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Shawsgate is a Suffolk vineyard near Framlingham with a free, self-guided vineyard trail and its own wine shop.
Shawsgate Vineyard sits on the Badingham Road between Framlingham and Badingham in Suffolk, producing white, red and rose wines alongside English sparkling wine, sold both from the vineyard's own shop and online. Visitors can walk the vineyard's rows on a free, self-guided trail at any time of year, following a map the vineyard provides, with no booking and no charge. Dogs are welcome on the trail on a lead, and the paths share the ground with the wildlife and birds that live there.
Cellar door tastings
A free, self-guided vineyard trail with a map is open at any time, and dogs on leads are welcome. A guided Vineyard Tour and Tasting (one hour and 45 minutes) or a four-hour Experience Day with lunch can be booked separately in advance, as vouchers.
Amenities
ToursDog friendly
Ratings & awards
Not yet rated3 awards
Address
Badingham Road, Framlingham, IP13 9HZGetting there
The postcode can send a sat-nav to a field entrance; the vineyard is a little further down the same road. Suffolk has more than one Badingham Road, so the postcode or the B1120 road number is safer to use than the road name alone. No public transport reaches the vineyard directly - the nearest bus stop is in Framlingham, a mile and a half's walk away.
Nearest station: Saxmundham · 5.6 mi
Opening hours
1 October 2026 – 30 April 2027
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday11:00–16:00
Saturday11:00–16:00
SundayClosed
Shop hours; the self-guided vineyard trail is open at any time.
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 Shawsgate Vineyard without booking?
Yes. Shawsgate Vineyard is open to walk-ins. Bookings can be made online.
What can I expect from a visit to Shawsgate Vineyard?
A free, self-guided vineyard trail with a map is open at any time, and dogs on leads are welcome. A guided Vineyard Tour and Tasting (one hour and 45 minutes) or a four-hour Experience Day with lunch can be booked separately in advance, as vouchers.
When is Shawsgate Vineyard open?
Friday and Saturday, 11am–4pm, from 1 October 2025 to 30 April 2026. Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, from 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2026. Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, from 1 May 2027 to 30 September 2027. Friday and Saturday, 11am–4pm, from 1 October 2026 to 30 April 2027. Shop hours; the self-guided vineyard trail is open at any time.
Can I book a visit to Shawsgate Vineyard online?
Yes, through Shawsgate Vineyard's website.
What is the nearest station to Shawsgate Vineyard?
Saxmundham, 5.6 miles in a straight line.
How do I get to Shawsgate Vineyard?
The postcode can send a sat-nav to a field entrance; the vineyard is a little further down the same road. Suffolk has more than one Badingham Road, so the postcode or the B1120 road number is safer to use than the road name alone. No public transport reaches the vineyard directly - the nearest bus stop is in Framlingham, a mile and a half's walk away.
Where is Shawsgate Vineyard?
Badingham Road, Framlingham, IP13 9HZ, Suffolk.
Can I bring my dog to Shawsgate Vineyard?
Yes. Shawsgate Vineyard is dog friendly.
Has Shawsgate Vineyard won awards?
Yes. Shawsgate Vineyard holds 3 results from competitions we follow, including commended for Red Frampaign 2019 at the International Wine Challenge 2023.
