Sussex wine trail
The Wealden Wine Trail
High Weald and the eastern Downs, running from Ashdown Forest down to the sea at Alfriston. Small family estates alongside Sussex's most celebrated sparkling producer.
- 7 vineyards
- 1 serve food
- 3 with rooms
- 5 stations
Flagship. B Corp, Michelin-rec Tasting Room Restaurant, Flint Barns B&B (10 rms). One of UK's closest vineyards …
100,000+ vines on edge of Ashdown Forest. Three woodland/vineyard trails, famous for spring bluebells. Tours fro…
Down-to-earth family vineyard in the High Weald overlooking Eastbourne & the Downs. Tours + optional picnic.
500-yr-old organic farm, micro-winery, natural wines, formal gardens & lake. Cottage/huts/orangery stays with in…
Winery + distillery (Tidebrook Wines, Mousehall gin & vodka) on 11th-c estate. Combined tour/tasting; Oast stay …
Small family organic vineyard in Ashdown Forest with a strong community & sustainability ethos. Tastings by appt…
Established sparkling producer near Herstmonceux. Confirm current visitor/tasting offer before listing.
Getting to the Wealden Wine Trail
The vineyards here are reached from Crowborough, Haywards Heath/Uckfield, Polegate, Seaford and Uckfield. None of them are walkable from the platform bar one — budget for a taxi at each end, or a driver who's prepared to spit.