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Ark Harvest Party
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A family vineyard on an old chicken farm in the Stour Valley in Suffolk, with a winery on site where the wine is made, bottled and packed in small batches.
Ark Wines is made at Mount Farm Vineyards, on an old chicken farm in the East Anglian Stour Valley. The grapes are picked by hand and taken straight to a winery on the same site, where every step from pressing and fermentation to bottling and packaging is done. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir take most of the vineyard, and the rest is planted with other white and red varieties. For one red, Acolon grapes are dried on straw before fermenting and then blended with Pinot Noir. The wines ferment in stainless steel and age in barrel for no set time, until tasting says they are ready. They are bottled unfiltered and unfined, which can leave a haze or sediment in the bottle.
Cellar door tastings
Mount Farm can be visited without an appointment on its opening days, and a visit outside them may be arranged by email. The site does not describe a tasting at the winery or what is poured. Sunday lunches and workshops at the vineyard are booked separately.
Amenities
ToursParking
Ratings & awards
Not yet rated4 awards
Address
The Winery, Mount Farm Vineyards, Blooms Hall Lane, Stanstead, Sudbury, CO10 9BYGetting there
Mount Farm is at the end of a narrow, single-track country lane shared with walkers, dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Drivers should be prepared to reverse to let others pass, and the vineyard asks visitors to share cars where they can. The winery's what3words address is ///everybody.chugging.purely.
Nearest station: Sudbury (Suffolk) · 5.5 mi
Nearest major station: Bury St Edmunds · 9.9 mi
Opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
SundayClosed
Winery opening hours often vary, so it is always worth checking ahead if you are planning a visit.
Common questions
Can I turn up at Ark without booking?
Yes. Ark is open to walk-ins. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Ark?
Mount Farm can be visited without an appointment on its opening days, and a visit outside them may be arranged by email. The site does not describe a tasting at the winery or what is poured. Sunday lunches and workshops at the vineyard are booked separately.
When is Ark open?
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, all year.
Can I book a visit to Ark online?
Yes, through Ark's website.
What is the nearest station to Ark?
Sudbury (Suffolk), 5.5 miles in a straight line. The nearest major station is Bury St Edmunds, 9.9 miles.
How do I get to Ark?
Mount Farm is at the end of a narrow, single-track country lane shared with walkers, dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Drivers should be prepared to reverse to let others pass, and the vineyard asks visitors to share cars where they can. The winery's what3words address is ///everybody.chugging.purely.
Where is Ark?
The Winery, Mount Farm Vineyards, Blooms Hall Lane, Stanstead, Sudbury, CO10 9BY, Suffolk.
Is there parking at Ark?
Yes. There is parking at Ark.
Has Ark won awards?
Yes. Ark holds 4 results from competitions we follow, including bronze for Pinot Gris 2023 at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
What wine does Ark make?
Sparkling and still wine, from Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.
