England’s vineyards are pouring on the charm this summer with steam trains, jazz brunches, and rosé painting—all in the great outdoors. Here are must-visit events you can still book:
Yoga Meets Wine
Yoga in the Vines – Balfour Winery, Kent
Sunday 7 September, 10am–12:30pm
Start your Sunday with gentle yoga overlooking the vines, then reward your effort with a tasting in Balfour’s gorgeous tasting room. A little wellness, a little wine—perfectly balanced.
Balfour Winery Events
Yoga & Wine Tasting – V and B Northampton
Monday 4 August, 6–9pm
An evening that’s all about slowing down. One hour of calming yoga, followed by a sensory wine tasting that’ll sharpen your nose and delight your palate.
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Yoga & Wine Retreat – Lime Cross Nursery, East Sussex
Saturday 16 August
This one’s a real treat: lakeside yoga, wild swimming, a long alfresco lunch with wine pairings, and a vineyard tour. Yes please. Lime Cross Events
Live Music & Vineyard Vibes
Vibes at the Vineyard – Crouch Ridge, Essex
Sunday 27 July + Sundays through summer
Expect live music, oysters and bubbly, street food, and those big vineyard views. A chilled Sunday afternoon, done right.
Crouch Ridge Events
South Coast Wine Festival – Christchurch, Dorset
8–10 August
Set in Highcliffe Castle, this is part wine tasting, part music festival, part masterclass weekend. Stay for the whole three days or drop in for a tasting or two.
South Coast Wine Festival
Flint Sundays – Flint Vineyard, Norfolk
31 August & 28 September
Live acoustic sets, relaxed DJ vibes, local street food, and your choice of Flint wine or a cold Ampersand beer. An easygoing way to wind down the weekend.
Flint Vineyard Events
Tastings with a Twist: Unique Wine Experiences
Rosé Festival – Balfour Winery, Kent
26–27 July
A full weekend devoted to that most summery of wines—rosé. Think vineyard walks, wine tastings, and interactive bottle painting in the sunshine.
Balfour Winery Events
Sunday Tours – Knightor Winery, Cornwall
Every Sunday, April–September
Guided tours through this Cornish gem, ending with a tasting of four of their wines. If you’re down in the South West, it’s a must.
Knightor Winery
Slowdown Sundays & Seafood – Saffron Grange, Essex
Sundays, May to August
Food trucks, seafood specials, and a glass of fizz in hand. The perfect formula for an easy Sunday.
Saffron Grange
Lunch, But Make It Wine-Soaked
Head Winemaker’s Summer Lunch – Gusbourne, Kent
Select dates through summer
Join Mary Bridges for a tour, guided tasting, and a three-course lunch with perfect pairings. A masterclass in English wine elegance.
Gusbourne Experiences
Winery Tour & Lunch – Hambledon, Hampshire
Various dates
Tour their gravity-fed winery, taste four sparkling wines, and—if you’re smart—stay for lunch at their on-site restaurant.
Hambledon Tours
The Mount Vineyard, Kent
Wednesday to Sunday
Not strictly an event, but their courtyard restaurant is open all summer—and it’s a lovely spot for lunch or a long afternoon of sipping.
The Mount Vineyard
Want more? You can find our guide to the best vineyards with restaurants in the UK here.
Wine on Rails: Steam Trains & Sipping
The Wine Line – The Watercress Line, Hampshire
Saturday 26 July & 20 September
Climb aboard a heritage train for an elegant tasting on the move—English wines, paired charcuterie, countryside views.
The Wine Line Experience
British Pullman Winery Day Trips
Various dates, July & August
Vintage train luxury meets English wine country. Expect glamour, vineyard tours, tastings, and plenty of sparkle.
Luxury Train Tickets
Spa Valley Railway + Vineyard Tastings – Kent
Multiple weekends through July & August
Ride the rails, walk to Wildwood or Birchden Vineyard, and enjoy a guided wine tasting. Quirky, charming, and a lovely way to make a day of it.
Spa Valley Railway Events
Lazy Sundays Done Right
Jazz Brunch – Mereworth Wines, Kent
Every Sunday
Live jazz, fresh brunch, and some seriously good wine. Grab a table on the terrace and settle in. Pizzas start at noon, in case brunch turns into lunch.
Music and Events – Mereworth
Summer Sundays – The View, Wraxall Vineyard, Somerset
Sundays through summer
An ever-changing menu of dishes from fresh pasta to BBQ, depending on who’s cooking. Add a glass of wine and you’re golden.
Wraxall Vineyard
Summer Sunday Sessions – Heron Farm, Devon
July & August Sundays
Live music, brunch or lunch, and the lush East Devon countryside. Sounds like a plan.
Heron Farm Events
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A few of my favourite things
Looking for a gift for yourself or a wine lover in your life? Here are a few of my favourite English Wine things.
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