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.
Directions
Nearest station: Sudbury (8.2 miles).
Public tours
Private tours
Self-guided tours
Tasting room
Accommodation on site
Dog friendly
Child friendly
Online shop
Winery on site
Walking trail
Disabled access
Award-winningWhile we update listings frequently, we suggest confirming important details with the vineyard to avoid any surprises.
What's the vibe?
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run vineyard set in the Suffolk countryside, offering a relaxed, rural visit centred on vineyard tours, tastings, and its cellar door. Visits are designed to be friendly and informative, with an emphasis on enjoying the setting and the wines rather than a high-volume visitor experience.
Visiting information
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Tours & Tastings:
Vineyard tours and tastings are available by advance booking. A range of guided tour options is offered on selected dates during the main visitor season, with private group visits also available by arrangement.
Cellar Door:
The cellar door shop opens on selected days during the year, with extended opening during the busier summer months. Visitors are advised to check current opening times before travelling.
Accessibility & Facilities:
The vineyard provides accessible facilities. Dogs are welcome on leads. Children are welcome to accompany visits, though tastings are limited to adults.
Accommodation:
On-site accommodation is available, offering guests the option to stay at the vineyard.
The Wine
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Giffords Hall Vineyard produces a range of English sparkling and still wines, including white, rosé, and red styles. Grape varieties grown include Bacchus, Rondo, Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc, alongside other traditional varieties.
The vineyard’s wines have received recognition at English wine competitions over the years. Winemaking takes place on site, allowing the estate to oversee production from vineyard to bottle.
The estate follows a considered approach to vineyard management, with an emphasis on responsible land care and long-term sustainability.
The vineyard’s wines have received recognition at English wine competitions over the years. Winemaking takes place on site, allowing the estate to oversee production from vineyard to bottle.
The estate follows a considered approach to vineyard management, with an emphasis on responsible land care and long-term sustainability.
Getting here
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By Car
Giffords Hall Vineyard is located in rural Suffolk, with on-site parking available.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline railway station is Bury St Edmunds. From there, onward travel to the vineyard is typically by taxi.
Giffords Hall Vineyard is located in rural Suffolk, with on-site parking available.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline railway station is Bury St Edmunds. From there, onward travel to the vineyard is typically by taxi.
What's nearby
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Here are some nearby places of interest:
Other Vineyards
Other Vineyards
- Ark Wines at Mount Farm Vineyard
- Wyken Vineyards
- The Crown Hartest – Village pub in Hartest.
- The Leaping Hare – Restaurant at Wyken Vineyards.
- All Saints Resort – Hotel and spa near Bury St Edmunds.
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa – Country house hotel in Newmarket.
- Lavenham – Historic medieval village.
- Bury St Edmunds Abbey – Historic abbey ruins and gardens.
