Bride Valley Vineyard

Tours & Tastings: Guided vineyard tours run seasonally, typically on Saturdays at 10:30am from late spring through to harvest (usually late September). Tours involve a guided walk through the vineyard followed by a tasting of Bride Valley still and sparkling wines.

Booking: Advance booking is essential, with group sizes kept small.

Children: Visitors under 18 are not permitted on vineyard tours.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join tours. As this is a working farm with livestock, dogs must remain under close control at all times.

Accessibility: The vineyard terrain is uneven and may be challenging for visitors with limited mobility. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Facilities: Wine is available to purchase at the end of tours. There is no general drop-in cellar door outside scheduled tour times.

Bride Valley Vineyard is planted with classic sparkling wine varieties — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier — across its 10-hectare site on chalk and limestone soils. The focus is on producing a small, tightly defined range of sparkling and still wines that reflect the site and vintage conditions.

The range includes the flagship Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé Bella, and Dorset Crémant, alongside still Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Rosé. While the grapes are grown at Bride Valley, winemaking takes place off-site at a nearby winery, allowing the team to focus on vineyard work and fruit quality.

Bride Valley wines have received consistent recognition in national and international competitions across both sparkling and still categories. The vineyard follows sustainable farming principles and avoids synthetic inputs where possible. All wines are suitable for vegans.

Address: Bride Valley Vineyard, Litton Cheney, Dorset, DT2 9GE.

By car: The vineyard is located just south of the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester, with parking available on site. Approach directions vary depending on travel direction and are best checked before setting off.

By public transport: Dorchester South and Dorchester West are the nearest train stations, both around 9–10 miles away. Taxis are recommended. Local bus services run along the A35, but reaching the vineyard from bus stops requires a walk.

• Other Vineyards:
  • Furleigh Estate – Salwayash, Dorset
  • Langham Wine Estate – Crawthorne, Dorset
• Notable Restaurants:
  • The White Horse Inn, Litton Cheney – A traditional village pub known for local produce and Dorset ales.
  • The Ollerod, Beaminster – A long-established restaurant in a historic building, focused on seasonal cooking.
• Notable Hotels:
  • The Bridge House, Beaminster – A historic hotel and restaurant offering comfortable accommodation.
  • Graston Farm Cottages, Burton Bradstock – Self-catering cottages within easy reach of the vineyard.
• Notable Attractions:
  • Jurassic Coast – A UNESCO World Heritage coastline with dramatic cliffs and beaches.
  • Mapperton House and Gardens – A Jacobean manor with award-winning gardens near Beaminster.