Vineyards · South East England
Castle Hill, Fort I
In or near Tudeley.
Castle Hill, Fort I — 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
- High Brooms · 2.9 km
About
Castle Hill, Fort I 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. hillfort in Kent
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Hill, Fort I is a vineyard located in South-East England. This site is known for producing a variety of wines, benefiting from the region's climate and soil conditions. Visitors can expect a scenic setting with opportunities for wine tasting and tours of the vineyard. The establishment provides insight into the winemaking process and the unique characteristics of the local terroir.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1719, 0.2991
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Capel
- Postcode
- TN11 0FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- High Brooms — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31117885 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill, Fort I?
- Castle Hill, Fort I is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 0FX), in the parish of Capel.
- What is Castle Hill, Fort I?
- Castle Hill, Fort I — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Castle Hill, Fort I?
- The nearest railway station is High Brooms, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 0FX.
- Is Castle Hill, Fort I a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Hill, Fort I is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Castle Hill, Fort I?
- The nearest railway station is High Brooms, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 0FX.