Wolstonbury

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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