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Biddenden Vineyards
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The Vineyards

Area Guides: Biddenden
Attractions:

Vineyards

Email: Click here to email the vineyard
Telephone - please mention Let's Stay Kent: 01580 291726
Website: http://www.biddendenvineyards.com/index.html


Details: The vineyards are situated 1.2 miles from the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden, with its High Street flanked by half timbered houses once used for the weaving of cloth, and its 13th century grey stone church. The legend of the 11th century Biddenden Maids is world famous and the charity in their name still exists today. The area affords a great variety of attractions to make a great day out or a weekend away including Castles, Historic Gardens and Steam Railways.

The Vineyards
The vineyards were established by the Barnes family in 1969. Starting with one acre the vineyards has grown to 22 acres with nine varieties of grapes grown. Set on a gentle south facing slope in a shallow sheltered valley, ideal conditions for vines. Predominantly German varieties are grown including Ortega, Huxelrebe, Bacchus, Schönburger and Reichensteiner. Together with Pinot Noir, Gamay and Dornfelder the vineyards are able to produce White, Red, Rosé and Sparkling Wines. Harvest of the grapes takes place late September, visitors can see the presses in operation in the winery. Bottling of the wines commences early in the following year.
Great effort is made to ensure that the Estate wines produced are of the highest quality, which is reflected by the number of awards we receive. Alongside our wine making we also produce Strong Kentish Ciders and Farm Pressed Apple Juice, made from the juice of locally grown culinary and dessert apples.

Admission and tastings are free
Visitors are welcome to stroll around the 22 acres of vines, set in the beautiful Kentish Countryside. See the presses and bottling line in the Winery then visit our Tasting Room to sample our wines, ciders and apple juice.

Opening Times:
Mon-Sat 10.00 -17.00
Sunday 11.00-17.00
Closed on Sundays throughout January and February and from noon 24th December ­ 1st January (incl.)

Our coffee shop is open daily, with a wide selection of preserves, chutneys, mustards and chocolates on display.
Why not book your group or club (min 15 people) for a Guided Tour - available by appointment, the visit includes a vineyard walk, winery talk and tastings including a complimentary glass of wine.

Prices - Day Tours:
£4.50 adults
£2.00 children (10-17 years)
Under 10s Free
Evening Tours: Only available with a meal. Simply add £6.50 to the above prices to cover the cost of your meal. Minimum number 20.
To ensure everyone enjoys their visit, the maximum number on any tour is restricted to 45 people, except when hot meals are being served.
You can also book a meal for your group (minimum 15 people). Please contact us for menu and prices.
We also have a wide range of ‘Day Out’ Tours in conjunction with other local attractions. Please note that these tours are strictly for a minimum of 15 people per group. See our website for the latest details.


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