Winter Highlights 2025
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.
December
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.
December
Denbies Santa Express
Visit Denbies Wine Estate for an extra special ride on Santa’s Express train which includes a special ”passport” from Santa, a ride through the vineyard on the Santa Express with the Reindeer & Elf game, and a gift at the end of your ride.
December
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: 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.
December
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Enjoy a talk and tasting of Albury Estate sparkling wines with a member of the Albury team, followed by a glass of your choice accompanied by a selection of English cheese. Admire views from our tasting room over the vineyard or take a stroll amongst the vines before or after your tasting. Tastings take place outside when the weather permits, otherwise inside the tasting room.
December
Perfect Pairings for Christmas
Explore the art of festive hosting with the artisans of Silent Pool Gin and Albury Vineyard. Enjoy English sparkling wine and Silent Pool Gin served with Christmas canapés and learn how to pair festive food and drinks, so you're ready to wow your guests this Christmas. Meet in the vineyard tasting room, where you'll be introduced to three exceptional sparkling wines, then it's a short walk to the Silent Pool Distillery to sample festive gin cocktails.
December
Christmas Supper Club
Gather friends, family or work colleagues to celebrate the festive season at Albury Vineyard, near Guildford, with a bespoke Christmas Supper Club menu created by private chef Renu Ballantine (Chef Renu B). £68 per person, including a three course menu with a glass of Albury sparkling. Specially curated wine pairing recommendations are also available.
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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. Guided tours take place on Saturdays in the winter.
December
Vineyard Tours
The autumn vineyard tour with wine tasting takes visitors on a short walk through Greyfriars’ beautiful vineyards and includes tutored tastings of several award winning sparkling and still wines. Tastings will normally take place in the middle of the vineyards or, depending on the weather, at an alternative space. Cameras recommended.
December
Private Events
Celebrate moments or reward your team in the in the beautiful surroundings of Greyfriars Vineyard. From intimate gatherings to milestone parties, enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and bespoke experiences that make every event unforgettable.
December
Greyfriars Christmas Tasting
Join Greyfriars owner Mike Wagstaff and the team for an escape from the Christmas rush with an evening of Greyfriars Wine Tasting on Thursday December 11, 6pm to 8.30pm.
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Opening times: While High Clandon’s open day season is finished for 2025, it is possible to book private tours for groups of at least four people throughout the year.
December
Fizz & Firelight - Christmas all wrapped up!
Visit High Clandon Estate Vineyard for inspired festive shopping to wrap up your Christmas for the wine-lovers and loves in your life. High Clandon’s Glass Barn will sparkle with Christmas inspiration on Saturday December 6 and Sunday December 7, 11am to 4pm. Sip sparkling cuvée, savour a mince pie, shop for arts, crafts and foodie favourites.
2026
Dates for your Diary
Start planning your 2026 tour of the Vineyards of the Surrey Hills wine route early. High Clandon has announced its open day line-up for the year, starting in spring, and dates for Art & Sculptures in the Vineyard.
2025
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.
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Opening times: Chilworth Manor Vineyard opens for tickets tours, tastings, events and open days only.
December
Christmas Trees and Wine
Buying a Christmas Tree has always been a special day at Chilworth Manor. This year will be the first time for the event to be hosted at the vineyard. You will still be greeted with a warm drink and Christmas treat on arrival, but you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a glass of fizz or Glogg from their (covered) pop-up wine bar, browse Chilworth’s festive gift collection and enjoy the views over the vineyard.
December
A Merry Tour & Tasting
Wrap up the work week before Christmas in the perfect way and join Chilworth Manor at this special Tour & Tasting with a festive twist. Get cosy in the Watch House Tasting barn and try their three sparkling wines side by side (including their soon-to-be-released 2019 Classic Cuvée) followed by Glögg. As always, each of our wine will be accompanied by a perfectly paired tasting bite.
December
Festive Sing Along
After the success of our Friday Night Fizz evenings in the summer, Chilworth Manor Vineyard now turns its focus to Christmas. Get your festive season off to a good start and join the team in front of the Watch House to sing along with Porter who will lead the gathering into some classic Christmas songs. Enjoy their winter warmer Glogg as well as their Classic Cuvée Alwyn and Pink Sparkling.
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Opening times: Tanhurst Estate Vineyard opens its café every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
December
Vineyard Café
An enchanting corner of the Surrey Hills, Tanhurst Estate is only minutes away from the National Trust’s 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.
December
Christmas Hampers and Carols
Tanhurst Estate Vineyard has released a range of luxury wine and cheese hampers, brimming with flavour and festive cheer, this Christmas. They will also be welcoming Holmbury St Mary Choral Society to sing a selection of festive carols on Wednesday December 17, 7pm.
2025
Holiday Cottages & Barns
Fall in love with one of Tanhurst Estate’s four beautiful holiday cottages and barns, each offering a unique holiday experience. For a cosy stay in a historic cottage, why not try Tanhurst Cottage or Little Birketts Cottage, both are pet friendly and have large secure gardens. Or for a taste of luxury, stay in one of the converted timber framed barns, Great Foxmoor or Little Foxmoor, with breathtaking views across the Surrey/Sussex Weald to the South Downs National Park.