Vineyards · West Midlands
Drakelow Hillfort
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Drakelow Hillfort — a UK vineyard in england west 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
- Kidderminster · 4.9 km
About
Drakelow Hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england west 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. hillfort in Worcestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drakelow Hillfort is a vineyard located in the West Midlands. This site is notable for its archaeological significance, featuring remnants of an ancient hillfort. Visitors can expect a vineyard experience that may include wine tasting and tours of the surrounding landscape. The area combines historical interest with the modern practice of viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4256, -2.2632
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Wolverley and Cookley
- Postcode
- DY11 5XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Nearest railway station
- Kidderminster — 4.9 km
- Official site
- grokipedia.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5305643 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drakelow Hillfort?
- Drakelow Hillfort is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY11 5XN), in the parish of Wolverley and Cookley.
- What is Drakelow Hillfort?
- Drakelow Hillfort — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Drakelow Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY11 5XN.
- Is Drakelow Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Drakelow Hillfort is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Drakelow Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Kidderminster, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY11 5XN.