Sussex Vineyard & Winery Bus Tour on Iconic Vintage London Bus | La Vacanza Travel

Sussex Vineyard & Winery Bus Tour on Iconic Vintage London Bus

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Brighton
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  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Brighton
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our scheduled vintage bus tours depart from Brighton rail station meaning you’re free to relax and enjoy the wines without the need for a designated driver. The tour includes seamless transportation and is fully hosted.

Journey through the Sussex countryside on board the vintage bus to the first vineyard, where you'll have a tour of the vines and be shown the winery to hear about English wine production. Then follows a tutored tasting of at least four award-winning sparkling wines.

Next, is a picnic lunch among the vines - complete with wicker hamper, bursting with homemade delights and a glass of wine.

In the afternoon, we once again board the 1960's London Routemaster bus and drive to a second Sussex vineyard for another tutored tasting of still and sparkling wines. There is time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with a vineyard walk, or you can sit back, relax on the sun terrace and watch the sun fall over the vineyard. A Great British day out!

Stop At: Court Gardens Farm, Orchard Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TH England

A vineyard guide will give you a full tour of this very pretty little vineyard, walk amongst the vines and be shown their winery where you will learn about English wine production from grape to glass. After your tour, you will be shown into their sun-terrace overlooking the vineyard for a tutored tasting of at least four award-winning sparkling wines.

Picnic Lunch at the vineyard. We have selected the best Sussex produce for you to enjoy as part of a picnic hamper that you can grab and head out amongst the vines! you hamper will contain all locally produced goodies including quiches, breads, salads and chutneys, with a delicious homemade cakes. This is served with a glass of guest English wine.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Sliders Lane Glenmore Farm, Furners Green, Sheffield Green, Uckfield TN22 3RU England

We arrive in the afternoon for your second tutored wine tasting of the day. You will be guided through a selection of still and sparkling wines and have a chance to relax, purchase wine form the gift shop, or take a stroll around the beautiful grounds.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Sample Menu

• English Hamper Selection - Homemade Quiche
Homemade tomato chutney
Mackerel chutney
Freshly baked bread
Homamade cake

Inclusions
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Court Gardens Farm
  • Entry/Admission - Bluebell Vineyard Estates

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Minimum age is 18 years
    • Stroller accessible
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Wheelchair users are welcome, please email to discuss requirements
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Leonardo Hotel Brighton - Formerly Jurys Inn, 101 Stroudley Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DJ, UK


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Sussex Vineyard & Winery Bus Tour on Iconic Vintage London Bus
    3/4/2024 - 10/21/2024

    Saturday : 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    6 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    PharmaGirl09

    18 Dec, 2023

    We did this tour as a group of 3 couples. We joined the big red bus in Brighton at 10am and we set off through the Sussex countryside. First stop was Court Gardens in Ditchling. A fairly small vineyard which is family run. Hugo (the son of the owners) gave us a comprehensive, informative and humorous tour of the vineyard. We then tasted several of the wines and were served a lovely picnic style lunch. Although it was middle of August, the weather was not great so we ate inside but it did not detract from the overall experience. Back on the bus and next stop was Artelium Wine Estate in Hassocks. We were put in what I can only describe as a cow shed. We tried several wines and were going to have another glass, but for the exorbitant cost they wanted to charge for a bottle of their entry level cuvee. Style over substance is the phrase that comes to mind. We visited the shop in Artelium, which seemed to double as a cafe. Again, the prices seemed to be surprisingly high for a vineyard that is yet to establish itself. We got back on the bus and were dropped back in Brighton for 4.30pm. Our highlight of the tour was Alan who travelled with us on the bus and took time to answer our many questions about the wines we were tasting. He really was an asset to the tour! Thank you Great British Wine Tours, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would recommend the tour. I would however avoid Artelium if you have a choice.

    RuthSC7

    25 Sep, 2023

    They don’t deserve 1 star but can’t give zero. I booked this tour for a friend’s birthday in August and a few days before the tour I was informed that the tour was cancelled. I was asked if I wanted a refund or alternative date. I asked for a refund. Since my request I have received no refund and despite emailing and leaving a message on the answerphone I have not heard anything. The company owes me £218 which I paid over 2 months ago. I have been ignored and ripped off - and to make it worse they cancelled it not me and ruined my birthday present for my friend.

    Torvald S

    12 Sep, 2023

    "We were 6 couples who had booked this tour. The weather was lovely. The tour is recommendable, but there was room for improvement. There were WAY too many people in the tour group. 62 persons on the bus resulted in a lot of noise. It was difficult to hear what was being said around the vineyard. The first vineyard was pleasant to visit. They were very knowledgeable. We had good food for lunch. The second vineyard could have been skipped. Nothing was explained there. They only served tastings without tours or any history. I would recommend the tour, but the number of participants should be reduced."

    Angelica F

    20 Aug, 2023

    Excellent Court Garden Farm, nice picnick, nice experience! The owner Howard and his team very attentive to details, warm welcome! The second vineyard The bluebell estate with Artelium wines not as great as the first one, when you try wines you must have a olive orabit of cheese to really lift the taste of wine. The owners more business focus not so much on the people. Alan, the lady drinving the bus and the young guy as a bus guard excellent.

    Chris_V

    11 Aug, 2023

    What an amazing day. I was initially unsure as quite pricy but if you work out what you get it's good value. 2 wine tastings at 2 vineyards, lunch, the London bus & driver, plus a Great British Wine Adventures guide. The second vineyard, (and they vary, but Bluebell for us), was far superior and we had an expected amount of wine. The first one was a bit tight and they completely missed the commercial opportunity to sell people a chilled bottle of wine with their lunch? They were distracted by a bigger tour from another company I think and even the shop seemed unmanned? Didn't affect the day it was just odd. We loved it. 9 out of 10 easily.

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