Denbies Wine Estate

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Type: Vineyard

Established in 1986, Denbies Wine Estate is England’s largest single estate vineyard with 265 acres of vines.    It’s one of the first wine estates in the world to give visitors of all ages a unique and fascinating insight into all aspects of the wine producing process, all year round.

The flint-clad Chateau-style Visitor Centre hosts two restaurants; the indoor Garden Conservatory and the third floor Gallery Restaurant providing spectacular views of the estate, together with a diversely stocked wine and gift shop and garden centre.

Brewery opening Easter 2011.

The Denbies Farmhouse Guest Accommodation, ETB ‘4 Stars with its stunning views over the vineyard is perfect for guests wishing to extend their stay.  

Denbies also provides a range of versatile function rooms and facilities which can be hired out for all occasions including weddings and private parties and can accommodating up to 200 guests.   

Why not stay longer in Surrey - visit the Surrey accommodation pages

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult - Winery Tour£9.50 per ticket
Vineyard Tour£5.50 per ticket

Group rates available.

Opening Times

Open All Year
Open (01/01/2012 - 31/03/2012)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:00
Tuesday09:3017:00
Wednesday09:3017:00
Thursday09:3017:00
Friday09:3017:00
Saturday09:3017:30
Sunday10:0017:30
Open (01/04/2012 - 31/12/2012)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:30
Tuesday09:3017:30
Wednesday09:3017:30
Thursday09:3017:30
Friday09:3017:30
Saturday09:3017:30
Sunday10:0017:30

* Not open Christmas Day/Boxing Day/New Years Day

Contact Details

London Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6AA

Tel: +44 (0)1306 876616

Fax: +44 (0)1306 888930

Gradings

  • Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction VAQAS
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism South East Member Tourism South East Member 2011
  • Tourism South East Award - Tourism ExSEllence Runner Up 2007
  • Visit Britain Awards -Code of Practice Code of Practice 2011
  • Tourism South East Award -Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Runner Up Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Runner Up 2008
  • Tourism South East Award -2011/12 Large Hotel/Townhouse of the Year Highly Commended Award 2011/12 Large Hotel/Townhouse of the Year Highly Commended Award 2011

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre - Outskirts
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light refreshments and 3 course lunches in the indoor garden conservatory. A la carte menu available in the Gallery restaurant, seats 60.

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1-2 hours
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Gay/Lesbian Friendly
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Languages spoken

  • Danish spoken
  • French spoken
  • German spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Related Events

Friday, 2nd March 2012 - Friday, 2nd March 2012

St David's Day Celebration Dinner at Denbies
more info

Saturday, 17th March 2012 - Sunday, 18th March 2012

Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Denbies Wine Estate
more info

Saturday, 28th July 2012 - Saturday, 28th July 2012

at Denbies Wine Estate
more info

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M25, Junction 9. Take the A24 south to Dorking. Signposted. Heathrow 40 minutes, Gatwick 20 minutes.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorking. Take the main road exit, turn right and continue until the roundabout. The vineyard is on the left hand side.