Lyme Bay Winery

Step into a vibrant West Country cellar that boasts some of the UK’s most awarded English still wines.

https://www.lymebaywinery.co.uk

Shute, Axminster, Devon EX13 7PW. Get directions

Nearest station: Axminster (3.8 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Disabled access

Award-winning

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Lyme Bay Winery offers a welcoming and informative experience, known for its passionate and knowledgeable staff. Visitors consistently praise the engaging tasting sessions and the warm atmosphere, making it a delightful stop for wine enthusiasts.

Visiting information

Cellar Door: The Cellar Door shop is open daily for sampling and purchasing the wide range of products.Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm). Sunday: Closed. Bank Holiday opening times may vary, so it is advisable to check their website. The winery is open year-round.

Guided Tastings & Tours: Guided tasting experiences are available and typically last between 1 to 2 hours, requiring advance booking. These sessions delve into the wines, grape origins, and the winemaking process. Specific events like wine and cheese pairing tastings are also offered.
On-site Facilities: While there isn't a full restaurant, an excellent Coffee Factory café is located across the car park from the shop.
Children: Children are welcome at the vineyard.

The Wine

Lyme Bay Winery is a dedicated West Country company producing an extensive portfolio that includes English still and sparkling wines, fruit wines, ciders, meads, liqueurs, and spirits. Their still wine range features white wines such as Chardonnay, Bacchus, and Shoreline, alongside red Pinot Noir and rosé, while their sparkling wines include Brut Reserve, Sparkling Rosé, Classic Cuvée, and Blanc de Blancs. Beyond grape wines, they are also notable for being the largest producer of mead in the UK and offer a diverse selection of fruit wines like Blackberry, Cherry, and Elderberry.

The winery has garnered significant recognition for its quality, standing as one of the most awarded English still wine producers. In a historic achievement, Lyme Bay Winery became the first English producer to win both the International Wine Challenge (IWC) National Trophies for Best English White Wine (for their Martin Lane Chardonnay 2020) and Best English Red Wine (for their Pinot Noir 2021) in the same year at the 2025 awards. Other recent accolades include Gold Medals at the 2024 WineGB Awards for their Pinot Noir 2021 and Chardonnay 2021, and multiple Silver and Bronze medals across various wines at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Lyme Bay Winery operates its own facility where all products are fermented, blended, and aged. Uniquely, they do not solely rely on their own vineyards; instead, they work with a network of skilled growers across the South of England to source the best grapes, ensuring access to diverse varieties and microclimates for their exceptional wines. There is no specific information available regarding organic, regenerative, or other defined sustainability practices.

Getting here

By Car
The Winery is located two miles west of Axminster. Turn off the A35 towards Shute, and the Winery is signposted one mile after Shute. Alternatively, from the A3052, follow signs to Whitford via Colyton or Musbury.

By Public Transport
The closest train station is Axminster. The nearest bus station is Old Rail Station, approximately a 4-minute walk from the winery, served by bus lines 20, 885, and X30.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- Castlewood Vineyard (Axminster, Devon)
- Dalwood Vineyard (Dalwood, Devon)
Notable Restaurants:
- The Tuckers Arms, Dalwood (tuckersarms.com)
- The Canteen at Axminster Guildhall (axminsterguildhall.co.uk/the-canteen)
Notable Hotels:
- The White Cottage B&B (Axminster)
- The Alexandra Hotel (Lyme Regis) (alexandrahotel.co.uk)
Notable Attractions:
- Jurassic Coast (jurassiccoast.org)
- Lyme Regis (Charming coastal town with a historic harbour, the Cobb)