Dunesforde Vineyard

When	Days	Hours
Summer Mon-Thu (April–October)	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu	09:00–17:00
Summer Friday (April–October)	Fri	09:00–18:00
Summer Saturday (April–October)	Sat	12:00–20:00

Cellar door hours confirmed live. Terrace/Wine Bar specifically runs Fri & Sat 12-8pm (a subset of the wider Fri opening). Winter hours (Nov-March) not published - gates may need buzzing on arrival, tours/tastings need advance booking.

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

What's the vibe?

Dunesforde Vineyard offers a calm, well-run visitor experience in the Vale of York, combining a modern vineyard setting with a clear focus on hospitality and education. Visits are structured rather than informal, with a strong emphasis on guided tastings, seasonal drinking on the terrace, and an approachable introduction to English wine in a northern climate.

Booking A booking is required to visit Dunesforde Vineyard. Please arrange your visit in advance to ensure we can welcome you properly. Private Hire We offer two tasting rooms for private events: the Queen of the North Room accommodates up to 12 guests, while the Roman Room seats up to 60 on round tables. The Cellar Door Bar holds up to 50 and the Terrace also seats 50. Full venue hire is available, and our 25-acre nature reserve can be used for team building activities. We host business meetings and other events. Food and Drink Picnics are welcome at Dunesforde. If you'd like to bring a picnic or order a sharing platter, these must be arranged in advance through peachtreepicnics.co.uk/dunesforde. Gift Shop Browse our gift shop during your visit for wines, local produce and vineyard souvenirs. Parking Parking is available for visitors.

Dunesforde Vineyard was established in 2016 and is planted with approximately 6,000–6,500 vines across four acres in the Vale of York, making it one of the UK’s most northerly commercial vineyards. Grape varieties include Bacchus, Solaris, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Précoce, selected for their suitability to cool northern conditions.

The range includes still white wines, a still red, and traditional-method sparkling wines, including white and rosé styles. Notable bottlings include the Still Pinot Gris and the Queen of the North Classic Cuvée.

Since releasing its first wines in 2019, Dunesforde has received significant recognition. Highlights include the Still Pinot Gris 2022 winning UK’s Best Single Varietal White Wine (Tom Day Trophy) at the WineGB Awards 2024, alongside a Gold Medal and regional trophy. The Queen of the North Classic Cuvée 2020 has received multiple national medals, including at WineGB and the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Winemaking is carried out in collaboration with partner wineries, including Halfpenny Green Wine Estate. While the vineyard works closely with its local environment, no formal organic or regenerative certifications are currently stated. Plans are in place to develop an on-site winery in the future.

Dunesforde Vineyard is located at Howe Field Road, Upper Dunsforth, North Yorkshire, YO26 9RU.

By car:
The vineyard is around six miles from the A1(M), accessed via rural country lanes.

By public transport:
The nearest train stations are York and Harrogate. From either, a taxi journey of approximately 25–35 minutes is required.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Here are some places to explore around Dunesforde Vineyard:

Other vineyards

• Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery (Nun Monkton) – Vineyard and brewery offering tours and tastings.

Restaurants

• The Yorke Arms, Ramsgill – Michelin-starred restaurant known to list Dunesforde wines.
• The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge – Historic hotel with a seasonal restaurant.

Hotels

• Aldwark Manor Estate – Country house hotel and spa near Boroughbridge.
• The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge – Central hotel with refurbished rooms.

Attractions

• Aldborough Roman Site – Roman remains and mosaics.
• Newby Hall – Stately home with gardens and parkland.