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Escape to the vineyard for a relaxed tour and tasting at our breath-taking wine estate in the South Downs National Park. Discover the quality and craftsmanship behind our classic method sparkling wines. You’ll learn about our pioneering history and innovative future, shaped by our commitment to sustainability from grape to glass.
A beautiful destination in the heart of Sussex, our expert team will lead you on a journey through our vineyards and winery to witness our award-winning wines come to life, followed by a guided tasting overlooking panoramic vistas of our Chardonnay vines.
Why not dwell a little longer at our vineyard restaurant, The Rows & Vine, where time slows, dishes delight, and every glass comes with a view.
Over 18’s only | 1.5 hours | £35pp
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Join us for a relaxed wine tasting and discover your favourite English sparkling wine. Hosted in our dedicated tasting room overlooking our Chardonnay vines, a Ridgeview wine expert will guide you through our full collection of Signature and Limited Release English sparkling wines.
Whether you’re soaking up the vineyard in summer or getting cosy in our tasting room come winter, it’s the perfect way to discover wines for every season – with the option to add limited-edition pours or light bites and nibbles along the way.
Why stop at a tasting? Book a table at The Rows & Vine, our vineyard restaurant, and add another layer of flavour to your day.
6 wines | 30 minutes | £20pp | Over 18s only
Available on the hour from 11–3 p.m. Advanced booking is recommended but walk-ins are welcome (subject to availability). If there’s a wait, you can relax with a drink at The Rows & Vine restaurant.
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Explore the beauty of Ridgeview throughout the seasons with our free self-guided audio tour and woodland walk. Whether you’re wandering through the sun-drenched, green canopy of our vines in summer or embracing the crisp air and crunchy leaves during winter, there’s so much to discover.
This unique visitor experience features intimate insights from Ridgeview’s founding family and showcases how our heritage vineyard evolves throughout each season. Booking is not required. Simply visit our winery shop to get details on how to download our tour app to your smart device.
This free tour typically takes around 45 minutes, but you’re welcome to explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with a wine tasting or book a table at our vineyard restaurant, The Rows & Vine, our vineyard restaurant.
As we are a working vineyard and winery, we reserve the right to close the tour trail at any time.
We offer exclusive private tour and tasting experiences, tailor-made to your individual requirements. Led by an experienced guide, guests will journey through the Ridgeview estate to discover the world behind our English sparkling wines, followed by a tutored tasting overlooking the vines.
You can choose from a range of additional upgrades including Sussex cheese pairing, limited-edition wine tasting, a drinks reception and dining at our restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
The required guest count is a minimum of 10 individuals.
Email [email protected] to enquire
Everything you need to know about vineyard wine tours and tastings at Ridgeview.
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We have dedicated disabled parking spaces and step-free access from our car park, across the entire estate including the vineyard, winery shop, tasting rooms, restaurant, bar and bathrooms.
If you, or anyone in your party, have any additional access and mobility requirements, please let us know in advance, so we can support you in your requirements. If you have any queries regarding tours, tastings, visiting The Rows & Vine restaurant or access in general, please contact us by emailing prior to your visit at [email protected] or call us on 01444 242040.
On average our tours take one and a half hours allowing plenty of time to enjoy our beautiful vineyard from The Rows & Vine restaurant afterwards if you wish.
Under 18s are not permitted on tours due to health and safety reasons. However, children under the age of 18 are welcome in our restaurant, The Rows & Vine as long as they are accompanied by adults throughout the visit.
On our Taste of Ridgeview wine tastings, we serve approximately six 25ml measures of wine. For our Tour & Tasting experiences, we serve approximately four 50ml measures. As we free-pour, these are approximate servings. Spittoons are available, and if needed, you’re welcome to leave your car at Ridgeview overnight — just let a member of our team know during your visit.
Tours & Tastings tickets are non-refundable. You can reschedule your tour once. However, we must have at least two weeks’ notice to do so, otherwise your booking will not be eligible for rescheduling.
Ridgeview host tours year-round. In the case of extreme weather conditions, we may cancel an event for safety reasons and in this instance a full refund or alternative date will be offered. Ridgeview reserves the right to postpone tours as required. For full T&C’s please click here.
