Vineyards · South East England
Hillfort at Castle Piece
In or near Ashley Heath.
Hillfort at Castle Piece — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
John Walton — 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
- Lakeside · 9.8 km
About
Hillfort at Castle Piece 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 Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillfort at Castle Piece is a vineyard located in South-East England. It is situated on an ancient hillfort site, which adds a historical dimension to the landscape. The vineyard offers visitors an opportunity to explore the wine-making process and sample local produce. The setting combines natural beauty with a rich archaeological background, making it a notable destination for those interested in viticulture and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8795, -1.7185
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley
- Postcode
- BH24 3RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest West
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17671859 (CC0)
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Hasley Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillfort at Castle Piece?
- Hillfort at Castle Piece is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 3RA), in the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley.
- What is Hillfort at Castle Piece?
- Hillfort at Castle Piece — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Hillfort at Castle Piece?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 3RA.
- Is Hillfort at Castle Piece a protected site?
- Yes — Hillfort at Castle Piece is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hillfort at Castle Piece?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 3RA. It sits within the New Forest West parliamentary constituency.