Lucy Thomas

Get back to nature, learn new skills and maybe head home with a bottle of wine! Whilst opportunities to volunteer at vineyards during the busy harvest period are becoming more well known, many boutique vineyards offer opportunities to get behind the scenes and help out with a wide range of tasks throughout the year. There’s…

Fancy a chilled-out Sunday at a vineyard? There are cellar doors, wine terraces & gardens all over the country ready to welcome you every week for breakfast, lunch, wine flights and more. In addition, there’s some special events, many with live music, that are well worth checking out. Here’s a sparkling line up of eight…

Imagine toasting the start of the weekend whilst surrounded by vines – add in some delicious food options, maybe some music and you’ve got a perfect Friday evening. Here are 7 vineyards where you can enjoy Friday fizz in style: Friday Sundowners, Saffron Grange, Essex – until 5 September, there will be drinks and a…

Self-guided vineyard tours are on the increase, giving you flexibility to explore at your own pace. There are a few different formats on offer. Some simply enable you to drop in to the cellar door, pick up a free map and roam, whilst others offer a package which includes a glass of wine or tasting…