Cellar door wine tour from London
Tastings at several vineyards in Kent and Sussex, with lunch and the driving taken care of.
Starts London Bridge, central London
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Near Staplehurst · Walk and tasting
Balfour vineyard walk and tasting
A walk through the vines at Hush Heath, home of Balfour, and a tasting of three of their wines.
- StartsBalfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent
- Duration1 hour
- From£25 per person
- CancellationFree cancellation on most dates
Photos from the tour listing.
About this tour
A short visit to Balfour Winery on the Hush Heath estate near Staplehurst, the home of Balfour Brut Rosé. A guide walks you through the vineyard and explains how the wines are made, then you taste three of them. It takes about an hour, and the listing says it is wheelchair accessible.
It is a quick, low-key introduction to one of Kent's best-known estates. Balfour also has a free self-guided estate walk, so the value here lies in the guide and the three wines.
There is plenty to stay on for afterwards: the Cellar Door shop, platters, and lunch in the Winemakers' Kitchen upstairs. Tastings are for over-18s. Without a car, Marden station has a free shuttle to the winery at weekends.
Best for: anyone short of time who wants a first look at Balfour, perhaps before lunch on the estate.
The vineyard
Opening times, food, how to get there and a map are in our full guide to Balfour.
Where it starts
Balfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent
Good to know
- You book directly with our booking partner, who handles payment, confirmation and any changes.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Must book at least 10h in advance
- Prices and availability change, so check your date before you book. Details checked 12 October 2026.
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