Biddenden is one of the oldest vineyards, having been first planted in 1969.It required bravery and foresight at the time, but the optimism is still there and, over 40 years later, the wine is still well worth the visit.The vineyard is open throughout the year, and admission and tastings are FREE. There is the chance to take a walk around the vineyard on one of the marked trails, watch the bottling taking place in the winery and taste and buy the award winning wines, ciders and apple juice in the vineyard shop. Free tours also run on selected dates. Teas and coffees are available in the shop, which also has a wide range of local produce ranging from jams and chutneys to real ales and specialist liqueurs.
For further information on visiting Biddenden vineyard, special events and more please visit or contact the vineyard direct on 01580 291726
Leave Biddenden and return to the A262. After 2 miles turn south on the A28 to Tenterden. There, you have a choice of a railway trip on the Kent and East Sussex line,or turn south down a minor road to Chapel Down Vineyard- one of the largest in Britain, has existed since 1977. There you will find another full day's activities, both in tours and in the restaurants that have been developed on the site. Look at web site for the full details.
Return to Tenterden, turn left along the A28. At Rolvenden, there is another station on the K&ES railway, or a historic vehicles collection to examine. Leaving Rolvenden, continue along the A28 to its junction with the A268, then turn right to Sandhurst.Just short of the village, turn right to the vineyard, at Hoads Farm, is the Sandhurst Vineyard and Hop Farm, established in 1988 and going strong. If exhaustion has set in, they also do bed and breakfast.
Turning north again, keep on the A268 to Hawkhurst, then turn right on the A229 back to Cranbrook roundabout.
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