Everything you need to know about visiting Ridgeview.
FIND US: Ridgeview Wine Estate, Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common, East Sussex BN6 8TP
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Our nearest railway station is Burgess Hill with regular direct trains from London and Brighton, serviced by Thameslink and Southern Rail. Travelling from London Bridge takes less than an hour and it’s a mere 15-minute train journey from Brighton.
You can plan your trip, view fare prices and book tickets at National Rail Enquiries or the Trainline.
Once at Burgess Hill station, we are around a 10-minute cycle, 40 minute walk or an even-shorter taxi-ride away.
Station Taxis offers advance booking in the local area.
Or you can hail a cab from their taxi rank just outside of Burgess Hill train station. It takes about ten minutes to get to us at Ridgeview.
Ridgeview is part of the South Downs Cyclists and Walkers Welcome scheme, offering a friendly environment for cyclists. We provide secure cycle parking (at your own risk), basic first aid essentials, and free refills for water bottles or flasks with hot or cold water. We’re also happy to store helmets, bags, and other gear during your visit, making it easy for you to relax and enjoy your time with us.
Plan your route with Cycle Street or use this handy cycle journey planner from West Sussex County Council. We’re just a short cycle ride from the stunning South Downs Way National Trail. You can view the map here or visit the National Cycle network website Sustrans for information and inspiration on planning a scenic cycle route to us that suits you.
Single occupancy car trips and private transport is one of the world’s biggest sources of greenhouse gases. So, if you’re travelling to Ridgeview with friends and family by car, then why not make the journey together? It’s an opportunity to connect and catch-up before you’ve even arrived!
Or you can find economical and eco-friendly carpooling options through Liftshare or West Sussex Car Sharing Scheme. They’re free to join and it’s easy to search and find both drivers or passengers to share a trip with.
Ridgeview is around a 30-minute walk from Burgess Hill train station. As members of the South Downs Cyclists and Walkers Welcome scheme, we offer a warm reception to visitors on foot, with facilities to store rucksacks, jackets, and other gear. We also provide basic first aid essentials and complimentary refills for water bottles or flasks with hot or cold water. We’ll always do our best to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.
ROUTE: Please allow 30 minutes for the walk. Turn right out of Burgess Hill Station on to Station Road. Walk up the hill, towards a roundabout. At this roundabout, stay right (third turning) and onto Keymer Road. Continue on Keymer Road, past Burgess Hill School for Girls, for approx. 0.3 miles until you reach a mini-roundabout. Turn left here, onto Folders Lane and continue for approx. 0.8 miles. Turn right into Stroudley Drive and (keeping left) follow the path to the end. To the left you will see a stile that will take you into Ridgeview Wine Estate where a warm welcome and a cool glass awaits! Please wear appropriate footwear, as the footpath can get very muddy. Wherever you’re starting out, you can plan your own walking route here.
Ridgeview’s nearest bus stop is less than half a mile away (around a 10-minute walk) and is located at the Folders Lane Roundabout.
It’s operated by Compass Travel, on their Village Rider 167 Route which services the local area including Lewes, Burgess Hill and Ditchling.
They offer contactless payment when you board and you can view a route map and use their current timetables to plan ahead.
Our 2025 summer shuttle service is no longer running this season. We hope to bring it back in the future – thank you for your understanding.
If you’re travelling via Burgess Hill station, we recommend either walking or taking a taxi to the estate. For more information, please see the relevant sections above.
For larger groups, corporate events and private bookings, travelling by coach can be a cost-effective, carbon-efficient and sociable way to get here.
Local firm RDH Coaches offers competitively-priced coach hire with a commitment to ‘cleaner and greener environment’ – find out more here.
Or you can get in touch with CT Sussex Transport, a local charity providing community transport to those in need. They offer their fleet of vehicles for private hire to support the organisation’s work and you can get in touch with them here.
We’ve partnered with Porsche to provide three electric charging points in our visitor car park, so you can plug in and relax whilst you visit the vines.
Find these at Podpoint or ChargeYourCar.
If you’re looking to visit Ridgeview as part of a stylish staycation, relaxing weekend break or a restorative escape to the country then check out the links below for local accommodation on offer:
For guests with accessibility requirements or living with disabilities (whether that’s visible or hidden), we recommend that travelling by taxi. If you’re able to leave your car behind, it’s the best way to visit us in a comfortable and sustainable way.
If you’re travelling from Brighton, 202020taxis, CityCabs or BrightonTaxis all offer wheelchair-friendly and accessibility-focused vehicles with drivers who have completed disability-awareness training.
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] (for Tour experiences), [email protected] (for restaurant bookings) or call us on 01444 242040.
Interested in travelling more sustainably in general?
Use this easy Carbon Calculator to gauge the environmental impact of your journey.
Find out more about CO2 emissions data on the GOV.UK website here.
Visit Transport Direct for lots of useful information about the benefits of using public transport and tips to plan a low-emission journey.
Experience Ridgeview in a whole new way with our debut Still Chardonnay. Bursting with vibrant fruit flavours and elegant floral notes, our new still Chardonnay charts exciting new horizons for world-class English winemaking.
Complex, deeply layered and deliciously food-friendly, it’s made for bringing people together and savouring life’s special moments over a sumptuous dish or two. Now available online or at our vineyard restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
Experience Ridgeview in a whole new way with our debut Still Chardonnay. Bursting with vibrant fruit flavours and elegant floral notes, our new still Chardonnay charts exciting new horizons for world-class English winemaking.
Complex, deeply layered and deliciously food-friendly, it’s made for bringing people together and savouring life’s special moments over a sumptuous dish or two. Now available online or at our vineyard restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
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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.
Check availability and book your table
Restaurant reservations and tours are booked separately. We recommend checking table availability for your date, then booking your tour and reserving your table.