“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 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.
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 | 11am for 11:30am start |
| Saturday 12th August | 2pm for 2:30pm start |
| Saturday 19th August | 11am for 11:30am start |
| Saturday 26th 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.
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 & Fresh Fruit
Dark Chocolate & Salt Caramel Tiffin
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 & Fresh Fruit
Dark Chocolate & Salt Caramel Tiffin
Please note our picnics must be prebooked. Cancelation charges apply if you wish to postpone, see below.
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 →
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
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-fired 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 £10 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 |
| Thursday Evening 7th September | from 5pm – 8pm |
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 →
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.
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
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.
Week of May 30th
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/05/2022 | 31/05/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 02/06/2022 | 03/06/2022 | 04/06/2022 | 05/06/2022 |
