Visiting the best Vineyards near Steyning

Spring and summer: The Downs are lush and green, and Steyning’s festivals kick in. The Steyning Festival (late May/early June) brings art, music and talks.

Autumn: Vineyard harvest season; also good for crisp walks up to Chanctonbury Ring, the Iron Age hillfort with panoramic views.

Winter: Quieter, but the pubs and tea rooms feel particularly cosy. Vineyards like Wiston Estate and Kinsbrook run tastings year-round.

You’ll find Wiston Estate, Kinsbrook, and Nutbourne all within a 10-15 minute drive. Nyetimber nearby too. Expect mostly sparkling wine, but Kinsbrook and Nutbourne also bottle stills, giving some variety.

Vineyards to visit from Steyning

These are the vineyards scheduled to be open this weekend based on our most recent checks. Remember to check directly with the vineyard before heading out, or to book in advance where visits require a pre-booked tour or tasting. Find more information about opening times on the vineyard listing, or head to the map to search for vineyards open on a specific day or month.

3 of 4 vineyards below are open to walk-ins this weekend, Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October.

Wiston Estate

RH20 4BB

Open this weekend

MonClosed

TueClosed

Wed10am to 4pm

Thu10am to 4pm

Fri10am to 4pm

Sat10am to 4pm

Sun10am to 4pm

Nutbourne Vineyards

RH20 2HH

This weekend: Fri and Sat

Mon10am to 5pm

Tue10am to 5pm

Wed10am to 5pm

Thu10am to 5pm

Fri10am to 5pm

Sat10am to 5pm

SunClosed

Kinsbrook Vineyard

RH20 2LU

Open this weekend

Mon9am to 10pm

Tue9am to 10pm

Wed9am to 10pm

Thu9am to 10pm

Fri9am to 10pm

Sat9am to 10pm

Sun9am to 10pm

Nyetimber

RH20 2HH

No tours until June

Tours here run June to August. Booking is required, so check dates with the vineyard.

Tour dates on their website

All 4 vineyards near Steyning produce their wines on site.

Nutbourne Vineyards
Nutbourne Vineyards is a family-run boutique producer crafting a range of award-winning still and sparkling Sussex wines. Public tours take in the winery and production area.

Kinsbrook Vineyard
Kinsbrook farms several vineyard sites across West Sussex, growing varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, Pinot Gris, and Précoce Pinot Noir . Public tours take in the winery and production area.

Wiston Estate
Home to breathtaking views, wine with royal connections, and surely one of the UK's best vineyard restaurant. Public tours and tastings are available.

Nyetimber
Nyetimber produces traditional-method English sparkling wine using estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier . Public tours take in the winery and production area.

Steyning Museum - small, local and charming.

South Downs Way passes right by. You can walk a stretch without committing to all 100 miles!

The town hosts regular farmers’ markets and has a cluster of independent shops and galleries.

• Budget: Steyning Tea Rooms - classic scones and sandwiches.
• Create a splash: The Sussex Produce Café - local, seasonal food with a relaxed bistro vibe.
• Push the boat out: Wiston Estate Restaurant - elegant dining on the vineyard itself, with (obviously) an impeccable wine list.

There’s no dedicated wine bar in Steyning, but local pubs often stock Sussex bottles. For supplies, The Sussex Produce Company doubles as a deli, stocking local wines.

Wiston Estate Cottages - cottages on the estate, from £150 per night.

Springwells House - B&B in a Georgian house with a pool, from £110.

The Castle Inn Hotel - affordable coaching inn in nearby Bramber, from £90.