“Nutbourne is a perfect place to visit on a summer’s day.”
We welcome visitors to the cellar door all year round, to wander through the vines along our vineyard trail and take in the views from the windmill balcony.
From Easter to Harvest in October, we offer wine by the glass, platters, guided tours and events.
In Winter you can pick up a bottle or two from our range of still and sparkling to take away and enjoy at home.
Vineyard Trail
Currently Open – Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm – Free of charge
Follow our self-guided trail around the vines to discover how we grow grapes and explore special little spots throughout the vineyard. Look out for the vine quiz on our information signs, bio-diverse wild strips promoting insect and bird life and an ancient oak sculpture in pride of place amongst the vines. The Windmill, Viewing Platform and Wine Lodge are great locations to enjoy views of the South Downs. Our veranda Cellar Door is open to buy wine to take home.
In Winter we suggest you bring suitable footwear as it is muddy in the vines.
Vineyard Platters
Book Now – Monday to Saturday, April to October – Platter for Two £18
Prebook a delicious platter of artisan cheese and savouries to complement our wines. After a tour or a wander through the vines, sip and graze on our platform with breathtaking views of the South Downs.
Each platter is presented on a handmade wooden cheeseboard. Choose from:
The Baron’s Cheeseboard
Whole Baron Bigod English Brie
The Vineyard Polytunnel Chutney
Cracked Black Pepper Biscuits
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudités and Fresh Fruits
Paté Selection
Duck Paté with Cranberries
Mushroom Paté with Chilli & Coriander
The Vineyard Polytunnel Chutney
Cracked Black Pepper Biscuits
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudités and Fresh Fruits
Vineyard Platter for Two £18
Vineyard Platter with Sussex Reserve £33
Picnic in the Vines
Book Now – Thursday to Saturday, April to September – Picnic for Two £40
We offer our popular picnics from Easter Weekend and throughout the Summer, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. They are packed with delicious dishes and seasonal Sussex produce from our family farm and kitchens.
Collect from our cellar door then explore the vineyard to feast amongst the vines at one of our idyllic picnic spots throughout the estate. Add a bottle of wine when you prebook, or choose from our range when you visit. A selection of our wines are available by the glass.
THE OMNIVORE MENU
Coronation Chicken, Curry Mayonnaise, Red & Green Grapes,
Quinoa, Lentil, Fennel, Sunflower Seed and Pea Salad
Leek and Sussex Charmer Tartlets
Broad Bean & Basil Paté
Beetroot & Thyme Houmous
Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudité and Fresh Fruits
Dark Chocolate & Granola Tiffin
THE HERBIVORE MENU
Spiced Chickpea Falafel, Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt
Quinoa, Lentil, Fennel, Sunflower Seed and Pea Salad
Leek and Sussex Charmer Tartlets
Broad Bean & Basil Pate
Beetroot & Thyme Houmous
Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudités and Fresh Fruits
Dark Chocolate & Granola Tiffin
Please note our picnics must be prebooked a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Cancellation or Postponement of a booking is not possible.
Did you know you can treat someone to a picnic at Nutbourne?
Our vouchers make the perfect gift. Available now from our online shop →
Winemaking Tours & Tastings
Book Now – Saturday 28th September & 5th October – £32 per Person
Harvest is one of the most exciting times to visit Nutbourne and we’re inviting you to join us in the winery to see behind the scenes.
Peter Gladwin, the owner of Nutbourne Vineyards, will present an in-depth wine making experience, explaining each step of the process. We will taste everything, from the unadulterated fruit on the vines, pre-fermented juice, to tank samples of the ferments underway. This will be followed by a blending session then a “vertical tasting” of different vintages of one of our award winning wines.
The tour will begin in the Wine Lodge beside the historic windmill with tea, coffee and Bridget Gladwin’s homemade cakes, so you can take in our stunning views of the South Downs.
Arrive 11am for 11:30 start, lasts two hours.
Please email info@nutbournevineyards.com or call 01798 815196 if you have a voucher for a tour and tasting that you would like to redeem.
