Chartham Vineyard

When	Days	Hours
Saturdays, February-December	Sat	10:30–17:00

Site explicitly states Visitors are welcome from February to December on Saturdays, 10.30am-5pm to view the demonstration vineyard, art gallery and shop and sample wines -- walk-in, no booking needed for this; separate guided Tour & Tasting is pre-book only. Corrected from year-round (Jan included) to Feb-Dec per site wording.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Chartham Vineyard offers a warm, family-run atmosphere set within a historic Kentish farmyard, blending traditional winemaking with a vibrant local art scene. It's a place where passion for wine and art converge, offering a relaxed and friendly experience for all visitors.

Guided Tours

Our guided tours last approximately one hour and thirty minutes, giving you a proper introduction to how we grow our vines and make our wines. Tours run from February through December.

Bring Your Dogs

Dogs are welcome to join you on your visit, so feel free to bring your four-legged friends along.

Children

We welcome children and families to Chartham Vineyard.

Picnics

Bring a picnic and make a proper afternoon of it. You're welcome to enjoy your own food in our heritage courtyard after your tour or tasting. Please note we don't allow outside alcohol.

Parking

Free on-site parking is available for all visitors.

Gift Shop

We have a gift shop on site where you can pick up a bottle or two to take home.

Chartham Vineyard produces a range of award-winning wines, including still white, red, rosé, and sparkling varieties. Their portfolio includes still whites made from Bacchus and Pinot Gris grapes, a still red and rosé from Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines such as Blanc de Blancs (from Chardonnay) and Rosé de Noir (from Pinot Noir).

Their wines have received significant recognition, including being awarded LWC Gold and LWC Wine of the Year UK in 2025. They have also secured several Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Silver medals, including for their Pinot Gris 2023 and Pinot Noir 2020, and a Silver Medal at the 2020 International Wine Challenge for their Bacchus 2018. The Pinot Noir 2022 was also a WineGB Awards 2024 Medal Winner.

Chartham Vineyard is committed to sustainable practices, operating as a carbon-neutral company and employing regenerative farming methods. This includes a focus on biodiversity, wildlife conservation, soil health, and sustainable farming practices. They are actively working towards accreditation under the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain scheme. The vineyard's grapes are hand-picked, and while they plan to establish their own winery in the long term, winemaking is currently handled by Litmus Wines in Dorking, Surrey.

Address: Chartham Vineyard, Burnt House Farm, Station Road, Chartham, CT4 7HU.

By Car: The vineyard is easily accessible just off the A28 (Ashford Road) and is well signposted for Chartham. Ample free parking is available in the farmyard.

By Public Transport:
Train: Chartham railway station is conveniently located just a minute's walk from the vineyard. It is one stop (approximately 6 minutes) from Canterbury West station. Direct trains from London Charing Cross (around 1 hour 40 minutes) and London Victoria (under 2 hours) stop at Chartham.

Bus: The 1A bus route stops at Chartham Station, which is a minute's walk from the vineyard.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

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