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Tillingham Vineyard

Tillingham Vineyard

Tillingham is a 70-acre mixed farm near Rye, East Sussex, with vineyards, rooms, a restaurant and a bar, dating from the 13th century.

Tillingham is a mixed farm dating from the 13th century, its 70 acres running to vineyards, fruit trees, ancient woodland and livestock, with views along the Tillingham river valley to Rye and the Romney salt marshes beyond. The farmstead has been renovated to take in guests, alongside the working farm.

Cellar door tastings

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The bar, pizza barn and restaurant are walk-in; a guided tour of the winery and vineyard, including a tasting of four wines, must be booked in advance (max seven on the public tour).

Amenities

Address

Dew Farm, Dew Lane, Peasmarsh, TN31 6XD

Getting there

Tillingham can be reached on foot from Rye station via the Vineyard Trail, a signposted public footpath of about 3.5 miles — just over an hour's walk, with a route map available from the estate.

Nearest station: Rye (Sussex) · 2.4 mi

Nearest major station: Hastings · 8.5 mi

Opening hours

Monday11:00–23:00
Tuesday11:00–23:00
Wednesday11:00–23:00
Thursday11:00–23:00
Friday11:00–23:00
Saturday11:00–23:00
Sunday11:00–23:00

Bar hours only — the restaurant, pizza barn and tours each keep their own separate hours.

Winery opening hours often vary, so it is always worth checking ahead if you are planning a visit.

Eating here

  • Pizza Barn
  • Restaurant
  • Upstairs Restaurant

Stay on site

  • Bell Tents

    Glamping · sleeps 2 · two available

  • B&B Rooms

    B&B · sleeps 3 · 11 rooms