Guided Tours & Tastings
Book Now – Saturdays, Easter to Harvest – £32 per Person
Join us this Summer for a comprehensive guided tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting of our award winning wines in the lodge, besides the historic windmill. We will try a selection of six wines, including sparkling and still.
We offer a vineyard tour & tasting at 11am every Saturday, from 4th May to 14th September.
Previous visitors have said:
“We have visited vineyards all over the world but this was the most informative and the most fun.”
“From start to finish this was a wonderful vineyard experience. A beautiful location and fantastic hospitality.”
“You plainly love what you do and your enthusiasm is infectious.”
“It’s such a glorious setting… why would you go anywhere else?”
Did you know you can treat someone to a tour & tasting at Nutbourne?
Our vouchers make the perfect gift. Available now from our online shop →
Please email info@nutbournevineyards.com or call 01798 815196 if you have a voucher for a tour and tasting that you would like to redeem.
Burgers & Bubbly
Burgers & Bubbly will return on 2025 on Bank Holidays & Thursday Evenings
Bank Holidays and Thursday evenings throughout the summer are a chance to enjoy Gregory Gladwin’s mouthwatering beef burgers, paired with our sparkling wine and live music wafting through the vines.
Pre-book your place to enjoy these idyllic summer occasions in or around the wine lodge. The burgers are made with our own Sussex-reared beef, cooked in the vinewood-fired oven and served in brioche buns with local tomatoes and salad. Chocolate Tiffin and Vineyard Platters wll also be available.
The bubbly: Nutty Wild is a classic bottle fermented sparkler – a joyous dry wine with an abundance of wild strawberries and a citrus tang. We will also have the full range of our award winning still and sparkling wines available from the Nutty Bar.
Two Burgers, Salad & bottle of Nutty Wild
A Mushroom & Sussex Blue Burger is also available as a vegetarian option.
Pop Up in the Vines
Supperclubs will return to the Wine Lodge in Summer 2025
On selected evenings throughout the Summer the Gladwin Family serve sensational dishes crafted from seasonal produce, paired with Nutbourne wines. In the stunning setting of our vineyard, these delectable dinners are occasions to never forget. We greet you with a Nutty sparkling reception and welcome to the vineyard, then seat you in the wine lodge for a five course dinner with a special selection of wines to taste from the estate.
Please note that tables are shared seating.
We can offer a private table for 10-12 guests in the Windmill.
Private Tours & Events
Please enquire – From May to September – From £360
Private Tours & Tastings can be offered for groups of up to 40 guests.
We have a minimum tour charge of £360 based on up to 12 guests, plus additional guests at £30 each.
We begin with tea, coffee and home-made cakes. You will have a dedicated tour guide taking you through the wine year, with a walk through the vines and around the lakes to meet our alpacas and then a detailed introduction to the secrets of winemaking. The tours include a tutored tasting of six award-winning sparkling and still wines, either in the wine lodge or in the winery itself.
Picnics or a catered lunch or supper can be added to a private tour (minimum 20 guests).
Please email us for more details.
Looking to host a special occasion at the vineyard?
Visit our events page to find out more →
CANCELLATION POLICY
Once booked and paid for, we are unable to accept postponement or cancellations for this visitor experience, whatever the reason. We naturally hope for fine weather but in the event of rain, the event will still go ahead within the winery buildings and your place/ catering will be reserved for you.
Dog Policy: We have our own family dogs, whose home is the vineyard.
Visitors may bring dogs but we ask that you please adhere to the following:
Keep your four-legged friends on a lead at all times, including on the vineyard trail.
Dogs are not permitted within any of the buildings. Please clear up any mess and take it away with you.
Opening Hours
Our Cellar Door is currently open from Monday to Friday. You are most welcome to drop in to follow our Vineyard Trail and buy wine and farm meats.
Please call us on 01798 815196 or email us on info@nutbournevineyards.com for any enquiries.
| Month | Day | Time |
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| From January – March | Monday – Friday | 11am – 4pm |
| From Easter – October | Monday – Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
| November – December | Monday – Saturday | 11am – 3pm |
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For any other date or time please call the vineyard for availability.
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