A vineyard – Just a walkaway!
Did you know that just a 35-minute walk from Groombridge Station is the Birchden Vineyard, and we’ve teamed up to offer you the chance to travel by train to Groombridge via Eridge, followed by the short walk to enjoy a delightful wine tasting before returning to Groombridge and taking the train back to Tunbridge Wells West.
They have a range of experiences available for you to enjoy, and what better way to get there than by an old-fashioned heritage train ride?
Your journey will be a combination of steam and diesel trains, so you get the best of both worlds, travelling through the stunning High Weald to get there! Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, followed by a tasting session at the end of your visit.
Children are welcome on these tours and can enjoy the delicious Birchden apple juice too!
How does it work?
- You can book the train travel tickets through this webpage. Please click the ‘BOOK NOW’ button.
- You MUST then book the vineyard tour directly with Birchden Vineyard. That can be done via this link here or the other links on this page.
- Please ensure you travel out on the 11:15 am train from Tunbridge Wells West, and you must return either on the 2:46 pm or 4:16 pm train from Groombridge.
- The vineyard asks guests to arrive a few minutes early to settle in and make use of their facilities, as the tours will start promptly at 12:30
Itinerary
You can take part in their 90-minute tour of the vineyard, which starts at 12:30 pm. Once you've completed the tour, make sure you enjoy what else the vineyard has to offer by purchasing some of their refreshing wines or juices.
The vineyard asks guests to arrive a few minutes early to settle in and make use of their facilities, as the tours will start promptly at 12:30
Make your way back to Groombridge Station in your own time to return to Tunbridge Wells West. Trains depart as per the timetable on the day - make sure to be back at Groombridge Station by 15:45 to be in time for the last train home.
You MUST book your Vineyard Tour tickets through the Vineyards website.
About Birchden Vineyard
Co-owned by Tom & Andrea Lindeyer and Ralph & Jane Lindeyer, Birchden Vineyards became home to their families in 2019. Blissfully unaware of the magnitude of their undertaking, they embarked on a steep learning curve amid young families and a pandemic. They were determined to revive the unruly vines and the surrounding farmland and reveal all the magic our beautiful farm had to offer.
From day one, they've been committed to responsible, sustainable farming in harmony with nature and the local community. The orchard, beehives, a wildflower field, a lake teeming with wildfowl, and a diverse wildlife habitat all reflect their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.
They are passionate about raising our family in an environment filled with exploration and magic, and you can now be part of their adventure and explore the beautiful vineyards they've worked so hard to revive.
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