Wine
Sussex is the UK’s only county with its own Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for both still and sparkling wines, and is home to the country’s largest concentration of vineyards, producing internationally acclaimed sparkling wine
In 2022, the UK Government (DEFRA) approved “Sussex” as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for wine under the UK Geographical Indication scheme. Only wines meeting the specification—including being made from grapes grown in East and West Sussex—may use the protected designation.
Sussex is widely recognised as the UK’s leading wine-producing county. It has:
- more vineyards than any other county in the UK,
- one of the country’s largest concentrations of wineries,
- a reputation built particularly on traditional-method sparkling wines
| Vineyard | Approx. drive from Midhurst | Visitor experience |
|---|---|---|
| Roebuck Estates | 10 minutes | Guided vineyard tours, winery tours and tastings. One of the closest and highest quality visitor experiences. (Roebuck Estates ) |
| Nutbourne Vineyards | 25 minutes | Cellar door, wine sales, tastings and vineyard visits. (Nutbourne Vineyards) |
| Kinsbrook Vineyard, Restaurant, Deli & Shop | 30 minutes | Vineyard, restaurant, deli, events and tastings. Excellent for a half-day visit. (Kinsbrook Vineyard) |
| Tinwood Estate | 30 minutes | Vineyard tours, sparkling wine tastings, food and luxury lodges. (Tinwood Estate) |
| Ashling Park Estate | 35 minutes | Guided tours, restaurant, tasting experiences and events. (Ashling Park Estate ) |
| Ridgeview Wine Estate | 45 minutes | One of England’s best-known wineries with excellent tours and tastings. (World-class English Sparkling Wine) |
| Wiston Estate | 45 minutes | Award-winning sparkling wine, vineyard tours and restaurant. (hshotels.co.uk) |
| Nyetimber | 35 minutes | Prestigious estate with selected open days and pre-booked tours. (The Great Sussex Way) |
Fancy an Organised tour? Want to travel in style? We recommend ‘Great British Wine Tours’ – click below.
Langham Brewery, Taproom and Courtyard
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Langham Brewery has been brewing award-winning beer since 2005 from an 18th-century granary barn in Lodsworth, about 3 miles form Midhurst.
