Frome Valley Vineyard

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

Tours and tastings run seasonally April to September, £30pp, 1-2 hours, bookable via the website. Site text does not specify which days of the week (the previously recorded "Wednesday to Saturday" claim could not be re-confirmed) - treating as bookable/appointment-based rather than fixed public hours.

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

What's the vibe?

Frome Valley Vineyard is a family-run vineyard set beside the River Frome in Herefordshire, surrounded by orchards, hop yards and historic farm buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. The setting is quiet and rural, with visits centred on guided tours and tastings, though visitors may also explore parts of the site independently.

Guided tours and tastings last a minimum of two hours and take in both the vineyard and the winery. Each session includes 8-10 wines made entirely from estate fruit. Tours are priced from £30 per person and must be booked in advance via the website. Groups of up to 20 can be accommodated.

The vineyard is wheelchair accessible. Please note that, due to the listed buildings on site, there is no disabled toilet available.

Wines can also be purchased through the online shop without visiting in person. Check the website for the latest events programme.

Frome Valley Vineyard produces a range of English still and sparkling wines, including still whites, sparkling whites and sparkling rosé. Grape varieties include Madeleine Angevine, Bacchus, Reichensteiner, Huxelrebe and Pinot Noir. Their traditional-method sparkling wines typically blend Pinot Noir with Seyval Blanc.

In selected vintages, a small portion of the harvest is distilled into English brandy. Wines and spirits from the vineyard have received regular recognition in English wine competitions.

The vineyard was an early participant in the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) initiative and focuses on soil health and low-intervention viticulture. Practices include hand pruning and harvesting, the use of sheep for winter grazing, experimentation with biochar and vermicast products, and active management of surrounding woodland and riverbanks to support biodiversity.

Energy use is partly offset through solar panels and biomass heating. All wine is made from fruit grown at Frome Valley, with production being handled by the winery at Haygrove Evolution in Ledbury.

By car:
Frome Valley Vineyard is located at Paunton Court, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, WR6 5BJ. Parking is available in the farm courtyard.

By public transport:
Public transport options are limited. An infrequent bus serves Bishops Frome, followed by a walk of approximately one mile to the vineyard via a footpath. The nearest train station is Ledbury, around 15–20 minutes away by taxi.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Nearby highlights include The Green Dragon a hotel with Restaurant, Cafe, Bar and Lounge that comes recommended by the owners of Frame Valley Vineyard, The Hop Pocket shopping village and cider museum, and Celtic Marches Cider, another long-established local producer.

Another nearby point of interest is The National Trust’s Brockhampton, home to the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust, and a lovely gem of a timber-framed, moated house dating back to the 14th century.