Wolstonbury

A Sussex vineyard where glowing hay bales ward off frost, helping to cultivate distinctive English sparkling wines.

https://www.wolstonbury.co/

Wolstonbury Farm, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9BD. Get directions

Nearest station: Hassocks (1.6 miles).
Approx walking time: 36 minutes.

Public tours

Private tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

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What's the vibe

Wolstonbury Vineyard offers an intimate, family-owned experience, gracefully nestled within the iconic South Downs National Park. Visitors often comment on the beautiful, well-maintained facilities and the genuine passion of the owners, creating a welcoming and charming atmosphere.

Visiting information

Access: Wolstonbury Vineyard is open exclusively for pre-booked tours and select events. It is not a casual drop-in cellar door.

Tour Dates: Tours typically run seasonally, between May and September. Specific dates are released early in the year and require advance booking through their website.
Dogs & Children: To ensure the comfort of all visitors and to protect the vineyard environment, only assistance dogs are permitted. Tours and picnics are restricted to visitors aged 18 and over, including babies.

The Wine

Wolstonbury Vineyard produces both still and sparkling wines from its single estate. Their still wine offerings include a crisp Bacchus and a Bacchus/Reichensteiner blend. For sparkling wine, they craft an award-winning Reichensteiner 'Chalk' sparkling using the Charmat method. This Charmat approach is noted as a less common method among English producers but is well-suited to their aromatic grape varieties. The vineyard also expanded its plantings in 2021 to include traditional sparkling varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.

All their wines are produced from grapes grown on their distinct chalk soil, which imparts notable minerality and a lively acidity to the wines. The vineyard operates with a "live and let live" ethos, actively promoting and preserving biodiversity within its grounds.

Getting here

By Car: Located conveniently just off the A23, Wolstonbury Vineyard provides ample on-site parking for visitors.

By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Hassocks. The vineyard is approximately a 3-mile walk from the station, typically taking between 50 to 75 minutes. Taxis are highly recommended for transport from the station and should be booked in advance. Local taxi services include HurstTaxis (01444 253328, hursttaxis@live.co.uk) and South Downs Taxis (01273 846666).

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
- Albourne Estate
- Ridgeview Wine Estate
Notable Restaurants:
- The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint
- Morley's Bistro, Hurstpierpoint
Notable Hotels:
- Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
- THE PIG-in the South Downs
Notable Attractions:
- Wolstonbury Hill (adjacent to the vineyard, offering panoramic views)
- Devil's Dyke (a dramatic dry valley in the South Downs National Park)