Chartham Vineyard

Sip award-winning wines in its charming, historic farmyard, where even the old cow shed has become a surprising art gallery.

https://www.charthamvineyard.co.uk/

Burnt House Farm, Station Road, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 7HU. Get directions

Nearest station: Chartham (0.0 miles).
Approx walking time: 0 minutes.

Public tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Chartham Vineyard offers a warm, family-run atmosphere set within a historic Kentish farmyard, blending traditional winemaking with a vibrant local art scene. It's a place where passion for wine and art converge, offering a relaxed and friendly experience for all visitors.

Visiting information

Opening Hours: The vineyard shop, cellar door, and gallery are open every Saturday from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

General Visits: You can pop in to browse the art displays, see the demonstration vineyard, and purchase wines from their cellar door. Free wine tastings are offered every Saturday.

Guided Tours & Tastings: Guided tours and tutored tastings are available on Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, running from February to December. These require pre-booking and cost £20 per person. Tours typically last around 1 hour 30 minutes, covering the vineyard and ending with a tutored tasting of their still and sparkling wines.
Events: The vineyard hosts regular art and craft exhibitions in their renovated barn and gallery spaces. They also offer opportunities for harvest volunteers in late September/early October.
Food & Drink: While there is no restaurant or cafe on site, visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the attractive heritage courtyard after a tour or tasting. Wine is available for purchase by the bottle or glass.
Accommodation: Chartham Vineyard does not offer on-site accommodation.
Dogs & Children: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, and a dog water bowl is available. Children are also welcome to join tours, with soft drinks provided during tastings.

The Wine

Chartham Vineyard produces a range of award-winning wines, including still white, red, rosé, and sparkling varieties. Their portfolio includes still whites made from Bacchus and Pinot Gris grapes, a still red and rosé from Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines such as Blanc de Blancs (from Chardonnay) and Rosé de Noir (from Pinot Noir).

Their wines have received significant recognition, including being awarded LWC Gold and LWC Wine of the Year UK in 2025. They have also secured several Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Silver medals, including for their Pinot Gris 2023 and Pinot Noir 2020, and a Silver Medal at the 2020 International Wine Challenge for their Bacchus 2018. The Pinot Noir 2022 was also a WineGB Awards 2024 Medal Winner.

Chartham Vineyard is committed to sustainable practices, operating as a carbon-neutral company and employing regenerative farming methods. This includes a focus on biodiversity, wildlife conservation, soil health, and sustainable farming practices. They are actively working towards accreditation under the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain scheme. The vineyard's grapes are hand-picked, and while they plan to establish their own winery in the long term, winemaking is currently handled by Litmus Wines in Dorking, Surrey.

Getting here

Address: Chartham Vineyard, Burnt House Farm, Station Road, Chartham, CT4 7HU.

By Car: The vineyard is easily accessible just off the A28 (Ashford Road) and is well signposted for Chartham. Ample free parking is available in the farmyard.

By Public Transport:
Train: Chartham railway station is conveniently located just a minute's walk from the vineyard. It is one stop (approximately 6 minutes) from Canterbury West station. Direct trains from London Charing Cross (around 1 hour 40 minutes) and London Victoria (under 2 hours) stop at Chartham.
Bus: The 1A bus route stops at Chartham Station, which is a minute's walk from the vineyard.

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