Vineyard Tours & Tastings
Every Wednesday and Saturday · Jul–Oct 2026, 14:00 · 1h 30m
£20Vineyard tours
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Smock Alley Wines
Smock Alley Wines
Smock Alley is a co-operative vineyard in West Chiltington, West Sussex, worked by 62 volunteer row-holders, its wine made under contract by Wiston Estate.
Smock Alley's vineyard was planted in 2000 in West Chiltington, at Southlands Valley, and has been owned by the Lavery family since 2014. Sarah Lavery took it on as a retirement project after 35 years in civil engineering and flood-risk management, work that had shown her how the climate was pushing the ripening line for grapes north into southern counties such as Sussex. She added a further 3,000 vines, doubling the plot to its present two hectares.
Cellar door tastings
Visitors can drop in to the Cellar Door shop at the vineyard in West Chiltington without booking, taste the Wine of the Week and chat with Sarah and the team. The guided vineyard walk with a tutored tasting of three sparkling wines is booked ahead, as are gift-voucher wine flights.
Cellar Door Saturday
Saturday Cellar Door
Amenities
ToursParking
Address
The Studio, Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, RH20 2JUGetting there
The nearest station is Pulborough, about a 10-minute taxi ride away. Roads around the village are narrow, so drivers should watch for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, and the paths to the vineyard itself can be uneven and slippery after rain.
Nearest station: Pulborough · 3.2 mi
Nearest major station: Goring-by-Sea · 9.1 mi
Opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday10:00–14:00
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 Smock Alley Wines without booking?
Yes. Smock Alley Wines is open to walk-ins. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Smock Alley Wines?
Visitors can drop in to the Cellar Door shop at the vineyard in West Chiltington without booking, taste the Wine of the Week and chat with Sarah and the team. The guided vineyard walk with a tutored tasting of three sparkling wines is booked ahead, as are gift-voucher wine flights.
When is Smock Alley Wines open?
Saturday, 10am–2pm, all year.
Can I book a visit to Smock Alley Wines online?
Yes, through Smock Alley Wines's website.
What is the nearest station to Smock Alley Wines?
Pulborough, 3.2 miles in a straight line. The nearest major station is Goring-by-Sea, 9.1 miles.
How do I get to Smock Alley Wines?
The nearest station is Pulborough, about a 10-minute taxi ride away. Roads around the village are narrow, so drivers should watch for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, and the paths to the vineyard itself can be uneven and slippery after rain.
Where is Smock Alley Wines?
The Studio, Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, RH20 2JU, West Sussex.
Is there parking at Smock Alley Wines?
Yes. There is parking at Smock Alley Wines.
What wine does Smock Alley Wines make?
Sparkling wine.
