Great British Wine Tours ★ 4.4
Vintage-bus vineyard days from Brighton station, running Saturdays from April to October to Ridgeview and Court Garden with a homemade lunch and paired wines.
Guided wine tours in Sussex worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.
Recommended wine tours
Shuttle and Vine ★ 4.3
Hosted shuttle service from Brighton to Sussex cellar doors, Thursday to Sunday, with single or multi-vineyard routes and no fixed guided itinerary.
Vine and Country Wine Tours ★ 4.4
Husband-and-wife operator running private East Sussex vineyard days with winemaker meetings and a vineyard lunch cooked from local ingredients.
Rathfinny Tour and Tasting ★ 4.6
Guided walk through the Cuckmere valley vines and the winery, closing with a tutored tasting at the cellar door. Runs year round, one hour forty-five.
Wiston Winery Tour and Tasting ★ 4.5
Tour of the Wiston press house and chalk-slope vineyards below Chanctonbury Ring, closing with a tasting of the estate's traditional-method range.
Rother Wine Triangle ★ 4.2
Trail through the Rother valley launched during English Wine Week 2025, linking six vineyards on foot or by bike with cellar-door tastings and dining.
Wine Tours in Sussex, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Sussex for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Sussex is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Sussex estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Sussex cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Sussex tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Sussex?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Sussex rewards trust.