English Wine Week Events In Kent

English Wine Week Events In Kent 2024 from the 15th to the 22nd include tastings, vineyard tours, lunches and lots more. Sample some of the finest wine from the makers of the county that boasts the UK’s largest vineyard area. Enjoy a great week of celebrations and support the many Kent producers. The Garden of England is the place for wine!

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Also see our Brewery, Gin & Vineyard Tours section to discover more places to sample the best that Kent offers.

By Julia Roy

English Wine Week Events In Kent 2024
15th to 22nd June

Castle Celebrations
Chilham Castle, Canterbury
Start the festivities early with the third annual Wine Garden of England’s Summer Celebration at Chilham Castle, on Saturday the 8th of June. Meet leading producers and taste the wines from vineyards including Balfour, Biddenden, and Gusbourne. Moreover, you can also sample wines from Simpsons, Squerryes and Westwell. Whilst there take a tour of their small vineyard at the castle, which was planted by the team at Domaine Evremond. In addtion you will also be provided with vouchers for sampling as part of your entry ticket. You can purchase more on the day too. There is an after-party, with wine and food on offer. A live band will provide the music! Price: All-day ticket: £40, Afterparty only: £20.
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Wine, Roses & Music
Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham
Events in Faversham in Kent to celebrate English Wine Week include Wine & Roses at Mount Ephraim. You can  Enjoy ines, roses and music and lots more. Taste and take home some English wines from Brenley Wine, Chartham Vineyard and new for this year, Barnsole Vineyard cheeseboards. In addition, wander through the roses gardens and sample more wines and food in the tearoom. On the 16th of June, Member: Free, Adult: £9 and Child – 4 to 16 years: £4, Child – Under 4 years: Free. Also, a Family ticket – 2 Adults + 2 children: £22 and those with Restricted Mobility: £4.

Wonderful Wine & Shuttle
Wayfarer Wines, Woodchurch, Ashford
In addition, let Wayfarer Wines whisk you away for a wine tasting, local cheeses, and canapés in the stunning setting of their 15-acre vineyard. Moreover, at this English Wine Week 2024 event, transport to and from the vineyard is included, taking away the hassle of organising taxis. The price is £49 per person and is on the 22nd of June 2024 at 11am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 3.30 pm and each session lasts three hours.
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Gusbourne

Tastings, Lunch & BBQs
Gusbourne, Appledore, Ashford
Two Terroirs
in addition to the above offerings, Gusbourne also has five special events for English Wine Week 2024, featuring tastings, BBQs, picnics, and more culinary delights paired with their wonderful wines. A Tale of Two Terroirs Tasting and Lunch Join Gusbourne to celebrate English Wine Week as they explore their Kent and Sussex terroirs. Moreover, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of their Kent vineyards before sitting down to a side-by-side tasting of their Kent and Sussex wines. In addition, after the tasting, their Head Chef will serve a seasonal three-course lunch. Available dates: 15th, 16th, 20th and 22nd of June 2024. £100 per person.
BBQ For Two
The Gusbourne Midsummer Barbecue For Two takes place in the the estate’s vineyards. Your ticket will include a meal straight off the grill, accompanied by their English Rosé. Throughout the day, you can also participate in a Still Wines Masterclass, a Limited Editions Masterclass (incurs an additional fee) and complimentary vineyard tours, on the 21st of June 2024 from 11.30am. On the 22nd of June, celebrate with a tasting of some of Gusbourne’s most awarded wines, including gold medal winners from the Decanter Awards, Wine GB Awards, and the CSWWC.
Award-Winning
At the Award-Winners Tasting & Lunch tastings will be followed by a seasonal three-course lunch. This will be carefully paired with their still wine selection. In addition, you can also enjoy a late afternoon stroll through the vineyards. Also, on the 22nd of June 2024 there’s The Gusbourne Icons Experience. Explore the finest, rarest and most luxurious wines in Gusbourne’s cellar in this exclusive masterclass and four-course lunch, £155 per person.
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Tastings & Pop-Ups
Corkk at Fenwicks, Canterbury
Corkk at Fenwick in Canterbury is celebrating English Wine Week in Kent! The department store hosts their pop-up shop featuring over 50 wines, a wine bar to sample over 18 wines, and wine-tasting events. Enjoy some fabulous wine and help support your local vineyards. In addition, they are hosting three tasting events during the week – Independents on the 23rd of June,  Wine Garden of England 25th of June and Premium English Wines on the 26th of June 2024, from 6.30pm to 8pm.  The evenings are hosted by hosted by Clive Barlow MW, and nibbles are included in the £40 per person ticket.
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