The Wharie Experience

When	Days	Hours
Year-round	Fri	16:00–20:00
Year-round	Sat	10:00–18:00

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

What's the vibe?

The Wharie Experience is an intimate and engaging vineyard where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of winemaking. Guests consistently praise the highly personal and interactive tours led by Guillaume, the passionate oenologist, who offers extensive explanations of the winemaking process and pairs wines with local cheeses for tasting. This hidden gem offers a truly immersive and educational experience.

Visitors to The Wharie Experience are welcomed for private tours and tastings, which must be booked in advance by contacting the vineyard via email or telephone. Tours typically last between one to two hours and are personally supervised by the vineyard's oenologist.Booking: Tours and tastings are by prior arrangement only.Facilities: The vineyard features a shop and offers wine tasting.

Accessibility: Disabled access is available.

Tours and tastings
Vineyard tours, including a wine tasting, are available from £25 per person for groups of two to ten guests. A cheese and wine tasting experience is also offered, from £45 per person. Both options are by prior booking only - visit the tours page to book. Larger groups can be accommodated on request.

Private hire
The vineyard can host larger private groups for tours and cheese and wine tasting experiences. Contact the team directly to discuss arrangements.

The Wharie Experience is a versatile producer, crafting a range of still and sparkling wines, alongside ciders, beers, and meads. Their wine portfolio includes white, red, rosé, and distinctive orange wines.

The vineyard has quickly garnered recognition for its quality. In 2022, The Wharie Experience was awarded the prestigious Still Trophy at the Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA) for their Pinot Gris 2020. The same year, their Orange Bacchus also secured a Gold Medal at the IEWA, highlighting the quality and innovation of their offerings.

The vineyard's owner, a Swiss oenologist, expresses a commitment to cultivating the vines extensively while limiting external inputs, indicating a focus on low-intervention viticulture. All products are made on-site in their own winery.

The Wharie Experience is located at The Wharie, South Sway Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6DP.

By Car
The vineyard is situated in the New Forest National Park and is accessible by car.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Sway. From Sway station, a taxi journey to the vineyard is approximately 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, Lymington Town station is also nearby and offers taxi services.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

The Wharie Experience is nestled in the picturesque New Forest National Park, offering a wealth of attractions, dining, and accommodation options nearby.

Other Vineyards
Setley Ridge Vineyard
A family-run vineyard near Brockenhurst that grows its own grapes and bottles wine on-site. They have a farm shop offering wine tastings and host tours during the summer months.

Notable Restaurants
The Elderflower
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Stanwell House
This boutique hotel in Lymington offers a restaurant, "The Garden at Stanwell House", which provides a relaxed dining experience with an emphasis on local produce in a stylish setting.

Notable Hotels
Stanwell House Boutique Hotel
A beautifully refurbished Georgian hotel in the heart of Lymington, offering comfort and luxury as an ideal base for exploring the New Forest.

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

A luxurious five-star country house hotel located near New Milton, offering an exceptional spa, award-winning restaurant, and set within beautiful grounds.

Notable Attractions
Beaulieu

A major New Forest attraction featuring the National Motor Museum, Palace House, and historic Beaulieu Abbey, offering a full day out.

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Explore 200 acres of stunning woodland gardens, famous for their rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias, with a narrow-gauge steam railway winding through the landscape.