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Horsham & the Arun Valley

Bolney Wine Estate

Bolney / Haywards Heath · West Sussex

One of England's first vineyards (1972). The Eighteen Acre café & shop, seasonal feasts, family trails, gin & vermouth.

The visit

Open to visitors for tours and tastings. Year-round.

Getting there

Nearest station: Haywards Heath (15 min). Sussex vineyards sit down winding lanes — check parking and access with the estate if you're not driving.

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Common questions

Can you visit Bolney Wine Estate?

Open to visitors for tours and tastings. Year-round.

Is there food at Bolney Wine Estate?

Yes — there's food on site, so you can build an afternoon around the visit.

Can you stay at Bolney Wine Estate?

No — there's no accommodation on site.

What's the nearest station to Bolney Wine Estate?

Haywards Heath (15 min). It's not a walk — allow for a taxi from the platform.

At a glance

Where
Bolney / Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Tours & tastings
Year-round
Food on site
Yes
Stay on site
No
Weddings
Yes
Dogs
Checking with the estate
Nearest station
Haywards Heath (15 min)

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