Ham Street Wines

Explore a Kentish vineyard where, as one of a tiny few in the UK, biodynamic principles cultivate a truly vibrant, living pour.

https://www.hamstreetwines.co.uk/

Warehorne Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JT. Get directions

Nearest station: Ham Street (0.3 miles).
Approx walking time: 8 minutes.

Public tours

Private tours

Tasting room

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Online shop

Winery on site

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Ham Street Wines embodies a passionate, natural approach to winemaking, reflecting a genuine connection to the land. This vineyard is known for its experimental spirit and dedication to producing unique, low-intervention wines that truly express the vintage and the environment.

Visiting information

Tours & Tastings: Private tours and tastings are available by appointment and cost £25 per person, with a minimum group size of four.Opening Hours: While tours are pre-booked, the vineyard also hosts occasional open days and volunteer events. For general visiting hours, it is best to check their official website or contact them directly.Facilities: Ham Street Wines does not have an on-site restaurant or café, nor does it offer accommodation.
Accessibility: Children are welcome, and the vineyard is also dog-friendly.

The Wine

Ham Street Wines produces both still and sparkling wines, encompassing red, white, rosé, and Pét-Nat styles. The vineyard cultivates Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Bacchus, and Pinot Gris grapes across its ten-acre site. They craft small-batch, natural wines, focusing on minimal intervention in the winery, with some releases featuring no added sulphur or fining/filtration. The winery was completed on-site, ready to process their 2023 vintage.

The vineyard is deeply committed to sustainable practices, being certified organic since 2022 and biodynamic since 2024. They adhere to regenerative agriculture principles, having practiced no-till farming since April 2020. This commitment aims to have a positive environmental impact, fostering healthy soil and strong vines.

Getting here

By Car
Ham Street Wines is located at Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, Kent TN26 2JX. Specific driving directions from areas like Ashford, Rye, and the M20 are available on their related websites.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Ham Street, served by Southern Railways, and is approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the vineyard. Ham Street station has direct hourly connections to Ashford International (an 8-minute journey), which offers high-speed train services to London, making the total journey from London around an hour. Please note that there is no taxi rank at Ham Street station. Local bus routes also serve Hamstreet village, with an hourly service connecting to Ashford International.

What's nearby

Other Vineyards:
Gusbourne Estate: A well-regarded winery specializing in sparkling wine, offering tours, tastings, and picnic experiences.
Woodchurch Wine Estate: An extensive vineyard focused on producing sparkling wines.
Notable Restaurants:
The Dukes Head: A traditional country pub in Hamstreet serving freshly prepared food and seasonal specials in a welcoming atmosphere.
The Old School House Restaurant: Located in Hamstreet, offering Indian-inspired cuisine.
Notable Hotels:
Ashford International Hotel & Spa: A 4-star hotel in Ashford featuring spacious rooms, restaurants, and leisure facilities including a pool and spa.
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa: A luxury spa hotel set in a historic manor with lush gardens and gourmet dining, located in Ashford.
Notable Attractions:
Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve: A nearby natural reserve offering opportunities for walking and exploring.
Port Lympne Reserve: A wildlife park and reserve, home to a variety of animals.