Stonyfield Wine At Painters Vineyard

Visit this unique Northamptonshire vineyard to sample English sparkling wines acclaimed with the Dudley Quirk Trophy for Best Sparkling Blend 2021 from WineGB, nurtured by the distinctive ironstone-rich spoil from the historic Blisworth Tunnel.

https://www.stonyfieldwine.co.uk/

30a Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3BZ Get directions

Nearest station: Northampton (5.2 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

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What's the vibe

Stonyfield Wine at Painters Vineyard offers a personal and welcoming experience, inviting visitors to explore a family-owned vineyard nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside. It's a place to enjoy award-winning English sparkling wine in a relaxed setting.

Visiting information

Open Days: Stonyfield Wine hosts regular open days on the second Sunday of each month, and additionally on every Sunday from 6th July to 17th August, from 11 am to 4 pm. No prior booking is required for these open days – visitors can simply turn up.Tours & Tastings: Free guided vineyard tours and tastings of their sparkling wine are offered during open days. For those looking to spend the afternoon, cheese platters paired with wine are available on summer Sundays.

Private Visits & Events: Private group tours can be arranged by booking in advance. The vineyard is also available for hosting private events in its garden overlooking the vines.
Children & Dogs: Children and dogs are welcome at the vineyard.

The Wine

Stonyfield Wine, produced at Painters Vineyard, specializes exclusively in English Sparkling Wine. They craft both white and rosé sparkling wines using the traditional Champagne method, employing Pinot Noir and Seyval Blanc grape varieties.

The vineyard has garnered numerous accolades for its wines. All of Stonyfield's available wines have won national medals between 2021 and 2025. Notable achievements include securing a National Trophy in 2025, marking the second time they have won this prestigious award. In 2021, they received the Best Sparkling Blend Trophy and a Gold Medal from WineGB. Their wines were "Recommended" by Decanter Magazine in 2020, the same year they won a Gold Medal and Artisan Drink of the Year at the Weetabix Food and Wine Awards. More recently, they achieved Silver awards for both their Rosé and White Sparkling Wines at the IEWA in 2023, and a Silver award for their new 2019 Rosé in 2024. Their 2013 Rosé was rated 90/100 by Decanter Magazine in 2016.

Stonyfield Wine operates its own winery on-site, managing the entire winemaking process from grape to bottle.

Getting here

By Car: The vineyard is located at 30a Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3BZ.

By Public Transport: The nearest major train station is Northampton. Visitors planning to arrive by public transport should check local bus or taxi services from Northampton station to Blisworth.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- New Lodge Vineyard, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
- Fleur Fields Vineyard, Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Notable Restaurants:
- The Narrow Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne: A charming canal-side pub and restaurant, ideal for those exploring the Grand Union Canal.
- The Church Restaurant, Northampton: Offers fine dining in a beautifully converted church building.
Notable Hotels:
- Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, Daventry: A historic country house hotel offering luxurious accommodation and spa facilities.
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa, Rushton: A grand country house hotel known for its stunning architecture and opulent interiors.
Notable Attractions:
- Blisworth Tunnel & Grand Union Canal: Explore this historic canal tunnel and enjoy walks along the towpath, with a nearby canal museum at Stoke Bruerne.
- Althorp Estate, Northamptonshire: The historic ancestral home of the Spencer family, and the final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales.