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Harvest party 2026
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Hambledon is England's oldest commercial vineyard, planted on South Downs chalk in 1952 and now home to a restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide and a cellar door shop curated by a Master of Wine.
Hambledon began in the summer of 1951, when Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones looked out from the dining-room window at Mill Down House and, at his stepson's suggestion, considered planting the field below with vines. Advised by friends at the Champagne house Pol Roger, he planted a number of grape varieties in 1952, on the chalky slope beneath the house, and released the first commercial range of English wine in 1955. The vines now cover more than 200 acres across several sites around the village, rooted in the same Newhaven chalk — laid down on the Paris Basin seabed some 65 million years ago — that underpins many of the best vineyards in Champagne's Côtes des Blancs.
Cellar door tastings
Amenities
Ratings & awards
Not yet rated22 awards
Address
Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon, PO7 4RYGetting there
Nearest station: Rowlands Castle · 6.1 mi
Nearest major station: Cosham · 6.7 mi
Opening hours
Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday11:30–19:00
Saturday11:30–19:00
Sunday10:00–16:30
Cellar Door Shop hours; the Restaurant and Bar keep separate hours of their own.
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 Hambledon Wine Estate without booking?
Yes. Hambledon Wine Estate is open to walk-ins. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Hambledon Wine Estate?
The Cellar Door Shop, beneath the Restaurant, is open daily for drop-in tastings and shopping; an enomatic machine lets visitors try wines by the glass at their own pace, with the team on hand for recommendations.
When is Hambledon Wine Estate open?
Monday to Thursday, 10am–5pm, all year. Friday and Saturday, 11.30am–7pm, all year. Sunday, 10am–4.30pm, all year. Cellar Door Shop hours; the Restaurant and Bar keep separate hours of their own.
How much is a tasting at Hambledon Wine Estate?
Guided Flight: £30.
Can I book a visit to Hambledon Wine Estate online?
Yes, through Hambledon Wine Estate's website.
What is the nearest station to Hambledon Wine Estate?
Rowlands Castle, 6.1 miles in a straight line. The nearest major station is Cosham, 6.7 miles.
Where is Hambledon Wine Estate?
Hambledon Vineyard, Hambledon, PO7 4RY, Hampshire.
Is there parking at Hambledon Wine Estate?
Yes. There is parking at Hambledon Wine Estate.
Can I bring children to Hambledon Wine Estate?
Yes. Hambledon Wine Estate is child friendly.
Does Hambledon Wine Estate have disabled access?
Yes. Hambledon Wine Estate has disabled access.
Can I eat at Hambledon Wine Estate?
Yes. The Restaurant serves restaurant.
Has Hambledon Wine Estate won awards?
Yes. Hambledon Wine Estate holds 22 results from competitions we follow, including platinum for Première Cuvée Brut at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024.
What wine does Hambledon Wine Estate make?
Sparkling wine, from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.
