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Simpsons Wine Estate
Simpsons Wine Estate
A Kent wine estate in the Elham Valley, making still and sparkling wine from its own vineyards, with guided tastings in a room overlooking the winery.
Simpsons' Wine Estate names its Roman Road and Railway Hill vineyards for the routes that crossed the ground before them. Roman Road was planted in 2014 with Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, alongside the route the Romans first marched when they invaded England in AD 43. Railway Hill followed in 2016 and 2017, on the southern slopes of the village, with the same three grapes. The Canterbury to Folkestone light railway passed through that site in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th.
Cellar door tastings
Tastings are guided and held in the Glass House Tasting Room, which overlooks the winery and is up two flights of stairs. Walk-in tastings are not offered, and every visit is booked ahead. A tasting can be arranged on the ground floor. Wine can be bought at the cellar door in office hours.
Wine Tasting Experience
Amenities
Ratings & awards
4.2
29 awardsAddress
The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, CT4 6PBGetting there
The entrance is on Church Lane in Barham, directly opposite St John the Baptist Church. Canterbury West, on the hourly high-speed line from London St Pancras, is a short taxi ride away.
Nearest station: Aylesham · 2.5 mi
Nearest major station: Canterbury East · 6 mi
Opening hours
Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
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 Simpsons Wine Estate without booking?
No. Visits to Simpsons Wine Estate are by appointment. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Simpsons Wine Estate?
Tastings are guided and held in the Glass House Tasting Room, which overlooks the winery and is up two flights of stairs. Walk-in tastings are not offered, and every visit is booked ahead. A tasting can be arranged on the ground floor. Wine can be bought at the cellar door in office hours.
When is Simpsons Wine Estate open?
Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm, all year.
How much is a tasting at Simpsons Wine Estate?
Wine Tasting Experience: £25.
Can I book a visit to Simpsons Wine Estate online?
Yes, through Simpsons Wine Estate's website.
What is the nearest station to Simpsons Wine Estate?
Aylesham, 2.5 miles in a straight line. The nearest major station is Canterbury East, 6 miles.
How do I get to Simpsons Wine Estate?
The entrance is on Church Lane in Barham, directly opposite St John the Baptist Church. Canterbury West, on the hourly high-speed line from London St Pancras, is a short taxi ride away.
Where is Simpsons Wine Estate?
The Barns, Church Lane, Barham, CT4 6PB, Kent.
Is there parking at Simpsons Wine Estate?
Yes. There is parking at Simpsons Wine Estate.
Does Simpsons Wine Estate have disabled access?
Yes. Simpsons Wine Estate has disabled access.
Has Simpsons Wine Estate won awards?
Yes. Simpsons Wine Estate holds 29 results from competitions we follow, including gold for The Roman Road Chardonnay 2023 at the International Wine Challenge 2026.
What wine does Simpsons Wine Estate make?
Sparkling and still wine, from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.
