How To Celebrate English Wine Week 2026

English Wine Week is back from 20 – 28 June 2026: the perfect excuse to enjoy a glass or two of vino in the sunshine. Here are some of the ways to get involved this year.

English Wine Week 2026: Everything You Need To Know

English wine is having a moment. For many centuries Britain prioritised other forms of agriculture over winemaking, but since the 1950s the industry has undergone something of a renaissance, with the UK now home to almost 600 vineyards.

English sparkling wine, in particular, has gained prestige in recent years – as Hedonism Wine’s general manager Julien Le Doaré explains: ‘The soils in southern England (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) are the same limestone chalk soils as those in Champagne, France, and, with climate change, the climate is getting warm enough to produce very high-quality sparkling wines.’ He adds that, though still wines remain a ‘nascent category in the country, there’s a lot of excitement around this area with red wines from pinot noir grapes, and aromatic whites.’

This revival is celebrated each year at English Wine Week, which has soared in popularity since it first launched in 2006, with more and more vineyards taking part each year.

What is English Wine Week?

English Wine Week is a national campaign to promote English wines. It takes place annually at the start of summer, when flowering begins in the vineyards, and sees tastings, tours and events taking place across the country.

2026 English Wine Week Events

The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, Hampshire

Hampshire pub The Mutton is bringing back its sellout wine festival, designed to bring together some of England’s most celebrated vineyards – from Exton Park Vineyard to Langham Wine. Upon arrival guests will be given a keepsake wine glass, which they can then take from stall to stall sipping different wines and meeting producers. There will also be guided sommelier tastings, street food including dishes cooked on a BBQ, and live music throughout the day.

When? 20 – 28 June 2026

Where? The Mutton, Hook RG27 8NB

BOOK: From £25 for a day ticket, sevenrooms.com

Boys Hall, Kent

Housed inside a restored 17th century house in Ashford, restaurant-with-rooms Boys Hall will mark English Wine Week with an idyllic al fresco feast. The evening will be dedicated to the Crouch Valley, a pocket of Essex which is fast becoming known for its wine. Two local wineries will be pouring throughout the meal, Hollands and Danbury Ridge, pairing drinks with dishes like ham and roquefort bites, roasted scallops with mirabelle plums, rolled grilled pork with ratte potatoes, and barbecued peaches with torched meringue for dessert. 

When? 23 June 2026

Where? Boys Hall Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LA

BOOK: £95pp, boys-hall.com

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Hattingley Valley, Hampshire

See behind the scenes at Hampshire vineyard Hattingley Valley on one of its open days. Explore the vineyard, wander through the vines and sample plenty of fizz (Classic Reserve, Rosé, and Blanc de Blancs) amid idyllic countryside surroundings. Then head to one of the winery’s restaurant partners for lunch, such as The Woolpack Inn where you’ll enjoy 10 percent off your bill during English Wine Week.

When? Tours on 20, 21 and 27 June 2026

Where? Wield Rd, Lower Wield, Alresford SO24 9RX 

BOOK: hattingleyvalley.com

The Gore, London

Kensington hotel The Gore is marking English Wine Week with a series of dining experiences. Throughout the week diners will be able to choose from a dedicated English wine menu featuring a selection of sparkling, white, red and orange wines from vineyards across Kent, Sussex and Devon. There will also be a cheese and wine night hosted alongside sparkling wine house Digby Fine English and cheesemonger Neal’s Yard Dairy (24 June) plus a four-course wine pairing dinner hosted by Sussex-based producer Artelium Wine Estate (26 June).

When? Events running throughout the week

Where? 190 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5EX

BOOK: collezione.starhotels.com

Two Beacons Vineyard, Herefordshire

Two Beacons Vineyard in Colwall near Malvern has launched new vineyard tour and tasting sessions, just in time for English Wine Week. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the vineyard while trying a variety of wines including Sparkling Rosé Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Pinot Noir Précoce, learning the differences between the vintages. 

When? Throughout the summer

Where? 2 St. Ann’s Rd, Great Malvern, WR14 4RG 

BOOK: £30pp, twobeaconsvineyard.com

English Wine Week in the West End

Looking to celebrate English Wine Week in the capital? Head to Covent Garden, where Chapel Down is taking over as the piazza drinks partner. Sip wine in a relaxed picnic-style setting while tucking into charcuterie and afternoon tea-style bites from Courtyard Wine Cellars – or have dinner outdoors at La Compagnie in Neal’s Yard where you can enjoy wines from 10 Cases.

When? 20 – 28 June 2026

Where? Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF 

BOOK: No need to book, find out more at coventgarden.london

Hambledon Vineyard, Hampshire

There’s lots going on at Hambledon, another of the UK’s top sparkling wine producers located in the South Downs National Park. Throughout the week its acclaimed restaurant is offering a special four-course pairing menu using ingredients from the estate’s own kitchen garden. Then, on 27 June, there’s an afternoon of open fire dining led by Hambledon’s chefs over Asada flames paired with wine from the vineyard. The week will culminate with the Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest, which sees eight of Hampshire’s leading vineyards coming together for a day of tasting including Black Chalk, The Grange, Hattingley Valley and Exton Park – complete with food stalls and live entertainment. 

When? 20 – 28 June 2026

Where? East St, Hambledon, Waterlooville PO7 4RY 

BOOK: hambledonvineyard.co.uk