Vineyard Tour & Tasting
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 11:00
£30Vineyard tours
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Missing Gate is a family-run vineyard in the Crouch Valley, Essex, farmed for three generations, with wines named for an old local land-measuring custom.
Missing Gate's land has been farmed by the same family for three generations in the Crouch Valley. Roman coins, steelyard beams and trading weights have surfaced in the vineyards above Fenn Creek, evidence of an old trading post that once dealt in salt, and a Bronze Age axe head has turned up more recently.
Cellar door tastings
Amenities
ToursNibbles
Ratings & awards
4.2
Address
Missing Gate Vineyard, Creephedge Lane, Woodham Ferrers, CM3 8FQGetting there
The Tasting Lodge, on Creephedge Lane, sits directly opposite RHS Hyde Hall, and the vineyard's wines are also sold in the Hyde Hall shop. The guided tour instead starts a short drive away, at Lodge Road in Bicknacre.
Nearest station: South Woodham Ferrers · 1 mi
Nearest major station: Wickford · 4.3 mi
Opening hours
Until 23 December 2026
Monday13:00–16:00
Tuesday13:00–16:00
Wednesday13:00–16:00
Thursday13:00–17:00
Friday13:00–17:00
Saturday13:00–17:00
Sunday12:00–16:00
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 Missing Gate Vineyard without booking?
Yes. Missing Gate Vineyard is open to walk-ins. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Missing Gate Vineyard?
Wine flights are walk-in at the Tasting Lodge. Charcuterie needs pre-ordering, and the wine-and-charcuterie slot is capped at eight guests. A separate guided tour that walks through the vines can also be booked.
When is Missing Gate Vineyard open?
Monday to Wednesday, 1pm–4pm, until 23 December 2026. Thursday to Saturday, 1pm–5pm, until 23 December 2026. Sunday, 12pm–4pm, until 23 December 2026. Thursday to Saturday, 1pm–5pm, from 24 December 2026. Sunday, 12pm–3pm, from 24 December 2026.
How much is a tasting at Missing Gate Vineyard?
Wine Flight: £15. Wine Flight + Charcuterie: £35.
Can I book a visit to Missing Gate Vineyard online?
Yes, through Missing Gate Vineyard's website.
What is the nearest station to Missing Gate Vineyard?
South Woodham Ferrers, 1 mile in a straight line. The nearest major station is Wickford, 4.3 miles.
How do I get to Missing Gate Vineyard?
The Tasting Lodge, on Creephedge Lane, sits directly opposite RHS Hyde Hall, and the vineyard's wines are also sold in the Hyde Hall shop. The guided tour instead starts a short drive away, at Lodge Road in Bicknacre.
Where is Missing Gate Vineyard?
Missing Gate Vineyard, Creephedge Lane, Woodham Ferrers, CM3 8FQ, Essex.
What wine does Missing Gate Vineyard make?
Still wine.
