Furleigh Estate Wine Tours

Rolling vineyards stretch across the Dorset countryside at this proper English wine estate just outside Bridport. The Furleigh Estate offers guided tours through their working vineyard where you'll learn how they turn local grapes into surprisingly decent English sparkling wine. The hour-long tours take you through the entire process, from vine to bottle, ending with a tasting session that's worth the trip alone.

Wine enthusiasts will get the most from this experience, though anyone curious about English viticulture will find it fascinating. The guides know their stuff and aren't afraid to share the challenges of growing grapes in our unpredictable climate. Groups are kept small, making it feel more personal than your average tourist trap.

Best visited during harvest season if you want to see the estate in full swing, though tours run year-round when weather permits. The vineyard sits in lovely countryside that's perfect for combining with a stay at nearby Golden Cap Holiday Park or Highlands End Holiday Park. After sampling their award-winning fizz, you'll appreciate having somewhere close to crash for the night rather than attempting the winding Dorset lanes back to town.