London: English Wine Tour & 3 Vineyard Tastings from London Bridge

Three English Vineyards in One Day: Organic, Sparkling & Small-Batch

You start at London Bridge at 9am and visit three contrasting vineyards (an organic producer, an estate vineyard in a historic hamlet, and a small sparkling specialist) with guided tastings at each stop. Lunch with wine is included in the herb garden at Chapel Down. The full day runs about eight hours with roughly three hours of driving through the English countryside and medieval villages, returning to London Bridge by early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three English vineyards and tastings

• Depart from English Grounds near London Bridge
• Drive 1.5 hours to Sedlescombe Organic vineyard
• Guided tasting at Sedlescombe Organic vineyard
• Drive through countryside to Chapel Down Estate
• Explore Chapel Down vineyard and guided tasting
• Enjoy picnic lunch in Chapel Down herb garden
• Visit Woodchurch Estate vineyard and meet producer
• Guided tasting at Woodchurch Estate vineyard
• Return to English Grounds near London Bridge

The experience

You leave from English Grounds opposite London Bridge Station at 9am sharp, and the drive itself is part of the tour. Your guide talks about English wine the whole way: how the industry has grown, what makes these vineyards different from each other, the history of the region. It's ninety minutes to the first stop, Sedlescombe Organic, which is the UK's largest organic wine producer. They use minimal intervention viticulture, which means less chemicals, more patience. You taste through their award-winning range, and there's time to walk around, take photos, buy a bottle if something lands right.

Then you drive deeper into the countryside toward Chapel Down Estate, passing medieval villages and narrow single-lane roads that don't show up on most tourist maps. Chapel Down sits in what used to be a 15th-century shipbuilding port called Small Hythe: the kind of place where the history is just sitting there in the buildings. The tasting happens at the barrels, and you work through their sparkling and still wines with someone who knows the vineyard. After that, lunch: a seasonal picnic in the herb garden with local delights and a glass of English wine included. It's the kind of break that makes the day feel less like a checklist and more like an actual afternoon.

The third vineyard, Woodchurch Estate, is smaller and newer: planted in 2009 on nine acres. You meet the producer, which means you hear the story straight from someone who actually planted the vines and built the operation. They focus on sparkling wine, but they've just released a still chardonnay. The tasting is guided, and you get time to browse and buy. Then it's the drive back to London Bridge, another ninety minutes or so, and you're back by early evening with a bottle or two and a real sense of how English wine actually works.

What’s included

• Hotel or London Bridge pickup and return.
• three guided wine tastings at award-winning vineyards.
• seasonal picnic lunch with a glass of English wine.
• tasting fees.
• time to browse and purchase wine at each vineyard.
• transportation between all three vineyards through the English countryside.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by English Wine Tasting Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand English wine beyond a single tasting room (three different producers in one day show you the range, from large organic operations to small sparkling specialists), and you'd rather not navigate the countryside roads yourself or coordinate three separate visits.

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Top questions

What time does the tour depart and return?

Departure is 9am from English Grounds opposite London Bridge Station. Return is approximately 6pm to 6:15pm, depending on traffic.

How long is the drive to the first vineyard?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.

What's included in the price?

All three vineyard tastings, a seasonal picnic lunch with a glass of English wine, and tasting fees. Wine purchases are separate.

Can I buy wine at the vineyards?

Yes. There's time to browse and purchase at each stop, and you can take bottles home with you.

What kind of wines will I taste?

You'll taste organic wines at Sedlescombe, sparkling and still wines at Chapel Down, and sparkling wines plus a still chardonnay at Woodchurch Estate.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle or at tastings, with walking around the vineyards at your own pace.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking around the vineyards. Sunscreen and a light jacket are useful depending on the season. You may want a bag for any bottles you purchase.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.