Guided Tasting Flight Discover our award-winning wines, led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tour Guides, as they talk you through a tutored tasting of four wines in our stunning Visitors Centre. Wines are poured in generous 75ml samples.There are fourteen wines to choose from, including four of our own Sparkling Wines. The remaining wines have been drawn from our Cellar Door Shop and include, white, red and fortified wines from Berry Bros & Rudd and Symington Family Estates. There is a diverse range on offer, so this is the perfect opportunity to expand your wine knowledge and find your new favourites for the dinner table!Our knowledgeable guides will take you through each wine highlighting particular characteristics, production methods and food pairing suggestions. Guided Tasting Flights last about 30 minutes but your table is yours for an hour, so you can relax and enjoy your wines. Why not order a cheese, charcuterie or mezze boards to complete your experience?
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2026 Jazz & Fizz Hambledon Wine Estate's Jazz & Fizz returns for 2026, with two events in August!----For two consecutive weekends, we invite you to the Vineyard for a relaxed afternoon filled with music, food, and fizz, with the sensational Amy Baker (1st August) and the dynamic Brass Breakout Jazz Orchestra (8th August) returning once again. As always, a selection of food stalls and local produce will be on hand perfectly paired with your complimentary glass of Hambledon's Finest English Sparkling Wine. Stalls to be confirmedCome revel in an unforgettable afternoon at the Birthplace of English Wine.Each ticket includes a glass of our award-winning Hambledon Classic Cuvee and a designated deckchair.Please note that no physical tickets are provided for this event.Any outside beverages are NOT PERMITTED at this event.
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Restaurant Reservation Join us for lunch or dinner at Hambledon Wine Estate, set in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Our seasonal menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from our local larder of Hampshire & the South Downs. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch, a special occasion dinner, or a long afternoon spent enjoying the estate, we’re delighted to welcome you. Lunch is served Wednesday to Sunday. Dinner is served Wednesday to Saturday.We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance for weekend tables.For bookings over 8 guests, please call or email your request to restaurant@hambledonvineyard.co.uk.
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Christmas Eve Lunch 2026 5-course tasting menu for Christmas Eve lunch
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Try Before You Buy Days at the Cellar Door Shop Join us at the Cellar Door Shop for a once-monthly event, where we invite guests to try six wines from our cellar door range. Bring a friend, a partner, a parent, or come alone and explore some of this month's favourites with our friendly team, who are available to answer questions and offer any help that you may need.What's more, if you make a purchase on the day, your £10 ticket fee can be redeemed alongside the bottle!It's a relaxed way to discover your new favourite bottles at your own pace, whether you want to find a dinner-party showstopper or an everyday treat.
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Closed Terrarium Masterclass x Dinky Plants Build a closed terrarium with Clare from Dinky Plants in the beautiful surroundings of Hambledon Wine Estate, whilst enjoying two complimentary glasses of Hambledon's English Sparkling Wine per person throughout the experience. In this relaxed and creative two-hour workshop, guests will create their very own enclosed mini garden using a glass terrarium, with all materials, a selection of plants and decorative objects provided to personalise the finished piece. Guided by Clare from Dinky Plants, the workshop offers a calming and hands-on experience that blends creativity, nature and English sparkling wine in the heart of the vineyard.Dinky Plants is a Hampshire-based plant studio led by Clare, specialising in beautifully designed closed terrariums and creative plant workshops that make indoor gardening approachable, calming and enjoyable. With a focus on miniature ecosystems and thoughtfully curated greenery, Dinky Plants encourages guests to reconnect with nature through hands-on experiences that blend creativity, wellbeing and contemporary plant styling.
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2026 Tour & Tasting Experience Discover the Birthplace of English Wine, a piece of British history that is at the core of one of England’s leading sparkling wine producers.Walk through the historical vineyards, visit the state-of-the-art gravity fed winery and explore Hambledon’s underground cellars cut directly into the perfect white chalk, all led by our friendly team of wine experts.Finish the tour by tasting the final product, a range of the best sparkling wines in England.Why end your tour there? Book lunch or dinner in our restaurant. The Tour and Tasting Experience involves prolonged standing and walking, often on uneven ground. Access to the winery involves climbing 2 metal spiral staircases, therefore is not suitable for anyone with mobility considerations. Please do call us to discuss further if you are unsure if the tour will be suitable for you.
