Estate Tour & Tasting

Name: Estate Tour & Tasting
Brand: Hambledon Vineyard
SKU: TT-VINEYARDTOUR
Price: 32.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Discover the Birthplace of English Wine at Hambledon Vineyard

Join us for an unforgettable vineyard and winery tour at Hambledon, where you’ll explore our stunning estate, go behind-the-scenes in the winery and enjoy a tutored tasting of three of our award-winning sparkling wines in our beautiful Tasting Room.

Our guided Estate Tour & Tasting is our most popular experience, and a fantastic way to explore the world of viticulture and learn more about England’s finest sparkling wines.

Why not make a day of it and join us for lunch at The Restaurant? Experience our exceptional menu curated by our talented team of chefs, where local and seasonal produce is the star of the show, in our relaxed yet refined setting in the heart of our estate.

Please read 'Important Information' below to see some of our FAQs prior to booking. Other FAQs can be viewed via our FAQs page.

£32.00

Tour includes: A guided tour of our oldest vineyard, wine cellars and state-of-the-art winery. Plus, a guided tasting of three of our sparkling wines across our Classic and Première range.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

How to book: Please use the book now button provided above and select dates and number of people attending. Customers will be sent an order confirmation after purchase.

Please note: Access to the winery, cellars and vineyard is dependent on wine making procedures, vineyard and cellar work. If access to these areas is important to you, please call us to check the current status.

Other Information: Please come wearing sensible footwear, as we're a working vineyard there may be sections of the tour with uneven, slippery or muddy surfaces. The tour involves a fair bit of walking and standing, for e.g. up to 30 minutes. If you find standing for long periods of time tricky, you may like to bring a shooting stick. Climbing 2 metal spiral staircases is required in the winery.

Terms: Our Tours are not suitable for children or dogs. Children and dogs are not allowed in our winery or cellars at any time. Please inform us should you have any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Gift Vouchers: A guided tour and tasting is the perfect present for friends, family or loved ones. You can purchase a Gift Voucher which can be sent to your or a friend. Purchase a Gift Voucher.

discover the

birthplace of english wine

Explore England’s wine heritage with a guided vineyard & estate tour at Hambledon. Established in 1952, Hambledon is a pioneer in English wine, renowned for its dedication to quality.

GUIDED TOURS:

What To Expect

You’ll begin with a stroll through our oldest vineyard plot, the Home Vineyard, where your guide will introduce you to the story of Hambledon Wine Estate. Discover how our grapes are cultivated and cared for throughout the seasons.

From there, you’ll step inside the UK’s first gravity-fed winery. Your guide will walk you through the traditional and technical processes that shape our wines, offering insights into every meticulous step of production.

The journey continues with a descent into our underground chalk cellars, where our bottles mature quietly to perfection. The experience culminates in our Tasting Room, where you’ll enjoy a tutored tasting of three distinctive sparkling wines that reflect the depth, character of our house style and incredible terroir.

DINE WITH US AT

The Restaurant

Why not make a day of it and join us for lunch at The Restaurant?

Experience our exceptional menu curated by our talented team of chefs, where local and seasonal produce is the star of the show, in our relaxed yet refined setting in the heart of our estate.

Both A la Carte and Set Menus available (£32.50 2-Course/ £40 3-Course). View a sample menu.

You can choose to add a table for Lunch when booking your Tour Experience, all you need to decide is if you dine before or afterwards.

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Vineyard Tour & Tasting Reviews

★★★★★
Fantastic and knowledgeable tour
Really fantastic tour, the lady who did the tour was really informative and knowledgeable. We have visited many vineyards and this was by far the most informative. Would recommend.

Sarah M
1st February 2025

★★★★★
We will be back!
Really great day; learnt a lot about the process of wine making and also tasting the different variants of Hambledon was great. Finished off with an epic lunch in their beautiful new building. Staff were great, location beauitful... we will be back!

Marc A
22 February 2025

★★★★★
One of the best English vineyard tours!
It was one of the best English vineyard tours we had: a complete tour from vineyard to winery, following the viticultural year and winemaking process step by step. Clive explained clearly and passionately not only the work done in Hambledon, but the process, challenges and the wider world of sparkling wines - huge thanks for that! There is a great future to this winery, a visit is highly recommended!

Adam O
17 March 2025

★★★★★
Excellent Tour
Clive was excellent and we learned a lot. the wine tasting was also first class, I love the development and will try out the restaurant in due course.

Charles S
29 January 2025

★★★★★
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit
We’ve done several vineyard tours but this was by far the best. Clive, our guide, was so knowledgable and interesting and his love for wine shone through. Our tour lasted over an hour and a half and we were thoroughly entertained by Clive as he took us through the history of the vineyard as well as the sparkling wine making process.

Sam F
5 September 2024

★★★★★
Stunning scenery and stunning wine!
The tour was great and very informative! The tasting was delicious and we opted for an afternoon tea too, which was lovely. They also were able to cater to my allergies which I was really happy with and I didn't have to compromise on taste! We loved it all so much we ended up buying an extra tasting experience and trying the premium wines too!

Izzy R
23 September 2024

FAQs

The full experience typically runs for 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes a guided walk through the vineyard, behind-the-scenes access to our winery and cellars, and concludes with a relaxed, tutored wine tasting in our Tasting Room. We recommend allowing extra time if you're joining us for lunch afterwards.

You'll enjoy a curated tasting of three sparkling wines from our Classic and Première range. Each cuvée has been selected to showcase our house style and express the nuances of our terroir. Depending on the season and availability, this may include our Brut, Rosé, or Première Cuvée.

Not at all. Whether you’re completely new to wine tasting or already have a deep appreciation, our in-house wine educators tailor the experience to be informative and enjoyable for all guests. It’s the perfect introduction to English sparkling wine.

The tour involves walking on natural vineyard terrain and through our winery and cellars. While much of the route is accessible, there may be uneven or sloped surfaces. We recommend comfortable footwear and ask that you contact us ahead of time if you have any accessibility requirements.

Absolutely. Many guests choose to extend their visit with a meal at our on-site restaurant, which celebrates local produce in refined seasonal dishes. You can add a table for lunch during the tour booking process and choose to dine before or after your experience.

Yes, we welcome all visitors to Hambledon Vineyard. While only those of legal drinking age may participate in the wine tasting, we’re happy to provide a tailored experience for younger guests or non-drinkers. Please let us know any requirements when booking.