Dillions Vineyard

This vineyard is open by appointment only. Contact them directly to arrange a visit.

Visit page is entirely structured around a booked 2-hour Vineyard Tours and Tasting (11am/3pm on specific days) or private bookings - no walk-in shop, tasting room, or drop-in access mentioned anywhere on the site.

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

What's the vibe?

Dillions Vineyard offers a tranquil escape, a family-owned estate nestled in the picturesque Sussex High Weald. It embodies a warm, natural atmosphere, where the beauty of the countryside and a commitment to sustainability are central to the experience.

Dillions Vineyard operates by appointment only, focusing on intimate and personalised experiences.

Tours: Guided vineyard tours and tastings are typically offered at 11 am and 3 pm on scheduled days and last approximately two hours. Booking in advance is essential. Groups are capped at 12 people per tour.

Refreshments: Tours include a tasting of their wines paired with locally sourced graze boxes.

Special Events: Private bookings for tours and tastings are available for corporate events, celebrations, or special outings with friends and family, tailored to the group's needs. Joining the "Dillions Uncorked" membership - free to sign up - gives first access to new wines and invitations to private events.

Age Policy: Tours are open to guests aged 18 and over only. Anyone under 18 is unable to take part.

Accessibility: The vineyard is a working estate set across varied terrain. Guests with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the vineyard ahead of their visit to discuss arrangements.

Online Shop: Wines can be ordered online for home delivery or collected directly from the vineyard. Visit the Dillions shop for current availability.

Dillions Vineyard focuses on crafting quality English still wines, primarily from Bacchus and Pinot Noir grapes grown on their 25-acre estate. Their current offerings include the Dillions Bacchus and Dillions Pinot Rosé, with aspirations to produce sparkling and red wines in the future.

The wines have received notable recognition:

At the WineGB Awards 2024, the Dillions Rosé 2023 earned a Silver medal, and the Dillions Bacchus 2023 received a Bronze.

The Dillions Bacchus 2020 was awarded a Silver, and the Dillions Rosé 2020 a Bronze at the Independent English Wine Awards 2022.

Esteemed wine journalist Tom Hewson named the Dillions Rosé 2020 "Best Still Rosé" in his 2021 Special Report.

Dillions Vineyard is a WineGB certified sustainable vineyard, with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. They employ minimum intervention techniques, fostering biodiversity by encouraging wildflowers and fauna in their vine rows and hedgerows. The vineyard generates its own electricity from PV panels and sources water from its own borehole, striving for near carbon-neutral operations. Packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials. They manage weeds without harmful herbicides and use an environmentally-friendly tunnel sprayer to minimize spray drift.

While the vineyard cultivates its own grapes, the winemaking process is conducted in partnership with Defined Wines in Kent.

Dillions Vineyard is located at Dillions, Tanyard Lane, Staplefield, West Sussex, RH17 6HH.

By Car: The vineyard is easily accessible by car, with the address available for GPS navigation.

By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Haywards Heath. From there, a taxi ride to the vineyard in Staplefield takes approximately 9 minutes. Alternatively, the number 271 bus service runs from Haywards Heath to Staplefield, with a journey time of around 13-15 minutes.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Dillions Vineyard is situated in a region rich with attractions, fine dining, and accommodation options.

Other Vineyards:
Pookchurch Vineyard

Bolney Wine Estate

Notable Restaurants:
The Talbot, Cuckfield

The Red Lion, Handcross

Notable Hotels:
The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath

Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield

Notable Attractions:
Nymans (National Trust)

Leonardslee Gardens