Oast Wood
Potts Farm, Tenterden · under a mile away
Planted in 2021 on a working farm outside Tenterden, Oast Wood grows Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Divico, and pours its wines in a converted cart shed.
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Vineyards near Tenterden
Vineyards near Tenterden
You can visit ten vineyards within about 10 miles of Tenterden. Oast Wood is under a mile from the centre and Chapel Down is about 2 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.
Chapel Down
Tenterden · about 2 miles away
Chapel Down is one of England’s biggest wine producers, with more than 700 acres of vineyards across the south-east to draw on.
Wayfarer Wines
Woodchurch, near Ashford · about 2 miles away
Not to be confused with Woodchurch Wine Estate, Wayfarer is a small vineyard at Highfield Farm in Woodchurch with tours and tastings.
Biddenden Vineyards
Biddenden · about 3 miles away
Seasonal note: The self-guided and Open Tours run from May to September. In their place the indoor Behind the Glass tour runs from October to November and from January to March, and the shop closes at weekends from 12 January to 8 February.
The Barnes family founded Kent’s original vineyard here in 1969.
Woodchurch Wine Estate
Woodchurch, between Ashford and Tenterden · about 3 miles away
A Kent Weald estate, established in 2009.
Oxney Organic Estate
Beckley, near Rye · about 5 miles away
Seasonal note: Guided tours are a May to October arrangement. Drop-in wine flights carry on through the winter, Tuesday to Saturday.
Oxney is one of England’s leading organic producers, making still and sparkling wine, and its tasting barn is in an oast house.
Gusbourne
Appledore, near Ashford · about 5 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
Warehorne Vineyard
Warehorne, near Ashford · about 7 miles away
A young vineyard on the edge of Romney Marsh.
Tillingham
Peasmarsh, near Rye · about 7 miles away
A 13th-century farm with 26 acres of organic and biodynamic vines.
Ham Street Wines
Hamstreet, near Ashford · about 7 miles away
Everything Ham Street makes is certified biodynamic, natural wine, from its own vineyard on Warehorne Road just outside Hamstreet.
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
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.
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
Planning a day out
For opening times, places to stay and the rest of each region, see Sussex vineyards. Going without a car? See vineyards you can reach by train.
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