Description
Silverhand Estate is the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is the first UK vineyard to reach carbon-negative status, without carbon offsetting. They incorporate organic farming methods, raising a rare breed of English Longhorns, and sheep that are a rare and local breed, Jacobs and Kentish breed, Romneys. At Silverhand Estate, enjoy tours and tastings, walking, or taking a trip in their retro Land Rover with sunset tours, special events and more.
Friday to Sunday
Vineyard Tours
Start and finish the tour in their retro Land Rover with a walk through the estate, learning about the sustainable and ethical practices of their organic farming and viticulture.
£35
Winery Tours
Description: Discover the journey from vine to glass, from pressing the grapes to our state-of-the-art bottling line and the different methods used
Price: £20
Vineyard & Winery Tours
Description: start and finish the tour in our retro Land Rover, in between walking through the vineyard, including a tasting of five still and sparkling wines
£45
Vineyard Sunset Tour
Description: Enjoy a drive across the estate during sunset with wines and a cheese and charcuterie board
When: Friday to Sunday, May to September, 12Noon to 1.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday also at 3.15pm-4.45pm
Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: £29.95
Vineyard Safari
Description: Take a wild ride in our vintage Land Rover safari truck, including unseen parts, with wine tasting
Runtime: 2hours
Price: £100
Vineyard & Winery Walking Tour
Description: Guides will lead you on a walk through the estate, giving you a brief history of the area and sharing information on the grape varieties grown. Enjoy tastings during the tour, which includes visiting the winery.
When: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Price: Adult: £35, Child: £10
Luddesdown Court History Tour
Description: Guided tour of the medieval, grade-I listed manor house with a royal connection, which is often cited as the oldest lived-in house in Britain.
When: First Sunday of the month
Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: £35
Advisory Notes
Must be 18 years + for all tours except the vineyard and walking tour. Dogs are not allowed.
Discover more with our comprehensive Vineyard Tours & Tastings in Kent Guide.
Picture Credit: © Silverhand Estate.
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