Explore the Wealden Wine Trail

Wildwood Vineyard

A small and friendly vineyard in a woodland setting, Wildwood Vineyard can be reached on a heritage steam train via the Spa Valley Railway. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the woods or vineyard, there’s also a woodland natural trail for children.
Good for: woodland surroundings, family fun, and arriving by train.
Visit: tours and tastings take place on most Saturdays and Sundays from May to September.
Closest railway station: Eridge, 12-minute walk.

Beacon Down Vineyard, Heathfield

Nestled in beautiful High Weald near Heathfield – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Beacon Down is a family-run vineyard with vines overlooking Eastbourne and the South Downs.
Good for: a beautifully down-to-earth vineyard experience.
Visit: tours and tastings are available on selected Saturdays from May to September with the option to add a picnic.
Closest railway station: Uckfield, 15-minute drive.

Henners Vineyard

Located close to the South Downs, Henners Vineyard is known for its elegant still and sparkling wines and beautifully kept vines. The estate offers a polished yet friendly visitor experience, with guided tours that explore both the vineyard and winery, followed by tastings that showcase the character of Sussex wine. Don't miss the chance to sample the Cheese & Charcuterie menu at Cellar Door at Henners.

Good for: sparkling wine lovers, scenic vineyard views, and small group experiences. Dogs & Children welcome. 
Visit: vineyard tours and tastings and other events take place on selected dates from spring to autumn.
Closest railway station: Polegate, around 10 minutes by taxi.

Winklestone Vineyard, Uckfield

Winklestone Vineyard – which takes its name from local rock seam containing fossilised winkle shells – is a small, family-run organic vineyard in the Ashdown Forest with an ethos of producing high-quality, organic wine that makes a difference to the environment and the village community.
Good for: community credentials, sustainability, and woodland walks in the Ashdown Forest.
Visit: tours and tastings are available by appointment.
Closest railway station: Uckfield, 15-minute drive.

Coes Farm, Rotherfield

Coes Farm is a family-run 500-year-old farm with an organic vineyard, micro-winery, formal gardens, lake, and organic vines producing natural wines with minimal intervention.
Good for: small-scale serenity, natural wines, and gorgeous gardens.
Visit: from 2026 Coes Farm will be offering vineyard tours and the opportunity to sample wine onsite.
Closest railway station: Uckfield, 20-minute drive.
Stay: self-catering accommodation in the one-bedroomed cottage, shepherd’s huts, and orangery studio, all with access to the indoor pool, games room, and tennis court.

Mousehall Distillery & Vineyard

Mousehall is a family-run sustainable distillery and winery comprising Tidebrook Wines and Mousehall Spirits (making Mousehall Sussex Dry Gin and Triple Distilled Fresh Citrus Vodka) on an 11^th-century country estate in a natural valley within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Good for: combined winery and distillery visits.
Visit: the Tidebrook Wine Experience can be combined with the Mousehall Spirits Experience for a full winery and distillery tour and tasting.
Closest railway station: Crowborough, 20-minute drive.
Stay: Mousehall Oast is an 18^th-century traditional oast house that sleeps six.

Rathfinny Wine Estate

As the world's first grower-producer of sparkling wine to achieve B Corp certification, Rathfinny Wine Estate has been a winemaking trailblazer for sustainability, spearheading the Sussex PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) for Sussex Sparkling. The Estate has earned a reputation as one of England's finest wine destinations, with a Michelin-recommended Tasting Room Restaurant.
Good for: a quintessentially English full vineyard experience.
Visit: summer tours and tastings every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Closest railway station: Seaford, 10-minute drive.
Stay: Rathfinny’s Flint Barns B&B has 10 en-suite bedrooms housed in the Estate’s beautifully restored farm buildings, and the Rathfinny Cottage sleeps up to four guests.

Bluebell Vineyard Estate, Uckfield

Named for its setting amongst bluebell-filled woods, Bluebell Vineyard Estate sits on the edge of Ashdown Forest. Growing classic sparkling wine varieties and using traditional winemaking techniques in Sussex terroir, the Bluebell collection reflects the distinctly English stamp on sparkling wine with unique fruit character.
Good for: woodland walks – especially for bluebells in the spring – take one of the three trails taking in views of the vines, woodlands, and ponds, and finish back at the Tasting Room for some Sussex wine.
Visit: Wine tasting experiences at Bluebell Vineyard include the relaxed and informative tour and tasting. Alternatively, take a stroll through the vineyard and enjoy the stunning Sussex countryside at your own pace with the self-guided vineyard and woodland trail.
Closest railway station: Haywards Heath or Uckfield, 20-minute drive.