Vineyards · East Midlands
Alton
In or near Swannington.
Alton — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station · 8.1 km
About
Alton is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. deserted medieval village in Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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Place summary
Alton is a vineyard located in the East Midlands. The site produces a variety of wines, contributing to the region's growing reputation for viticulture. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard, learn about the wine-making process, and sample the offerings. The setting provides a picturesque backdrop typical of English vineyards, with opportunities for tours and tastings.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7310, -1.4230
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Ravenstone with Snibstone
- Postcode
- LE67 2DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4736854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alton?
- Alton is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 2DL), in the parish of Ravenstone with Snibstone.
- What is Alton?
- Alton — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Alton?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 2DL.
- How do I get to Alton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 2DL. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.