English Wine Week Tours & Tasting at Warden Abbey Vineyard

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Saturday 25th May 2019, tours start at 10.30 and 2.00pm

Discover the secrets of Bedfordshire's medieval vineyard, English wine-making, and how volunteers look after the vines all year round at this exciting community project.

Nestled between the picturesque villages of Old Warden and Cardington, vines were first planted on this beautiful Bedfordshire field in medieval times by monks at Warden Abbey. Replanted in 1986, the vineyard has produced award-winning wines every year since its first vintage. Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity now lease the vineyard in an ambitious project to provide a unique community and educational resource – and have continued its medal-winning tradition. The tour concludes with a tasting of two of the latest wines.

If the weather's nice, you're welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy among the vines.

Can't make this date? The Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard run monthly tours and tastings between May and September. We also run more detailed tours on the history of Warden Abbey. See website for details.

Please note there is no winery on the site. The vineyard is on a gentle slope and ground is uneven. The walk may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Please bring suitable footwear/outdoor clothing for the weather.

Limited space so advance bookings only

£10 adults (accompanied children free) Book online

www.wardenvineyard.org.uk/tours