Birchden Vineyards
Groombridge, Kent/Sussex border
Birchden is a family-run vineyard in the countryside outside Groombridge, with 23 acres of vines set around lakes and a wildflower meadow. A guided walk through the vines ends with three of its wines, and the indoor café serves brunch and lunch all year, so it works for families as well as wine lovers.
Highlights
- Guided vineyard walk of 60 to 90 minutes with three wines to taste
- The Blackbird Café, open all year for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake
- Picnic hampers to enjoy in the vineyard, with sheltered spots in bad weather
- Seasonal events such as a children's autumn mystery trail and birdwatching mornings
Good to know
- Dogs on leads are welcome, including inside the café
- There is a Spa Valley Railway package: a 30 to 40 minute countryside walk from Groombridge station with stiles and uneven ground, and train tickets are booked separately
- The café does not take bookings
- Bring footwear that can cope with wet grass
Getting there
Birchden Vineyards, Birchden Farm, Broadwater Forest Lane, Groombridge, East Sussex, TN3 9NR
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