Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration 2025
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Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration 2025

  • ALL AGES

A festival of Kentish wine, with nine of the leading producers coming together to celebrate their wines with you.

By Wine Garden of England

Date and time

Saturday, June 7 · 12 - 9pm GMT+1.

Location

Chilham Castle

Chilham Castle Chilham CT4 8DB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 28 days before event

Agenda

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Producer Tasting Tents

Each producer has a capri marquee around the lake. These marquees are open from 12pm - 6pm. Use your vouchers to get a taste from each producer. Once you have finished tasting, you can buy more wi...

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Food Producers

Barney & The Pizza

Howe Fish & Chips

Roddy Burger

Momo Nepalese Streetfood

The food producers are open throughout the event, offering a choice of street food from suppliers that are based in Kent. The suppliers are: Barney & The Pizza, Howe Fish & Chips, Roddy Burger, Enak...

12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Kentish Wine Bars

The Kentish Wine Bars are open throughout the event. One is dedicated to wine by the glass, and there will be a choice of two wines from each producer, plus a selection of Balfour Beers and Biddende...

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Yotes Court

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Susannah Ricci

Use your tasting voucher to drink with Susannah Ricci, and hear about her story, and the wonderful Yotes Court estate.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Domaine Evremond

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Patrick McGrath

Use your tasting voucher to drink with Patrick McGrath and hear the Domaine Evremond story.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Biddenden Vineyard

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Julian Barnes

Use your tasting voucher to drink with Julian Barnes, owner and second generation winemaker. He will tell you the story of the oldest vineyard in Kent.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Westwell Wines

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Adrian and Galia Pike

Use your tasting voucher to drink with Adrian and Gal Pike, custodians of Westwell Wines. Their story will fascinate you, and their wine will impress.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Simpsons Wine Estate

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Charles & Ruth Simpson

Use your tasting voucher to drink with Charles and Ruth Simpson, who will tell the story of Simpsons Wine, and charm you with their wonderful wine.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Gusbourne

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Use your tasting voucher to drink with us as we hear how Gusbourne has become one of the most respected brands in English wine.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Chapel Down

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Use your voucher to drink with us as we delve into the story of Chapel Down and try one of the winemaker's favourite wines.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Squerryes

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Henry Warde

Use your tasting voucher to enjoy some wine and story time with eighth generation owner of Squerryes, Henry Warde. He's a character - you'll be glad you came.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Q&A and Tasting with Balfour

With Jo Ginn on the Stage

Use your tasting voucher to share a glass and some stories with the wonderful Balfour Winery. This can be your last taste of the day before settling into the evening with our live band, extensive ba...

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Brogues

The Brogues

A swing party band that will pair perfectly with your English sparkling wine!

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Shop

Wine Garden of England

Located in the white capri marquee next to the stretch tent. You can buy wine to take home (or drink at the event but it won't be chilled), or order a mixed case for free delivery if you choose 6 or...

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

The fourth annual Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration will be held by the lake at Chilham Castle, not far from Canterbury. You'll be able to meet the producers and taste the wines from:


Balfour

Biddenden

Chapel Down

Domaine Evremond

Gusbourne

Simpsons

Squerryes

Westwell

Yotes Court


Chilham Castle is a 17th Century private residence set amongst stunning grounds with a vineyard, within walking distance from Chilham railway station.


Ticket holders will be given a Wine Garden of England tasting glass and tote bag, together with a book of tasting vouchers. Each voucher gets you a tasting from one producer, so that you can make your way around all of them, sampling the diversity of the group.


Each producer has a marquee around the lake. Tastings are available from 12pm - 6pm. After this time, guests are asked to move to the central field where they can enjoy the rest of the evening, until 9pm.


The central field is where there will be a wide choice of food producers, a shop and a bar with covered seating. Throughout the day will be Q&A sessions with the producers and a live band towards the evening. Please see the Agenda for more details.


Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

Put CT4 8DB in your Sat Nav and it should take you to the entrance of Chilham Park off the A252. Follow signs to the car park, through the estate. Please note this is NOT suitable for vehicles that are low to the ground, such as some sports cars.

Can I leave my car overnight?

Not on the estate. Doors are locked at 9.30pm and will not be open again til Monday. If you would like to park in a free car park that does allow overnight parking, please use Taylor Hill which is accessible from the A252, signposted Chilham Town Centre.

How far is it from the Station?

Most people can walk the journey in 12 minutes. There will be signage, but set your phone to take you to The Square, Chilham. This will take you to the main entrance of the Castle.

Can I bring my dog?

Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.

Can I bring my baby in a pram?

Absolutely. It will be useful for us if you could order a free ticket for your infant when you buy tickets, just so that we know how many will be on site.

Is there seating?

Yes, we have a stretch tent with 250 seats, plus a few garden seats around the lake. You are welcome to bring picnic chairs and blankets and set up where you like.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Please do not bring alcohol. Please do bring water, which you can top up at the water station. There will be plenty of food choice this year (last year we fell short and won't make the same mistake) so you do not need to bring food. However, if you need to bring snacks etc, go ahead.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Our shop in the white marquee next to the stretch tent will be selling a wide range of wines from our 9 producers. You can buy and takeaway or order for free delivery.

Is there local accommodation?

There is not much within walking distance. However, Canterbury and Ashford are nearby, and have plenty of options. If you would like a holiday let for a group, try Bloomstays.com

I've bought tickets and now I can't attend. What's your refund policy?

We are happy to refund (minus the booking fee) up to 28 days before the event (10th May). However, if you feel you are facing special circumstances, please request a refund and we will consider each case separately.

Organized by

Wine Garden of England

Wine Garden of England is a collaboration of 8 vineyards in Kent who work together to promote tourism to the county.

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