HAYWARDS HEATH WINE FIELD GUIDE
Walk the Vines, Taste the Sparkle: Inside a Sussex Vineyard Tour at Highweald Wine
A 1.5-hour guided stroll across 63 acres that explains traditional-method English sparkling wine production and finishes with a relaxed tasting of four award-winning wines.
Walk the Vines, Taste the Sparkle: Inside a Sussex Vineyard Tour at Highweald Wine.
Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Highweald Wine’s Tour & Tasting leads you through 63 acres of vines and into a working winery, marrying landscape, sustainable viticulture and the particulars of English sparkling wine production in one compact, informative visit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
63 acres of Sussex vines
The walk begins among extensive plantings that illustrate why this corner of the High Weald is prized for grape growing, with explanations of how the vineyard is managed through the seasons.
Traditional-method sparkling explained
A guided visit to the estate’s state-of-the-art winery covers, in accessible detail, how traditional-method English sparkling wines are made—from grape to glass—with ample opportunity to ask questions.
Four award-winning wines in a garden setting
The experience concludes at the Garden Bar overlooking Chardonnay vines, where guests enjoy an unhurried, guided tasting of four award-winning wines amid the Sussex scenery.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The Tour & Tasting moves at a relaxed pace: a guided walk through the vines, a clear, behind-the-scenes explanation in the winery of the traditional-method sparkling process, and a leisurely tasting at the Garden Bar where you can savour four award-winning wines while taking in the surrounding Sussex landscape.
THE VINEYARD
63 acres of Sussex vines
The walk begins among extensive plantings that illustrate why this corner of the High Weald is prized for grape growing, with explanations of how the vineyard is managed through the seasons.
THE WINERY
Traditional-method sparkling explained
A guided visit to the estate’s state-of-the-art winery covers, in accessible detail, how traditional-method English sparkling wines are made—from grape to glass—with ample opportunity to ask questions.
THE TASTING
Four award-winning wines in a garden setting
The experience concludes at the Garden Bar overlooking Chardonnay vines, where guests enjoy an unhurried, guided tasting of four award-winning wines amid the Sussex scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided Tour & Tasting lasts 1.5 hours.
Meet at Deak's Lane, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5JB, United Kingdom.
Tours run in all weather; depending on season you may need wellies and a raincoat—dress for the forecast.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tour & Tasting?
The experience lasts 1.5 hours.
Where do I meet the group?
Meet at Deak's Lane, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5JB, United Kingdom.
What will I taste during the visit?
The tasting comprises four award-winning wines, served at the Garden Bar overlooking the Chardonnay vines.
Is the tour affected by weather?
Tours run in all weather conditions; you should check the forecast and be prepared—wellies and a raincoat may be required depending on the season.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes. The experience is for adults aged 18 and over.
Will I be able to ask questions during the winery visit?
Yes. The winery segment includes an accessible explanation of production with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.