Autumn Highlights 2026
Opening times: Albury Organic Vineyard is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 4pm, through to December. Enjoy a glass of bubbly in their tasting room or on the patio, and order delicious cheese and charcuterie boards.
October
Harvest Lunch
Celebrate harvest season at Albury Vineyard with a relaxed three-course lunch on Saturday October 10 created by private chef Renu Ballantine. Enjoy a glass of Albury Estate sparkling wine, followed by a seasonal menu showcasing locally sourced English produce. A delicious opportunity to experience autumn in the Surrey Hills.
October
Sip & Paint in the Vineyard
Unwind and get creative at Albury Vineyard’s Sip & Paint experience on October 3, November 29 or December 13. Hosted by local artist Charlotte Godfrey, each session pairs creativity with Albury Estate sparkling wine. With materials and friendly guidance provided, no painting experience is necessary - just come ready to relax and create.
October
Walkies & Wine
Four-legged friends are invited to Albury Vineyard for Walkies & Wine on Sunday October 25, a dog-friendly autumn open day. Explore the vines on a self-guided walk, enjoy award-winning Albury wine and treat your pup to something from the special dog menu. Local artist Charlotte will also be creating pet portraits on the day.
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Opening times: Greyfriars Vineyard is open for Cellar Door Shop wine sales, self-guided tours and online order collections on the following days/times: Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm; and Sunday, 12noon to 4pm.
October
Autumn Wine Trail Walk
Discover the Surrey Hills on an Autumn Wine Trail Walk at Greyfriars Vineyard on October 4. Explore beautiful countryside with an expert guide, discovering the landscape, history and geology behind Surrey’s wines. Back at Greyfriars, enjoy a hosted vineyard and winery tour followed by a guided tasting of award-winning sparkling wines.
October
Run to Wine at Greyfriars
Lace up for Run to Wine at Greyfriars Vineyard on October 25. This sociable 8km run takes in the vineyard and beautiful North Downs trails before returning to Greyfriars for a well-earned lunch and glass of English sparkling wine, followed by a guided tasting with the vineyard team.
October
Supper Club
Join Greyfriars Vineyard and Four Gables for a special Supper Club on October 15. Set in the vineyard’s Tasting Room, the evening features a beautifully crafted five-course menu paired with a hand-picked selection of award-winning Greyfriars wines. Expect exceptional food, delicious wine and a few surprises along the way.
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October
Vineyard Café
An enchanting corner of the Surrey Hills, Tanhurst Estate is only minutes away from the National Trust’s beautiful Rhododendron Wood and Leith Hill Place – the childhood home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Tanhurst Estate opens its Vineyard Café to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 4pm. Their dog-friendly café serves up delicious coffees, cakes, sausage rolls and other goodies - as well as their fantastic wines, of course.
October
Sip & Stay
Fall in love with one of Tanhurst Estate’s three beautiful holiday barns, each offering a unique holiday experience. For a taste of luxury, stay in one of their converted timber framed barns, Great Foxmoor, Middle Foxmoor Barn or Little Foxmoor, with breath-taking views across the Surrey/Sussex Weald to the South Downs National Park.
October
Tours & Tastings
Tanhurst recently launched their brand-new vineyard tour and tasting experiences. The tours begin with an introduction to the winemaking process of our English wine, followed by a guided stroll with picturesque Surrey Hills and a guided tasting of the full range of their wines in the tasting barn.
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Opening times: Denbies Wine Estate is open all year (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). The visitor centre opens from 9am to 5.30pm, while the Wine Library Brasserie & Bar at Denbies Vineyard Hotel is open into the evening.
October
Denbies Vineyard Restaurant
Food & Wine Matching Experience
Pair your visit to Denbies with an artisanal experience. Away from the activity of the main winery, their Vineyard Hotel has sweeping views across the avenues of vines. The Vineyard Restaurant tasting includes: flight of four of Denbies award-winning premium wines; mixed local charcuterie and cheese platter with bread basket (dietary/vegan option available on request); detailed tasting notes.
October
Half term at Denbies
Make Denbies Wine Estate your destination for family fun this October half term. Enjoy a packed programme including the Spooky Train, Trainmaster railway fun, LEGO® building, Creepy Critters animal encounters and a Halloween Fancy Dress Disco. A great way for families to enjoy autumn in the Surrey Hills.
October
Sparkling Afternoon Tea in the Wine Library Brasserie & Bar
Enjoy a leisurely sparkling afternoon tea in the peace and tranquillity of the Wine Library Brasserie & Bar. A glass of Denbies award-winning sparkling wine to accompany a delicious afternoon tea, selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and cream. Beautiful all year round, overlooking avenues of vines. This is the perfect way to while away an afternoon.
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Opening times: Chilworth Manor Vineyard opens for tickets tours, tastings, events and open days only.
October
Tours & Tastings
Enjoy Chilworth’s English sparkling and rosé wines at The Watch House. On their vineyard tours, you can see and learn about our vines, their growth cycle and the winemaking process, as well as hearing about the fascinating history of Chilworth Manor. It's the perfect spot to try their wines together with some specially prepared pairing bites.
October
Fizz & Firelight
Cosy up at Chilworth Manor Vineyard for Fizz & Firelight on October 15, from 5.30pm to 8pm. Gather around the fire pits with a glass of sparkling wine, enjoy freshly made pizza from BUCCI and live music from Anouska. Wrap up warm and settle in for a relaxed autumn evening among the vines.
November
Afternoon tea & Sparkling
Why not combine wine tasting with a classic English treat with Chilworth Manor Vineyard’s Afternoon Tea Experience? As well as a short introduction to their wines, the vineyard and the history of the Manor, you will enjoy a full afternoon tea accompanied with a tasting of the vineyard’s sparkling wines.
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Opening times: High Clandon hosts special open days every month from spring through autumn - but it is possible to book private tours for groups of at least four people throughout the year.
October
Open Day Season
Experience High Clandon’s magic on their Open Days, which take place once a month throughout the warmer months of the year. On Open Days, no charge is made - so simply drop in to visit. And they welcome well-behaved dogs, too. If you wish to delight in their fabled Tour, Talk, Tasting, then please pre-book on the dates that can be found on their website.
2026
Glass Barn Hire
The atmospheric Glass Barn at High Clandon has beautiful views of the garden, wildflower meadow, the Surrey Hills and even the London skyline on a good day. But did you know it’s also available for private hire? It’s the perfect venue for smaller gatherings, such as an intimate wedding, birthday celebration or company gathering.
October to November
Truffle & Cuvée Experience Day
High Clandon host coveted Truffle and Cuvée Experience Days every winter, where visitors can learn about the mystique of truffles, the rare and delicious underground fungi, feel the excitement of the trained dogs unearthing them with their infallible noses in the secretly located truffle orchard.
