Wolstonbury
A Sussex vineyard where glowing hay bales ward off frost, helping to cultivate distinctive English sparkling wines.
Wolstonbury Farm, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9BD.
Directions
Nearest station: Hassocks (1.6 miles).
Approx walking time: 36 minutes.
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Winery on site
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Award-winning
Organic or sustainableWhile we update listings frequently, we suggest confirming important details with the vineyard to avoid any surprises.
What's the vibe?
Wolstonbury Vineyard offers an intimate, owner-led experience set on the slopes of the South Downs, with a strong sense of place and a clear focus on quality over scale. Visits are calm, structured, and deliberately limited, making it feel considered rather than commercial.
Visiting information
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Access: Wolstonbury Vineyard is open only for pre-booked tours, tastings, and occasional events. There is no casual drop-in cellar door.
Tour Dates: Tours and tastings run on selected dates during the warmer months, typically between late spring and early autumn. Dates are released in advance and must be booked online.
Dogs & Children: Only assistance dogs are permitted. Visits are adults-only, and children (including babies) are not permitted on tours or tastings.
Tour Dates: Tours and tastings run on selected dates during the warmer months, typically between late spring and early autumn. Dates are released in advance and must be booked online.
Dogs & Children: Only assistance dogs are permitted. Visits are adults-only, and children (including babies) are not permitted on tours or tastings.
The Wine
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Wolstonbury Vineyard produces a small range of still and sparkling wines from its single estate. Still wines include Bacchus and a Bacchus–Reichensteiner blend. Their sparkling wine, ‘Chalk’, is made from Reichensteiner using the Charmat method — a relatively uncommon approach in England, chosen to suit the vineyard’s aromatic fruit profile.
More recently, the vineyard has planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, intended for future traditional-method sparkling wines. All vines are planted on chalk soils, which contribute freshness, minerality, and naturally high acidity.
The vineyard is managed with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and minimal intervention, encouraging wildlife and maintaining a balanced ecosystem across the site.
More recently, the vineyard has planted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, intended for future traditional-method sparkling wines. All vines are planted on chalk soils, which contribute freshness, minerality, and naturally high acidity.
The vineyard is managed with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and minimal intervention, encouraging wildlife and maintaining a balanced ecosystem across the site.
Getting here
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By Car: Wolstonbury Vineyard is located just off the A23 and has on-site parking available for visitors.
By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Hassocks. The vineyard is around 3 miles from the station and is best reached by taxi, which should be booked in advance.
By Public Transport: The nearest train station is Hassocks. The vineyard is around 3 miles from the station and is best reached by taxi, which should be booked in advance.
What's nearby
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- Other Vineyards:
- Albourne Estate
- Ridgeview Wine Estate
- Notable Restaurants:
- The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint
- Morley’s Bistro, Hurstpierpoint
- Notable Hotels:
- Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
- THE PIG – in the South Downs
- Notable Attractions:
- Wolstonbury Hill (adjacent to the vineyard)
- Devil’s Dyke
