Kent · The Kent Weald
Balfour Winery (Hush Heath Estate)
A winery on the Hush Heath Estate near Staplehurst, open every day of the year, with the Winemakers’ Kitchen, a cellar door, daily tours and a free self-guided walk.
The visit
From Balfour Winery (Hush Heath Estate)’s own website, October 2026. We’re checking these details with the estate, so confirm before you travel.
Open 365 days a year
Open Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10.30pm. On major holidays such as Christmas Day, visits are by pre-booking only.
Tours, tastings and a free walk
Book a Tour and Tasting (two hours, with six wines) or a Tutored Wine Tasting, or pick up a map from the cellar door for the free self-guided tour. From April to September there’s a Sunset Tour, Tasting and Dinner.
The Winemakers’ Kitchen
Eat at the Winemakers’ Kitchen or the Cellar Door; there are also lunch-and-tasting experiences to book.
Welcome on leads
Dogs are very welcome, provided they stay on leads.
There’s a weekend shuttle from Marden station: Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Common questions
When is Balfour Winery open?
Every day: Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10.30pm.
Can you visit Balfour without booking?
Yes, for the free self-guided tour; pick up a map at the cellar door. Booking is advised if you plan to eat or drink.
Are dogs allowed at Balfour?
Yes, on leads.
How do you get to Balfour Winery by train?
Marden station, with a weekend shuttle on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
At a glance
- Area
- The Kent Weald
- Where
- Staplehurst, Kent
- Tours & tastings
- Daily; free self-guided tour
- Opening
- Every day (late on Thu–Sat)
- Food on site
- Winemakers’ Kitchen and Cellar Door
- Stay on site
- Checking with the estate
- Dogs
- Welcome on leads
- Nearest station
- Marden (weekend shuttle)
Also in The Kent Weald
- Chapel Down Winery Small Hythe / Tenterden
- Gusbourne Estate Appledore
- Biddenden Vineyards Biddenden
- Woodchurch Wine Estate Woodchurch
- Warehorne Vineyard Warehorne