Vineyards · South West England
Bathampton Down
In or near Bathford.
Bathampton Down — a UK vineyard in england south east, 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
- Bath Spa · 2.3 km
About
Bathampton Down is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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. Limestone plateau in Somerset, England
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bathampton Down is a vineyard located in South-East England. It produces a variety of wines, taking advantage of the region's suitable climate and soil conditions. Visitors can expect a scenic setting typical of English vineyards, with opportunities for tours and tastings. The vineyard contributes to the growing reputation of English wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3847, -2.3262
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 7PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4868983 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bathampton Down?
- Bathampton Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7PA), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bathampton Down?
- Bathampton Down — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Bathampton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7PA.
- Is Bathampton Down a protected site?
- Yes — Bathampton Down is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bathampton Down?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7PA.