Balfour vineyard walk and tasting
A walk through the vines at Hush Heath, home of Balfour, and a tasting of three of their wines.
Starts Balfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent
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How much does a Kent wine tour cost?
A tasting at a Kent vineyard starts at about £25, and a full day out with lunch costs several times that. Here is what you get at each price, and the extras that catch people out.
Prices checked in September 2026. They move with the season, so check the listing before you book.
The short answer
Expect £25 to £40 a head for a tour and tasting at a single Kent vineyard. A full day out from London or Brighton is usually £145 to £185 a head, and that covers the transport, lunch and tastings at two or three vineyards. With your own driver and guide, a private day starts at £190 a head (checked October 2026).
What you get for the money
| Type of tour | Typical price | What’s included | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting at a vineyard | £25–£40 per person | A guided walk or tour and a tasting. Getting there is up to you | Balfour £25, Yotes Court £28, Gusbourne £30 |
| Day tour from London | About £150–£175 per person | Transport from London, two or three vineyards, tastings and lunch | Full-day English wine tour £150; Sussex and Surrey day £175 |
| Day tour from Brighton | About £125–£145 per person | Transport, tastings and lunch, starting in Brighton or nearby | Vintage bus tour £145; walking and vineyard day £125 |
| Private tour | From £190 a head | Your own driver and guide, two vineyards, tastings and lunch | See private tours |
Costs people forget
- The trainPeak tickets cost far more than off-peak ones. A railcard can take a third off.
- Taxis from the stationMost vineyards are a short taxi ride from the nearest station, and it adds up. Gusbourne lists an agreed fare of about £30 from Ashford.
- Wine to take homeAlmost everyone leaves with a bottle or two. Some tours come with a discount in the shop.
- Food on tasting-only visitsA single tasting rarely includes lunch, so allow for a meal.
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Ways to keep the cost down
- Pick one vineyard, not threeOne tasting and an off-peak train is the cheapest good day out in Kent wine.
- Choose a walkable vineyardYou can walk to Westwell, Warehorne and Domaine Evremond from a station and save the taxi fare. The train guide has the details.
- Go private for the day to yourselvesA private day costs more a head than a shared one. You do get to set the route and the pace, and you only share the minibus with people you chose.
Tastings from about £25
Warehorne vineyard tour and tasting
A guided tour and a flight of wines, with cheese or charcuterie boards to add.
Starts Warehorne Vineyard, near Ashford, Kent
Yotes Court vineyard tour and tasting
A morning tour of the 75-acre vineyard, then a tasting in the cellar door or on the lawn.
Starts Yotes Court Vineyard, Mereworth, near Maidstone, Kent
Gusbourne sparkling wine tasting
A tasting of four of Gusbourne’s vintage sparkling wines at the estate on the edge of Romney Marsh.
Starts Gusbourne Estate, Appledore, near Ashford, Kent
Day tours with everything included
English Wine Tour to Kent from London
Woodchurch, Chapel Down and Sedlescombe Organic, with a guided tour of the Chapel Down winery and lunch in Benenden.
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Private Kent Wine Tour for Groups
Your own driver and guide, two vineyards, tastings and lunch. From £190 a head.
Starts Ashford International station, Kent
Good to know
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest way to visit a Kent vineyard?
Travel off-peak and book one tasting at a vineyard you can walk to from the station. Westwell and Warehorne both work.
Is lunch included on a Kent wine tour?
Usually yes on a full-day tour from London or Brighton. A single vineyard tasting usually leaves you to find your own, so budget for a meal.
Is a private wine tour worth it?
For a celebration or a group of friends, we think so. It costs more a head than a shared tour, from £190 against about £150, and in return the day runs to your plan.