Nine Oaks Vineyard
Hothfield, near Ashford · about 3 miles away
Nine Oaks is a family vineyard on Church Lane in Hothfield that makes still wines and a traditional method sparkling wine.
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Vineyards near Ashford
Vineyards near Ashford
You can visit ten vineyards within about 10 miles of Ashford. Nine Oaks Vineyard is about 3 miles from the centre and Westwell Wines is about 5 miles. We measure in a straight line, so the drive is a little further.
Nearest first
Opening days change through the year and many smaller vineyards open only for booked tours, so check each one before you set off.
Westwell Wines
Charing · about 5 miles away
Seasonal note: In November and December the tour is the winter winery tour rather than a walk in the vines. The vineyard tour returns in February.
Westwell has a name for experimental wines, pet nats and amphora wines among them, and for its Ortega.
Ham Street Wines
Hamstreet, near Ashford · about 6 miles away
Everything Ham Street makes is certified biodynamic, natural wine, from its own vineyard on Warehorne Road just outside Hamstreet.
Brabourne Vineyard
East Brabourne, near Ashford · about 6 miles away
Court Lodge, at the foot of the North Downs, is where this small vineyard makes its sparkling and still wines and a vermouth.
Warehorne Vineyard
Warehorne, near Ashford · about 6 miles away
A young vineyard on the edge of Romney Marsh.
Woodchurch Wine Estate
Woodchurch, between Ashford and Tenterden · about 7 miles away
A Kent Weald estate, established in 2009.
Gusbourne
Appledore, near Ashford · about 8 miles away
Gusbourne makes only vintage wines, from vines first planted in 2004 on the edge of Romney Marsh.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Blanc de Blancs, £65
Wayfarer Wines
Woodchurch, near Ashford · about 8 miles away
Not to be confused with Woodchurch Wine Estate, Wayfarer is a small vineyard at Highfield Farm in Woodchurch with tours and tastings.
Domaine Evremond
Chilham, near Canterbury · about 8 miles away
Taittinger, the Champagne house, created this English estate in 2015.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Classic Cuvée, £44.95
Chartham Vineyard
Chartham, near Canterbury · about 10 miles away
Chartham is a family vineyard in the Stour Valley, three miles out of Canterbury.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Blanc de Blancs, £29.95
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Food and wine
Guest chef dinner with The Sportsman
A four-course lunch or dinner cooked by the team from The Sportsman at Seasalter, with Gusbourne wines matched to each course.
Saturday 14 November 2026 · 12.30pm to 3.30pm or 6.30pm to 9.30pm · £175 a head · Book ahead
Music and social
Olly Smith book talk
Wine writer Olly Smith talks about his novel Death by Noir, with a reading, questions and a signing. A glass of sparkling wine and snacks are included.
Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 6pm to 8pm · £17.50, or £35 with a signed book · Book ahead
Workshop
Christmas clay ornament workshop
Make clay Christmas decorations with ceramicist Katharine Gray, with a mini wine tasting included.
Thursday 26 November 2026 · 7pm to 9pm · £50 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Wreath making with local florist
Make a seasonal wreath with florist Lucy Day using foliage from the estate’s meadows and vineyards. Two glasses of Classic Cuvée are included.
Friday 27 November 2026 · 5.30pm to 7.30pm · £75 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Festive estate tour and lunch
A winter vineyard walk, an extended tasting including some rare vintages, and a three-course festive lunch with paired wines.
Selected dates from 27 November to 20 December · 11am to about 3.30pm · £120 a head · Book ahead
Check the exact dates with the vineyard.
Tasting
Big Christmas tasting
A guided tasting of the current Westwell range with seasonal snacks and oysters. Each session takes up to 30 people.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 12pm or 3pm · £25 a head · Book ahead
Food and wine
Guest chef dinner with The Fordwich Arms
A festive four-course meal by Daniel Smith and the Fordwich Arms team, with a fizz and canapé reception and wines with each course.
Saturday 5 December 2026 · 12.30pm to 3.30pm or 6.30pm to 9.30pm · £175 a head · Book ahead
Tasting
In-depth tour and technical tasting
A detailed tour of the vineyard and winery for up to ten people, with a tasting of six or seven wines including an older or unreleased wine, and a cheese, charcuterie or plant-based plate.
Saturdays 5 December, 6 February, 6 March and 3 April · 12.30pm · £70 a head · Book ahead
Planning a day out
Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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