Chartham Vineyard
Chartham, near Canterbury · about 3 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
Kent Wine Tours / Vineyards / Near Canterbury
Vineyards near Canterbury
Vineyards near Canterbury
You can visit ten vineyards within about 15 miles of Canterbury. Chartham Vineyard is about 3 miles from the centre and Brenley Wine is about 6 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.
Brenley Wine
Boughton-under-Blean, near Faversham · about 6 miles away
Brenley released its first wine, a Bacchus, in 2020, from vines on Brenley Farm among fruit and hop gardens.
Domaine Evremond
Chilham, near Canterbury · about 6 miles away
Taittinger, the Champagne house, created this English estate in 2015.
Read our guide Opening and tours Buy the Classic Cuvée, £44.95
Simpsons’ Wine Estate
Barham, near Canterbury · about 6 miles away
Simpsons’ was founded in 2012 on North Downs chalk by a couple who also make wine in the south of France.
Elham Valley Vineyard
Breach, Barham, near Canterbury · about 7 miles away
Established in 1985, Elham Valley was one of the first vineyards in this part of Kent.
Barnsole Vineyard
Staple, near Canterbury · about 8 miles away
Barnsole is a family vineyard, first planted in 1993.
Brabourne Vineyard
East Brabourne, near Ashford · about 10 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.
Terlingham Vineyard
Hawkinge, near Folkestone · about 12 miles away
A small vineyard in the hills above Folkestone, looking out over the Channel.
Westwell Wines
Charing · about 13 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.
Nine Oaks Vineyard
Hothfield, near Ashford · about 14 miles away
Nine Oaks is a family vineyard on Church Lane in Hothfield that makes still wines and a traditional method sparkling wine.
What’s on at these vineyards
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
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
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
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
Workshop
Festive lino printing workshop
A lino printing session with I Printed That, with all materials, light snacks and a tasting of three wines included.
Sunday 6 December 2026 · 10.30am to 1pm · £55 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
A Christmas Carol in the Great Barn
A staging of A Christmas Carol in the vineyard’s unheated Great Barn, about 85 minutes long. Chartham wines are on sale, and warm clothes are advised.
Wednesday 9 December, two performances · 4pm and 7pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Festive table styling masterclass
Clare from Gingerly Green Flower Farm shows three festive table arrangements using foraged foliage, and you make a centrepiece to take home. Includes fizz, a mince pie and a still wine with each demonstration. Over 18s only.
Thursday 10 December 2026 · 6pm to 8.30pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Planning a day out
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