A unique winter experience with rare access to our original underground cellar. You’ll explore our wineries and production areas to discover how we craft our traditional method English sparkling wine. Guests will venture below ground to our heritage cellar – rarely seen by the public and one of the first of its kind in this country.
Your tour will conclude with a guided tasting of four Ridgeview wines, each paired with a specially selected artisan cheese. Restaurant reservations are available to finish the evening in our seasonal winery restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
Join us for a relaxed wine tasting and discover your favourite English sparkling wine with ‘A Taste of Ridgeview’. Hosted in our dedicated tasting room overlooking our Chardonnay vines, a Ridgeview wine expert will guide you through our full collection of Signature and Limited Release English sparkling wines.
Whether you’re enjoying the vineyard’s verdant beauty in summer or settling into our cosy tasting room during the winter months, it’s the perfect experience to discover wines for every season.
Explore even more with our enhanced tasting options, allowing you to add extra samples from our limited-edition range or enjoy a sharing plate and a nibble or two. View the full ‘A Taste of Ridgeview’ wine tasting menu here.
30 minutes | £15pp | Over 18s only
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Escape to the vineyard for a relaxed tour and tasting at our breath-taking wine estate in the South Downs National Park. Discover the quality and craftsmanship behind our classic method sparkling wines. You’ll learn about our pioneering history and innovative future, shaped by our commitment to sustainability from grape to glass.
A beautiful destination in the heart of Sussex, our expert team will lead you on a journey through our vineyards and winery to witness our award-winning wines come to life, followed by a guided tasting overlooking panoramic vistas of our Chardonnay vines.
Over 18’s only | 1.5 hours | £27.50pp
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Immerse yourself in the full Ridgeview experience – a day of discovery and celebration.
Tour – Begin your journey with a guided tour led by one of our wine experts. Explore our vineyards and winery to uncover the care and craftsmanship behind every bottle of Ridgeview sparkling wine.
Taste – Savour the flavours of four exceptional sparkling wines, including three of our signature releases and one limited-edition wine. Your host will guide you through each pour, sharing insights and answering questions.
Dine – Complete your visit with a relaxed dining experience our winery restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
£55 pp | 3-4 hours | Over 18’s only
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Explore the beauty of Ridgeview throughout the seasons with our self-guided audio tour and woodland walk. Whether you’re wandering through the sun-drenched, green canopy of our vines in summer or embracing the crisp air and crunchy leaves during winter, there’s so much to discover.
This unique visitor experience features intimate insights from Ridgeview’s founding family (The Roberts) and showcases how our heritage vineyard evolves throughout each season. Booking is not required. Simply visit our winery shop to get details on how to download our exclusive tour app to your smart device.
£5 pp | 45 minutes
Guests on this tour are eligible to experience ‘A Taste of Ridgeview’ on the same day, sampling six of our sparkling wines for just £10 per person (normally £15).
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We welcome you to our cosy tasting room overlooking the Chardonnay vineyard, here at Ridgeview Wine Estate. During the winter months, the landscape changes dramatically with the South Downs as a backdrop.
Spend an evening with us sampling your way through four Ridgeview award winning English Sparkling wines, paired with four carefully selected local cheeses. Restaurant reservations are available to finish the evening in our seasonal winery restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
We offer exclusive private tour and tasting experiences, tailor-made to your individual requirements. Led by an experienced guide, guests will journey through the Ridgeview estate to discover the world behind our English sparkling wines, followed by a tutored tasting overlooking the vines.
You can choose from a range of additional upgrades including Sussex cheese pairing, limited-edition wine tasting, a drinks reception and dining at our restaurant, The Rows & Vine.
The required guest count is a minimum of 10 individuals.
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Give the gift of memorable moments. Treat someone to a truly special experience with a Ridgeview gift voucher. Choose from:
Tours & Tastings: Treat someone special to a behind-the-scenes journey through our vineyard and winery, ending with a tasting of our award-winning English sparkling wines.
Wine Vouchers: Let them choose their favourite from our range of celebrated English wines, redeemable onsite or online for delivery straight to their door.
The Rows & Vine Restaurant: Delight in a meal at our onsite restaurant, where seasonal menus and local ingredients pair beautifully with Ridgeview wines.
Gift VouchersTo find out our opening hours please click here.
If you are anybody within your party has any additional access and mobility requirements, please let us know in advance, so we can support you in your requirements. Ridgeview has step free access across the estate including the vineyard, winery shop, tasting rooms, restaurant, bar and bathrooms.
We also have dedicated disabled parking bays. Please contact us by emailing prior to your visit [email protected]Â or call us on Tel: +(44) 01444 242040.
On average our tours take one and a half hours allowing plenty of time to enjoy our beautiful vineyard from The Rows & Vine restaurant afterwards if you wish.
Under 18s are not permitted on tours due to health and safety reasons. However, children under the age of 18 are welcome in our restaurant, The Rows & Vine as long as they are accompanied by adults throughout the visit.
Tours & Tastings tickets are non-refundable. You can reschedule your tour once. However, we must have at least two weeks’ notice to do so, otherwise your booking will not be eligible for rescheduling.
Ridgeview host tours year-round. In the case of extreme weather conditions, we may cancel an event for safety reasons and in this instance a full refund or alternative date will be offered. Ridgeview reserves the right to postpone tours as required. For full T&C’s please click here.
The quickest and simplest way to book one or our tours and see live availability is via our website. If you are having any issues, please email [email protected]
Yes, we welcome private tours. Please email [email protected] who will be able to advise you on your options and any T&C’s.
Please use this form to email us any further queries.
Enjoy special moments with those who matter most, with a winery tour and at tasting at Ridgeview. We’ll take you on a behind-the-scenes journey through our vineyard and winery, followed by a relaxed, guided tasting of our award-winning English sparkling wines.
Come together, celebrate and create lasting memories that will linger long after your tour ends.
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