East Sussex Vineyard Tours & Tastings
Immerse yourself in the innovative world of modern English wine at our East Sussex wine estate.
Our Tour & Tastings run Friday - Sunday. Come and explore the beauty of Sussex Wine country at Artelium at the most beautiful time of the year.
Through a vineyard tour & wine tasting you’ll discover why the South Downs is such an exciting wine region and sample our internationally acclaimed still and sparkling wines.
Don’t have a designated driver? Artelium is easy to get to by train, with Plumpton Train station only a 30-minute walk across the fields.
Please enquire about private tours.
BOOK ARTELIUM VINEYARD TOURS & TASTINGS
Step into the vibrant world of contemporary English wine with one of our knowledgeable hosts.
Begin your journey among the vines. As you wander, your host will share the story of English viticulture, the rhythm of the growing cycle, and how Artelium is helping shape its future, with a pause to admire one of our striking art installations.
The experience continues in our chic tasting room where your host will guide you through a tasting of three of our wines, describing the winemaking techniques and Sussex grapes that make our wines unique.
Please note, our tours and tastings do not include food. We warmly invite you to extend your visit with a leisurely lunch from the Artelium Kitchen. We recommend allowing 2hrs for the Tour & Tasting experience. Book your table
PUBLIC TOURS RUN EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - if your chosen date isn’t available please get in touch here.
If you’re redeeming a gift voucher, please email us at info@artelium.com to book in.
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Yes! We are dog friendly across the estate and welcome well behaved dogs on vineyard tours, but ask that they are kept on a lead at all times.
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Yes, motorised wheel chairs can manage the terrain around the vineyard. We have disabled access toilets near the restaurant. Please let us know at the time of booking if you’re a wheelchair user.
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The full tour and tasting experience lasts between 1hr 30 and 2hrs depending on the size of the group. Approximately 40 mins will be out in the vineyard and 50 mins to 1hr will be in the tasting room. We recommend allowing 2hrs from the start time if you are booking a table in our restaurant afterwards.
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Yes, we offer tastings in our bar and restaurant area. We can almost always accommodate walk-ins for tastings, but for larger groups (more than 4), we recommend booking in advance. You can do this by selecting the ‘drinks table’ option on the booking widget here.
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During hot summer days, we will keep to shady areas as much as possible but advise guests to bring suncream and hats where needed. During wet weather, we may opt to do amore in depth tasting indoors rather than a tour in the vines, depending on conditions and guest preferences.