Brighton: Sussex Wine Region Walking Tour with Tastings

This guided tour departs from Brighton and suits visitors interested in vineyard tastings, scenic walks, and exploring the Sussex countryside sustainably.

Highlights

• Taste sparkling wine at two award-winning vineyards
• Explore the village of Ditchling and have lunch at a local pub
• Enjoy a guided vineyard and winery tour with tastings
• Walk through Sussex countryside from Ditchling Beacon
• Travel using public transport and walking

Description

Your day begins at Brighton Railway Station, where your guide will meet you before you catch the bus to the South Downs. From there, you will ascend to Ditchling Beacon, Sussex’s highest point, offering expansive views across the landscape.

After alighting the bus, you start a walk downhill to the first vineyard for a sparkling wine tasting. Then you continue to the historic village of Ditchling, where you have time to explore and select lunch at either a traditional village pub or an award-winning tea room.

Post-lunch, meet at Historic St. Margaret’s Church and proceed to the second vineyard for a guided tour of the winery and vineyard, including another sparkling wine tasting. A short walk afterward leads you to the local railway station, where you return by train to Brighton, finishing the tour in the North Laine area.

Includes

• Bus and rail tickets
• Guided walk
• Wine tour
• Wine tasting at two vineyards

Excludes

• Lunch: Options include local village pubs, afternoon tea in Ditchling, or you may bring your own lunch

Important Information

• Minimum of six guests required per tour
• Available as a private tour experience
• Tour runs from 9:30 AM to approximately 4:30 PM, April to October

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and wear comfortable walking shoes. The best visits are during dry weather from spring to autumn for full access to vineyard walks.