Eastlife Spring 2021

Flint Vineyard
Camphill Farm, Middle Rd, Earsham,
Bungay NR35 2AH
Owned by Ben and Hannah Witchell,
the vineyard has had tremendous
success within just a few short years.
Thanks to the sheltered and sunny
slopes of the Waveney Valley the
vineyard is producing one of the
best Bacchus in the region. Tours are
available from £25 per person, plus
there’s the option of adding the ’15 Mile’
lunch which features the best of local
produce. www.flintvineyard.com
Winbirri Vineyard
Bramerton Road, Surlingham, NR14 7DE
Learn about the wine and vineyard
from head winemaker Lee Dyer, who
will show you around the vineyard and
provide an insight into the history, care
of the vines and the grapes grown in this
part of the region. If you’re passionate
about wine, enquire about ‘The W
Club’ which offers members exclusive
discounts and a hands-on experience
during the harvest season.
www.winbirri.com
Dedham Vale Vineyard
Green Lane, Colchester, CO4 5TS
Located in an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, the vineyard features
40 acres of vines, woods and pasture.
Visitors can explore the winery with a
tour and tasting where you’ll hear about
the vines and wine making process.
Lunch is included too!
www.dedhamvalevineyard.com
Giffords Hall
Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4EX
The vineyard is perfect for a summer’s
day out. Join one of the vineyard tours
which includes a tasting of five wines
and a buffet lunch. Personalised and
private tours can also be booked. Don’t
leave without a browse of the vineyard
shop.
www.giffordshall.co.uk
Wyken Vineyard
Wyken Hall, Wyken Road, Stanton, Bury
St Edmunds, IP31 2DW
So much more than just a vineyard,
Wyken’s is also home to a country store,
beautiful gardens, farmers’ market
and restaurant. Wander through the
vineyard from the Leaping Hare over to
Home Meadow and through an ancient
woodland. Wines can be purchased
from the well-stocked store.
www.wykenvineyards.co.uk
Shawsgate Vineyard
Badingham Road, Woodbridge,
IP13 9HZ
The vineyard offers a choice of tour and
tasting experiences, which can also
include lunch or afternoon tea. Visit the
shop to mix and match a case of your
favourite wines.
www.shawsgate.co.uk
Valley Farm Vineyards
Rumburgh Road, Wissett, Halesworth,
IP19 0JJ
The eight-acre vineyard produces
vintage, single estate, still and sparkling
wines. A variety of tours are available
offering customers the chance to
sample wines and learn more about the
vineyard.
www.valleyfarmvineyards.co.uk
Chet & Waveney Vineyard
Loddon Road, Bergh Apton, NR15 1BT
The family run vineyard produces both
still and sparkling wines. Tours and
tastings are available by appointment.
For a one-off experience visit for the
grape harvest in late September, early
October, followed by a supper to
celebrate the vendange.
www.chetvineyard.co.uk
Humbleyard Vineyard
Paddock Farm Shop, Mulbarton,
NR14 8JT
With a history dating back to the Anglo-
Saxon times, the lands of the vineyard
have a story to tell. Pick up a map at the
farm shop and meander through the
grounds on a self-guided tour, before
picking up one of the award-winning
wines at the shop.
www.humbleyardenglishwine.co.uk
Chilford Hall
Balsham Road, Cambridge CB21 4LE
The vineyard is open to visitors from
March to October, with tours taking
place throughout the open season. The
pretty vineyard is home to 17,000 vines
of nine different varieties.
www.chilfordhall.co.uk
Warden Abbey Vineyard
Bedford Road, Biggleswade, SG18 9LS
It’s not often you come across a
community run vineyard. Leased
by Bedfordshire Rural Communities
Charity, it produces a handful of awardwinning
wines. Unfortunately, it’s not
open to the public and tours can only be
booked in advance. However, you can
support the vineyard by attending one
of its open days, a pre-booked tour or
pruning experience.
www.wardenvineyard.org.uk
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