Abingworth Vineyard

Abingworth does not currently operate as a full visitor attraction. There are no regular tours or public tastings, but wine purchases can be made directly from the vineyard during the working week.

Opening times:

Cellar door purchases are typically available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. As this is a working site, it’s sensible to check availability or make contact ahead of visiting.

Vineyard Tours & Wine Tastings:

Abingworth isn’t currently open for regular guided tours or scheduled tastings. The team has indicated that this may change in future as the vineyard develops, but there are no confirmed plans at present.

Dogs & Children:

Dogs are not permitted on site, except registered assistance dogs. There is no visitor-focused space for children.

Abingworth currently produces a small range of still English wines, including one of the UK’s relatively rare Sauvignon Blancs and a Pinot Noir rosé. Production is deliberately small-scale, with a low-intervention approach and an emphasis on retaining freshness and balance.

An on-site winery allows close control over the process from harvest through to bottling. The vineyard has also indicated plans to release its first traditional-method sparkling wine as the vines mature, with an initial release expected in the coming years.

By car

Abingworth Vineyard is located at Champions Farm, Storrington Road, Thakeham, Pulborough, West Sussex (RH20 3EF). Parking is limited and the site functions primarily as a working vineyard rather than a visitor centre.

By public transport

The nearest train stations are Pulborough and Billingshurst. From either station, the vineyard is around a 10–15 minute taxi journey. Booking a taxi in advance is recommended.

There’s plenty to do around Abingworth if you’re exploring this part of West Sussex, from other vineyards and countryside pubs to walking routes and nature reserves in the South Downs.

Nearby vineyards

• Kinsbrook Vineyard – A more informal stop nearby, with tastings and a relaxed atmosphere.
• Nutbourne Vineyards – Family-run and visitor-friendly, with scenic vineyard walks.
• Nyetimber – A high-profile English sparkling producer, open only on ticketed event days.

Restaurants

• The Black Horse, Amberley – A dependable pub option if you’re combining a vineyard visit with a walk.
• The White Horse Inn, Pulborough – A traditional Sussex pub overlooking Pulborough Brooks.

Hotels

• The Chequers Hotel, Pulborough – A practical base close to both vineyards and the South Downs.
• The White Horse Inn, Pulborough – Rooms above a classic pub if you want to stay local.

Attractions

• RSPB Pulborough Brooks – Wetland walks, bird hides, and wide open views.
• Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – An open-air museum covering local industry and transport history.

Abingworth’s winery was built to support small-batch production rather than visitor flow. Everything is designed around efficiency and control, allowing wines to be made, handled, and bottled on site without unnecessary movement or intervention.

The vineyard works with a mix of classic varieties and newer plantings, giving the team flexibility as vines mature and conditions change. Still wine currently dominates production, but the longer-term plan includes traditional-method sparkling wine once yields and quality are consistent enough to support it.

It’s a quietly ambitious setup — less about making a statement now, more about building something sustainable and adaptable for the next stage of the vineyard’s life.