Upperton Vineyards

What's the vibe?

Nestled in the South Downs, Upperton Vineyards offers a calm and intimate setting focused on its estate-grown English sparkling wines. This family-run vineyard is best suited to relaxed visits centred on tasting the wines and enjoying the views from the terrace, rather than a structured visitor programme.

Visits are centred around the vineyard shop and tasting terrace.

Wine tastings:

Free tastings of two Upperton wines are offered during shop opening hours, with no need to book in advance. Tastings take place in the shop and on the terrace, subject to availability.

Opening hours:

The vineyard shop is open Tuesday to Thursday from 12pm to 5pm, and Friday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. The outdoor terrace is open for drinks on Fridays and Saturdays, typically from May to September.

Food & drink:

There is no restaurant or food service on site. The terrace is for drinks only, serving Upperton sparkling wines by the glass or bottle, along with local Langham Brewery beer.

Dogs & children:

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the shop and on the terrace. Children are also welcome when visiting with adults.

Upperton Vineyards is dedicated to producing English sparkling wines using traditional methods. The vineyard grows classic Champagne varieties — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier — alongside a small amount of Pinot Noir Précoce.

Their range includes cuvées such as Alia (Blanc de Blancs), Nebula (a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay), and Tenebris (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier). The wines have received international recognition, including Gold medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge for the 2013 vintage of Alia Blanc de Blancs, along with more recent silver medals at Decanter.

Upperton Vineyards does not have a winery on site; winemaking is carried out off site.

Upperton Vineyards is located at Upperton Farm, Tillington Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0RD.

By car:

The vineyard entrance is directly off the A272, just west of Petworth.

By public transport:

The nearest train station is Pulborough. From there, a taxi journey takes approximately 10–15 minutes (around 3.5 miles).

The vineyard sits within easy reach of the South Downs National Park and nearby villages.

Other vineyards:

Nutbourne Vineyards – A family-run estate near Pulborough with a cellar door and vineyard trail.

Stopham Estate – Known for still and sparkling wines, with tours and tastings near the River Arun.

Notable restaurants:

The White Hart – A riverside gastropub in Pulborough serving seasonal, locally sourced food.

The Horse Guards Inn – A pub with rooms in Tillington, known for its garden and local produce.

Notable hotels:

Amberley Castle – A historic luxury hotel near Arundel.

The Horse Guards Inn – Boutique rooms close to the vineyard.

Notable attractions:

RSPB Pulborough Brooks – Wetland reserve with walking trails and wildlife hides.

Parham House & Gardens – An Elizabethan house with award-winning gardens.