Brissenden Vineyard

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Brissenden Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard in rural Kent, offering a hands-on, informal experience focused on small-scale wine production and seasonal activities.

Booking: Visits to Brissenden Vineyard are by advance booking or appointment. This includes tours, tastings, and seasonal experiences.

Tours & Experiences: Private vineyard tours and experience days are available, typically involving a guided walk through the vineyard and an introduction to winemaking. Experiences can be tailored for groups by arrangement.

Events: The vineyard runs occasional seasonal events and experiences, with details announced through their own channels.

Dining Options: There is no permanent restaurant or café on site. Visitors may bring their own food or arrange picnic options by prior agreement, with drinks available to purchase from the vineyard.

Accommodation: Brissenden Vineyard offers on-site accommodation, including a two-bedroom annexe. The estate also operates a small campsite available for group bookings by arrangement.

Dogs & Children: Dogs are welcome on site. Children are also welcome for appropriate activities and experiences.

Brissenden Vineyard grows a mix of grape varieties including Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Reichensteiner, and Chardonnay. These are used to produce a small range of sparkling and still English wines, alongside other estate-made drinks.

The vineyard operates an on-site winery, allowing grapes to be processed and wines made at the estate. Vineyard and winemaking work is carried out on a small scale with close involvement from the owners, alongside an emphasis on careful land management.

By Car: Brissenden Vineyard is located at Little Brissenden, East Sutton Road, Kent ME17 3DU, between the villages of Headcorn and Sutton Valence.

By Public Transport: The nearest mainline railway station is Headcorn. From there, onward travel to the vineyard is typically by taxi.

• Restaurants:
  • The Milk House – Pub and dining in Sissinghurst.
  • The Small Holding – Restaurant with a farm-led approach.
• Hotels:
  • Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse – Accommodation near Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
  • The Goudhurst Inn – Inn offering rooms and dining.
• Attractions:
  • Leeds Castle – Historic castle and grounds.
  • Sissinghurst Castle Garden – Historic garden managed by the National Trust.