Tuffon Hall Vineyard

Tours & Tastings:

Tours and tastings are offered and typically include a winery walk followed by a tasting of three of their wines and one gin in the restored 16th-century threshing barn. Private visits for groups (usually 10 people or more) can be arranged by email and are available year-round. Standard public tour dates (with scheduled tasting slots) are usually released seasonally. Cellar Door:

The vineyard hosts tasting experiences that culminate in the historic barn, where guests sample wines and gin as part of the tour. On-site Dining:

There is no permanent restaurant. Tours and tastings can be paired with grazing platters on request. The vineyard also runs special dining events such as supper clubs and themed evenings, though dates vary by season. Special Events:

Tuffon Hall hosts seasonal experiences and events, including curated dinners, retreats and vineyard-focused gatherings. Accommodation:

On-site accommodation is available. Options include a six-bedroom farmhouse (sleeping up to 12) and smaller glamping-style stays like The Poacher’s Hut, The Bothy, and The Grain Silo, some with wood-fired hot tubs and countryside views.

Tuffon Hall produces a range of still and sparkling wines made from grapes grown on the estate, including varieties such as Bacchus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The vineyard’s wine range also includes rosé and traditional method sparkling styles, plus small-batch spirits including grape gin and sloe gin. The estate’s Beatrice Pinot Noir Rosé 2022 was awarded Best Still Rosé in Great Britain at the WineGB Awards 2023. Other vintages have earned accolades in national English wine competitions.

By Car:

Tuffon Hall Vineyard is located in Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3LL. Free parking is available on site. By Public Transport:

The closest train station is Braintree. A taxi from Braintree station to the vineyard takes around 14 minutes. Local buses serve Sible Hedingham, with a bus stop (Yeldham Road) about a 15–20 minute walk from the vineyard.

• Notable Restaurants:
  
  
  • The Bell Inn, Castle Hedingham – A historic inn serving traditional pub food.
  • The Old Moot House Restaurant, Castle Hedingham – A locally popular restaurant close to the vineyard.
• Notable Hotels:
  
  
  • The Bull Hotel, Halstead – A historic coaching inn offering rooms and pub dining.
  • The Suites at Pannells Ash, Wethersfield – A highly rated local accommodation option.
• Notable Attractions:
  
  
  • Hedingham Castle – A Norman keep and historic estate located just over a mile from the vineyard.
  • Colne Valley Railway – A preserved heritage railway offering rides and exhibitions.