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Wine Wednesdays Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to enjoy a laid-back, social wine tasting at the Cellar Door Shop.It's an interactive way to discover new wines in store at the Cellar Door, meet new people and catch up with friends. From 18.30-19.30, you'll taste your way through four different glasses of wine, all chosen to match the week's theme- which will change with each session.Each session is timed perfectly to be a midweek mood-booster after a day at work, before enjoying dinner in The Restaurant or after a light-bite at The Courtyard. What's more, guests will save 10% on bottles or 15% of cases bought the same day.COMING UP:Wednesday, 10th June: VinItaly- A Journey Through Italy in Four WinesWednesday, 8th July: Pour Favor- Wines of IberiaWednesday 12th August: Greek Islands in a Glass
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Group Defender Safari Vineyard Tour, Tasting & Lunch - Saturday Our much loved Safari Experience returns for the 2026 Season! The Safari Experience offers a chance to access parts of the Estate not available on our Public Tours. With just a maximum of 4 people per Safari, this is an unparalleled opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of Hambledon Wine Estate in the company of one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides. Join us in our branded Land Rover Defender on a Safari around the vineyard. Pick up a tea/coffee on arrival and board The Defender for a drive around the Estate. Your guide will take you through the vine’s growing season, explain the work that takes place at key stages of the year and talk about some of the challenges growing grapes in a cool climate brings. You will enjoy a sparkling aperitif overlooking the vines, before heading up to our gravity fed winery where we explain how we make our award winning sparkling wines, hear how we age our wines in our barrel room, before tasting 3 wines. A 3 course lunch is then served in our elegant, light filled restaurant with views across the vines, accompanied by a glass of Classic Cuvee. The Defender Safari Experience is the epitome of wine tourism at its most elevated, affording privileged access to private areas of the Estate. In good weather the tasting may be held on the Croquet Lawn, with the iconic view over the Home Vineyard. Or in the Drawing Room of Mill Down House, a beautiful room with sweeping vineyard vistas, reminiscent of the elegant Salons in the great Champagne Houses. Please note the maximum the Defender can seat is 4 people. Therefore if your booking is for less than 4 people you are likely to be sharing the Defender, in close proximity, with others.
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Hambledon Fire Feast Join us amid the vines at our Windmill Down East vineyard for a long, unhurried afternoon of open fire dining unlike anything else in the English countryside.Our talented chefs will prepare and cook your meal over open Asado flames, the kind of live cooking that fills the air with something you'll smell before you see. The menu draws entirely from the best of local Hampshire produce, with dishes such as hot-smoked chalk stream trout, slow-cooked lamb shoulder and smoked ricotta. Everything is taken care of. All you need to bring is time.Your ticket includes a welcome glass of Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé, the full menu - a feast meant to be lingered over - and the bar will be available so the drinks can flow throughout the afternoon.These afternoons are all about bringing our guests together, meeting new friends and sharing delicious food and drinks around the table. As such, sharing is key, and we welcome our guests to bring a bottle (£10 corkage, max 1 bottle per person) to open and share with the table during the afternoon. Due to the style and nature of the event, guests will be seated on shared feasting tables.Live music and full menu details to be announced. Watch this space.Arrival: 3pm sit down, please arrive from 2:45pmTickets: £85 per person, including food and a welcome glass of Classic Cuvée RoséDates: Saturday 2 May | Saturday 9 May | Saturday 25 July | Saturday 29 AugustPlease note, due to the nature of open fire cooking, we can not guarantee that allergies or dietaries will be catered for.Member discounts are not available for this event.
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Summer Tasting Weekends Join us to explore the breadth of what's in store here at the Cellar Door Shop. Every fortnight, we'll host an open tasting focusing on wines of one of our chosen Family Producers. Each tasting will feature two to three different examples from the featured family, which you can enjoy at your own pace with our Cellar Door Team around to answer any of those burning questions that spring to mind.UPCOMING THEMES:JULY17th-19th - De Fermo, Abruzzo, Italy31st-2nd - La Grange Tiphaine, Loire, FranceAUGUST14th-16th - Bordeaux Champions28th-30th - Domaine Denis Carré, Burgundy, FranceSEPTEMBER7th-13th - Grahams, Porto, Portugal (WEEK LONG SPECIAL)25th-27th - Lyrarakis, Crete, GreeceTasting events run from 12pm until 4pm- there's no set time slot for bookings, which means you're welcome to join us whenever best suits you!
