Birchden Vineyards

Discover Birchden Vineyards, where the High Weald’s natural beauty meets a family-run passion for artisan English wines, offering everything from charmingly named vintages to unique tours and local delights.

https://www.birchdenvineyards.co.uk

Birchden Farm, Birchden Farm, Groombridge, East Sussex, TN3 9NR Get directions

Nearest station: Groombridge (0.7 miles).
Approx walking time: 14 minutes.

Public tours

Private tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Walking trail

Award-winning

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Birchden Vineyards is a tranquil, family-run working farm nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This inviting vineyard offers a relaxed atmosphere where community spirit and a deep connection to nature create an unexpectedly enchanting experience for visitors.

Visiting information

General Opening Hours: The Tasting Den and coffee truck are open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can drop in for coffee, crêpes, or to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle.
Booking: Casual visits for drinks and snacks do not require a booking; simply turn up. Vineyard tours, however, must be pre-booked online.
Tours: Guided vineyard tours run from March through September, lasting approximately 60 to 90 minutes. These include a tasting flight of three wines.
Food & Drink: A coffee truck, 'The Blackbird', serves coffee, crêpes, and galettes every Saturday. Inside the charming Tasting Den, you can purchase wines to drink by the glass, along with charcuterie boards and light snacks. Picnics will be available for pre-order from Spring 2025.
Special Events: Birchden Vineyards hosts various events including wine-tasting experiences, and private dining. They can also create bespoke events.
Accommodation: A cosy, luxurious Shepherd's Hut on-site is currently listed as "coming soon" for overnight stays.
Dogs & Children: Dogs on leads are warmly welcomed, and children are also welcome to visit.

The Wine

Birchden Vineyards focuses on producing limited-edition, exclusive wines from Pinot Noir, Bacchus, and Pinot Gris grapes grown across their six acres of vines. Their core range includes a traditional method sparkling Rosé Pinot Noir called 'The Charmed Finch', a still Bacchus known as 'The Gregarious Goose', and a still Rosé Pinot Noir, 'The Foxy Vixen'. They also produce a Blanc de Noirs, with 'The Charmed Finch BdN 2021' having won awards.

The vineyard is committed to responsible and sustainable farming, working in harmony with nature and the local community. Their environmental stewardship is evident through features like an orchard, beehives, a wildflower field, a lake teeming with wildfowl, and diverse wildlife habitats.

While the grapes are meticulously tended on site by their 'Vineyard Vixens' team, the winemaking process itself is carried out off-site by master winemaker Ben Smith at Itasca.

Getting here

By Car: From the direction of Tunbridge Wells, drive approximately 2 miles down Broadwater Forest Lane after turning off the A26. If coming from Groombridge, follow Station Road for 0.8 miles.
By Public Transport:
Take bus services 286 or 291 to Groombridge, followed by a 30-40 minute walk along country footpaths.
The nearest train stations are Tunbridge Wells (a 10-minute taxi ride away), or Eridge (a 5-minute taxi ride).
Alternatively, take the Spa Valley Railway heritage train from Tunbridge Wells West to Groombridge station, from where the vineyard is a picturesque 35-minute walk through the countryside.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
Wildwood Vineyard
Busi-Jacobsohn Wine Estate
Notable Restaurants:
The Crown Inn, Groombridge: A historic, family-run gastropub, noted for its traditional cuisine and character.
The Beacon, Tunbridge Wells: Offering superb views and a modern British menu.
Notable Hotels:
The Dorset Arms Pub & Cottage Rooms, Groombridge: A welcoming pub with accommodation right in Groombridge village.
One Warwick Park Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells: A luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Notable Attractions:
Spa Valley Railway: Experience heritage steam and diesel trains on a scenic journey through the High Weald.
Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells: A spacious and elegant park featuring a boating lake, stunning views, and a large water fountain.