The Best 5 UK Vineyards To Visit Without Having A Wine-y Designated Driver

Matthew Kaner | Will Travel For Wine
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As the planet warms a bit, UK Vineyards are benefiting from increased ripeness. But that's not the only thing increasing! New vineyards are being planted at a staggering rate, plantings are up 70% in the last 5 years. The quality of the wines is being compared to top sparking wines all over the world, YES, including Champagne. In fact, they are the only other wine region on earth with the same chalk found in the soils of Champagne! All of the 5 wineries mentioned below are accessible via Trainline, Europe’s No. 1 train booking app.

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Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey (Nearest station: Dorking) - 41% rise in travel to closest train station compared to last year - With just a speedy ten-minute walk from the station before you’ve got a drink in hand, you’ll be sipping the UK’s premium sparkling wine before you know it. Less than an hour by train from London, take in the views of the Surrey Hills from the UK’s first vineyard hotel.

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Rathfinny Wine Estate, East Sussex (Nearest station: Seaford) - 41% rise in travel to closest train station compared to last year - For the more adventurous, explore the beautiful scenery of the local area on the 1.5 hour walk from the station to the vineyard. You’ll be rewarded with what is said to be one of the UK’s premium sparkling wines.

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Ridgeview Wine Estate, East Sussex (Nearest station: Burgess Hill) - 35% rise in travel to closest train station compared to last year - Visit one of the more well-known UK vineyards who are making a splash in the South Downs National Park. Just an hour's train ride from London, then a lovely 35-minute walk from the station.

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Tinwood Estate, West Sussex (Nearest station: Chichester) - 35% rise in travel to closest train station compared to last year - After taking the train to Chichester, a short bus will drop you just 15-minute walk away from the estate - perfect for a day out!

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Artelium Wine Estate, Sussex (Nearest station: Plumpton) - 30% rise in travel to closest train station compared to last year - Breathe in the fresh air while on the quick 20-minute walk from the station and through the fields to the Artelium Wine Estate.

Dave Price, Chief Product Officer at Trainline said: “The UK is becoming a surprising hot spot for wine tasting and Brits can make the most of visiting all the flourishing vineyards across the country via train this summer. With a trip often enjoyed with friends or family, Trainline’s digital railcards are a brilliant way to make a saving when travelling together to try out some of the UK’s delicious wines. Both the Two Together and Family & Friend railcards are great options, making the day even sweeter with a third off the cost of your train tickets. This means you can splash those savings and treat yourself to an extra glass of wine while there!”