Crouch Ridge Estate

When	Days	Hours
March–October	Fri, Sat, Sun	11:00–18:00

Confirmed directly on site: closed Nov-Feb.

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

What's the vibe?

Crouch Ridge Vineyard offers a welcoming and serene atmosphere with stunning views overlooking the River Crouch and surrounding countryside. It's a relaxed yet sophisticated space, ideal for enjoying award-winning wines, delicious food, and quality time with friends and family.

Visiting Crouch Ridge Estate We welcome visitors to explore our vineyard and learn about English winemaking. Whether you're after a guided tour, a meal, or simply to browse our shop, there's plenty to discover during your visit. We recommend checking our website for current opening hours, as these vary throughout the season. Vineyard Tours Our private guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours and offer an insight into our winemaking process. Private tours can be arranged to suit your group. Private Events We have the Wine Barn and Terrace available for private hire, making them ideal for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen parties, and private dining occasions. Our team can help create a memorable event tailored to your needs. Dining and Refreshments We have a restaurant on site serving food and drink. You're welcome to enjoy anything purchased from Crouch Ridge during your visit. Gift Shop Our shop stocks a range of items, perfect for taking a piece of Crouch Ridge home with you. Dogs We're happy to welcome well-behaved dogs to the vineyard.

Crouch Ridge Vineyard produces a range of premium quality still and sparkling wines from grapes grown on their 15-acre estate. The vineyards are planted with classic cool-climate grape varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris, which are ideally suited to the local terroir of the Crouch Valley. These varieties are used to create both high-quality English sparkling wines, made in the traditional method, and fine single estate still wines, including white, rosé, and red varietals.

The wines have received critical acclaim, including multiple awards. Recent successes at the Essex Wine Awards include a Silver medal for their Chardonnay and Bronze medals for their Pinot Noir Rosé and Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine.

The vineyard operates its own winery on-site, transforming their hand-picked grapes into elegant expressions of the Essex terroir. Crouch Ridge is committed to sustainable and organic farming practices, aiming to produce wines with utmost care and respect for the environment.

By Car: Crouch Ridge Vineyard is clearly signposted off Fambridge Road in Althorne. A large car park with disabled access is available on site. From the A130, use the A132 then the B1012, or from the A414, use the B1010 or B1018 from Maldon.

By Public Transport: The nearest railway station is Althorne, which is approximately 0.5 miles from the vineyard. It is a 7-minute walk from Althorne station to the vineyard. Althorne is on the Greater Anglia line that connects Wickford to Southminster, with services also connecting to London Liverpool Street via Southend Victoria, making the journey just over an hour from London.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

• Other Vineyards:
  • Clayhill Vineyard (approximately 0.74 miles away)
  • New Hall Vineyards
• Hotels:
  • The County Hotel, Chelmsford – A historic hotel offering various room types in the heart of Chelmsford.
• Attractions:
  • RSPB Wallasea Island – A vast nature reserve with marshland, lagoons, and seawalls, offering opportunities for birdwatching and walks.
  • Riverside Park, Burnham on Crouch – A scenic park overlooking the River Crouch, featuring wildflowers, pathways, and recreational activities.