Harbourne Vineyard
This Kent vineyard, nestled within a designated Wildlife Site, lovingly tends venerable vines with traditional methods, yielding wines that echo the vitality of their wild home.
http://www.harbournevineyard.co.uk/
The Harbourne Vineyard, Wittersham Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NP, England.
Directions
Nearest station: Rolvenden (4.6 miles).
Tasting room
Dog friendly
Child friendly
Online shop
Winery on site
Disabled access
Open year-roundWhile we update listings frequently, we suggest confirming important details with the vineyard to avoid any surprises.
What's the vibe?
Harbourne Vineyard is a small, family-run vineyard in rural Kent, offering a quiet, low-key visit focused on traditional vineyard values and minimal-intervention winemaking. Set within a wildlife-rich landscape, it’s a place that prioritises growing and making wine over visitor spectacle.
Visiting information
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Vineyard Shop:
The vineyard operates a small on-site shop, open on selected days throughout the year. Opening times can vary, so it’s recommended to check or contact the vineyard before making a special trip.
Tours:
Harbourne Vineyard does not operate formal vineyard tours. Visits are centred around the shop rather than guided experiences.
Dogs & Children:
Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome, making it suitable for relaxed, informal visits.
The vineyard operates a small on-site shop, open on selected days throughout the year. Opening times can vary, so it’s recommended to check or contact the vineyard before making a special trip.
Tours:
Harbourne Vineyard does not operate formal vineyard tours. Visits are centred around the shop rather than guided experiences.
Dogs & Children:
Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome, making it suitable for relaxed, informal visits.
The Wine
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Harbourne Vineyard produces a range of English still wines, including white, rosé, and red styles. Grape varieties grown include Ortega, Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Meunier, and Blauer Portugieser.
All wines are grown, made, and bottled on site by the vineyard owner, maintaining a hands-on approach from vine to bottle. Winemaking focuses on traditional methods and minimal intervention, with an emphasis on expressing the character of the site rather than producing highly commercial styles.
Harbourne wines are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
All wines are grown, made, and bottled on site by the vineyard owner, maintaining a hands-on approach from vine to bottle. Winemaking focuses on traditional methods and minimal intervention, with an emphasis on expressing the character of the site rather than producing highly commercial styles.
Harbourne wines are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Getting here
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By Car:
Harbourne Vineyard is located near Wittersham, between Tenterden and Rye, in rural Kent. On-site access is via country roads, and visitors are advised to double-check directions before travelling.
By Public Transport:
The nearest mainline stations are Headcorn and Ashford International. From either station, onward travel to the vineyard is typically by taxi.
Harbourne Vineyard is located near Wittersham, between Tenterden and Rye, in rural Kent. On-site access is via country roads, and visitors are advised to double-check directions before travelling.
By Public Transport:
The nearest mainline stations are Headcorn and Ashford International. From either station, 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
- Chapel Down
- Tillingham
- Hoof & Hook – Farm-led dining in Tenterden.
- The Lemon Tree – Restaurant in a historic building in Tenterden.
- The White Lion – Pub with rooms in Tenterden.
- London Beach Country Hotel – Hotel, spa, and golf resort near Tenterden.
- Kent & East Sussex Railway – Heritage steam railway.
- Smallhythe Place – Historic National Trust property.
