Touring Schedule
January - March
Friday, Saturday and Sunday | 12:00 - 13:45
April
Friday, Saturday and Sunday | 12:00 - 13:45, 12:30 - 14:15 and 15:00 - 16:45
May - September
Friday and Sunday | 12:00 - 13:45, 12:30 - 14:15 and 15:00 - 16:45
Saturday | 12:00 - 13:45, 12:30 - 14:15, 13:00 - 14:45, 14:45 - 16:30, 15:15 - 17:00 and 15:45 - 17:30
Good to know
Duration
Approximately 1
hour and 45 minutes.
Meeting Point
Silverhand Estate
Cellar Door. Full arrival
instructions and check-in information will be included within your booking
confirmation email.
Age Restrictions
Children must be
aged 12 years or over to attend.
Guests must be
aged 18 or over to participate in wine tastings. Valid photographic
identification may be requested.
Accessibility
The experience
includes both walking and standing for extended periods, as well as areas with
uneven ground within the vineyard. Please contact
the team before booking if you have specific accessibility requirements.
What To Wear
The vineyard
portion of the tour takes place outdoors. Please wear weather-appropriate
clothing and comfortable footwear.
Weather Information
The vineyard
experience operates in most weather conditions.
Arrival Information
Please arrive at
least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time to allow for check-in
and group departure.
Dogs
Dogs are not
permitted due to access restrictions within the winery and production areas.
About This Event
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres.
Discover the
complete Silverhand Estate story on a guided journey through England's largest
single organic vineyard and behind the scenes of our award-winning winery.
From vine to
glass, you will gain a deeper understanding of the people, practices and passion
that define Silverhand Estate, while learning about our commitment to
sustainability, organic farming and pioneering English wine production.
What you will experience
Your experience
begins with a guided exploration of the vineyard, travelling through the estate
in our iconic retro Land Rover before enjoying a walk amongst the vines.
During this part
of the tour, you will discover:
- The history and heritage
of Silverhand Estate
- Organic vineyard
management techniques
- Sustainable and ethical
farming practices
- Seasonal vineyard
activities
- The growth of English wine
production
The experience
then continues inside the winery, where you'll follow the journey from grape to
bottle.
You will learn
about:
- Grape processing and
pressing
- Fermentation and
maturation
- Traditional Method
sparkling wine production
- Modern winemaking
techniques
- Bottling and packaging
processes
- The creation of Silverhand
Estate's wine portfolio
The tour
concludes with a guided tasting of five wines, including a selection of still
and sparkling wines from the Silverhand collection.
Terms and conditions
- Guests must be aged 18 or
over to consume alcohol. Valid photographic
identification may be requested.
- Children attending must be
aged 12 years or over.
- Tours operate in most
weather conditions.
- By attending, guests
consent to photography and videography for promotional purposes unless
otherwise requested.
- Additional booking,
cancellation and refund policies can be found within your booking
confirmation.