Best Vineyards for Self Guided Tours in Kent

At Yotes Court, you can choose a self-guided picnic experience or enjoy a vineyard tour followed by a self-guided wine flight.

For a truly self-guided outdoor experience, you can book a "Picnic in the Vineyard." Bring your own food to enjoy at a designated picnic site, pre-order your Yotes Court wine from the vineyard, and they will provide chilled wine, picnic glasses, and a cooler bag. This option welcomes both children and well-behaved dogs on a lead.

Alternatively, partake in a morning vineyard tour, which is guided, then conclude with a self-guided wine flight in the Cellar Door or on the Paddock Lawn. This "Vineyard Tour & Self-Guided Wine Flight" costs £25 per person. Children under 18 can join this experience for free when accompanied by an adult and receive a complimentary apple juice or ice cream. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are also welcome on this tour and during the self-guided wine flight. The self-guided wine flight includes tasting four Yotes Court wines with a tasting guide.

After your visit, the Cellar Door Wine Barn and Paddock Lawn offer a place to relax. You can purchase wine by the glass or a tasting flight, and enjoy light lunch options like charcuterie and cheese boards, as well as other snacks. Alcohol-free options are also available. The Cellar Door shop is open for purchasing wines to take home.

Pack a picnic to enjoy on the grounds and grab a bottle of Biddenden's award-winning wine, cider, or juice from the Vineyard Shop. Sharing boards with local cheese and charcuterie are also available to order there. Self-guided tours, offered from May to September, don't require pre-booking

Pack a picnic to enjoy on site, or purchase nibbles and wine by the glass from the Winery Shop or the Horsebox during summer months. Children are welcome at the vineyard, and dogs are permitted for walks around the Tenterden premises on leads, though they are not allowed on guided tours or in the Winery shop. Chapel Down even offers a specific "Walkies with Wine" guided tour for dogs and their owners in summer.

After your self-guided walk, you can explore the Winery Shop, which offers the full range of still and sparkling wines available for sampling. Enjoy a wine flight at the tasting bar or share a bottle under a stretch tent. For a more substantial experience, dine at The Swan, a 2AA Rosette restaurant on-site, which serves locally and regionally sourced produce, complemented by Chapel Down's wines. The restaurant features a Chef's Table and an outdoor terrace with vineyard views.

Explore Balfour Winery's picturesque estate with a free self-guided tour, available every day from 10am to 5pm by picking up a map from the Cellar Door (as per their website instructions, selguided tours are available 'subject to spraying, please telephone 01622 832794 to ensure that the vineyards are open for walks').You can select a bottle of wine or a self-tutored tasting from the cellar door to enjoy on the terrace or at other designated areas - booking a table in advance is recommended. Children are allowed on the estate for self guided tours, but dogs are not (they're only allowed on the downstairs terrace).

Pick up a complimentary map at The Nest and explore Gusbourne's self-guided vineyard tour at your own pace, a gentle 35-minute walk through unique terroir and scenic views, available daily from 11:00 to 16:00. Pack a picnic pre-booked from Gusbourne, featuring local produce and a chilled bottle of their wine, as outside food and drink are not permitted. Children are welcome on the free self-guided tour, and soft drinks are available for them at The Nest. Dogs are allowed on the self-guided tour and in outdoor hospitality areas, provided they are kept on a lead