Vineyards · South Wales
Backwell Hillfort
In or near Barrow Gurney.
Backwell Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 1.9 km
About
Backwell Hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. 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. hillfort in North Somerset
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Backwell Hillfort is a vineyard located in South Wales. It is situated on an ancient hillfort site, which adds historical significance to the area. Visitors can expect a scenic landscape conducive to grape cultivation, along with opportunities for wine tasting and vineyard tours. The site combines agricultural production with a rich heritage, appealing to both wine enthusiasts and those interested in history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4092, -2.7289
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Backwell
- Postcode
- BS48 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4839843 (CC0)
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Church of St Andrew, Backwell
Historic churches · 0.3 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Historic houses · 0.8 km
Backwell School Productions
Theatres · 1.0 km
Stancombe Quarry
Quarries · 1.0 km
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Backwell House
Manor houses · 1.3 km
Well in Bourton Combe
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Tap's Combe Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Tap's Combe Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Barrow Court
Stately homes · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backwell Hillfort?
- Backwell Hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 3JQ), in the parish of Backwell.
- What is Backwell Hillfort?
- Backwell Hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Backwell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 3JQ.
- Is Backwell Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Backwell Hillfort is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Backwell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 3JQ.