Visits & Tours

“Nutbourne is a perfect place to visit on a summer’s day.”

We welcome visitors to the vineyard and cellar door all year round.
In Winter you can wander through the vines along our vineyard trail, take in the views from the windmill balcony and pick up a bottle or two to take away.

From Easter time onwards we are open on Saturdays as well as weekdays and offer wine by the glass, cheeseboards, picnics, tours and events.

Vineyard Voucher Day Tour

Vineyard Trail

Currently Open – Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm – Free of charge

Follow our self-guided trail around the vines to discover how we grow grapes and explore special little spots throughout the vineyard. Look out for the vine quiz on our information signs, bio-diverse wild strips promoting insect and bird life and an ancient oak sculpture in pride of place amongst the vines – you might also spot our family of alpacas or breeding wild fowl along the way. The Windmill, Viewing Platform and Wine Lodge are great locations to enjoy views of the South Downs. Our veranda Cellar Door is open to buy wine to take home.

Vineyard Tour & Bunting (small)

Guided Tours & Tastings

Book Now – Saturdays & Bank Holidays, April to October – From £25

Join us this Summer for a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting of our award winning wines in the lodge, besides the historic windmill.

Saturday 29th April 11am for 11:30am start
Monday 1st May 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 13th May 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 20th May 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 27th May 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 3rd June 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 10th June 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 17th June 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 8th July 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 29th July 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 5th August 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 12th August 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 19th August 11am for 11:30am start
Monday 28th August 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 2nd September 2pm for 2:30pm start
Saturday 9th September 11am for 11:30am start
Saturday 30th September Winemaking Tour, 2pm start
Saturday 7th October Winemaking Tour, 2pm start

Previous visitors have said:

“We have visited vineyards all over the world but this was the most informative and the most fun.”

“From start to finish this was a wonderful vineyard experience. A beautiful location and fantastic hospitality.”

“You plainly love what you do and your enthusiasm is infectious.”

“It’s such a glorious setting… why would you go anywhere else?”

Please email info@nutbournevineyards.com or call 01798 815196 if you have a voucher for a tour and tasting that you would like to redeem.

Did you know you can treat someone special to a voucher for a tour and tasting at Nutbourne? Available now from our online shop →

Nutbourne Vineyard Picnic with Wine

Picnic in the Vines

Book Now – April to September – Picnic for Two £30

We offer our popular picnics from Easter Weekend and throughout the Summer. They are packed with delicious dishes and seasonal Sussex produce from our family farm and kitchens. Collect from our cellar door then explore the vineyard to feast amongst the vines at one of our idyllic picnic spots throughout the estate. Add a bottle of Nutty Wild when you prebook, or choose from our range when you visit. A selection of our wines are available by the glass.

The Omnivore Picnic

Saddle Back Pork, Hazelnut & Raisin Sausage Rolls
Barbecued Chicken Wings
Smoked Mackerel, Fennel & Dill Paté
Minted Pea Hummus
Sourdough Crisp Breads
Nutbourne Heritage Tomatoes, Cucumber & Radishes
Dark Chocolate & Salt Caramel Tiffin
Fresh Fruit

The Herbivore Picnic

Leek and Sussex Blue Cheese Tartlet
Beetroot Falafel
Butternut & Pumpkin Seed Paté
Minted Pea Hummus
Sourdough Crisp Breads
Nutbourne Heritage Tomatoes, Cucumber & Radishes
Dark Chocolate & Salt Caramel Tiffin
Fresh Fruit

Please note our picnics must be prebooked.

Did you know you can treat your nearest and dearest to a picnic at Nutbourne in 2023?
Our vouchers make the perfect gift. Available now from our online shop →

Nutbourne Cheese & Crackers

Cheese & Crackers

Book Now – April to September – Platter for Two £18

Prebook a delicious platter of artisan cheese and savouries to complement our wines. After a tour or a wander through the vines, sip and graze on our platform with breathtaking views of the South Downs.

