Hanwell Wine Estate
Discover Hanwell Wine Estate, where handcrafted English sparkling wines await, alongside the acclaimed 'North Star' dessert wine, a selection served at the King's Coronation banquet.
Melton Road, Hickling Pastures, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3QG.
Directions
Nearest station: Melton Mowbray (8.0 miles).
Public tours
Private tours
Self-guided tours
Tasting room
Accommodation on site
Dog friendly
Child friendly
Online shop
Walking trail
Disabled access
Award-winning
Hosts weddings
Organic or sustainable
Open year-roundWhile we update listings frequently, we suggest confirming important details with the vineyard to avoid any surprises.
What's the vibe?
Nestled in the picturesque South Nottinghamshire countryside, Hanwell Wine Estate offers a peaceful setting for discovering English wines. This family-owned vineyard provides an inspiring and engaging experience, with passionate owners delivering a personal touch to every visit.
Visiting information
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Booking and Access:
You can drop in for coffee, cake, or a light lunch at the Café Bar, which is typically open Fridays and Saturdays from May to September. The Vineyard Shop is open every Saturday afternoon all year round. For a more in-depth experience, guided tours and tastings run from February to November and require advance booking. Alternatively, you can enjoy a self-guided vineyard trail at your own pace.
On-site Facilities:
The Tasting Lodge, or Café Bar, serves tea, coffee, cake, and wine, with options for light lunches, cheese boards, and Mediterranean platters. Hanwell Wine Estate is also home to "Rural Antics" workshops, offering a range of art, craft, and rural skills activities.
Special Events:
The estate hosts various special events throughout the year, including Sip & Sing, Twilight Cocktail Making, Wine Rocks, Winery Open Days, Cheese Pairing, and a 5k Wine Run.
Accommodation:
Overnight stays are available from May to September, allowing guests to pitch a tent or park a campervan with vineyard views.
Accessibility:
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome both indoors and outdoors, including in the Café Bar and on vineyard tours and tastings. Supervised children are also welcome, though the vineyard's uneven ground may not be suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.
You can drop in for coffee, cake, or a light lunch at the Café Bar, which is typically open Fridays and Saturdays from May to September. The Vineyard Shop is open every Saturday afternoon all year round. For a more in-depth experience, guided tours and tastings run from February to November and require advance booking. Alternatively, you can enjoy a self-guided vineyard trail at your own pace.
On-site Facilities:
The Tasting Lodge, or Café Bar, serves tea, coffee, cake, and wine, with options for light lunches, cheese boards, and Mediterranean platters. Hanwell Wine Estate is also home to "Rural Antics" workshops, offering a range of art, craft, and rural skills activities.
Special Events:
The estate hosts various special events throughout the year, including Sip & Sing, Twilight Cocktail Making, Wine Rocks, Winery Open Days, Cheese Pairing, and a 5k Wine Run.
Accommodation:
Overnight stays are available from May to September, allowing guests to pitch a tent or park a campervan with vineyard views.
Accessibility:
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome both indoors and outdoors, including in the Café Bar and on vineyard tours and tastings. Supervised children are also welcome, though the vineyard's uneven ground may not be suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.
The Wine
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Hanwell Wine Estate specialises in English sparkling wines, crafted using the traditional champagne method from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Their range also includes a crisp, traditional-method English Sparkling, a smoky, fruity red, and the internationally award-winning dessert wine 'North Star'. The wines are produced in their internationally award-winning winery, with grapes also transported to the nearby Eglantine's winery for processing.
The family has been sustainably growing grapes in Nottinghamshire since 1975, celebrating 50 years in 2025. The vines are hand-tended to maintain a balance with nature, with volunteers contributing to the vineyard's environmental sustainability by performing tasks like bud rubbing and de-leafing. Hanwell Wine Estate was also recognised as Business of the Year in the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards in 2019.
The family has been sustainably growing grapes in Nottinghamshire since 1975, celebrating 50 years in 2025. The vines are hand-tended to maintain a balance with nature, with volunteers contributing to the vineyard's environmental sustainability by performing tasks like bud rubbing and de-leafing. Hanwell Wine Estate was also recognised as Business of the Year in the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards in 2019.
Getting here
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By Car
Hanwell Wine Estate is conveniently located just one minute's drive from the A46, on the A606 towards Melton Mowbray. Ample free parking is available on-site.
By Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Nottingham (25 minutes' car drive), Loughborough (20 minutes' car drive), and Melton Mowbray (20 minutes' car drive). A taxi from these stations would be required. For bus travel, Centrebus route 19 serves two bus stops on the A606, each less than 500 metres from the estate entrance, involving a short 5-minute walk along Melton Road. The NottsBus On Demand service is also available in the Central Rushcliffe area, offering an alternative transport option.
Hanwell Wine Estate is conveniently located just one minute's drive from the A46, on the A606 towards Melton Mowbray. Ample free parking is available on-site.
By Public Transport
The nearest train stations are Nottingham (25 minutes' car drive), Loughborough (20 minutes' car drive), and Melton Mowbray (20 minutes' car drive). A taxi from these stations would be required. For bus travel, Centrebus route 19 serves two bus stops on the A606, each less than 500 metres from the estate entrance, involving a short 5-minute walk along Melton Road. The NottsBus On Demand service is also available in the Central Rushcliffe area, offering an alternative transport option.
What's nearby
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- Restaurants:
- Langar Hall Country House Hotel and Restaurant (approx. 9 miles) offers a fine dining experience in a historic setting.
- The Plough Inn, Hickling (approx. 2.5 miles) is a closer option for a local meal.
- Hotels:
- Langar Hall Country House Hotel and Restaurant (approx. 9 miles) also provides elegant accommodation.
- Elms Farm Bed and Breakfast, Long Clawson, offers a local, homely stay.
- Attractions:
- Naturescape Wildflower Farm (approx. 14 minutes' drive) is a public flower farm showcasing naturally grown wildflowers and plants.
- Ragdale Hall Spa (approx. 11 minutes' drive) provides an opportunity for a spa day to complement a vineyard visit.
