Vineyard Tour and Tastings

Description

Our 2023 Summer Vineyard Tours are now SOLD OUT. Stay tuned to our social channels for news on future tours. 

Join us for a tour of the Estate. We will guide you around the Estate and provide an informal tasting of locally produced wines and our Estate-made craft cider. We will explore the newly planted cider orchard and vineyard whilst enjoying stops along the way to taste wine and learn about viticulture and life on the Estate. You can even add a Gourmet Picnic Hamper to enjoy at the end of your tour. After the tour you are free to stay on the estate until 3pm drinking our wines and relaxing amongst the vines.

The tours and tastings will be held on Saturdays starting at 11am and last roughly 2 hours. They will include:

• A tour of the Orchard discussing the importance of traditional orchards and the history of the UK cider scene
• An overview of our beehives and importance of bees to the Estate
• An up-close view of the vineyard with talk on the ups and downs of English viticulture
• A look-in at the winery and cider barn to discuss cider and wine making techniques
• A tasting during and after which will include tasters of 5 local wines and our Estate cider
• After the tour you are free to explore and take photos on your own or purchase a picnic/wine from us and enjoy more time at the vineyard (picnics will need to be pre-ordered at least 3 days in advance). Wine can be purchased after the tour on the day and you can stay, drink and enjoy the views until 3pm.

Want to stay at the vineyard? Book one of our glamping pods for a relaxed and fun weekend away.

We also do private and corporate vineyard tours and tastings.

Further Information

Driving Directions
Our address is: Wolds Wine Estate, Thurlby Lane, Stanton-on-the-Wolds Nottinghamshire NG12 5BS (For Sat Nav use postcode NG12 5BE). Google Maps.
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Public Transport
Taxis: We would highly recommend booking a taxi for both journeys to/from Wolds Wine Estate in advance of your visit. We recommend DJM (01159893040) or Key Kars (01159376999). If you are booking a taxi for the way home we advise that the earliest you book for is a 2.30 pickup. This will provide plenty of time to relax with your wine and give a buffer if the tour over-runs.
Bus: We are well served by The Keyworth by Trent Barton bus which goes through Nottingham City, West Bridgford, Tollerton, Plumtree and Keyworth. From the bus stop we are a 13 minute walk.
Train: The two main stations close-by are Nottingham and Loughborough. Both are about 20-25 minutes drive from the Estate. Nottingham Station in better connected with public buses (The Keyworth by Trent Barton bus).

Parking
You can park for free at the vineyard. Please follow signs on the day. We are happy for you to leave your car overnight.

Clothing & Footware
We are a working vineyard with uneven ground and are open to the elements so sensible shoes and clothing is advised.

Bad Weather
We aim to carry out the tours in all weather and ensure that tours remain fun. If rain is forecast please dress appropriate as we will be out in the elements for the tour. For the tasting we will either be under a gazebo overlooking the vineyard if it is light rain or in a rustic barn if it is heavy rain. We will only cancel the tour in extreme weather conditions and we will either rearrange or refund you ticket.

Late Arrival
We aim to start tours on-time to ensure people make taxis/buses/trains. If you arrive late the tour may have started. If the group is not in the tasting area then please make your way through to the vineyard and see where the tour is. The tour party should be easily visible.

Accessibility
Unfortunately due to the uneven ground surface the tour is unsuitable for buggies or wheelchairs. We do hope to improve this longer term.
The tour takes a route through the fields and vineyard. Whilst there are stops on route the talks will be conducted whilst standing. We will provide some seating at the tour stops for guests who require to sit down.

Children
Due to the nature of the event where alcohol is consumed, we do not allow children under 18 to attend. So leave the kids at home and have a fantastic day out.

Dogs
Unfortunately we do not allow dogs on the tours.

Cancellations
If you do not arrive for your scheduled tour, then the tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. If you let us know within 14 days that you are unable to attend we may be able to schedule onto a different date. If we cancel your booking in its entirety, you will be entitled to a full refund for the purchase price. Tickets will be exchanged or refunded at the price paid for them, but no further compensation will be paid.

Vouchers
Unfortunately we don’t have the option for you to buy a voucher for your friends or family at the moment (the internet bods are working on it!). However, you can print of this Gift Template as something to give your lovely friends and family if you want to buy them a Tour and Tasting.