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Hambledon Seven Seas A seafood feast across seven stations. One epic Bank Holiday Sunday.This August Bank Holiday Sunday, we're throwing open the doors at Hambledon for something a little different. For The Seven Seas, our chefs are taking over the restaurant, setting up seven seafood stations across the room, with long sharing tables and live music to match. This is Hambledon at its best - the events that bring our guests together, over great food, good company, and the sea on a plate, seven ways.How it works: Work your way around the room and try a dish from every station:- Lobster rolls- Oysters- Moules marinière- Paella- Fish tacos- Prawn cocktail- Salt & pepper squidEvery ticket includes one dish from each of the seven stations, plus a glass of our award-winning Classic Cuvée to start you off. Grab a spot at one of our long sharing tables, meet the table next to you, and let the afternoon unfold.
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2026 Early Week Tour & Tasting Experience The full Hambledon experience, on our quietest days.Our expert guides will take you through our historic vineyards, gravity-fed winery and deep underground cellar, where you'll learn the full journey from vine to bottle. The experience finishes in our Tasting Room with a guided flight of three Hambledon sparkling wines. The same tour. The same wines. The same passionate guides. Just a quieter day to enjoy it all.Why not make the most of your visit? Add a cheese board or charcuterie platter, linger over a glass at the Bar, or join us for a bite to eat at The Courtyard with pizzas and sharing boards and sides.Please note that this tour experience involves prolonged standing and walking, often on uneven ground. Access to the winery involves climbing 2 metal spiral staircases, therefore is not suitable for anyone with mobility considerations. Please do call us to discuss further if you are unsure if the tour will be suitable for you.
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2026 Winemaker's Insight Tour & Tasting A behind the scenes exploration of Hambledon's gravity fed winery and an in-depth explanation of how we make our award winning sparkling wines. This tour takes place in both our Winery and Barrel Room, which is not accessible during our Estate Tour & Tasting. The tour finishes with a tasting of four of our sparkling wines. This tour is suitable for those who have a keen interest in sparkling winemaking. You may have enjoyed our Vineyard and Winery Tour and are keen to expand your knowledge. Equally the experience may be of interest to those studying Oenology. Please note that this tour experience involves prolonged standing and walking, often on uneven ground. Access to the winery involves climbing 2 metal spiral staircases, therefore is not suitable for anyone with mobility considerations. Please do call us to discuss further if you are unsure if the tour will be suitable for you.
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification September WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.What you'll learn• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties• The style and quality of wines• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling and fortified wines• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine• Principles of food and wine pairingTicket Details: £575 per person to include all course materials, 16 hours of guided study time, all tasting samples (approximately 43 wines), study materials, lunch (dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking) and exam fees. Please note: this course requires at least 11 hours of private study. Study Materials: Students will receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course study pack upon arrival at school. This consists of the course text book, a study guide (complete with maps, example questions, and forms for your own tasting notes) and laminated tasting card.Course Delivery: The course has a requirement of a minimum of 16 hours of guided study time with an Approved Programme Provider. This is an in-person course, taught at Hambledon Wine Estate, over 3 consecutive Sundays. Assessment is by a 60 minute closed-book theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 55%. The exam is sat at the end of the third day.
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Group Defender Safari Vineyard Tour, Tasting & Lunch Our much loved Safari Experience returns for the 2026 Season! The Safari Experience offers a chance to access parts of the Estate not available on our Public Tours. With just a maximum of 4 people per Safari, this is an unparalleled opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of Hambledon Wine Estate in the company of one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides. Join us in our branded Land Rover Defender on a Safari around the vineyard. Pick up a tea/coffee on arrival and board The Defender for a drive around the Estate. Your guide will take you through the vine’s growing season, explain the work that takes place at key stages of the year and talk about some of the challenges growing grapes in a cool climate brings. You will enjoy a sparkling aperitif overlooking the vines, before heading up to our gravity fed winery where we explain how we make our award winning sparkling wines, hear how we age our wines in our barrel room, before tasting 3 wines. A 3 course lunch is then served in our elegant, light filled restaurant with views across the vines, accompanied by a glass of Classic Cuvee. The Defender Safari Experience is the epitome of wine tourism at its most elevated, affording privileged access to private areas of the Estate. In good weather the tasting may be held on the Croquet Lawn, with the iconic view over the Home Vineyard. Or in the Drawing Room of Mill Down House, a beautiful room with sweeping vineyard vistas, reminiscent of the elegant Salons in the great Champagne Houses. Please note the maximum the Defender can seat is 4 people. Therefore if your booking is for less than 4 people you are likely to be sharing the Defender, in close proximity, with others.
