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Vineyards near Sevenoaks
You can visit ten vineyards within about 15 miles of Sevenoaks. The Mount Vineyard is about 4 miles from the centre and Squerryes is about 5 miles. We measure in a straight line, so the drive is a little further.
Opening days change through the year and many smaller vineyards open only for booked tours, so check each one before you set off.
Shoreham, near Sevenoaks · about 4 miles away
Seasonal note: The Flint Bar and tipi are closed for the autumn and winter and reopen in May. Tastings move indoors to the Wine Loft from October to May, and the vineyard tour runs from late May to late September.
The Mount grows eight grape varieties on ten acres of chalk, part of a 104-acre estate in the Darent Valley.
Westerham · about 5 miles away
Squerryes makes sparkling wine from vines planted in 2006 on a 2,500-acre estate that the same family has owned for eight generations.
Mereworth, near Maidstone · about 7 miles away
Seasonal note: The cellar door wine barn and lawn close for the winter after 1 November and reopen in April 2027. Until 19 December the tasting room opens on Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 5pm, and the shop from Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 5pm.
Yotes Court was planted in 2016 on a former fruit farm and was WineGB’s Best Newcomer in 2021.
Mereworth · about 8 miles away
Mereworth makes sparkling wine from its own vineyards at Wateringbury.
Wateringbury, near Maidstone · about 10 miles away
Red Hill grew from a single vine to more than 27,000, and makes still and sparkling wines in its own winery on the estate.
Groombridge · about 11 miles away
A 23-acre family vineyard and farm on the Sussex and Kent border.
Godstone, near Oxted · about 11 miles away
Seasonal note: Visits are on booked Saturday open days. The dates left are 21 and 28 November and 5, 12 and 19 December, then 16 January and 13 February 2027.
Fifty acres on a south-facing greensand slope beside the North Downs Way, first planted in 1985.
Luddesdown, near Gravesend · about 11 miles away
Seasonal note: Walking tours and vineyard picnics run in summer only. Land Rover tours and the cellar door carry on through the year.
Silverhand has more than 600 acres under vine on a 900-acre estate on the North Downs, which it says is the largest single organic vineyard in the UK.
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Old Birchden Farm, Forge Road, Groombridge · about 12 miles away
A small vineyard of about one hectare at Old Birchden Farm, planted in 1987 on a sandy south-east-facing slope across the valley from Harrison’s Rocks.
Hunton, near Maidstone · about 12 miles away
Four sisters run Four Daughters, a fourth-generation family fruit farm and vineyard on the Greensand Ridge, and their wines won WineGB medals in 2025.
Coming up, from the vineyards’ own websites. All vineyard events.
Music and social
Four days of beers from Long Man Brewery at the winery. Walk-ins are welcome or you can book a table.
Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November, with a meet the maker evening on Thursday 12 November · Drop in
Music and social
Soul, Motown and modern favourites in three sets in the Courtyard Restaurant, with the usual menu. Book a table.
Thursday 19 November 2026 · From 7pm · No charge for the music · Book ahead
Food and wine
An afternoon of freshly cooked paella in the barn with Birchden wines, local beers, cheeses and music. Booking a vineyard tour as well gives 10% off the food ticket.
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 2pm to 4.30pm · Book ahead
Workshop
Decorate a Christmas wreath with Winnie’s Floral Designs, with a glass of sparkling wine and a sourdough pizza included. Booked direct with the florist.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November · 2pm to 5pm · £85 a head · Book ahead
Christmas
Paint six baubles to take home with guidance from Carter & Kits, with a glass of fizz and a sharing lunch.
Wednesday 25 November 2026 · From 10am · £79.95 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
Make a wreath from natural materials in a group of up to ten, followed by a glass of sparkling wine and a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Saturday 28 November 2026 · 10am to 12.30pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
Workshop
A wreath workshop led by a local florist, with all materials, a drink and nibbles included.
Sunday 29 November (2.30pm to 4.30pm) and Friday 4 December 2026 (10.30am to 12.30pm) · 2.30pm to 4.30pm or 10.30am to 12.30pm · £79 · Book ahead
Workshop
Paint your own bottle of Mereworth wine with artist Charlotte Coe, with materials, sparkling wine and a cheese and charcuterie board included.
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 2pm to 5pm · £65 a head · Book ahead
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