Presented on a handmade wooden cheeseboard, each includes:

A Whole Baron Bigod Brie
Apple & Red Onion Chutney
Sourdough Crisp Breads
A Selection of Fresh Grapes
Nutbourne Heritage Tomatoes, Cucumber & Radishes

Gladwin Farming Burgers

Burgers & Bubbly

Book Now – Bank Holidays & Thursday Evenings – £40 for Two

Bank Holidays and Thursday evenings throughout the summer are a chance to enjoy Gregory Gladwin’s mouthwatering beef burgers, paired with our sparkling wine in the stunning setting of Nutbourne Vineyards.

Pre-book your place in or around the wine lodge to enjoy these idyllic summer occasions, with music wafting through the vines. The burgers are made with our own Sussex-reared beef, cooked in the vinewood oven and served in brioche buns with local tomatoes and salad.

The bubbly: Nutty Wild is a classic bottle fermented sparkler – a joyous dry wine with an abundance of wild strawberries and a citrus tang. We will also have the full range of our award winning still and sparkling wines available from the Nutty Bar.

Two Burgers, Salad & bottle of Nutty Wild £40
A Mushroom & Sussex Blue Burger is also available as a vegetarian option.
Additional Burgers can be added for £9 each.

Bank Holiday Monday 8th May from 12pm – 4pm
Thursday Evening 8th June from 5pm – 8pm
Thursday Evening 22nd June from 5pm – 8pm
Thursday Evening 13th July from 5pm – 8pm
Thursday Evening 3rd August from 5pm – 8pm
Thursday Evening 17th August from 5pm – 8pm
Bank Holiday Monday 28th August from 12pm – 4pm

We are currently taking bookings for the Coronation Bank Holiday Monday.
Later dates will become available to book closer to the time.

Dining in the wine lodge

Private Tours and Events

Please enquire – From May onwards – Now with BBQ Option

Private Tours & Tastings for groups have a minimum tour charge of £300 based on up to 12 guests at £25 each.
We begin with tea, coffee and home-made cakes. You will have a dedicated tour guide showing you around, including a walk through the vines and around the lakes to meet our alpacas and then a detailed introduction to the secrets of winemaking. The tours include a tutored tasting of our award-winning Sparkling and Still wines, either in the Wine Lodge or in the winery itself.

A barbecue lunch or supper can be added to a private tour (minimum 20 guests).
Find out more by downloading the PDF below.

You can also email us for more details.

Looking to host a special occasion at the vineyard?
Visit our events page to find out more  

CANCELLATION POLICY

Bookings for picnics, events, tours and experiences are confirmed once the required deposit or payment has been made. Every booking is for a specific date and we reserve the space for you. Please ring us if you are not able to attend. 

Cancellation or Postponement of a booking will be subject to the following charges:

At more than 4 weeks notice – 10% of the expected total charge

At between 4 and 1 weeks notice – 50% of the expected total charge

At less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the expected total charge

NB. These Terms do not apply to major events with full catering and marques such as Weddings. Please see separate Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
Our Tours and Events take place regardless of the weather conditions.
Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience.

Opening Hours

Our Cellar Door is currently open from Monday to Friday. You are most welcome to drop in to follow our Vineyard Trail and buy wine and farm meats.

Please call us on 01798 815196 or email us on info@nutbournevineyards.com for any enquiries. 

Month Day Time
From January – March Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
From Easter – September Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
October Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm
November – December Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm

Tour Availability

For any other date or time please call the vineyard for availability.

Events in June 2023

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
29/05/2023 30/05/2023 31/05/2023 01/06/2023 02/06/2023 03/06/2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Vineyard Tour & Tasting

04/06/2023
05/06/2023 06/06/2023 07/06/2023 08/06/2023 09/06/2023 10/06/2023(1 event)

11:00 am: Vineyard Tour & Tasting

11/06/2023
12/06/2023 13/06/2023 14/06/2023 15/06/2023 16/06/2023 17/06/2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Vineyard Tour & Tasting

18/06/2023
19/06/2023 20/06/2023 21/06/2023 22/06/2023 23/06/2023 24/06/2023 25/06/2023
26/06/2023 27/06/2023 28/06/2023 29/06/2023 30/06/2023 01/07/2023(1 event)

11:00 am: Vineyard Tour & Tasting

02/07/2023