Downsview Vineyard

Unwind at a boutique vineyard set in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty in East Sussex.

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https://www.downsviewvineyard.co.uk

Downsview Vineyard, Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, TN6 3RG Directions

Nearest station: Crowborough (1.6 miles).
Approx walking time: 34 minutes.

Public tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Public transport

Organic or sustainable

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What's the vibe?

Downsview Vineyard offers a friendly, relaxed environment set within an intimate and beautiful Sussex landscape, known for its blend of simplicity and elegance. It provides a peaceful escape, delivering good old-fashioned hospitality amidst the vines.

Visiting information

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Opening period: Downsview Vineyard is open during the spring and summer months. The vineyard closes for grape harvest and winter, reopening in May.

Opening hours:
Friday: 6pm – 9pm
Saturday: 2pm – 9pm
Saturday wine tasting (pre-booked only): 12pm – 2pm

Pop-in visits: Visitors are welcome to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, accompanied by freshly made pizza from the al fresco oven, or charcuterie and local cheese boards. There is a cosy tasting room for colder evenings and an outdoor kitchen for warmer months.

Tours & Tastings: Tours and tastings are typically available every weekend, with tastings held every Saturday at 12pm until the end of August 2025. Tours last approximately 60–90 minutes and cover vine growing, winemaking, and a guided tasting of estate wines. Pre-booking is required.

Special events: The vineyard hosts seasonal supper clubs and pop-up events, including fine dining among the vines, afternoon picnics, and Friday and Saturday pizza and fizz evenings.

Dogs & children: Downsview Vineyard is both dog and child friendly.

The Wine

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Downsview Vineyard, located in the High Weald of Sussex, cultivates six grape varieties which are hand-harvested and crafted into a range of still and sparkling wines. The portfolio includes still white, sparkling white, still rosé, sparkling rosé, still red, and sparkling red wines, with vegan options available. Grape varieties grown include Dornfelder, Bacchus, Ortega, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. All wines are produced on site in a small, off-grid winery. Grapes are often crushed directly in the vineyard to preserve freshness and vibrancy. The vineyard follows sustainable farming principles, using eco-conscious methods throughout both viticulture and winemaking.

Getting here

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By car: Downsview Vineyard is located on Hadlow Down Road near Crowborough.

By public transport: The nearest train stations are Crowborough (approximately 2 miles away) and Jarvis Brook (approximately 2.2 miles away). A taxi journey typically takes 5–10 minutes. Crowborough Cross bus stop is around 0.2 miles from the vineyard.