Vineyards · South East England
Gusbourne Estate
In or near Peasmarsh.
Kent's twice-WineGB-Producer-of-the-Year sparkling wine estate.
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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
- Wittersham Road · 5.1 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gusbourne Estate, the nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN30 7EX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Gusbourne at Appledore in Kent (2004) is the most-acclaimed English wine estate of the modern wave, twice named Producer of the Year at the WineGB awards. The 14th-century manor house functions as the cellar door; tastings include the flagship Blanc de Blancs sparkling.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gusbourne Estate is a modern vineyard located in South-East England. It is known for producing high-quality sparkling wines, utilising the region's chalky soil and favourable climate. The estate embodies contemporary winemaking techniques and a commitment to sustainable practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0000, 0.7194
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Wittersham
- Postcode
- TN30 7EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Wittersham Road — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: gusbourne-estate (manual)
- wikipedia: Gusbourne Estate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gusbourne Estate?
- Gusbourne Estate is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN30 7EX), in the parish of Wittersham.
- What is Gusbourne Estate?
- Kent's twice-WineGB-Producer-of-the-Year sparkling wine estate.
- How do I get to Gusbourne Estate?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN30 7EX.
- When was Gusbourne Estate built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- Is Gusbourne Estate a protected site?
- Yes — Gusbourne Estate is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gusbourne Estate?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN30 7EX.