Best Accessible Vineyards in Sussex

The winery, restaurant, shop, and tours are fully wheelchair accessible, including lifts where needed. An accessible drop-off point is available at the shop door for guests with limited mobility, providing flat access to the restaurant and shop, as the main car park is on a slope. Visitors are advised to contact the estate before booking vineyard tours to ensure all specific access requirements can be met.

Ashling Park Estate provides good accessibility with dedicated accessible parking less than 50 metres from the main entrance, offering level access to reception, the cellar door shop, gardens, and ground floor facilities. The tasting room, spread over two floors, is fully accessible via a lift. Accessible toilet facilities are available on both ground and first floors, featuring grab handles and an emergency cord system. While the vineyard tour itself is uneven underfoot and may be challenging for wheelchair users, an electric buggy and rest stations can be arranged beforehand. One of their lodges, Veraison, is fully accessible. Visitors are encouraged to contact `[email protected]` or speak to reception upon arrival for any specific needs.

The Tasting Room and its facilities, including accessible toilets and parking, are wheelchair accessible. The path from the car park to the Tasting Room has a slight incline over gravel, which may require some assistance for wheelchair users, though there are no steps. Guided vineyard tours include sections over rough track and stepped access to the tasting area, so these are not fully accessible for all wheelchair users. Albourne is keen to welcome all visitors - please get in touch ahead of your visit to discuss any specific requirements and the team will do their best to help.

Accessibility: Accessible parking and toilets on site. Tasting Room wheelchair accessible. Gravel path with slight incline from car park. Guided tour route not fully accessible.
Booking: Recommended for visitors with specific accessibility needs.

Bolney Wine Estate offers accessible parking, accessible bathrooms on both the ground and first floors, and lift access to the shop, restaurant, and tour areas. The main visitor facilities are wheelchair accessible and there are no steps to enter or exit any of the estate buildings. Vineyard tours involve varied and uneven terrain, which may present challenges for some visitors - it is worth contacting the estate in advance if this is a concern. Service dogs are welcome in the café but not in the upstairs restaurant. The team are happy to discuss specific access requirements ahead of a visit.

Booking: Visitors with specific access requirements are encouraged to get in touch before arriving. Check the website for the most up-to-date access information.

Disabled parking bays are marked and reserved on flat, hard surfaces. It is recommended to contact staff ahead of time with specific requirements. The Cellar Door and Tasting Room entrances are step-free, with the Tasting Room offering an accessible toilet featuring a wider door, emergency pull cord, and grab rails. Winery tours include access to the lower ground floor via a lift or stairs, although the vineyard portion is on gently sloped grass which may be uneven. The Flint Barns accommodation has a ramp available upon request for its entrance, and all ground-floor communal areas and en suite showers are level however, there is no lift to upper floors, and The Cottage accommodation is not wheelchair-accessible. The Estate Office is accessible via a permanent ramp and includes a fully accessible toilet.

Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard offers good accessibility, including parking areas for disabled visitors and ramp/level access. While tours involve walking through the vines, general disabled access is provided, and the staff are available to assist those who require it. Guide dogs are permitted. It is advisable to contact the vineyard if specific assistance is needed, especially for tours that require booking in advance.

While the vineyard itself is uneven, areas for the vineyard tour and tasting are generally wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels. The Vineyard Hollow accommodation is on one floor and accessible for wheelchair users, though its path has low steps and the wet room bathroom does not have rails. Accessible parking is available by the winery.

While vineyard tours are not suitable for mobility aids or wheelchairs due to uneven ground, wine tastings held on the gravelled terrace or in the tasting room are accessible for guests using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Accessible toilets are also available. No information is provided regarding accessible car parking or free entry for carers.