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Qualification - Autumn 2026 Course Dates: The classes will take place on six consecutive Saturday sessions – 26th September, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st October 2026.WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Course DeliveryThis qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom time with a WSET course provider. The course will be taught at Hambledon Wine Estate, Hambledon, Hampshire PO4 7RY. The course will run for 6 consecutive Saturdays beginning on Saturday 26th September 2026, between 09:00 and 17:00. Ticket Details£1,150 per person to include all course materials, 30 hours of guided study time, all tasting samples (approximately 70 wines), study materials, lunch (dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking) and exam fees. ISO tasting glasses are provided for the duration of the Course. Cancellation & Refund PolicyWe operate a no refund policy on all our WSET Courses. We do not provide refunds for missed Courses; however, subject to reasonable notice, we can offer you the option of rescheduling to another date. In this instance we require at least 2 weeks notice. We require a minimum number of bookings to run the course and reserve the right to withdraw the course in the event the minimum number of students is not met. Should this be the case, we will notify you 2 weeks before the course date.
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Harvest 2026 - Tasting Experience Due to harvest taking place in October, our tours have been reshaped to allow you to experience Hambledon Vineyard from the comfort of our bespoke Tasting Rooms. For a limited time only (1st-31st October 2026), we are offering a relaxed, seated wine experience, where our team of expert guides will tell the story of Hambledon’s unique history, guide you through how we craft our wine from grape to glass and our vision for Hambledon’s future. This wine experience will be accompanied by a tasting of 4 of our Sparkling Wines poured in around 75ml samples. For those driving or unable to drink, spittoons are availableWhy end your experience there? Book lunch or dinner in our restaurant, or consider adding a cheeseboard or charcuterie platter to enjoy with your tasting. This option is available to book only with a tour booking and can be added to your booking before payment.
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification November WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.What you'll learn• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties• The style and quality of wines• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling and fortified wines• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine• Principles of food and wine pairingTicket Details: £575 per person to include all course materials, 16 hours of guided study time, all tasting samples (approximately 43 wines), study materials, lunch (dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking) and exam fees. Please note: this course requires at least 11 hours of private study. Study Materials: Students will receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course study pack upon arrival at school. This consists of the course text book, a study guide (complete with maps, example questions, and forms for your own tasting notes) and laminated tasting card.Course Delivery: The course has a requirement of a minimum of 16 hours of guided study time with an Approved Programme Provider. This is an in-person course, taught at Hambledon Wine Estate, over 3 consecutive Sundays. Assessment is by a 60 minute closed-book theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 55%. The exam is sat at the end of the third day.
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WSET 1 Course Hambledon Wine Estate provides the ideal venue to study for Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Qualifications. Hambledon Wine Estate has been an Approved Programme Provider for a number of years and are delighted to be restarting the WSET courses in 2025 in our brand new, bespoke teaching facility.For individuals new to the subject of wine, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. It is ideal for those looking to gain basic factual knowledge of a variety of wines. • Explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell and taste - while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. • Common wine grapes and their characteristics• How to store and serve wine• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)Ticket Details£225 per person to include all course materials, 6 hours of guided study time, all tasting samples (9 wines), buffet style lunch (dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking), exam fees. Course DeliveryThe course has a requirement of a minimum of 6 hours of guided study time with an Approved Programme Provider. This is an in-person course, taught at Hambledon Wine Estate, Hampshire. The course begins at 09:15 and finishes at approximately 17:30. There will be a maximum of 14 students on each course. AssessmentAssessment is by a closed book exam of 30 multiple choice questions, sat over 45 minutes at the end of the 6 hours of guided study time. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. Previous ExperienceNo prior knowledge is required for this course.EligibilityParticipation is only available to those over the age of 18. You will need to bring photo id on the day of the course in order to sit the exam. Those requiring additional assistance, or who have accessibility concerns, are invited to contact Hambledon Wine Estate prior to booking.
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Read Between the Vines A new experience is coming to the Cellar Door - something a little different. Read Between the Wines is a relaxed, welcoming book club where great reads meet with thoughtfully paired wines. Each get-together we'll explore a book together in a way that feels easy and enjoyable - no pressure, no need to be a literary expert. Alongside the discussion you'll be introduced to a wine chosen to reflect the mood, setting or character of the story. Think engaging conversation, a glass of something interesting, a friendly social atmosphere.Overall, you'll enjoy a good book, a wine thoughtfully paired by our wine specialist, Julie, with the option to enjoy an extra glass of wine for only £5. During our Next Session (30th July)- We are reading The Lion Women of Tehranm which will be paired with the beautiful Christophe Mittnacht Riesling, from Alsace. Available to purchase at the Cellar Door Shop.Special Offer: Save 10% on bottles or 15% of cases bought the same day of the session.
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