs trails.
- Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa (Cuckfield): Features an award-winning restaurant within an Elizabethan manor house.
Notable Hotels:
- South Lodge Hotel & Spa (Lower Beeding): A five-star country house hotel with panoramic South Downs views, an award-winning spa, and fine dining.
- Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa (Cuckfield): An Elizabethan manor house with individually designed rooms, a luxurious spa, and set in eight acres of gardens.
Notable Attractions:
- Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (Ditchling): Showcases works by artists and craftspeople who lived and worked in the village.
- South Downs Way: Offers extensive walking and cycling trails through the stunning countryside, with sections easily accessible from the vineyard.