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Biddenden Vineyards

Biddenden · Kent

A vineyard at Biddenden with a vineyard shop, self-guided and guided tours in summer, and winery tours through the colder months.

The visit

From Biddenden Vineyards’s own website, October 2026. We’re checking these details with the estate, so confirm before you travel.

The shop

Seasonal opening hours

The Vineyard Shop keeps seasonal hours. From October to 21 November it’s open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm, closed on Sundays.

Summer tours

May to September

The Self-Guided Tour comes with a three-wine tasting flight; the guided Open Tour runs Wednesday to Saturday and needs booking. Private tours are available too.

Winter tours

Behind the Glass

Behind the Glass winery tours, with a tasting of ciders and wines, run in October and November and from January to March.

Dogs

Welcome on the walks

Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on the vineyard walks and in the yard; only assistance dogs in the shop.

Getting there

Biddenden Vineyards is on Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden. The estate doesn’t give train details, so ask them about getting there without a car.

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Common questions

Is Biddenden Vineyards open in autumn?

Yes. The shop is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm until 21 November, and Behind the Glass winery tours run in October and November.

Can you do a self-guided tour at Biddenden?

Yes, from May to September, with a three-wine tasting flight.

Is there food at Biddenden Vineyards?

The Vineyard Shop does sharing boards of local cheese and charcuterie.

Are dogs welcome at Biddenden Vineyards?

On a lead on the vineyard walks and in the yard, but only assistance dogs in the shop.

At a glance

Where
Biddenden, Kent
Tours & tastings
Summer tours May–Sep; winery tours in winter
Shop
Seasonal hours
Food on site
Sharing boards in the shop
Stay on site
Checking with the estate
Dogs
On leads on walks and in the yard
Nearest station
Checking with the estate

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