Giffords Hall Vineyard

A Suffolk estate where you can pitch a tent among the vines and savour their award-winning English wines.

https://www.giffordshall.co.uk

Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4EX. Get directions

Nearest station: Sudbury (8.2 miles).

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

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What's the vibe

Giffords Hall Vineyard offers a charming, family-run escape into the picturesque Suffolk countryside, providing a warm welcome for a relaxed and scenic visit. You can expect a friendly atmosphere, with tours designed to be informative yet laid-back.

Visiting information

Tours & Tastings

All tours must be pre-booked. Giffords Hall offers both small group Vineyard Tour and Tasting experiences, as well as Grand Tours on selected dates. Tours typically run from March through to the end of harvest (around mid-September), every Wednesday to Saturday at 11 am. Private tours can also be arranged for groups of eight or more.

Cellar Door Shop & Cafe

The Cellar Door shop is open Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 4 pm. From May to September, it extends its hours to include Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays. During the summer season (May to September), an al fresco café is also available on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Accessibility & Facilities

The vineyard is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Children are also welcome; under 18s can join tours for free, though wine tastings are strictly for those over 18.

Accommodation

Giffords Hall Vineyard offers on-site accommodation in a beautifully appointed cottage that sleeps four, with one king-sized and one twin bedroom. There is also a Garden Annex available for rent.

The Wine

Giffords Hall Vineyard crafts a range of award-winning English sparkling and still wines, including elegant white, rosé, and red varieties. They cultivate diverse grape varieties such as Bacchus, Rondo, Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc, with recent additions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Meunier.

The vineyard has garnered numerous accolades over the years. Their Bacchus 2024 vintage received a Gold at the Independent English Wine Awards 2025, and their Classic Cuvée 2018 won the prestigious overall Wine of the Year trophy and the Spear Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine at the Wine GB East Awards 2022. They have also been recognised with the Waitrose Trophy for Best Rosé Wine.

Giffords Hall Vineyard is committed to sustainable practices, engaging in the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain initiative and adhering to minimal intervention principles. They employ organic farming methods and utilize rare breed sheep for natural weed control. The vineyard features an on-site winery where wines are produced in-house using both stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels.

Getting here

By Car
Giffords Hall Vineyard is easily accessible by car, with ample free parking available on-site. It is approximately a 25-30 minute drive from Bury St Edmunds.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Bury St Edmunds. From there, a taxi would be required to reach the vineyard, which is located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

What's nearby

Here are some notable attractions, restaurants, and hotels in the vicinity:

Other Vineyards

Ark Wines at Mount Farm Vineyard (Sudbury)
Wyken Vineyards (Stanton)

Notable Restaurants

The Crown Hartest (Hartest): A village pub serving seasonal, local food with a focus on quality.
The Leaping Hare Restaurant (Stanton): Located at Wyken Vineyards, this restaurant housed in a 400-year-old barn offers modern European cuisine and has been featured in the Good Food Guide for many years.

Notable Hotels

All Saints Resort (Bury St Edmunds): A tranquil resort offering modern comfort, a golf course, and a spa, located just two miles from Bury St Edmunds town centre.
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa (Newmarket): A luxury 4-red star hotel set in manicured gardens, featuring a two AA rosette restaurant and an award-winning spa.

Notable Attractions

Lavenham: One of England's best-preserved medieval villages, noted for its half-timbered cottages, Guildhall, and 15th-century church.
Bury St Edmunds Abbey: Historic ruins of one of England's wealthiest Benedictine monasteries, located within the beautiful Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds.