Leave Brighton for a gentle tour of Sussex vineyards, a small-batch distillery and an orchard taproom. Taste award-winning wine, craft spirits and local cider while enjoying countryside views and farm-to-table snacks.
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A low-angled Sussex sun warms the vineyard rows as your small group climbs into an air-conditioned minivan and rolls out of Brighton. Within thirty minutes the sea-scented air gives way to chalky downland and then the orchard-scented stillness of a working farm: vines, fruit trees and a copper still punctuate the green.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short standing periods and brief walks on uneven ground
Wildlife
History
Sussex has a long cider-making tradition and a recent resurgence in English winemaking driven by the South East’s chalk soils, cooler climate and specialist producers since the 1990s.
Conservation
Producers often practice low-intervention viticulture and orchard management to support soil health and pollinators; respect footpaths and avoid disturbing wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Wine, Cider & Distillery Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring photo ID
Tastings of wine, cider and spirits require government ID—carry it on the tour.
Wear stable shoes
Farm paths and vineyard slopes can be uneven; closed-toe shoes make walking and standing more comfortable.
Pace your tastings
Sip slowly and hydrate between samples—bottled water is provided onboard and at stops.
Reserve dietary needs
Notify the guide in advance if you need vegetarian, gluten-free or allergen-free snacks.
Photo ID
Required for alcohol tastings and purchases.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Useful for walking on gravel, grass and vineyard slopes.
Light waterproof jacket
Spring showers are common on the South Downs — a packable jacket keeps you comfortable outdoors.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings (bottled water is provided on board).
summer