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Our big day of the year, and main fund-raiser! Discover the hidden secrets of the medieval vineyard and abbey, why and how the monks made wine, the re-planting of the modern vineyard, and how we care for the vines all year round. Follow our self-guided tour around the vineyard and browse the growing number of local food and craft stalls, maybe with a glass of one of our chilled wines in hand!
There will also be guided vineyard tours, our "pop up" wine school, Animal Edge petting zoo (included in the entrance price), face-painting, plant and vine sales, our popular herb activities for children, Morris Dancing, award-winning BBQ and other refreshments.
The history display will feature a copy of the first ever reconstruction painting of Warden Abbey, which shows how the abbey, which dominated the local landcsape, might have looked around 650 years ago. There are also new displays showing the results of the 2017 "Time Team" style geophysical survey.
There'll be free tasters of the wine and our fizz – try before you buy!
BBQ lovers are in for a treat. World Food Championship winners 'The Wonky Donkeys' will be heading up the BBQ again. They're quite simply the best, having racked up many international and national medals.
The vineyard, near Old Warden, is now run as a community and education project by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity and cared for year round by volunteers. The Open Day is organised by the Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard.
Please note, the vineyard paths are grassed and on a gentle slope.
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads please.
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