Dogs are unfortunately not permitted on the estate, apart from assistance or guide dogs.
The quickest and simplest way to book one or our tours and see live availability is via our website. If you are having any issues, please email [email protected]
Yes, we welcome private tours. Please email [email protected] who will be able to advise you on your options and any T&C’s.
Get in touch with your vineyard and winery tour and tasting queries and we’ll get back to you soon.
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We hope you enjoyed the delicious Dr Will’s dressings included in your Spring case — the perfect partner to your Ridgeview moments! To keep the flavour flowing, here’s a 15% discount code to use on Dr Will’s products all year round: DRWILLS15
T&Cs: Valid year‑round for OurView members and redeemable multiple times.
Whether you’re heading to Covent Garden for a day of shopping or catching a performance, pause for something special this July at the Royal Opera House’s Piazza Restaurant and Terrace Bar. As an OurView member, enjoy a complimentary glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV for you and up to three guests when dining from the à la carte menu, with one of London’s most iconic views. Did you know? Our Blanc de Blancs 2006 was crowned Best Global Sparkling Wine by Decanter in 2010 at the Royal Opera House itself. Today, Ridgeview is the only English sparkling wine poured there. Just show your OurView card to redeem. We recommend booking ahead.
T&Cs: Offer includes one complimentary glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV for you and up to three guests (18 years+) – Offer valid from 4th – 27th July 2025, subject to availability – To redeem the offer, you must dine from the à la carte menu at the Royal Opera House Piazza Restaurant or Piazza Terrace – Booking & walk-ins: Reserve via the Royal Opera House website and pop your OurView number in the special requests box. Whether booked or walking in, just show your OurView card to claim the offer – You must be an active OurView member (with a current Direct Debit Mandate or pre-paid annual membership) – One use per visit. Multiple member cards cannot be combined for additional glasses – Glasses cannot be exchanged for other Ridgeview wines unless agreed with staff on the day – Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
OurView members and up to three guests can indulge in a complimentary glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV when dining at Ockenden Manor for lunch; a stunning Elizabethan manor with an award-winning restaurant, and a relaxing spa, all set in eight acres overlooking Cuckfield Park. Simply book lunch for you and up to three guests and soak up the elegant atmosphere with exceptional food and wine.
T&Cs: Offer includes one complimentary glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV for you and up to three guests (18 years+) – Offer is valid until 31 October 2025, subject to availability – Offer valid for lunch bookings, 7 days a week, at Ockenden Manor’s main restaurant when dining from the Lunch Menu, Sussex Menu, or Sunday Lunch – Bookings must be made in advance by emailing [email protected] with at least 3 days’ notice. Ridgeview will coordinate bookings; direct reservations or walk-ins are not eligible – You must be an active OurView member (with a current Direct Debit Mandate or pre-paid annual membership) – One use per visit. Multiple membership cards cannot be combined for additional glasses – Glasses cannot be exchanged for other Ridgeview wines unless agreed by staff on the day – Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
We have teamed up with The Gingerman Group to offer you and up to 3 guests a complimentary glass of Bloomsbury NV with a table reservation at one of their 4 restaurants. The Gingerman Group started in 1998 with its flagship Brighton restaurant The Gingerman and now have 3 more restaurants including The Ginger Fox, Ginger Pig and The Flint House and are widely considered to be amongst the best restaurants in Brighton. Simply email [email protected] with your reservation details. Your wine club manager will make the reservation on your behalf and send you the email confirmation.
T&C’S – One glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV for OurView member and up to 3 guests – You must have an active OurView membership – OurView members can only redeem the offer through emailing [email protected] to make the table reservation – 3 days notice is required to make your booking with the restaurant – This offer is not redeemable for direct reservations or for walk-ins – Offer available 7 days a week, available at all Ginger Group Restaurants including: Gingerman Restaurant (Brighton), The Ginger Pig (Hove), The Ginger Fox (Hassocks) and The Flint House (Brighton).
Stay a while at The Rows & Vine, where beautiful views, seasonal plates and award-winning sparkling wines come together in one unforgettable setting.
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Restaurant reservations and tours are booked separately. We recommend checking table availability for your date, then booking your tour and reserving your table.