Young vine rows in a woodland clearing under a summer sky at Bow in the Cloud Vineyard Vine rows with wildflower grass and a woodland edge in spring at Bow in the Cloud Vineyard A rainbow arching over vine rows and surrounding woodland at Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

Updated 17/05/2026

Explore award-winning English wines from Bow in the Cloud Vineyard, where unique limestone soil, akin to Champagne, shapes every hand-crafted bottle in the South Cotswolds.

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Limited AccessSite states "not usually open to the public... very limited availability" - only 6 Sunday tour dates for the whole 2026 season (Jul-Sept). Contact directly to check other availability, especially for groups.ToursPublicWineAward-winning

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Overview

What's the vibe?

Bow in the Cloud Vineyard offers an informal and welcoming experience at a small, family-run vineyard that prides itself on working in harmony with nature and local wildlife.

Visiting Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

Bow in the Cloud is open by arrangement from March to December rather than on fixed cellar door hours - contact the vineyard ahead to arrange a visit.

Shop: Wine is sold from the cellar door, through the website, and via selected independent stockists around the Cotswolds.

Booking: Get in touch through the vineyard's website to arrange a visit.

The Wine at Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

Bow in the Cloud Vineyard produces both still and sparkling wines. The vineyard cultivates Bacchus, Seyval Blanc, and Schönburger grape varieties, with a recent experimental planting of Pinot Noir. Production is intentionally small, typically yielding around 2,000 bottles of still wine annually, which are primarily sold locally.

The vineyard's commitment to quality is recognised, with their 2021 Bacchus having received a Silver Award at the WineGB 2022 Awards.

Bow in the Cloud aims for sustainable practices with minimal environmental impact, refraining from using pesticides in the vineyard. The wines are hand-crafted in small batches, and the winemaking process is handled by Litmus Wines.

Getting to Bow in the Cloud Vineyard

The vineyard is located at Noah's Ark, Garsdon, Wiltshire, SN16 9NS.

By Car: Situated in the North Cotswolds, just outside the ancient market town of Malmesbury, the vineyard is easily accessible by car.

By Public Transport: The nearest mainline train station is Kemble. From Kemble station, a taxi journey to the vineyard (or nearby Malmesbury) typically takes around 15 minutes. Malmesbury itself no longer has a train station.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

What's nearby

Malmesbury and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside offer a variety of attractions, dining, and accommodation options.

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