Ryedale Vineyards

When	Days	Hours
Year-round	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat	09:00–17:00

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Ryedale Vineyards offers a truly authentic and charming experience at the UK's most northerly commercial vineyard. This family-run business provides warm Yorkshire hospitality in a peaceful, unmanicured working farm setting at the foot of the North Yorkshire Wolds.

You are welcome to drop in to buy wine direct from the cellar door - it is worth calling ahead first to make sure someone is available.

Tours & Tastings: Guided tours with one of the winemakers run from Easter through to the end of October, lasting around two and a half hours. They take in a walk through the vines, a visit to the winery and a tasting of wines and ciders paired with local cheeses. From £25 per person. Booking is required - see the tours page for available dates.

Private Groups: Parties of 20 or more may be able to arrange a private tour and tasting. Contact the vineyard directly for details.

Dining: There is no on-site restaurant or café. The nearby market town of Malton, widely regarded as Yorkshire's food capital, offers a good range of dining options.

Gift Shop: Wine and cider are sold directly from the cellar door, and the online shop offers UK delivery free on orders over £90.

Events: Ryedale hosts a varied programme throughout the year, including Open Days, live theatre, the Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival, Yorkshire Day celebrations with brass band and Morris dancing, and Christmas-themed winter tours. See the events page for upcoming dates.

Accommodation: Two B&B rooms - The Fox and The Pheasant - are available in the 500-year-old farmhouse on selected Fridays and Saturdays during the summer season. From £140 per night. Please note the building has narrow staircases, low ceilings and beams. Pets are not permitted due to on-site livestock. View availability at stay with us.

Accessibility: Step-free access is available from the car park to the main entrance. The winery has a rough cobbled floor and one stone step. The farmhouse accommodation is not suited to all mobility needs. Ring ahead and the team will do their best to help. Assistance dogs are always welcome; dogs on leads are welcome on public event days when sheep are not present in the vineyard.

Children: Tours are for over-18s only. Children are welcome at public events.

Ryedale Vineyards produces a diverse range of still and sparkling wines, including red, white, and rosé varieties, along with cider and apple juice. They cultivate 18 different grape varieties, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bacchus, Solaris, and Pinot Gris.

Their wines have consistently received awards since their first release. Notable accolades include multiple trophies and a gold medal for their Dalesman Sparkling wine in 2015, alongside international medals from the International Wine Challenge. More recently, their Strickland Red 2018 earned a silver medal at the 2020 WineGB Awards. The 2022 vintage Pinot Gris also secured the WineGB trophy for the Best Single Varietal Still White Wine in the UK in 2024.

All aspects of wine production, from pruning and harvesting to pressing, fermenting, bottling, and labelling, are carried out by hand in their converted cow byre on site, ensuring a hands-on approach from grape to bottle. The vineyard employs a low-spray approach to benefit the environment and local wildlife, encouraging wildflowers and working with organisations like the RSPB to enhance birdlife.

By Car: Ryedale Vineyards is located just outside Malton, North Yorkshire.

By Public Transport: The nearest rail station is Malton, approximately seven miles away, with train connections to Leeds and Scarborough. There is no direct public transport to the vineyard due to its rural location. Taxis are available from Malton station but should be booked in advance. A train journey from York to Malton takes approximately 23 minutes.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

Malton and the surrounding Ryedale area offer a variety of attractions, dining, and accommodation options:

Restaurants:

• The Talbot Malton – A coaching inn with a restaurant located on the edge of the North York Moors.
• Dewars Restaurant and Rooms, Malton – A highly-rated dining option in Malton.

Hotels:

• Burythorpe House – A delightful country house hotel nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds.
• Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley – A luxury spa hotel offering a relaxing stay.

Attractions:

• Castle Howard – A magnificent historic house with ornate interiors and landscaped gardens, near York.
• North York Moors National Park – Ideal for walking and exploring the stunning natural landscape.