Vineyards · South East England
Grimsbury Castle
In or near Hermitage.
Grimsbury Castle — 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
- Newbury Racecourse · 6.0 km
About
Grimsbury Castle 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 West Berkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimsbury Castle is a vineyard located in South-East England. Visitors can expect a scenic setting for wine production, with opportunities for tours and tastings. The vineyard offers a chance to explore the winemaking process and sample locally produced wines.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4466, -1.2662
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hermitage
- Postcode
- RG18 9TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q12059149 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimsbury Castle?
- Grimsbury Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 9TY), in the parish of Hermitage.
- What is Grimsbury Castle?
- Grimsbury Castle — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Grimsbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 9TY.
- Is Grimsbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Grimsbury Castle is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Grimsbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 9TY.