Summer sunset wine tastings at Walsingham Abbey
On request
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Walsingham Estate grows Bacchus, Solaris and Pinot Noir in North Norfolk's Stiffkey Valley, and holds summer tastings in the Crypt at Walsingham Abbey.
The Walsingham Estate has farmed this part of North Norfolk for generations, and planted its vines in April 2019 on a field in the Stiffkey Valley, an easy walk south of Walsingham and close to the Slipper Chapel. Clovis Meath Baker, who manages the vineyard, chose the field for its south-facing slope and the chalk beneath it. The soil above is free-draining and studded with flint, and the sea is five miles off. Bacchus, Solaris and Pinot Noir Précoce were chosen for Norfolk's maritime climate. Précoce ripens earlier than Pinot Noir, which matters this far north. The grapes are grown here and made into wine elsewhere. Burn Valley Vineyard makes the still wines, and the traditional-method sparkling wines are made at Halfpenny Green in Staffordshire.
Cellar door tastings
The vineyard is not open to the public and walk-in tastings are not available. Private tastings with the vigneron are arranged by email, and the site calls them ad hoc and infrequent. Its other tastings are ticketed summer evenings in the medieval Crypt at Walsingham Abbey.
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Address
Stanton's Track, Walsingham, NR22 6AJGetting there
Walsingham is reached by bus from Fakenham and from Wells-next-the-sea, and seasonally by the Light Railway from Wells-next-the-sea. For the tastings at Walsingham Abbey, the pay and display Mill Car Park in the village centre is reached from Common Place or Coker's Hill.
No stations within 15 miles
Opening hours
Hours not available or by appointment only
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 Walsingham Estate Vineyard without booking?
No. Visits to Walsingham Estate Vineyard are by appointment. Bookings can be made online or direct.
What can I expect from a visit to Walsingham Estate Vineyard?
The vineyard is not open to the public and walk-in tastings are not available. Private tastings with the vigneron are arranged by email, and the site calls them ad hoc and infrequent. Its other tastings are ticketed summer evenings in the medieval Crypt at Walsingham Abbey.
When is Walsingham Estate Vineyard open?
Visits to Walsingham Estate Vineyard are by appointment, so we list no set opening hours.
Can I book a visit to Walsingham Estate Vineyard online?
Yes, through Walsingham Estate Vineyard's website.
What is the nearest station to Walsingham Estate Vineyard?
No stations within 15 miles.
How do I get to Walsingham Estate Vineyard?
Walsingham is reached by bus from Fakenham and from Wells-next-the-sea, and seasonally by the Light Railway from Wells-next-the-sea. For the tastings at Walsingham Abbey, the pay and display Mill Car Park in the village centre is reached from Common Place or Coker's Hill.
Where is Walsingham Estate Vineyard?
Stanton's Track, Walsingham, NR22 6AJ, Norfolk.
Has Walsingham Estate Vineyard won awards?
Yes. Walsingham Estate Vineyard holds one result from competitions we follow, including bronze for Solaris 2023 at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
What wine does Walsingham Estate Vineyard make?
Sparkling and still wine, from Solaris.
