Vineyards · North East England
Blackchesters
In or near Milfield.
Blackchesters — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
PAUL FARMER — 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
- Heatherslaw · 3.0 km
About
Blackchesters is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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 Northumberland
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackchesters is a vineyard located in central Scotland. It produces a variety of wines, showcasing the potential of the Scottish climate for viticulture. Visitors can expect a scenic setting with opportunities for wine tasting and tours of the vineyard.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6349, -2.0591
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31111045 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackchesters?
- Blackchesters is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2PZ), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Blackchesters?
- Blackchesters — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Blackchesters?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2PZ.
- Is Blackchesters a protected site?
- Yes — Blackchesters is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blackchesters?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2PZ.